Category: Herbal This & That

13 Herbs for Litha

Disclaimer: No herb should be used for medicinal purpose until you have checked with your health care professional to ask if it is safe for you to use it for any reason. The content provided on this website is for informational purposes only and DOES NOT CONSTITUTE THE PROVIDING OF MEDICAL ADVICE and is not intended to be a substitute for independent professional medical judgment, advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health. WitchesofTheCraft.com, any staff member of WitchesofTheCraft.com and/or Lady Carla Beltane are not responsible for any type of negative reaction when using this herb for any reason.

Make magick for Midsummer with the abundant plants that are all around you. I’ve got 13 Herbs for Litha to help you honor the summer solstice.

The earth is at it’s most abundant at Litha, the longest day of the year. It’s been absorbing the sun’s rays as the days slowly grow longer, and this sabbat marks the peak of the sun’s power. Because of this, it’s one of the most powerful days of the year to collect herbs for your witchcraft practice.

Some say that Midsummer herbs should be collected skyclad (aka naked) and they should only be cut with a consecrated silver knife. Some say metal should never touch the plants. There are all sorts of myths and legends, but your witchcraft practice is your own, so do what’s right for you.

Herbs for Litha

Really, any herb that’s growing in summer is a Litha herb, but some are more traditionally tied to this sabbat than others. Don’t limit yourself, but if you’re not sure where to start, this should give you a good idea. There were nearly 30 herbs I found in just one book which correspond to Midsummer, but I’ve narrowed it down to some of the more common or easy to find herbs to make things easier for you.

Remember that if you’re foraging for herbs and botanicals to only take what you need, and never take more than 10% of a plant. You might also want to consider leaving an offering for the plant or connecting with its energy to thank it for its contribution to your thriving.

Chamomile – With powers of regeneration, protection, and peace, this herb also attracts money and luck, so you definitely want it in your apothecary. Use it in tea or other infusions.

Daisy – Tied to innocence and purity, this flower can be used in spells for true love.

Dill – Can be used for protection and cleansing, as well as clearing the mind.

Elder – Gather leaves on Midsummer morning and use the flowers to make cordials or liqueurs.

Fennel – A plant for courage, purification, and protection.

Heather – Can be used for protection and to draw in luck and money. Also helpful in working with fairies.

Honeysuckle – Use for divination, dreams, and love spells.

Lavender – The classic herb for peace and harmony, it can also be used for purification and cleansing and to enhance meditation.

Lime – Add to spells for healing, love, and protection.

St. John’s Wort – Use this herb for protection, especially to repel negativity. Also effecting in clearing and purification spells.

Strawberry – Tied to blessings, love, and fertility, there’s nothing sweeter than a freshly picked ripe summer strawberry.

Sunflower – The ultimate symbol of the sun, this flower also brings happiness, blessings, fertility, and courage.

Violet – Use in spells for love, fertility, faithfulness, and luck.

How to Use Your Herbs

Recipes to Use Your Litha Herbs

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Herbal Amulets c 2014

Herbal Amulets

For Negative forces in the home

At the front and back door of your house, hand two
bunches of clover upside down. As you hang each bunch,
feel the negative energy around you and direct it to each
bunch. The cloves will then set out to fight the negativity
around your house.

Protection for the house

Get a fresh, whole coconut, drain it, then, cut it in half. In a
bowl mix fresh rosemary, basil, and half a cup of uncooked
rice. Blend these together, then cover both halves of the
coconut with the mixture. Fit the coconut together and wrap
a white ribbon around it to keep it shut. Go outside on a
Sunday night and bury it in the backyard. It will protect
your home and backyard.

Another Protection for the house

With a red ribbon tie a bunch of garlic to the corner of your
front door. It will protect you and your loved ones from
negative vibes that may enter your house. Never let
anyone use the garlic for anything else.

To improve the mind

In a little yellow drawstring bag carry vanilla beans, fresh
rosemary and petals of a lily of the valley and place it
around your neck. With each breath visualize your mind
becoming stronger, remembering dates you will not want
to forget.

For a Job Interview

Fill a jar with crushed pecans, add three drops of rose oil
and keep a luck hand (root of an orchid)inside with the lid
shut tight. After three nights, place your lucky hand and
seven pecans in a little red drawstring bag and take it with
you to job interviews. With this little bag, you will feel
confident while questions are being asked and will have a
good chance of getting the job you want. Don’t let anyone
else, see the red drawstring bag.

Fertility (Male)

If you want to enhance your fertility chances, eat lots of
carrots, carrot seeds and bananas in, groups of threes. It will
aid performance like never before with sperm count levels
way up.

Fertility (female)

Find some fresh mistletoe and leave it indoors to dry until it
becomes brittle. Place it inside a little orange drawstring bag.
It will strengthen the female reproductive system. Carry it
with you everywhere you go and at night place it under
your pillow.

For spiritual awareness and psychic strength

In a medium size jar half filled with almond oil, add a
teaspoon of dry yerba santa, damiana and spearmint leaves
with seven drops of lime essential oil. Mix together with a
plastic spoon and screw the lid on top. This is be used
before spiritual healings, or for divination purposes. Place
three drops on your hands before you start rub them gently
together and place on your forehead. Then take them to the
back of your neck, breathe deeply and start your work. You
may even like to use this blend in your bath.

For astral traveling

In a little purple drawstring bag, place two teaspoons each
of dry angelica and crushed peppermint leaves and add a
smoky quartz that has been cleansed with lavender essential
oil. As you do this visualize what you would like from the
astral realm and very night before you go to bed rub the
drawstring bag on the bottom of your feet. This will take
you where you want to go and protect you along the way.

Protection from evil

Make four little blue drawstring bags, each the same size.
Mix in a bowl dry angelica, Solomon’s seal and balm of
Gilead buds. As you do this visualize your house protected
from evil. Divide the mix into four equal amounts and fill
each bag with it. Hang them or hide them in the four,
corners of your house.

For sleeping problems

Make yourself a little purple drawstring bag and as you do
this think of a having a good night’s sleep. Inside add a
teaspoon of valerian and each night hold it in your hand
while you lay in bed. Before you know it you will be
soundly asleep and when you awake the little bag will be
somewhere in your bed.

For Courage

Sprinkle dry yarrow and thyme in your shoes. It will not
only give you courage but it will stop the fear so you can
accomplish what you have set out to do.

For money in your purse or wallet

If you find yourself without a cent, sprinkle dry sassafras in
your purse or wallet and you will always have enough for
the things you need to buy.

For Money

In a green bowl mix equal parts of ginger, Irish moss and
sesame seeds. Crush together to form a powder and as you
crush it visualize your money needs. Light a charcoal tablet
(cube) and on top add a quarter of a teaspoon of your
money powder. Concentrate, inhaling deeply. Do this for
ten minutes every night for seven nights, beginning on a
Thursday night just after the sun goes down.

For prosperity

Sprinkle fresh alfalfa sprouts in the front and back of your
house. As you do this visualize your most wanted needs and
recite the following: “May the ground take this offering I
give. May it bring me prosperity which is in great need” Do
this, seven times every Thursday and don’t be shy
sprinkling plenty of alfalfa sprouts.

American Ginseng

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Woodland Native Americans dug and boiled ginseng roots to relieve cold symptoms and nausea. The Pawnee of the Caddoan tribes made a love potion using ginseng, wild parsley, columbine, and cardinal flowers to attract a spouse.

Ginseng

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GINSENG

Ginseng stimulates the immune system, helps protect the liver from toxics, and increases stamina. In one animal experiment, it also increased sexual activity.

How to use:

Follow package directions for teas, capsules, tablets, and tinctures.

(One Person’s View Point) 20 Common Herbs and Roots Used in Spell Work

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These powerful plants are some of nature’s most incredible gifts.

Roots and herbs are an integral part of the rituals and spells of Hoodoo and Rootwork. Every herb and root has a medicinal and a magical property of some sort that becomes the main ingredient to help your ritual or spell to succeed. These powerful plants are some of nature’s most incredible gifts. These are 20 of the most widely used and well-known herbs and roots used in spell work.

Ruda.The Ruda plant is widely held to be a Magical herb. Many people carry a pinch of Ruda in a cloth bag or place it above the front door to ward off the evil eye. Some folks make a tea of Ruda and sprinkle it around the home for protection or bathe in it to break spells. This herb can also be used to make a powerful love spell.

Wormwood. Burn the Wormwood herb in your home over charcoal to remove any hexes or curses. Carry in vehicle to protect from accidents on dangerous roads. Use as incense for clairvoyance, to summon spirits, or to enhance divinatory abilities.

Mugwort. Make the Mugwort leaves into a tea to wash your crystals. This will remove any jinx the crystal has picked up and will add strength to it. It can also be burned on top of charcoal before crystal gazing. Place the Mugwort herb in your shoes to produce energy and vitality.

Angelica Root. Sprinkle the Angelica Root (also known as Archangel) in the four corners of your house, at the entryways and on the window panes to ward off evil. You may also add Angelica to your bath to remove any hexes or curses that have been placed on you.

Bloodroot. Burn or carry a piece of the bloodroot in a red flannel bag to aid in protecting against hexes. Additionally burn as an incense or carry the root with you if someone is trying to take your husband or lover. This root can also be carried to attract a new lover. Place in windows and doorways to keep curses and evil spirits out. A favorite root for use in voodoo to defeat hexes and spells aimed against you.

Patchouli. Patchouli is used in spells, sachets, baths and… Click here to read the rest of this article Source: originalbotanica.com

An Herbal Grimoire by Lady Rhiannon – Balm of Gilead and Ash

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The content provided on this website is for informational purposes only and DOES NOT CONSTITUTE THE PROVIDING OF MEDICAL ADVICE and is not intended to be a substitute for independent professional medical judgment, advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health. WitchesofTheCraft.com, any staff member of WitchesofTheCraft.com, Lady Rhiannon, and Lady Carla Beltane are not responsible for any type of a negative reaction when using this herb for any reason.

And we are back again!  Working with Herbs can be very rewarding.  There are many benefits to working with herbs, not only do you get your hands in the dirt, but the connection with Mother Earth cannot be discounted.  Working with the Mother, instead of against her, can be very rewarding.  She can lend not only her strength, but her beauty to your spell casting.  Be pure in your attentions, no matter what they may be and the Earth’s pureness will help you.

Goddess Herb – Balm of Gilead

Balm of Gilead has a feminine aspect.  It is closely connected with Saturn and the Spirit.  The buds of Balm of Gilead can be carried in a sachet to help ease a broken heart.  They also lend their energy to protection, healing, inspiration and knowledge as well as lending strength to overcome that broken heart.

Using Balm of Gilead in Magickal workings can help to boost the energies by lending that strength.  Understanding what you will be sending out in the Universe can help to boost your own energies.  This herb is good for protection, so lending others that it will touch on its journey through the Universe can only help you in return, threefold.

God Herb – Ash

Ash, even though it can be referred to as the Goddess Tree, has a masculine aspect.  It is closely connected to the Sun and the element of Fire.  While great for spells of protection, it can be also used to make brooms for purification of sacred spaces as well as great for Wands!  The wands that are made from Ash have a deep healing aspect.

This herb/tree is used in Sea Rituals.  To call to the God of the Seas.  Even though the element that is most closely connect is Water, we all know that opposites attract and Ash can help when working with Water in that Sea Ritual.

Placing the leaves in a sachet beneath a pillow can help to induce psychic dreams.  If you wish to astral walk in dreams, this would be a beneficial herb to use.  (Disclaimer: One Person’s View Point No one should astral alone.  You need another person to act as that anchor to pull you back from the abyss).

Blessed Be Brothers & Sisters!

Happy Spellcasting!

(One Person’s Viewpoint) The Herbal Grimoire

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The Herbal Grimoire Source: thewiccanlady.co.uk

A List of herbs and their uses and other names they are often known by …

Some herbs are poisonous, do not consume and use with caution. Always check in a Herball or other trusted herb book before consuming any herbs, barks, flowers or roots.

Herb Name

Acorn – Good luck, personal power, protection and wisdom. Dried acorns are a natural amulet for youthfulness. Associated with Litha. Element water.

Agrimony – Shielding and hex-breaking, aids sleep, brings luck towards you and is powerful in spell reversal.  Element Air.

Alder – Helps you to face up to things you are avoiding, divination, teaching especially anything arty and weather magic. Element Fire.

Alfalfa – Money, prosperity and a happy home, also anti-hunger. Generosity and luck.  Element Earth.

Allspice – Draws money and business success.  Aids compassion, luck and healing. Element Fire.

Angelica – Also called Archangel. It is a  very powerful protection herb, healing, creates harmony and courage and helps in exorcisms.  Aids vision. Element Air.

Apple – Garden magic, love, healing and wisdom, also vanity, marriage and beauty. Associated Mabon & Samhain. Element water.

Ash – Spells relating to the sea, protection, and luck. Make your Yule log from ash and burn to brings prosperity. Yggdrasil was an Ash tree.  Element water.

Basil – Also called witches herb. Use in spells for Love, exorcism, wealth, sympathy, and protection. Associated with Imbolc. Aids astral projection. Element Fire.

Bay Leaf – Protection, success, purification, strength, wisdom and healing, also increases  psychic powers. Element Fire.

Beech – Happiness, inspiration and divination. Represents the Green Man.  Element Air.

Belladonna – Also Called: Deadly Nightshade. Toxic. Use for forgetting past loves. Protection, beauty and original flying ointments. Adds energy to rituals.   Element Water.

Benzoin – Purification, prosperity, and helps to soothe tension by dispelling anger and lessening irritability, de stressing, helps depression, concentration and astral projection. Element Air.

Bergamot – Money, prosperity and sleep.  Protects from both evil and illness. Good for luck and wealth. Increases magical power.  Element Fire.

Birch – Protection, exorcism and purification. Dispels lightning, infertility, and the evil eye. Associated with Yule. Element Water.

Black Pepper – Banishing negativity, exorcism, and offers protection and help with inner strength.  Element Fire

Blackthorn – Exorcisms, warding off negative spirits and general protection.  Associated with Samhain. Element Earth.

Bladderwrack – Protection, sea  and wind spells, attracts money, psychic powers, and customers to your business. Element Water.

Blessed Thistle – or Holy Thistle. Purification, protection against negativity and evil, hex breaking and aids vitality.  Carry on you for strength and protection. Element Earth.

Blueberry – Protection of children, keeps evil out, and strengthens the aura.  Associated with the Great Spirit. Element Water.

Borage Leaf – Courage, strength and peace, plus aids psychic powers. Also ward’s off evil.  Calming and de stressing. Element Air.

Borage Flower – Self Courage, peace, calm, self love and strength. Element Air.

Burdock – Also called Beggar’s buttons. Used for cleansing magic and warding off negativity. Protection, healing and persistence spells.  Element Water.

Calendula – Also called Marigold. Attracts success and justice in legal matters. Increases psychic/spiritual powers and aid prophetic dreams. Dispels negativity.  Element Fire.

Cardamom – Lust, love, and fidelity. Sweetens the personality   Use in handfastings. Element Water.

Carnation – Protection, strength, healing, enhancing magical powers, and achieving balance.   Element Fire.

Catnip – Also called Nepeta. Use when working with animals.  Draws love, luck and happiness, also used in beauty magic.  Associated with Bast. Element Water.

Cedarwood – Luck, strength and power.  Helps increase money and protection. Also healing.    Associated with Mabon. Element Earth.

Cedar Berries – Also Called: Juniper Berries.  Protective, cleansing and repels negativity very well. Used in healing rites.  Element Fire.

Celandine – Cures depression, treats piles, improves circulation. Brings about Joy and happiness. Solar Magic.  Element Fire.

Chamomile – Love, sleep, protection and purification, also reduce stress.  Use for meditation work and to attract money. Solar Magic. Element Water.

Chervil – Helps healing, flatulence and superstition.  Is considered the herb for bringing in new life.  Element Water.

Chickweed – Also called Witches Grass. Use in moon spells. Also good for animal magic, relationships, love and fertility. Element Water.

Chili – Fidelity, love and passion.  Also hex breaking. Element Fire.

Cinnamon – Also called Sweet Wood. Use for Solar magic.  Meditation and astral projection. Increases spirituality, success, healing, protection, power,  luck, strength, and prosperity. Element Fire.

Clover, Red – Also called Trefoil. used in any spells relating to marriage, love, lust and fidelity.Aids success linked to money also.  Element Air.

Clove – Use to protect, banish negative forces, and divination.  Also helps with any teeth spells. Aids money and draws love.  Element Fire.

Coltsfoot – Aids wealth.  Works with peace, tranquility, prosperity, and love. Associated with  Brighid. Element Water.

Comfrey – Also called Slippery Root.  Supports magic healing and safe travel. Use for money, endurance and stability spells. Element Water.

Coriander – Love, lust and health.  Used as an aphrodisiac and to heal migraines. Brings peace & protection to the home. Element Fire.

Cornflower – Used primarily as an Ink for your Book of Shadows. It is the patron herb of herbalists. Use in rituals to give honor to the Mother of all nature, also connected to Rainbow and Crystal children..  Element Earth.

Cumin – Fidelity, protection, and exorcism.  Also used in love spells and food which can also promote fidelity.  Element Earth

Cypress – Associated with death and mourning; stimulates healing and helps overcome the pain of loss.  Other properties include self esteem, protection, love and banishing nightmares. Element Earth.

Damiana – Lust, sex magic and attracting love. It is thought to be an aphrodisiac. Use for astral projection and spirit quests.  Element Fire.

Dandelion Leaf – Used to summon spirits, make wishes on, healing, purification and defeating negativity.  Element Air.

Dandelion Root – Magical uses include divination, wishes and calling spirits. It also enhances dreams and works well in astral projection. Element Air.

Dock Root– (Yellow). Used to release baggage no longer needed. Also fertility, healing and  money magic. Clears blockages and cuts bindings.  Solar Magic. Element Air.

Echinacea – Adds a boost to clairvoyant and psychic abilities. Adds powerful strength to spells used in  money drawing magic, fertility and abundance and provides the user with protective power. Element Earth.

Elder Tree  – Sleep, releasing enchantments, protection against negativity, banishing.  Elderflower & Berry – Peace, protection, and healing, plus aids in exorcisms.  Element Water.

Elm – Energises the mind and balances the heart. Aids love spells, and offers protection from lightning. Element Water.

Evening Primrose – Ideal for moon magic. Also use in love charms and to attract fae.  Element Water.

Eyebright – Increases mental power, psychic ability and inner vision.  Element Air.

Fennel Seed –  Helps with meditation.  Healing, purifying and protection.  Also linked with new motherhood and offers inner strength. Element Air.

Feverfew – Aids poor health.  Protection against accidents when travelling and protection when working with spirit.  Carry on you for inner strength. Element Water.

Flax Seed – Also called Linseed. Used for money spells and healing rituals. Helps with beauty spells and offers protection.  Element Fire.

Fleawort – Healing, Cleansing, strength and power. The Goddess herb. Element Earth.

Frankincense Resin – Use in solar magic. Associated with Beltane, Lammas, and Yule.. Use in rituals and magic associated with self-control, spirituality and protection.  Also regulates emotions and helps depression. Element Earth

Fumitory – Associated with the underworld and used at Samhain. Linked to spells for monetary gain, consecration and protection. Element Earth.

Galangal Root – Also called Lo John the Conqueror or Lo John. Carry into legal proceedings to help win. Money, gambling and hex breaking.  Also aids luck and psychic development. Element Fire.

Garlic – Magical uses include speed, health and endurance, also protection, exorcism and purification. Use also to promote your inner strength.  Element Fire.

Gentian – Increases spell power. Good luck and works well in love & romance spells. Element Fire.

Ginger – Increases magic power. Success, love, money and power.  Element Fire.

Ginseng – Promotes love, beauty, healing and lust.  Element Fire.

Hawthorn Wood– Associated with Beltane. Magical uses include chastity, fertility, fairy magic, fishing magic, and rebirth.  Success in career, work, and employment. Use it to work with the fae. Used Used in weddings and handfastings to increase fertility. Element Water.  Hawthorne Berries aid chastity. Hope, protection and happiness. Element Fire.

Hearts Ease – Also called Violet.  Helps to mend a broken heart. Aids rebirth, peace, wishes and luck.  Calms the nerves and promotes peace and tranquility. Element Water.

Hemlock – Use to paralyze a situation and a funeral herb. Highly Toxic.  Element Water.

Henbane – Dried leaves are used in the consecration of ceremonial vessels. Used in love sachets and charms to gain the love of the person desired. Highly Toxic. Element Water.

Hibiscus – Attracting love and lust.  Use in divination. Associated with lunar magic.  Element Water.

High John – (The Conqueror) An “all purpose” herb.  Use for strength, confidence, conquering any situation.  Good luck, prosperity and protection. Element Fire.

Holly Hock – Protecting, all Fairy magic, abundance, personal growth and aids passing. Related to Lammas. Element Earth.

Horehound – Protective against evil doings. Helps with mental clarity during ritual; stimulates creativity/inspiration; balances personal energies and healing.  Element Earth.

Horsetail – Use for strength and resolve. Protection, cleansing and clearing unwanted emotions.  Element Earth.

Hyssop – Used for purification.  Banishing, protection and healing.  Element Fire.

Irish Moss – Used for luck. Ideal for gamblers!  Attracts money and customers for self employed. Offers protection. Element Water

Ivy – Protection, healing and fertility.  Use for love and hang at handfastings.  Element Fire.

Jasmine – The herb of attraction.  Helps prophetic dreaming, money and love. Element Water.

Juniper – See Cedarberries.

Lady’s Mantle – Aphrodisiac and transmutation. Use in love spells and those of fertility.  Increases magic power in spells and connects with fairy lore. Element Water.

Laurel – See bay leaf.

Lavender – Magical uses include healing, sleep and peace. It also promotes chastity and love. Increases longevity of life, tranquility and happiness.  Element Air.

Lemon Balm – Also called Melissa. Love, success and healing.  Aids psychic/spiritual development. Supports mental health disorders and compassion. Element Water.

Lemon Grass – Psychic cleansing and opening.  Use in lust potions and when using Dragon Magic.  Element Air.

Licorice Root – Love, lust, and fidelity. Also attracts passion. Element Water.

Lilac – Wisdom, memory, good luck and spiritual aid.  Element Water.

Linden Flower – Wisdom, justice, love and protection. Element Air.

Lime Tree Leaf – Healing, calm and love.  Aids strength and tranquility,  Element Air.

Low John – See Galangal root.

Lungwort – Use in air magic or as an offering to the Gods of air.  Offers safe travel when flying. Element Air.

Mandrake – Spell strengthener. Use for protection, happiness and wealth.  It aids money multiplying. Element Earth.

Marigold – See Calendula.

Marjoram – Use for cleansing, purification, and dispelling negativity.  Also aids grief and sadness. Element Air.

Marshmallow Flower – Cleansing, protection, love, sex and fertility. Used in handfastings. Elements Water.

Marshmallow Root – Protection and psychic powers.  Use in tea to aid sore throats. Handfasting herb and cleansing.  Element Water.

Meadowsweet – Used to increase the chances of getting a job. Helps peace, love and happiness.  Aids divination. Element Air.

Mint  – Promotes energy, communication and vitality, protection and draws custom. Element Air.

Mistletoe – Also called Witches Broom. Used for fertility, creativity,  and protection from negative spells & magic. Hang at handfasting to kiss beneath and promote peace. Element Air.

Mountain Ash Berry – Also called Rowan Berry. Strong fairy and Goddess connections. Aids protection and meditation, helps to clear the mind. Element Fire.

Motherwort – Mother’s Herb. Love and fertility. Grounding, helps against bad luck. Protection and good fortune. Element Fire.

Mugwort – Use for strength, protection and healing. Mugwort amplifies magic. Aids astral projection, and psychic power.   Element Earth.

Mullein – Represents the cross roads.  Offers protection from nightmares & hexing.  Attracts love and keeps evil energies and spirits at bay.  Element Fire.

Mustard Seed – Courage, faith, and endurance. It is a good luck amulet. Aids mental power and offers protection.  Element Fire.

Myrrh – Spiritual, meditation, and healing. Supports youthfulness and protection.  Luck and peace. Element Earth.

Nasturtium – Banishing and releasing fear.  Helps create your own reality. Aids creativity and independence.  Element Air.

Nettle – Uses include dispelling darkness & fear,and curse breaking. Healing and protection and increases lust in partners. Renewal.  Element Fire.

Nutmeg – Magical uses include attracting money/prosperity, and luck.  Use for fortune telling and when you need favourable decisions to be made. Element Fire.

Oak – Connected to Litha and the most sacred of all trees.  Oak supports success, good luck and healing. Stability and potency and attracts money.  Element Water.

Orange Peel & Flower– Attracts abundance, luck.  Love and happiness and strengthens divination.  Element Fire.

Oregano – Aids astral projection, health, and vitality.  Increase joy and justice and protects against evil.  Use at Handfastings. Element Air.

Parsley – Use this herb to help with contacting the dead. Increases strength, vitality and passion.  It is uplifting and helps spiritual growth. Element Air.

Passion Flower – Attracts friendship and passion. Calming, peace and instills passion into stale relationships. Good for house blessings too.  Element Water.

Patchouli – Used in spells for connecting with spirits. Money attracting, increases fertility and lust. Calming and peaceful.  Element Earth.

Pennyroyal – Use for peace, harmony and tranquility. Carry to avoid seasickness or for physical strength & endurance. Element Earth.

Peppermint – Use for headaches and other forms of healing. Increases sleep and love.  Use for increasing psychic power and divination. Element Air.

Pilewort – See Celandine.

Pine/Needles – Prosperity and success.  Protection, purification and divination. Throw in the fire to dispel negativity. Use in house and business blessings.  Element Fire.

Plantain – Increases fertility and libido.  Healing, protective and offers strength.  Use to have power over supernatural events. Element Earth. .

Poppy Seeds – Pleasure, love and luck.  Aids sleep and insomnia. Use in astral projection and flying magic.  Increases fertility and happiness. Element Water.

Pumpkin Seed – Use in lunar magic to honour the moon.  Also healing and increases divination. Element Fire.

Raspberry Leaf – Used for healing, protection, love. Raspberry leaf not to be eaten by pregnant women until due date, as it induces labour. Helps to reduce the pain involved in childbirth. Supports sleep, dreams and love.  Element Water.

Red Clover – Aids success, love and money.  Increases fidelity. Use in exorcism.  Element Air.

Rose – Use for divination, increased psychic power,  love, lust and healing. Helps strengthen close friendships. Place around sprains and bruises to help them heal faster.  Element Water.

Rose Hips – Used in healing spells or to bring good luck and invoking good spirits. Aids stronger love.  Element Water.

Rosemary – Use in healing poppets and love/lust spells.  Improves memory. Increases sleep, mental power and protection. Burn to help purification and removing negativity. Associated with faery magic.  Element Fire.

Rowan – See Mountain Ash.

Rue – Use in healing, health and love.  Also, protection against the evil eye.  Increases mental power and clarity of the mind. Used in exorcism.  Element Fire.

Sage – Used for self purification and cleansing.  Helps grief and loss. Healing and protection, also increases wisdom.   Element Air.

Sandalwood – Burn during protection, healing, and exorcism spells.  Aids luck and success, meditation and divination. Raises a high spiritual vibration. Element Water.

Skullcap – Aids love, fidelity and peace.  Increases harmony. Element Water.

Sea Salt – Use to cleanse crystals and tools.  For purification, grounding and protection.  Supports ritual work. Absorbs negativity and banishes evil.  Element Earth & Water.

Sheep’s Purse – Prosperity, protection and healing. Element Earth.

Sheep Sorrel – Carry to protect against heart disease. Cleansing and increases luck.  Use in faery magic. Element Earth.

St. John’s Wort – Worn to prevent colds & fevers.  Induces prophetic and romantic dreams. Protects against hexes and black witchcraft.  Increases happiness. Use in Solar Magic. Element Fire.

Star Anise –  Consecration, purification, and happiness.  Use for curse breaking or increasing luck. Burn to increase psychic awareness.   Element Fire.

Strawberry Leaf – Attracts success, good fortune, and favorable circumstances. Increases love and aids pregnancy. Element Water.

Sunflower – Energy, protection, and power.  Aids wisdom and brings about wishes.  Use in fertility magic. Element Fire.

Sweet Cicely – Use during rituals for the dead or dying.  Helps with divination and the contact of spirit.  It is sacred to the Goddess’ of death. Element Earth.

Sweetwood – See Cinnamon.

Tansy –  See Agrimony.

Tarragon – Increases self confidence.  Use in Dragon magic. Aids healing after abusive situations.   Element Fire.

Tea Leaves – Use for courage or strength. In tea for increasing lust. Burn leaves to ensure future riches.  Element Air.

Thistle – See Blessed Thistle.

Thyme – Attracts loyalty, affection, and love. Increases good luck and psychic power.  Drink in tea to aid sleep. Element Air.

Valerian – Also called Graveyard dust. Aids sleep, is calming and a sedative.  Quietens emotions. Supports protection and love. Element Water.

Vervain – Strengthen others herbs. Helps, peace, love and happiness.  Burn the leaves to attract wealth and keep your youth. Increases chastity also.  Element Water.

Verbena – Psychic protection, peace and purification.  Healing and helps depression. Increases beauty and love.  Mind opening and clearing. Ideal use for exams. Element Earth.

Violet – See Heart’s Ease.

White Willow Bark – Use in lunar magic.  Reduces negativity and removes evil forces and hexes.  Use in healing spells. (Aspirin) Element Water.

Willow – Used for lunar magic, drawing or strengthening love, healing, and overcoming sadness..  Element Water.

Witches Grass – Happiness, lust, love, and exorcism. Reverses hexes.  Element Earth.

Wood Betony – Use for purification, protection, and the expulsion of evil spirits and nightmares.  Draws love in your direction. Element Fire.

Woodruff – Victory, protection, and money.  Element Air.

Wormwood – Used to remove anger, stop war, inhibit violent acts, and for protection. Use in  clairvoyance, to summon spirits, or to enhance divinatory abilities. Element Earth.

Yarrow – Healing, calming and increases love. Used in handfasting & weddings.  Increases psychic power and divination. Gives courage when needed. Element Air.

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(One Person’s Viewpoint) Herbs: A – Z List (The Medicinal, Spiritual and Magical Uses of…)

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  • Aloes:

General: Aloes are indigenous to East and South Africa, but have been introduced into the West Indies (where they are extensively cultivated) and into tropical countries, and will even flourish in the countries bordering on the Mediterranean. The drug Aloes consists of the liquid exuded from the transversely-cut bases of the leaves.

Medicinal Use: The drug Aloes is one of the safest and best warm and stimulating purgatives to persons of sedentary habits and phlegmatic constitutions. An ordinary small dose takes from 15 to 18 hours to produce an effect. Its action is exerted mainly on the large intestine, for which reason, also it is useful as a vermifuge. Its use, however, is said to induce Piles. From the Chemist and Druggist (July 22, 1922):

‘Aloes, strychnine and belladonna in pill form was criticized by Dr. Bernard Fautus in a paper read before the Chicago branch of the American Pharmaceutical Society. He pointed out that when given at the same time they cannot possibly act together because of the different speed and duration of the three agents. Aloin is slow in action, requiring from 10 to 12 hours. Strychnine and Atropine, on the other hand, are rapidly absorbed, and have but a brief duration of action.’

Aloes was employed by the ancients and was known to the Greeks as a production of the island of Socotra as early as the fourth century B.C. The drug was used by Dioscorides, Celsus and Pliny, as well as by the later Greek and Arabian physicians, though it is not mentioned either by Hippocrates or Theophrastus.

Spiritual Use: The word Aloes, in Latin Lignum Aloes, is used in the Bible and in many ancient writings to designate a substance totally distinct from the modern Aloes, namely the resinous wood of Aquilaria agallocha, a large tree growing in the Malayan Peninsula. Its wood constituted a drug which was, down to the beginning of the present century, generally valued for use as incense, but now is esteemed only in the East. The Mahometans, especially those in Egypt, regard the Aloe as a religious symbol, and the Mussulman who has made a pilgrimage to the shrine of the Prophet is entitled to hang the Aloe over his doorway. The Mahometans also believe that this holy symbol protects a householder from any malign influence. In Cairo, the Jews also adopt the practice of hanging up the Aloe. In the neighbourhood of Mecca, at the extremity of every grave, on a spot facing the epitaph, Burckhardt found planted a low shrubby species of Aloe whose Arabic name, saber, signifies patience. This plant is evergreen and requires very little water. Its name refers to the waiting-time between the burial and the resurrection morning.

  • Arnica:

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One Person’s Viewpoint) HERBS TO AVOID OR USE WITH CAUTION DURING PREGNANCY c. 2012

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HERBS TO AVOID OR USE WITH CAUTION DURING PREGNANCY

Many herbs contain steroids that can affect the baby’s development during pregnancy and/or nursing. Others may be of a mild toxic type, and others may be strong uterine stimulants. Please read this section carefully and take heed.

Angelica – stimulates suppressed menstruation
Black Cohosh – uterine stimulant – mostly used during labor
Blue Cohosh – a stronger uterine stimulant
Borage oil – a uterine stimulant – use only during the last few days of pregnancy
Comfrey – can cause liver problems in mother and fetus – use only briefly, externally only, for treating sprains and strains –
Dong Quai – may stimulate bleeding
Elder – do not use during pregnancy or lactation
Fenugreek – uterine relaxant
Goldenseal – too powerful an antibiotic for the developing fetus, also should not be used if nursing
Henbane – highly toxic
Horsetail – too high in silica for the developing fetus
Licorice Root – can create water retention and/or elevated blood pressure
Motherwort – stimulates suppressed menstruation
Mugwort – can be a uterine stimulant
Nutmeg – can cause miscarriage in large doses
Pennyroyal Leaf – stimulates uterine contractions (NOTE: Pennyroyal essential oil should not be used by pregnant women at any time!) – do not handle if pregnant or nursing

Rue – strong expellant
Shepherd’s Purse – used only for hemmorhaging during/after childbirth
Uva Ursi – removes too much blood sugar during pregnancy and nursing
Yarrow – uterine stimulant

(One Person’s View) Herbs and Their Spiritual Associations

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Herbs and Their Spiritual Associations

This is a list of many different herbs and the usages.I think it is a good list to print off to keep in your Book of Shadows/Grimoire Click here to read the rest of this article Source: beyondmagick.com

(One Person’s View) 40 Herbs for Magick and Their Uses

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40 Herbs for Magick and Their Uses

In the realm of magic, herbs have been essential tools for centuries, believed to hold potent energies that can influence the physical and spiritual worlds. The practice of using herbs in spells and rituals is steeped in a rich tapestry of history, intertwosing ancient lore from cultures such as the Celts, Egyptians, and Native Americans. These civilizations recognized the unique properties of various plants and infused them into their mystical traditions, creating a foundation for modern magical herbalism.

The use of herbs in magic today is as diverse as it is ancient, encompassing a wide range of intentions from protection and love to prosperity and healing. Each herb is thought to possess its own unique vibration or spirit, contributing to its effectiveness in specific magical workings. For example, lavender is commonly used for its calming properties and is often incorporated into spells for peace, tranquility, and sleep. In contrast, rosemary is considered a powerful cleansing herb, used to purify spaces and objects, as well as to boost memory and mental clarity.

A compelling statistic that highlights the enduring allure of magical herbs is that up to 80% of the world’s population relies on herbal medicine for some part of primary healthcare, according to the World Health Organization. This underscores not only the global belief in the healing properties of herbs but also their continued relevance in both medicinal and magical practices. Sage, with its aromatic leaves, is one such herb revered for its ability to clear negative energy when burned, a ritual known as smudging that has been embraced by various spiritual paths.

Another fascinating aspect of magical herbalism is astrology, with many practitioners aligning their use of herbs to the celestial movements. Mugwort, for instance, is often associated with the moon and is used to enhance psychic abilities, dream work, and astral projection. On the other hand, sun-associated herbs like sunflower and calendula are sought for spells that invoke vitality, success, and joy.

Interest in magical herbs has seen a resurgence in modern times, with individuals seeking a more natural or spiritual approach to their lives. Kitchen witches, for example, incorporate magical herbs into their cooking, subtly weaving spells into their everyday meals. This practice illustrates that the magic of herbs can be accessible to anyone, even without elaborate rituals. Basil is a prime example, often used to stir in prosperity and protection with every dish it seasons.

Herbs like chamomile are cherished for their gentle nature, offering peace and attracting money, while bolder herbs such as ginger are used to ‘heat up’ spells, adding power and speed to their manifestation. With the world looking towards more sustainable and earth-centered lifestyles, the knowledge and use of these powerful plants have found new respect and significance in contemporary spiritual practices.

In the realm of love and attraction, herbs like rose petals and jasmine have been long valued. They are often included in love sachets or baths, with the aim of drawing in romantic vibrations. Crumbled dried rose petals might be sprinkled around a space to invite love, while a jasmine-infused oil might be worn to attract a potential partner.

Finally, the connectivity of herbs to the elements of earth, air, fire, and water also plays a crucial role in magical practices. For instance, seaweed and lotus are associated with the water element and are used in spells that deal with emotions, intuition, and healing—their relationship with water suggesting fluidity and purification. This elemental correspondence offers practitioners a way to balance and harness natural energies in their work, further solidifying herbs as integral components of magical systems across cultures and time.

The practice of using herbs for their magical properties has been a cornerstone in various cultures and traditions throughout history. Each herb carries its unique attributes, which can be harnessed for rituals, spells, and creating amulets. Here are 40 herbs often used in magical practices and their traditional uses: Click here to read the rest of this article Source: witchcraftforbeginners.com

(Side Note From LCB – There is a lot of interesting herbal information in this article. I suggestion you use the hyperlink and read it all.)

(One Person’s View) 31 Everyday Herbs and Spices that You can use in Spells

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Beginner Witch? Closeted Witch? Need low-key spell ingredients to fuel your desire to make a change in the world? Don’t worry; we’ve got you! Did you know that your kitchen is filled with tons of amazing spices that are not only excellent for cooking but are also excellent in spell work? That’s right!

Cinnamon does more than make amazing coffee cake, and black pepper does more than put decorative specks on your fried eggs! The spice pantry of your kitchen is brimming with magickal energy, waiting for you to tap into it!

Not only will this list of 31 everyday herbs and spices that you can use in spells increase your ability to morph the cosmos, but it will also help you bridge your magickal and spiritual practice into your everyday life! No more magickal mindset; all magick, all the time. Let’s tear down those barriers, shall we?

31 Everyday Herbs and Spices that You can use in Spells

Allspice Correspondences

Buy dried allspice for spells.

  • Magickal Properties
    • Luck
    • Money
    • Positivity
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Aids digestion
    • Mild anesthetic
    • Reduces flatulence

Basil Correspondences

Buy basil anointing oil | basil washes for spells.

  • Magickal Properties
    • Business success
    • Happiness
    • Love
    • Money
    • Peace
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Aids in headache curing
    • Antibiotic
    • Antifungal
    • Prevents flatulence
    • Reduces anxiety

Bay Leaves Correspondences

Buy bay leaves for spells.

  • Magickal Properties
    • Banishing
    • Empowerment
    • Exorcism
    • Fidelity
    • Loyalty
    • Luck
    • Psychic Development
    • Wealth
    • Wish Magick
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Bactericidal
    • Calms nerves
    • Fungicidal
    • Helps cure chest colds
    • Reduces arthritis pain
  • Learn More: Bay Laurel Materia Magicka

Black Pepper Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Banishing
    • Binding
    • Creating confusion
    • Dispelling curses
    • Exorcism
    • Protection from evil
    • Stop gossip
    • Ward off jealousy
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Aids Digestion
    • Antioxidant
    • Helps against cold and flu

Cayenne Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Aid separation
    • Empowerment
    • Increasing the aura
    • Overcome heartbreak
    • Protection
    • Romance
    • Speed up spell results
    • Strength
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Aids digestion
    • Aids in detoxes
    • Boosts metabolism
    • Relieves migraines

Cinnamon Correspondences

Buy cinnamon incense | cinnamon oils | dried cinnamon for spells.

  • Magickal Properties
    • Draw love
    • Fast money
    • Happiness
    • Healing work
    • Increase spiritual energy
    • Money
    • Wealth
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Helps ward off car sickness
    • Reduces stress

Chili Powder Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Spell booster
    • Ward off unwanted visitors
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Antioxidant
    • Helps reduce fat

Cloves Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Money
    • Stops gossip
    • Strong protection from all harm
    • Wealth
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Aphrodisiac
    • Reduces inflammation
    • Reduces toothache pain

Crushed Red Pepper Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Aid separation
    • Empowerment
    • Increasing the aura
    • Overcome heartbreak
    • Protection
    • Romance
    • Speed up spell results
    • Strength
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Aids digestion
    • Aids in detoxes
    • Boosts metabolism
    • Relieves migraines

Cumin Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Aids in exorcism
    • Fidelity
    • Protection
    • Wards off thieves
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Aphrodisiac
    • Eases colic
    • Reduces gas and bloating
    • Stops diarrhea

Curry Powder Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Beauty spells
    • Protection from evil
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Aids in liver detox
    • Anti-aging
    • Boosts metabolism
    • Promotes healthy bones

Dill Weed Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Luck
    • Money
    • Protection
    • Romance
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Reduces gas and bloating

Fennel Seeds Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Diet spells
    • Home protection
    • Increases charisma
    • Increases memory
    • Strengthens the mind
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Aids in digestion
    • Reduces colic

Garlic Powder Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Dissuade thieves
    • Love
    • Protects against psychic vampires
    • Remove negative energy
    • Remove stalkers
    • Strengthens other spell ingredients
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Cures athletes foot
    • Cures cold sores
    • Reduces high blood pressure
    • Reduce risk of colon and prostate cancer
    • Reduce tick bite frequency
    • Softens hard arteries

Ginger

  • Magickal Properties
    • Healing
    • New opportunities
    • Romance
    • Speeds up spells
    • Strength
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Cures stomach cramps
    • Helps reduce menstrual cramps
    • Stops nausea, of all kinds

Marjoram Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Ancestor magick
    • Animal magick
    • Courage
    • Dreams
    • Eases grieving
    • Happiness
    • Money
    • Peace
    • Protection
    • Psychic awareness
    • Protection
    • Success
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Aids in digestion

Mint Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Cleansing
    • Happiness
    • Inspiration
    • Money
    • Optimism
    • Positivity
    • Purification
    • Studying
    • Writing
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Aids Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Mustard Seed Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Courage
    • Faith
    • Endurance
    • Success
    • Wards off injury
    • Wards off thieves
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Increases appetite

Nutmeg Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Breaking curses
    • Creative thinking
    • Luck
    • Money
    • Prosperity
    • Success
    • Wealth
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Aiding in digestion

Onion Powder Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Absorbs and removes harmful energies
    • Grounding and centering
    • Healing work
    • Removes bad habits
    • Stability
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Reduces scarring

Oregano Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Happiness
    • Healing
    • Strength
    • Vitality
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Effective against intestinal parasites
    • Helps reduce high blood pressure

Paprika Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Increases power of other spell ingredients

Parsley Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Calm
    • Inspiration
    • Luck
    • Protection
    • Purification
    • Strength
    • Vitality
    • Wealth
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Remedies bad breath

Poppy Seeds Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Happiness
    • Increased awareness
    • Insomnia
    • Invisibility
    • Luck
    • Pleasure

Rosemary Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Blessing
    • Consecrating
    • Fairy magick
    • Healing
    • Love
    • Purification
    • Romance
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Relieving sore throats

Sage Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Cleansing
    • Consecrating
    • Exorcism
    • Healing
    • Increasing memory
    • Purification
    • Wisdom
    • Wish magick
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Increases memory
    • Increases mental performance
    • Reduces effects of Alzheimer’s disease
    • Reduces high cholesterol
    • Reduces menopausal symptoms
    • Treats cold sores

Salt Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Cleansing
    • Healing
    • Purification
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Reduces sinus swelling

Tabasco Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Aid separation
    • Empowerment
    • Increasing the aura
    • Overcome heartbreak
    • Protection
    • Romance
    • Speed up spell results
    • Strength
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Aids digestion
    • Aids in detoxes
    • Boosts metabolism
    • Relieves migraines

Tarragon Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Aids in compassion
    • Stops abuse

Thyme Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Affection
    • Banishing
    • Beauty
    • Courage
    • Loyalty
    • Luck
    • Strength
    • Ward off nightmares

Turmeric Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Banish harmful energies
    • Exorcism
    • Healing
    • Protection
    • Strength
    • Vitality
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Reduces high cholesterol
    • Reduces painful osteoarthritis

Vanilla Correspondences

  • Magickal Properties
    • Beauty
    • Happiness
    • Romance
    • Self-love
    • Vitality
  • Medicinal Properties
    • Aphrodisiac

You can use these herbs in spells, in spell recipes, to dress your candles, to make sachets, and more!

Herbal Teas and Their Magickal Correspondences c2015

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MAGIC HERBAL TEA CORRESPONDENCES



Anise- Calling Spirits
Bergamont- Success
Burdock Root- Purity, Protection
Chamomile- Mediation
Elder Flower- Divination
Eyebright- Mental and Psychic Power
Hyssop- Purification
Lemon (Leaves)- Lust
Lemon Balm- Health, Success
Mugwort- Divination
Mullien- Divination
Rose Hips- Psychic Power and Divination

Herb of the Day: Belladonna (Atropa Belladonna) c 2011

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Herb of the Day: Belladonna (Atropa Belladonna)

Source: The Universal Heart Center

Warning! Poison!
Folk Names: Banewort, Black Cherry (not the edible kind), Deadly Nightshade, Death’s Herb, Devil’s Cherries, Divale, Dwale, Dwaleberry, Dwayberry, Fair Lady, Great Morel, Naughty Man’s Cherries, Sorcerer’s Berry, Witch’s Berry
Gender: Feminine
Planet: Saturn
Element: Water
Deities: Hecate, Bellona, Circe
Ritual Uses: The priests of Bellona, according to tradition, drank an infusion of belladonna prior to worshipping Her and invoking Her aid. Bellona is the Roman Goddess of war.
Magickal Uses: Today belladonna is little used in herb magick due to its high toxicity. All parts of the plant are extremely poisonous and there are still reports of death resulting from accidental ingestion.
In West European magick, this crone herb has been used for astral projection and is allegedly an ingredient in flying ointments; even now it is considered a witchcraft essential. It was once used medicinally in minute doses, but reaction to it was too variable for safety.
Toxicity: Our disconnection from nature and our refusal to take responsibility for knowing the natural world mean that we often have very distorted reaction to things like deadly plants. Some people seem to discredit all warnings about poisonous herbs, and others act as if a poisonous plant is as dangerous as plutonium. Neither is a helpful response. This herb is dangerous to life, but that does not mean it cannot be used in ritual at all, only that it must be used with caution. Don’t allow it to rest against your skin. If including it in a charm bag, make sure the fabric is tightly woven so that plant dust cannot get through. Wear gloves when handling it and do not touch your eyes or mouth without washing them first. If censing with this baneful herb, burn it in a well ventilated area. “Baneful” means that this is a deadly poison. People have died from ingesting it, so please don’t do anything stupid with it. If you suspect belladonna poisoning, go to the emergency room.
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15 Herbs Of Yule And The Holiday Season

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Herbs Of Yule:

It’s almost Christmas and we’re already thinking about gifts, parties, and holiday cheer. But before you go shopping for presents, why not make sure you’ve got everything magical and witchy covered with these 15 herbs of yule?

It’s not too early to start planning for the holidays. In fact, you should already be thinking about how to make your holiday season extra special.

Herbs can be used in cooking (kitchen witchcraft), incense and spells (green witchcraft) and in your decor for general manifestation purposes. They are also great for cleansing and purification rituals.

Here are some of my favorite herbs that I use during the holiday season.

 Bayberry

Blessed Thistle

 Evergreen

Cinnamon

Holly

Laurel

Mistletoe

Oak

Pine

Yellow Cedar

Rosemary

Nutmeg

Ginger

Spruce

Frankincense

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A Witch’s Guide to Herbal Magic (One Person’s View)

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Greetings, fellow witches! Today, we will delve into the enchanting world of herbal magic. As healers, we understand that the power of the natural world can aid us in our work. Herbs have been used for centuries for their healing properties and have been an essential part of the witch’s toolkit.

Herbal magic allows us to connect with the energy and wisdom of the plant kingdom, harnessing their healing properties to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. The use of herbs in spells and rituals can amplify their power and bring about profound transformations.

As witches, we understand that every plant possesses its own unique energy and properties. By understanding these properties, we can use herbs to target specific areas of our lives and work towards our goals. Whether you seek to boost your energy, promote clarity, or attract abundance, there is an herb out there that can aid you in your journey.

In this article, we will explore the correspondences, planetary and elemental energies, and spirit of the plants. We will also discuss safety considerations to keep in mind when working with herbs. So, gather your cauldron, light some candles, and let’s delve into the magical world of herbal healing.

The History of Herbal Magic

The use of herbs for magical and healing purposes has a long and rich history. Many ancient civilizations, including the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, utilized the power of plants in their spiritual practices. Herbal magic has been documented in various texts throughout history, including the famous herbal manuscripts from ancient China, Egypt, and Greece.

In medieval Europe, herbalism was considered both a science and an art, and herbalists were highly respected members of society. They were often consulted by royalty and the wealthy for their healing knowledge, and their expertise in using plants for magical purposes was widely recognized. During the Renaissance, interest in herbal magic continued to grow, and many new books on the subject were written and published.

In the New World, indigenous cultures also had a deep connection with the plant world and utilized herbs in their spiritual practices. For example, Native American shamans used various herbs in their healing ceremonies and spiritual rituals, such as sweetgrass for purification and sage for protection. African traditions also had a rich history of using plants in their spiritual practices, such as the use of palo santo and frankincense for purification and protection. Today, herbal magic continues to thrive, and many modern witches and healers use herbs in their spells, rituals, and healing practices.

The Basics of Herbal Magic…

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Herb and Essential Oils Magickal Uses

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Working with herbs in magick can have a powerful effect. They can enhance the magick, enhance the energies and enhance the direction. Understanding what herbs to work with and which to avoid is key in making sure your magick does not go awry in the Universe.

Plants can lend healing to a spell, can renew life in the energy you are summoning and can have powerful and beneficial effects to those it touches on its journey through the cosmos and back.

Goddess Herbs include:

Aloe, Apple, Catnip, Comfrey, Daisy, Elder, Eucalyptus, Fern, Henbane, Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Lemon Balm, Lemon Verbena, Lilac, Mugwort, Myrrh, Nutmeg, Periwinkle, Poppy, Rose, Thyme, Valerian, Vervain, Violet, and Willow. (Not a full list)

God Herbs include:

Angelica, Anise, Ash, Basil, Bay Leaves, Caraway, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Clover, Clove, Cypress, Dragons Blood, Eyebright, Fennel, Frankincense, Ginger, Ginseng, Hawthorne, Hazel, Mandrake, Mint, Oak, Parsley, Patchouli, Pine, Rosemary, Witch Hazel, and Wormwood. (Not a full list)

Some Magickal workings and spells can be enhanced, as I said before, with the use of herbs. We use herbs such as Jasmine to represent Prosperity and we use herbs like Pine to help with healing and cleansing as well as attunement to nature. Understanding the herb and the uses is essential.

When working a spell for Protection or Purification, Anise is the herb to use. Anise has a Masculine quality, the planets that align with this herb are Juptier or the Moon and the Element its associated with is Air. There are also healing qualities to this particular herb. If used in a bath, it serves as a cleansing. Having a satchet of Anise seeds next to your bed will also help to keep nightmares at bay.

If you have a familiar that is feline, then Catnip is the herb for you. Catnip has a Female quality, the planet that aligns with this herb is Venus, and its element is Water. Using catnip to perform Cat Magick, to either choose your familiar, or to get closer to them will help to enhance and boost that magick. This herb is also associated with joy and friendship and of course, love.

Mugwort is a very powerful herb. It is used for clairvoyance, enhancing psychic dreams and astral projection. Mugwort has a Feminine quality, the planet is Venus and the element is Air. But be very careful with working with this herb. If you are looking for a Soul Journey, ensure you have a partner that remains grounded to pull you back from the Astral Plane. Taking the leaves and rubbing them directly on your Crystal Ball will help to enchance or strengthen your divinatory work.

Rosemary is another powerful herb. They say (and no, I don’t know who “they” are) if you plant Rosemary by your Garden Gate, you will always have healthy plants. Rosemary has a Masculine quality and the planet that is aligned with this powerful herb is the Sun itself. The element, of course, is Fire! Rosemary also has healing qualities. Improving memory, helping sleep, enhancing power and helping to heal and protect.

High John the Conqueror Root is another herb that has a Masculine quality. Its planet is Saturn and the element, Earth. This herb, if used in Magick, can help to enhance the strength and power. Used as an annointing oil for candles and charms to enhance the strength of the power being directed into them.

Remember, when using herbs, you have to understand what the herb can do, as well as understand the direction/element that the herb attunes to. You would insult the magick if you used Rosemary and asked the element of Water to enhance the power, as this is Fire herb. Understanding comes with research and practice. For a more expanisive list, please reach out to Lady Beltane or to Lady Rhiannon.

Blessed Be Brothers & Sisters!

Happy spellcasting!

Herbs for Spells and Magick: Harnessing Nature’s Powerful Secrets

The practice of using herbs for spells is deeply rooted in ancient wisdom, with each herb possessing its own unique energy and properties. In the practice of spellwork, herbs play a crucial role, adding potency, symbolism, and intention to our rituals. In this article, we will explore the world of herbs for spells, highlighting their specific magickal properties and how they can be incorporated into your spellcasting practice.

The Historical Significance of Using Herbs for Spells

Best Herbs for Spells

Magickal Properties of Common Herbs for Spells

Incorporating Herbs for spells in Different Rituals

Resources to Learn More About the Best Herbs for Spells

Conclusion

The Historical Significance of Using Herbs for Spells

The historical significance of using herbs for spells is a fascinating aspect of the practice, deeply rooted in the traditions and beliefs of ancient civilizations. Here, let’s delve deeper into this historical context:

  1. Ancient Civilizations: The use of herbs for magical spells and spiritual purposes dates back to ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. These cultures held strong beliefs in the power of nature and its connection to the divine. Herbs were considered gifts from the gods and were used not only for medicinal purposes but also in religious ceremonies and magical rituals.
  2. Spiritual Connection: Many ancient cultures believed that herbs had spiritual or supernatural properties. They associated specific herbs with various deities or celestial forces, attributing them with the ability to invoke or channel these energies. This belief laid the foundation for the use of herbs in spellcasting.
  3. Healing and Protection: In these early civilizations, herbs were not only used for spiritual purposes but also for practical ones. They were integral to healing practices and protection spells. Priests, priestesses, and shamans used herbs to cure ailments, ward off evil spirits, and protect individuals and communities from harm.
  4. Alchemy and Herbalism: During the Middle Ages, the practice of alchemy and herbalism gained prominence in Europe. Alchemists sought to unlock the secrets of the universe, and herbs played a significant role in their experiments. This period also saw the development of grimoires, wiccan books of magic that often included instructions on using herbs in spells and rituals.
  5. Witchcraft Trials: The historical association of herbs with magic and witchcraft also played a role in the infamous witch trials of the 16th and 17th centuries. Many accused witches were believed to use herbs in their spells and potions. This dark chapter in history demonstrates the profound fear and fascination society had with the power of herbs in spellwork.
  6. Cultural Diversity: It’s important to note that the use of herbs for spells is not limited to Western cultures. Indigenous cultures around the world have their own rich traditions of herbal magic and shamanic practices. These traditions vary widely in their beliefs and practices but share a common thread of using herbs as conduits to the spiritual realm.
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Guide to Black Salt Benefits: How to Make it and Use it

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You may have heard about the magical power of witches black salt and its mysterious properties. Black salt has been used for centuries in many cultures for protection, cleansing and banishing spells. It is believed that it can help to ward off negative energies and protect you from harm. But what exactly is black salt and how can you use it in your spells? This ultimate guide will explain everything you need to know about using black salt in spells so you can maximize its magical potential.

What is black salt?

Black salt, a staple in black salt witchcraft, is renowned for its black salt protection qualities, making it an essential black salt for spells. Its black salt properties are utilized in witchcraft for creating a shield of black protection and are integral to the black salt spiritual uses.
The black salt magical properties are especially revered in black salt hoodoo and black salt wicca spells, where it is a key component for protection salt rituals, cleansing, and banishing spells, embodying the black salt spiritual meaning.
Black salt has the power to repel or even absorb negative energy. It has been used in many cultures for centuries and is still popular today. In traditional hoodoo and voodoo practices, it is used to ward off negative energies, protect from harm and even stop hexes. It can also be used for cleansing spaces and removing unwanted energies.

Uses of Black Salt for protection in Witchcraft

Banishing Spells

Removing negative thought patterns

Energetic Healing {viruses, infections}

Sending away bad energy being send your way

Protecting your home {sprinkle it around your home}

Removing Influence of a specific person

Removing Back luck Spells

Sprinkle it onto a black mirror during New Moon scrying session

Protective Love spells

Removing blockages from money spells

Candle Spells for Protection

How to make black salt?

Crafting your own black salt is an uncomplicated process, perfect for those wondering what is black salt used for. To begin, assemble your materials, which include…Click here to read the rest of this article Source: magickandwitchcraft.com

Blue Salt or Witches Salt and how to make it.

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Salt is pure and anything that is impure is repelled by it no matter what colour you use. Used in Witchcraft, Spells and Rituals. Use it together with Black salt to reverse bad luck.

BLUE SALT USES:-

Evil Eye: Blue Salt is used to protect against the Evil Eye or negative energy.

Healing: It is also used in healing, either in spellwork or placed directly beneath the bed.

Justice: Blue salt can be used in spellwork or placed in a pocket for legal issues and to promote justice in court.

Altar work: Can be used to draw your circle or for adding symbols or runes on your altar.

PROTECTION SPELL FOR THE HOME:

Put blue salt in 4 small jars or bottles and then place one in each corner of your home, saying the following chant as you do so:

Salt of earth guard this home, while I’m here or when I roam.

Keep it safe and all within. For good of all let this bond begin.

By my will, with harm to none, by earth’s power this spell is done

MAKING BLUE SALT:

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