Plant use list
Angelica: highly protective. In fact, sometimes too effective! Carry as an amulet. Also used in exorcism. Brewed into a tea and sprinkled in the corners of a house to keep evil away. Can be used at the beginning and closing of rituals for blessing and banishing. Also called "Archangel".
Anise: a masculine herb, ruled by Jupiter and air as its element. Anise is best known for its powers of protection and awareness. Keep in a sachet on your person for protection, pyschic powers and concentration Raises vibrations to the highest possible psychic level. Good for bringing about changes in attitude (re-focusing), for astral travel, dreams, crystal gazing and meditation. In a pillow, it is said to keep away nightmares. For any type of clairvoyance or divination or mental exercises. Anisette (liquor) is used during Voodoo initiations to anoint the head.
Apple/Apple blossoms - for love. Delicate, faintly seductive. More of an Invitation than a Proposition. Also used for peace and general contentment. Used for success. Add to the bath to aid relaxation. Also used for fertility
Ash - Very protective, cleansing and refocusing
Alfalfa - a feminine herb, ruled by Venus and earth as its element.Alfalfa, either fresh sprout or dried, is used in food to bring money into the home and ward off the effects of illness. Its tiny delicate strands, when spread out in a small dish, dry to create an interwoven web, ensuring protection against poverty. for success in money matters. Used for money drawing and to insure against poverty. A traditional "luck" herb. Not powerful enough to be used alone, this herb "plays well with others" helping to reinforce other luck and money herbs while adding a bit of protective insura
Allspice - a catalyst. Works on higher planes for good or evil. Tends to affect the mind and thoughts of the person on whom it's used, for instance luck or success in the form of a brainstorm. Frequently employed in luck, love and psychic areas; also good for money and general success.
Basil - a masculine herb, ruled by Mars and fire is its element.Basil is best known for its properties to aid and strengthen love. Although known to bring about prosperity, love spells are the general domain for basil. It is used to soothe communication between two people, to draw a lover to you and to celebrate love. Basil can be tucked fresh or dried into a sachet and carried to strengthen feelings of love. for money and success. Soak in water for 3 days, then sprinkle about a place of business. Also used for purification and protection and to remove obstacles in love and create harmony. Dispels melancholy and attracts friends.
Bay: powerfully protective - even when used alone. Also a power and commanding herb. Used for banishing. In some traditions, used for hexing. Combined with other herbs for love and money rituals. Burned to induce visions. The leaves are put under a pillow for inspiration and prophetic dreams
Borage: lends courage, uncovers dishonesty and helps conquer a situation
Carnation: protection and spicy energy. Add to a Power incense or toss into a formula where you want to "spice" things up a bit.
Clove: a masculine herb, ruled by Jupiter and fire is its element.Clove is used as a magical pain suppressant, carried in a pouch or sprinkled at the corners of a sickroom. To calm upset infants, hang a pouch of clove and lavender near the crib.a strong, forceful, compelling herb. Commanding. Acts as a catalyst when combined with other herbs. Used when force or power is required.
Cinnamon: a masculine herb, ruled by the Sun and fire is its element. Cinnamon is used in magic for deep spirituality and healing, protection, scrying and power. Its ability to retain energy makes this one of the basic staples in your magical herb cupboard. Cinnamon is a favorite herb for the brazier or hot coal. Burned as a powder, it creates a pleasant aroma. a catalyst that doesn't mind baneful recipes. Used in money drawing, for concentration and spells for love and passion . Sometimes used in healing or clairvoyance.
Comfrey: used to speed healing crush the leaves and apply to a sprain bruise or even broken bone. cover with a bandage or loose wrap to keep in place.
Dill : a masculine herb, ruled by Mercury and fire is its element.Dill is used in magic for love, prosperity and matters of contract. As a powerful agent in protection work, dill has a potency that stays strong and sharp even when in a dried form. Dill is a favorite in kitchen magic, as a cooking accent. has the ability to lull or defuse a situation. Often used to calm children
Fennel: a controlling herb and also a "twisting" herb. Better for removing hexes than protecting against them. It's action is unpredictable. Use this when you want to effect a change in a situation. If you're familiar with astrology, think of the influence of the planet Uranus here.
Garlic: a great protective plant The flowers from fresh garlic are used in salads to add a little extra flavoring as well as add to the appearance of your salad by dressing it up a touch. Garlic needs to be planted in early fall. It does not like excessive water and takes nine months to grow to maturity. Store your fresh garlic in a cool dry place but not in the refrigerator.
Ginger: basically a fiery catalyst but also used to induce passion. A good catalyst to add to formulas for romantic love.
Jasmine: essentially a seduction herb. More sexual than romantic. Symbolizes the mysteries of the night. Sometimes used for meditation, to relax, for dreams or even to aid in childbirth. In love recipes it is used lightly in combination with other ingredients unless you just want a sexual affair.
Lavender: a masculine herb, ruled by Mercury and air is its element.Lavender is best known for its properties of contentment, balance, love and good health. Use it when any of these aspects is required. Because of the amazing scent to the flowers, lavender is often combined in light potpourris for keeping a home in balance. cleanses, protects and shields from bad vibrations and negativity. Used for uncrossing and love, it's particularly effective in helping with marital problems or relationships. Soothes problems between parents and children and is an excellent protecting herb for babies and children.
Marigolds
Mint: a masculine herb, ruled by Mercury and air is its element.Mint is a near-essential herb for your cabinet because of its powerful healing ability. Prosperity can come in many forms including good health, both physical and spiritual. For healing spells and prosperity in all forms, mint is a desirable base. Mint tea, sipped slowly, brings the body into attunement with the elements of air and water, to ensure robust health. a common additive to love incense - though I don't know why since it tends to clear the head, not fog it. Spirits love the scent of mint and a dish set out will tend to attract them. Used in prosperity and money formulas. Also excellent for psychic matters and studying.
onions:
Oregano:
Parsley:a masculine herb, ruled by Mercury and air is its element.Parsley is used in magic for purification and protection. As is often the case, an herb's medicinal properties will mirror its magical aspects. Parsley is used as a breath purifier, to cleanse the pallet and aid in ridding the body of excess gas. As a magical purification herb, Parsley is one of the best. Parsley makes a fine addition to any meal, as a garnish but more importantly, as a way to ensure a stress-free environment for eating.
Peas:
Potatoe:sometimes used in money magic, plant away from tomatoes since both are of the same family and can transfer desises to one another.
Pumpkin:
Rhubarb:
Rose: a feminine herb, ruled by Venus and its element is water. Rose petals are perfect for love spells. Matching their color magically will enhance your work. Sprinkle the petals around your bed for lovers dreams. Use the full flowers to fill a home with love. Dry the buds for use in potpourris and sachets. Healing and divination are also aspects of the rose. Use rose essential oils for anointing ceremonies and baby namings. love. What you mix with it determines the kind of love
Rosemary: a masculine herb, ruled by the Sun and fire is its element.
Rosemary is used in magic for mental ability, healing, love and purification. Its element fire gives this herb its strength and heavy aroma. Rosemary is used as a smudge or dried and sprinkled on coal to release the smoke to purify an area. binds things (or people) together in a loving, gentle manner. Used in pillows for dreams and visions. Also used for purification and protection, mental alertness and stronger memory. Often used in sea rituals. Sage:a masculine herb, ruled by Jupiter and air is its element. Sage is used in magic for wisdom, psychic awareness, long life and protection. As secondary aspects, spells for money use sage. But, by far, its most potent aspect is wisdom and learning. Sage is often bundled tightly into smudge sticks and burned as a scent. Strawberry: used (sparingly) to draw fortunate circumstances into one's life Sunflowers: Thyme: a feminine herb, ruled by Venus and water is its element.Thyme is used in magic for healing, psychic awareness and purification. Often used in love spells, Venus lends this herb high potential in this purpose. Thyme can be used in air magic, releasing its essence slowly a favorite with the spirits, it encourages positive vibrations and actions. Used for protection (especially from the negative energy of others), for courage and for cleansing. Tomatoes: Plant allies are asparagus, basil, bean, carrots, celery, chive, cucumber, garlic, head lettuce, marigolds, mint, nasturtium, onion, parsley, pea, pepper, sow thistle.
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