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Magickal Herbalism 101
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Angelica Root
Burdock Root
Calamus Root
Galangal
Root (Low John the Conqueror)
Jalap Root
(High John the Conqueror)
Botanical
Name: Angelica
archangelica; also known as Masterwort, Archangel & Angel’s Food
Gender: Masculine….Leo Astrological
Planet:
Sun
Element:
Fire
Deities:
Venus, St. Michael,
Origin:
native of Syria, this plant can be found almost everywhere, especially
near river banks , throughout Europe, Asia and the US
Not to be confused with Water
Hemlock * Cicuta virosa, a highly poinsonous plant growing widely in
both the US & Europe*
Powers:
Protection, Exorcism, Inspiration, Knowledge, Renewal, Spell-Breaking,
Healing, Visions, Success, Love, Contacting Physic Planes
Substitutions:
Botanical Name:
Arctium lappa (minus) also known as Beggar’s Button, Clotburr,
Gender:
Feminine
Planet:
Venus
Element:
Earth
Deities:
Origin:
Harvesting fall to early spring. Grows
wild, global plant.
Powers:
exorcism, harmony, memory, peace, spell breaking, wisdom, consecration,
animals, compassion, protection
Substitutions:
Botanical
Name: Acorus
Calamus: also sweet flag, sweet sedge, a member of the Arum family, not a
member of the Iris family, though having a strong resemblance to the Iris
Gender:
Feminine
Planet:
Moon
Element:
Water
Deities:
Origin:
Originally from Crete, the Greek name calamos=reed, though this plant is
abundant globally, it’s rhizomes can be harvested in the late fall through the
early spring
Powers:
Protection, health & healing, money, love, peace, aphrodisiac,
commanding, tranquility
Substitutions:
Botanical
Name: Alpina
officinalis or A galanga, Chewing John, Colic Root…and many others
Gender:
Masculine
Planet:
Mars
Element:
Fire
Deities:
Origin:
Originally from China this plant was imported to Europe, then the US
Powers:
Hex-Breaking, protection, lust, health, money, psychic powers, law,
commanding, good luck, increase the power of a spell
Substitutions:
Ginger Root
Botanical Name:
Zingiber officinalis
Gender:
Masculine
Planet:
Mars
Element:
Fire
Deities:
Origin:
Powers: Grounding, health & healing, sex, happiness, breaking bad habits, leadership, loneliness, love, marriage, relationships (platonic), success, prosperity, psychic ability, spirituality, thanks, wisdom, money, popularity, sensuality
Substitutions:
Galangal Root
Botanical Name:
Ipo-moea Purga or I.jalapa
Poisonous:
Gender:
Masculine
Planet:
Mars….also attributed to Saturn
Element:
Fire…Earth
Deities:
Apollo, Ra, Baal
Origin:
Powers:
Exorcism, purification, protection, acceleration of spiritual growth,
consecration, success, wisdom, good luck, money, happiness, wealth, law, love,
gambling, commanding, overcome opposition
Substitutions:
Botanical
Name: Mandragora
officinale , podophyllum peltatum (American variety)…May apple
Poisonous:
Toxic if not used correctly, contact professionals prior to internal use.
Gender:
Masculine
Planet:
Mercury
Element:
Fire
Deities:
Hecate, Hathor, Circe
Origin:
Harvesting later October through November
Powers:
Health & healing, safety in travel, love, protection, understanding,
animals, fertility, money, prosperity, virility, sensuality, wealth
Substitutions:
*according to Cunningham, tobacco
Botanical Name:
Althea officinalis, Althea, Sweet Weed, Hollyhock
Gender:
Feminine
Planet:
Moon * also said to be a Mercury…Sagittarius Astrological
Element:
Water
Deities:
Origin:
Altho, the Greek prefix meaning to cure, mallows meaning to soften
(to soften & heal)…harvesting time, late August
Powers:
Divination, Tranquility, Spiritual Growth & Development,
clairvoyance, peace, growth, determination
Substitutions:
Botanical Name:
Iris germanica var. florentina
Gender:
Feminine
Planet:
Venus
Element:
Water
Deities:
Aphrodite, Isis, Hera, Iris
Origin:
Harvested after flowering
Powers:
Commanding, spell-breaking, exorcism, love, protection
Substitutions:
Botanical Name:
Valeriana officinalis also called Garden Heliotrope…Spikenard
Gender:
Feminine
Planet:
Venus * also Mercury…Virgo &
Aquarius Astrological
Element:
Water
Deities:
Origin:
Several species originate in England, also found in the US . Harvested in
September/ October the rhizomes need to dry quite a length of time.
Powers:
Sex, anger, protection, money, stress, wisdom, divination, intuition,
psychic ability, spirituality, understanding, love, tranquility
Substitutions:
Asafoetida
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