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Magickal Herbalism 101
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Anise
Basil
Cinquefoil
Mugwort
Nettle
Nutmeg/Mace
Patchouli
Raspberry
Rosemary
Sage
Vervain/Verbena
Wormwood
Botanical
Name:
Illicium verum/ *Star Anise, Illicium anisatum
Gender:
Masculine…. Astrological: Cancer & Libra
Planet:
Mercury
Element:
Air
Deities:
Mercury, Apollo, Ra, Legba, Hermes, Thor
Origin:
Native of Egypt, Greece, Asia Minor, cultivated by Egyptians
* Japanese hold sacred, it is planted around burial & temple sites,
also burned to drive away evil spirits & invoke gods
* Store with Amber ...consecrate Amber & Chalices
* with honey & nutmeg assist with diarrhea, burning smoke halts
headache, tea for colic & assists with sleeping
Powers:
Healing, Love, Money, Aphrodisiac, Clairvoyance, Consecration,
Divination, Fertility, Good Luck, Gain, Prevent Nightmares, Money, Protection
Substitutions:
Fennel
Botanical
Name: Ocimum
basilicum...also Witches' Herb, Alabahaca, Herb of Kings, American Dittany, St.
Joseph's Wort (patron saint of doctors)
Gender:
Masculine ... Astrological: Scorpio
Planet:
Mars
Element:
Fire
Deities:
Mars, Ares, St. Joseph, Ogoun, Jupiter, Krishna, Vishnu, Erzulie, Seth,
Loki
Origin:
The word Basil is probably derived from Basileus in Greek meaning King.
* More than 150 varietals
Powers:
Exorcism, Clairvoyance, Divination, Fertility, Happiness, Harmony,
Honesty, Love, Money, Passion, Psychic Growth & Development, Spell-Breaking,
Success, Wealth, Strength, Protection, Peace, Aphrodisiac, Commanding,
Consecration, Fidelity, Psychic Protection
Substitutions:
Botanical
Name:
Potenilla candensis*dwarf/ Potentilla arguta Pursh...Five Finger Grass,
Crampweed, Goose
Grass, Pentaphyllon
Gender:
Masculine…Astrological: Leo
Planet:
Jupiter
Element:
Fire
Deities:
Origin:
Dwarf found in fields & woods, yellow flowers/ P.arguta liking rocky
soil, white flowers. Blooms from
April to October.
* A small pinch should be included for incense on the Sabbats.
* Five finger leaves represent love, money, health, power & wisdom
Powers:
Purification, Eloquence, Money, Protection, Sleep, Prophetic Dreams,
Banishing Negativity & Imbalance
Substitutions:
Clover
Botanical Name:
Artemisia vulgaris....also Artemis Herb, Naughty Man, Sailor's Tobacco,
St. John's Plant,
moxa
Gender:
Feminine...Astrological: Pisces
Planet:
Venus
Element:
Earth
Deities:
Artemis, St. John, Diana, Sif, Isis, Lakshmi, Aida Wedo
Origin:
Harvest in August through late September
* grows in hedges & waysides
* keep moonstone or pearl within
Powers:
Strength, Psychic Powers, Protection, Healing, Prophetic Dreams, Astral
Projection, Lust, Fertility, Consecrate Tools, Safe Journey, Protect Children
Substitutions:
Wormwood
Botanical
Name:
Urtica dioica/ Ortiga ancha ...also Stinging Nettle, Common Nettle
Gender:
Masculine Astrological:
Aries
Planet:
Mars
Element:
Fire
Deities:
Thor, Helios, Ra, Chango, Apollo
Origin:
Occur widely in temperate climates... nettle, dock, mint, rosemary, sage
have been used to take the sting of nettle out.
To be harvested in mid morning after dew is dry, while sun is out. Blooms
from June to September. Nettle was a great source of fiber for cloth, rope and
many other things used widely prior to cotton, the quality cloth spun from
nettles is regarded as finer than cotton (nearly as nice as silk)
Powers:
Protection, Healing, Lust, Exorcism, Spell-Breaking, Confidence,
Consecrate Knives
* A mirroring effect.... it returns energy to its origin
Substitutions:
Yellow Dock
Botanical
Name:
Myristica fragrans....Sadhika
Gender:
Masculine…Astrological: Pisces
Planet:
Jupiter ....Mace/Mercury
Element:
Fire ...... Mace/Air
Deities:
Origin:
From the Bandu Islands, Maylan Archipelago, Molucca Islands, Sumatra,
French Guiana
Native to Java, Indonesia & the West Indies...
China...soil rich in Acid...harvest mid-summer
Powers:
Healing, Spirituality, Love, Peace, Uncrossing, Fidelity, Artistic
Talent, Creativity, Focus, Astral Projection, Visions, Meditation, Aphrodisiac,
Money
*Mace...Psychic & Mental Powers, Gain
Substitutions:
Cinnamon
Botanical
Name:
Pogostemon cablin...puchu pat
Gender:
Feminine....Astrological: Capricorn
Planet:
Saturn
Element:
Earth
Deities:
Origin:
Hails from Java, India & Singapore
* grows well in tropical climates, cut back tops 2-3 times annually
*scatter leaves among clothes to repel insects
* fixative with a very low evaporation rate
Powers:
Money, Lust, Fertility, Banishing Foes, Break off love affairs, Bring
peace & contentment to a home, draws gnomes, blessings, cleansing, love,
meditation, Increasing Power of Spells, Protection, Sensuality, Spell Breaking
Substitutions:
Oakmoss
Botanical
Name:
Rubus idaeus....Framboise, Red Raspberry
Gender:
Feminine
Planet:
Venus
Element:
Water
Deities:
Innana, Isis
Origin:
Particularly fond of Northern Climates...
Harvest late summer through late fall
Powers:
Love, Protection, Fertility, Health, Self-Image, Sex, Artistic Talent,
Peace, Psychic Ability, Calming, Confidence, Creativity, Stress, Banishing
Negativity
Substitutions:
Blackberry Leaves
Botanical
Name:
Rosmarinus officinalis...also Elf Leaf, Sea Dew, Guardrobe, Polar Plant
Gender:
Masculine
Planet:
Sun
Element:
Fire
Deities:
Virgin Mary
Origin:
Transplant 6 inch cuttings in August
*Likes well drained soils & lots of sun, grows best in southern sun
with chalky soil (this will
yield a smaller more fragrant plant)
Powers:
Exorcism, Protection, Lust, Youth, Love, Sleep, Healing, Mental Powers,
Purification, Memory, Serenity, Wisdom, Prevent Theft, Memory, Thanksgiving,
Peace, Safety in travel
Substitutions:
Botanical
Name:
Salvia officianalis....also Garden Sage, Red Sage
Gender:
Masculine…Astrological: Aquarius
Planet:
Jupiter
Element:
Air
Deities:
Origin:
Native to both the Mediterranean & the US...blooms in late June
through October. Harvest during its flowering season.
It grows well in most soil types but likes some shade...* Likes well
drained soils & sun best. Found
wild in both woodlands & open meadows
Powers:
Wisdom, Immortality, Longevity, Wishes, Protection, Prevents Aging,
Calming, Banishing fear & negativity, Focus, Power, Leadership, Safety,
Stress, Spirit Cleansing/ Guides/Muses/Teachers, Thanksgiving, Understanding,
Communication, Exorcism, Meditation, Visions, Psychic Abilities
Substitutions:
Botanical
Name:
Verbena officinalis...also Enchanter's Plant, Juno's Tears, Van-Van, Holy
Wort, Lemon Verbena
Gender:
Feminine…Astrological: Gemini
Planet:
Venus
Element:
Air
Deities:
Juno, Kerridwen, Mars, Venus, Aphrodite, Aradia, Isis, Jupiter, Thor,
Artemis, Hecate, Innana, Kali,
Origin:
In Celtic means To Drive Away, A Stone (i.e. bladder stones),
* likes fertile well drained loam & sun
* Keep Chrysolite inside
* Harvest mid-summer when neither sun nor moon is out
Powers:
Purification, Visions, Love, Aphrodisiac, Healing, Protection, Peace,
Money, Sleep, Chastity, Stimulates Creativity, Divination
Substitutions:
Botanical
Name:
Artemisia absintium....also Absinthe, Old Woman, Crown for a King, Green
Ginger
* Poison*
Gender:
Masculine…Astrological: Scorpio & Gemini
Planet:
Mars
Element:
Fire
Deities:
Isis, Artemis, Diana, Lakshmi, Aida Wedo, Sif, Innana
Origin:
Grows globally along roadsides & waste places...It likes shady areas
& is easily propagated by roots, cuttings or seeds sown in autumn soon after
they are ripe.
Harvest in mid summer, cutting only the top leaves... wonderful bug
repellant properties.
* flavors gin, vermouth & absinthe
Powers:
Psychic Powers, Protection, Love, Calling Spirits, Banishing fears,
healing
Substitutions:
Mugwort
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