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Magickal Herbalism 101
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Cedar
Cherry,
Wild
Botanical
Name: Cedrus
libani (Cedar of Lebanon), Thuja Plicata (Red Cedar), Thuja occidentalis (White
Cedar), Cedrus Juniperus… Heavenly or God Tree, Tree of Life
Gender:
Masculine…. Astrological: Sagittarius, Aries & Capricorn
Planet: Jupiter...also Sun
Element:
Fire
Deities:
Woton, Odin, Zeus, Jupiter, Irnini, Adad, Shamash, Astarte, Osiris,
Shu`laawitsi
Origin:
Thuja is latinized from Greek & means to fumigate, thuo to
sacrifice…Global growth patterns, ranging from mountainous regions to swamps.
Magickal tools & boxes are often made of Cedar.
Powers:
Protection, Exorcism, Knowledge, Renewal, Spell-Breaking, Healing,
Visions, Success, Love, Purification, Money, Blessings, Consecration,
Divination, Wealth, Strength, Banishing Nightmares
Substitutions:
Sandalwood
Botanical
Name: Prunus serotina…Virginia Prune, Black Cherry…Deciduous
Gender:
Feminine…Astrological: Scorpio
Planet:
Venus
Element:
Air
Deities:
Origin:
North America throughout the north, central & southern states.
Flowers in early spring, fruits in August….Root bark collected seasonally,
will not keep more than 1 year. Especially good for colds & coughs.
Powers:
Fertility, Gain, Love, Healing
Substitutions:
Botanical
Name:
Cupressus sempervirens…Tree of Death
Gender:
Feminine…Astrological, Aquarius, Capricorn & Virgo
Planet:
Saturn
Element:
Earth
Deities:
Mithras, Pluto, Aphrodite, Ashtoreth, Artemis, Apollo, Cupid, Jupiter,
Hekat, Hebe, Zoroaster
Origin:
Harvest
mid October-December
Powers:
Longevity, Healing, Comfort, Protection
Substitutions: Juniper, Pine Needles
Botanical
Name: Ulmus campestris /Slippery Elm…Ulmus fulva…Deciduous
Gender:
Feminine…Astrological: Aquarius
Planet:
Saturn
Element:
Water
Deities:
Odin, Hoenin, Lodr
Origin:
Slippery Elm grows throughout theUnited States all areas, English elm has
broader leaves and grows globally has very water resistant
properties. Often magickal
tools are made of Elm.
Powers:
Intuition, Love, Leadership, Growth, Divination…esp. weather,
Understanding, Giving Thanks
Substitutions:
Botanical
Name: Eucalyptus globulus spp….. also called Blue Gum Tree, Dinkum, Fever
Tree
Gender:
Feminine…Astrological: Pisces & Cancer
Planet:
Moon
Element:
Water
Deities:
Origin:
Indigenous to Australia, now grown in North & South America, India,
Southern Europe. Reduces fever,
antiseptic both external & internal, disinfectant.
Powers:
Healing, Protection, Consecration
Substitutions: Camphor
Botanical
Name: Juniperus communis….Enebro, Ginepro, Genevrier…Gin Berry
Gender:
Masculine…Astrological: Aries, Leo & Sagittarius
Planet:
Sun….also attributed to Jupiter
Element:
Fire…
Deities:
Origin:
Common where bands of limestone occur, US & Europe.
Harvest time varies depending on climate…late autumn. Wood used in
magickal tools/boxes also has insect repellant properties.
Powers:
Protection, Anti-Theft, Communication, Success, Health, Good Luck, Money,
Happiness, Exorcism, Loneliness, Leadership, Marriage, Blessings, Animals,
Aphrodisiac, Gain, Strength, To keep Secrets
Substitutions:
Pine , Cypress
Botanical
Name: Quercus robra (red), Q. tinctoria (black), Q. robur (English)
Gender:
Masculine
Planet:
Sun…also *Jupiter
Element:
Fire
Deities:
Dagda, Dianus, Jupiter, Thor, Zeus, Herne, Janus, Rhea, Cybele, Pan,
Erato, Brigid, Hecate, Hathor, Mars, Hercules, Jove, Picus, Cernunnos, Taraa,
Allah, Jehovah, Hou, Janicot, El, Taranis, Belenos, Donar, Perkunas, Diana,
Egeria, Mary, Erato, Egeria (the nymph)* Dryads are oak fairies & nymphs
live in oak trees*
Origin:
Venerated by Greeks, Romans, Druids throughout the ages.
The name said to be Celtic…quer (fine) & cuez (tree). Harvest wood in winter, acorns in late fall.
The galls on oaks are formed by insects and used for tanning & dyeing
purposes.
Powers:
Protection, Health & healing, Luck, Love, Potency, Understanding,
Spirituality, Fertility, Money, Safety, Virility, Magic, Opposition, Courage,
Retention
Substitutions:
Botanical
Name: Pinus spp./ N.O. Pinaceae….Turpentine, pitch, tar & varnish are all
products of various pine/spruce/fir
Gender:
Masculine…Astrological: Aries, Scorpio & Aquarius
Planet:
Mars
Element:
Air
Deities:
Cybele, Pan, Venus, Attis, Dionysus, Bacchus, Astarte, Sylvanus
Origin:
Global tree with a wide variety of species, fast growing & hardy.
Powers:
Tranquility, Spiritual Growth & Development, Peace, Growth, Healing,
Fertility, Protection, Exorcism, Money, Grounding, Calming, Confidence, Focus,
Luck, Power, Stress, Safety in Travel, Stopping Violence, Love, Understanding,
Wisdom
Substitutions: Juniper
Botanical
Name: Santalum album
Gender:
Feminine…Astrological: Pisces, Leo & Cancer
Planet:
Moon
Element:
Water
Deities:
Venus, Innana
Origin:
India …the government there has a monopoly on it’s exportation.
Powers:
Protection, Washes, Healing, Exorcism, Spirituality, Sleep, Grounding,
Muses/Teachers, Wisdom, Understanding, Divination, Visions, Environment
Substitutions:
Cedar
Botanical
Name: Salix alba……Also called “ Witches Aspirin” & “ Tree of
Enchantment “
Gender:
Feminine…Astrological: Cancer & Taurus
Planet:
Moon also *Venus
Element:
Water
Deities:
Artemis, Ceres, Hecate, Persephone, Hera, Mercury, Belili, Belinus,
Masauwah
Origin:
North America, North & Central Europe.
Harvest throughout the summer months.
Powers:
Love, Divination, Protection, Healing, Anger, Calming, Release, Breaking
bad habits, Spirituality, Understanding, Prevents Nightmares
Substitutions:
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