Herbs Around The House

All Spice- Burn as an incentive to attract money or luck.

Basil- Carry in pockets brings money.

Catnip- Attracts good spirits. Spells to enhance beauty and luck.

Cinnamon- Used in healing and to attract money. Raises protective vibrations.

Dill- Herb of protection. Attracts money.

Garlic- Protects against evil and foul weather.

Grapes- Place at altar during money rituals.

Lettuce- Place at altar during money rituals to increase power of spell.

Mustard- Wrap the seeds in red cloth and put it in your to guard against influenza.

Oats- Used in prosperity powders and rituals.

Olive- Olive oil can be used as anointing oil. Wearing the leaves is said to bring luck.

Onion- When placed under pillow it can induce prophetic dreams.

Orange- Dried peels used in prosperity powders. Juice can replace wine in rituals.

Pea- Dried in monetary mixtures.

Peppers- wards off evil.

Pineapple- Put dried pineapple in bags in your bath will bring you luck.

Rosemary- When burned it is used to purify, heal, prevent nightmares, attract faerie folk, and induce sleep.

Sage- Protection and wish magick. Guards against evil eye.

Tea- Burn tea leaves to attract money.

Tomato- On window sill protects

Herbs That Heal

Some very good herbs to have on hand at all times are

Aloe: For healing burns, and soothe dry skin.

Basil: For taking the sting out of a bug bite when used from fresh basil leaves.

Chamomile: To sleep soundly, and as a tea very safe for children.

Lavender: For healing a cough, a headache, or to relax.

Peppermint: Take as a tea for a nervous stomach, & to ease tension in the body.

Red Top Clover: Wonderful for the whole body. Taken as tea for good blood circulation,

taken for coughs and cold symptoms, taken to relive tension & for relaxation.

Rosemary: Wonderful when used in baths for arthritis in joints, or as poultice on effected

area of the body.

Sage: For healing a sore throat, and for slow healing wounds.

Thyme: Used as tea with honey for coughs, aids in digestion & used for a hangover.

Also used for muscular pain.

Magikal Herbs

Animal Healing: Allspice, Coriander, Sandalwood, Black Berry

Astral Projection: Mugwort, Jasmine, Valerian

Beauty: Avocado, Catnip, Ginseng, Maiden Hair Tree, Yerba Santa

Courage: Allspice, Borage, Thyme, Dragon’s Blood, Tonka

Divination: Orris Root, Hibiscus, Meadowsweet, Broom

Defence: Angelica, Mistletoe, Myrrh, Frankincense, Sage

Fertility: Cucumber, Sunflower, Oak leaves, Ivy, Orange

Happiness: Catnip, Apple Blossom, St. Johns Wort, Marigold

Healing: Allspice, Angelica, Willow, Peppermint, Pine

Love: Rosemary, Basil, Rose, Coriander, Yarrow, Patchouli

Luck: Acorns, Caraway, Ginger, Nettle, Vanilla

Magickal Powers: Allspice, Carnation, Dragon’s Blood

Prosperity: Chamomile, Cinnamon, Sage, Clove, Dill, Hyssop, Olive

Protection: Ash, Bay, Dill, Dragon’s Blood, Pine, Lilac, Flax, Fennel, Holly

Psychic Awareness: Ash, Anise, Nutmeg, Flax, Honeysuckle, Marigold, Valerian

Purification: Betony, Lavender, Myrrh, Rue, Sandalwood, Thyme, Vervain, Eucalyptus

Properties of Magickal Herbs/Plants

Abremelin: Adds power to rituals, induces trance

Acacia: Protection, psychic powers

Allspice: Money, luck, healing

Almond: Money, prosperity, wisdom

Anise: Protection, purification, youth

Balm of Gilead: Attract new love, mend broken heart, protection, healing

Bayberry: money, good luck, peace, harmony

Belladona:(NIGHTSHADE-POISONOUS-DO NOT INGEST)- purification (You may substitute Tobacco for this herb)

Benzoin: purification, prosperity

Bergamot: money, hex breaking

Camphor: To awaken past life memories, stimulates psychic awareness

Carnation: protection, healing, strength

Cedar: healing, courage, purification, protection, money, hex breaking

Cherry: divination, love

Cinnamon: lust, love, success, power, healing, protection, money

Clove: money, lust, love, exorcism, protection

Clover: protection, money, love, fidelity, success, exorcism

Cypress: comfort, solace, ease loss

Devil's Shoestring: find a job, luck, success, money

Dragon's Blood: power amplifier, protection, love, banishing, potency

Eucalyptus: healing, protection

Frankincense: spirituality, protection, consecration, exorcism

French Creole: to make dreams and wishes come true

Galangal: courage, strength, legal problems

Gardenia: love, peace, healing, spirit

Geranium: fertility, health, love

Ginger: success, power, money, love

Ginseng: love, luck, health

Heliotrope: money, power

Hemlock: (NIGHTSHADE-POISONOUS-DO NOT INGEST)- purification - (You may substitute Tobacco for this herb)

Hibiscus: love, lust, divination

Honeysuckle: money, psychic power, memory, healing, honesty

Hyacinth: love, protection

Jasmine: astral travel, love, dreams, money, sleep, healing, meditation

John the Conqueror: money, love, happiness, hex breaking, protection

Lavender: chastity, love, peace, happiness, clairvoyance, longevity, sleep, protection

Lemon: longevity, purification, love, friendship

Lemongrass: lust, psychic power

Lilac: protection, banishing

Magnolia: peace, nature, hair growth

Mandrake: protection, fertility, money, love

Marigold: prophetic dreams, psychic awareness

Myrrh: spirituality, healing, protection, consecration

Mugwort: divination, psychic powers, health, healing, protection

Narcissus: peace, harmony

Orange: divination, love, luck, money

Orange Blossom: beauty, love

Orris Root: Love, aphrodisiac, divination, trance

Ostara: growth, youth

Patchouli: fertility, lust, money, protection, divination

Peppermint: love, psychic awareness, lust, stimulant, energy

Rose: love, beauty, psychic power, healing, luck, protection

Rosemary: youth, protection, love, lust, purification, sleep

Rue: healing, mental powers, protection, love

Sage: wisdom, animal guides, wishes, immortality

Sandlewood: spirituality, protection, wishes, healing, exorcism, divination

Sassafrass: health, money

Vanilla: love, lust, rejuvenation, magickal powers, mental powers

Vervain: love, protection, purification, peace, money, youth, healing

Vertivert: hex breaking, peace, luck, love, protection

Violet: animal guide work, wishes, peace, luck, love, lust, protection

Wormwood: psychic powers, divination, calling spirits, protection, love

Herbal Warnings

From Spirit Online: Wicca & Magick:

Spell crafting & Correspondences:

If you are pregnant, DO NOT USE any of the following herbs for any reason.

Many can cause early contractions, birth defects, and even miscarriage.

Make sure you check and see what herbs food and drinks contain before ingesting them.

Check with your doctor or an herbalist if possible as well.

Angelica

Belladonna

Burdock

Cinnamon essential oil

Cow Parsnip

Hyssop

Immortal

Mistletoe

Motherwort

Oshá

Pennyroyal

Peony

Rue

San qi

Shepherd's Purse

Thyme oil

Vervain

Wood Betony

Wormwood

Yarrow

Yerba

And now, herbs that EVERYONE should be leery of.

Some can be used in small doses.

Note that if you are allergic to any herb regardless of whether

it is on this list, avoid it.

Angelica

Belladonna

Chaparral

Comfrey

Datura

Germander

Hellebore

Hemlock

Henbane

Jin Bu Huan

Lobelia

Ma huang

Herbal Recipes

Air Freshener:

Melt 1 Cup wax and add no more than 1/4 cup dried aromatic herbs and as much as 15 drops of essential oil to the base. Then mold this for burning or put in a sunny place to melt (on a dish or in a bowl of course!). For magickally clearing the air, I recommend lemon, orange and pine.

Athlete's Foot:

Soak the foot in a mixture of 1 cup warm cider vinegar, 1 gallon water and 2 teaspoons thyme for 15 minutes. Rinse with the same mixture. Rinse feet regularly. Soak once a week.

Burns:

Apply aloe vera gel or a blend of equal parts wheat flour, molasses and baking soda.

Dandruff:

Mix together 1 cup of peppermint, nettle, clover, and rosemary. Warm 1 cup of herbs to 2 cups of water. massage mixture into your hair using counter clockwise motions. Rinse.

Deoderant:

Start with 1 cup corn starch and baking soda, to which 1 cup of orris root and 2 teaspoons powdered orange peel, lemon peel, sage and lavender have been added. These herbs have a cleansing and peaceful effect, too.

Facial:

Simmer 2 cups Rose hips and 4 pieces candied ginger in 1/4 cup of water until mushy. Strain and add 3/4 cups of sage honey to the liquid. Boil this slowly for 30 minutes, then cool and add 2 teaspoons aloe to the blend (to enhance mystical beauty). Dab this on in a thick layer and let it dry. Remove with warm water. Keep the remainder refrigerated as this makes about 8 masks.

Flea Deterrent:

Create this during the waning moon, about three weeks before flea season begins in Spring and continue treating the house during every waning moon until the season is well over. make a tincture of pennyroyal (4 oz. herb to 8 oz. alcohol). Dip your pet's collar in it and sprinkle the tincture liberally around its bed and any place your pet lays frequently.

Glue:

Mix equal parts of powdered rice and cold water. To this add another portion of boiling water until you get the right texture. Boil this for a minute on the stove. Add any herbs desired at this point to affix stones to wands, etc.

Itching:

Make a poultice of 2 teaspoons each tansy, catnip and vinegar.

Moths:

During the waning moon, mix up 1 teaspoon each pepper, tobacco, flour of hops and salt with 4 ounces of cedar chips. Tie this into sachets and place them where ever moths dwell.

Plant Fertilizer:

Use this in your magickal garden, especially if you make it during the full moon. To one gallon of warm water, add once ounce nettle, two ounces comfrey root, and one ounce kelp. Use regularly.

Rust Cleaner:

Warm lemon juice, salt and cream of tarter in equal proportions on the stove (low flame) until well mixed. Dab this on a cloth and then apply to the item in question. Try polishing counterclockwise to improve the banishing energy.

Skin Cream:

Mix together 4 ounces of almond oil, a bit of may dew (if available, for magickal beauty) and 1/2 cup each of orange flowers, lemon grass, lavender, and a pinch of clove. Warm on the stove until the oil has the aroma, and then strain. Add 1/2 cup wax and 2 teaspoons aloe gel. Remove from heat and beat by hand, using a clockwise motion, until creamy. Store in an airtight container. You can change aromas in this to suite your magickal and emotional goals by simply changing herbs.

Sleeplessness:

Drink a cup of valerian, catnip, peppermint or chamomile tea.

Throat Infection:

Gargle with a solution made from 1 cup black tea in which 1/4 each of lavender flower, salt, and vinegar have been added. Alternatively, try sage tea with honey and lemon.

Toothpaste:

Mix one tablespoon baking soda with one teaspoon salt, a cup of water, and a few drops of any personally preferred flavouring (mint, etc.)

Vinegar:

Open one batch of cider (vary the size of the batch according to your needs.) and leave it in a sunny place. Add 1 garlic clove, 1/4 teaspoon each of dill, clove, allspice and mustard seeds. Cover with a heavy cloth. In a month's time, it will be spiced cider vinegar. You may wish to time this effort to begin on the waning moon so the cider "turns".

Incense Recipes

Hecate Incense

3 parts Sandalwood, 2 parts Cypress, 1 part Spearmint or Peppermint.

To honour her, burn at a crossroad or during ritual at the waning of the moon.

House Purification Incense

3 parts Frankincense, 2 parts Dragon's Blood, 1 part Myrrh, 1 part Sandalwood, 1 part Wood Betony, 1/2 part Dill seed and a few drops Rose Geranium Oil.

Burn in your home to cleanse it at least once a month, perhaps on the Full Moon. Additionally, burn this mixture in a new home before moving in.

Apparition Incense

3 parts Wood Aloe, 2 parts Coriander, 1 part Camphor, 1 part Mugwort, 1 part Flax, 1 part Anise, 1 part Cardamon, 1 part Chicory, 1 part Hemp.

Burn to cause apparitions to appear, if you really want this to happen.

Astral Travel Incense

3 parts Sandalwood, 3 parts Benzoin, 1 part Mugwort, 1 part Dittany of Crete.

Burn a small amount in the room to aid in projecting the astral body.

Consecration Incense

2 parts Wood Aloe, 1 part Mace, 1 part Gum Arabic, 1 part Benzoin

When purifying or consecrating magickal tools, jewellery, quartz crystals and other stones, smolder this incense and pass the tool through the smoke several times. Do this while visualizing the fumes purifying the tool.

Courage Incense

2 parts Dragon's Blood, 1 part Frankincense, 1 part rose Geranium (or a few drops Rose Geranium oil) a few drops of Tonka Bouquet, a few drops musk oil

Smoulder this incense when you lack courage. If you are in a situation where you cannot burn it, recall its scent and be strong. If tonka bouquet is not available, use Tonka tincture or vanilla extract.

Curse Breaker Incense

2 parts Frankincense, 1 part Rosemary, 1 Part Dragon's Blood.

Smoulder to remove all negativity. Burn at night near an open window.. visualize it banishing all negativity from you. Repeat this ritual for seven nights during the waning moon if possible.

Divination Incense

2 parts Sandalwood, 1 part orange peel, 1 part Mace, 1 part Cinnamon

Smoulder during Tarot card reading, scrying or any other form of divination.

Dream Incense

2 parts Sandalwood, 1 part Rose Petals, 1 part Camphor, a few drops Tuberose bouquet, a few drops Jasmine oil.

Burn a bit in the bedroom prior to sleep to produce psychic dreams. Use only genuine Camphor- if this is unavailable, use a few drops of spirits of camphor, which is available in most drug stores.

Psychic Incense

2 parts Sandalwood, 1 part Gum Arabic or Gum Acacia

Burn to sharpen psychic powers.

Hecate Oil

3 drops Myrhh, 2 drops Cypress, 1 drop Patchouly, 1 dried mint leaf

Mix the essential oils in a base of sesame oil. Add the dried mint leaf to the blend. Wear during rituals of defensive magick. Also wear during the waning moon in honour of Hecate, Goddess of the Fading Crescent.

Initiation Oil

3 drops Frankincense, 3 drops Myrrh, 1 drop Sandlewood

Use for mystic initiation ceremonies and also to increase your awareness of the spiritual realm.

Healing Oil

4 drops Rosemary, 2 drops Juniper, 1 drop Sandalwood

Wear to speed healing.

Business Success Oil

3 parts Bergamot Mint Bouquet, 1 part Basil, 1 part Patchouly, 1 pinch of ground cinnamon Mix the oils and add the pinch of ground cinnamon to the base oil. Anoint the hands, cash register, business card or the front door of the place of business to increase cash flow.

Astral Travel Oil

5 drops Sandalwood, 1 drop Ylang-Ylang, 1 drop Cinnamon

Add these to the base oil as usual and mix (to mix do not shake bottle, roll between your palms to blend). Anoint the stomach, wrists, back of the neck and forehead (but remember-these essential oils are added to base). Lie down and visualize yourself astrally projecting.

Altar Oil

4 drops Frankincense, 2 drops Myrrh, 1 drop Cedar

Anoint the altar with this oil at regular intervals, calling your Deity to watch over it.

Come and See Me Oil

5 drops Patchouly, 1 drop Cinnamon

To attract the ideal mate, mix these true essential oils in an olive-oil base, smear on a white image candle of the appropriate sex, and burn with Visualization.

Fast Money Oil

7 drops Patchouly, 5 drops Cedarwood, 4 drops Vertivert, 2 drops Ginger

Wear, rub on hands, or anoint green candles to bring money. Also anoint money before spending to ensure its return.

Love Oil

7 drops Palmarosa, 5 drops Ylang-Ylang, 1 drop Ginger, 2 drops Rosemary, 1 drop Cardamom

Wear to draw love, Anoint pink candles and burn while visualizing.

Protection Oil

5 drops Basil, 3 drops Geranium, 2 drops Pine, 1 drop Vertivert

Wear for protection against all kinds of attacks. Also anoint windows, doors and other parts of the house to guard it.

TO MAKE AN HERB BROOM

Collect handfuls of plants to use ,such as:

Yarrow
Cedar
Juniper
Fruit tree sprigs
Oak tree sprigs
Birch or ash sprigs

Bundle plants together and tie cut ends together. The bundle may be tied to a branch if a longer handle is desired. Use the broom to sweep away negativity and to sweep your magic circle clean.

TO MAKE A SMUDGE STICK

Needed:

Branches of Rosemary, sage, pinon, pine or juniper (or a mixture)
colored cotton twine
sharp shears

Put everything on a table and proceed to trim your pieces into lengths of 6" to 8" inches.

Unroll a piece of twine long enough to wrap a decent size bundle from top to bottom.

Starting from the tips of the branches, bind them in a criss-cross manner to form a stick.

Continue wrapping until you reach the base then wind the twine tightly around the stems,

tie a knot, and clip the excess.

Let it dry out so it will burn well.

To use.,light it and gently shake it over a fireproof container to put out the flame.

These make excellent gifts and look & smell great displayed in a big earthen bowl.

TO MAKE A WAND

Wand of Air

Cut an 18 inch Lilac branch. Slowly shave only the bark off, no wood. Make sure the branch is green. Holding the wand with your thumbs, light incense under it, and let the smoke touch it. As the incense burns, chant:

"Spirit of Air, maker of wind. Bless this wand to channel your strength through."

Wand of Fire

Cut an 18 inch Cherry branch. Slowly shave only the bark off, no wood. Make sure the branch is green (red). Resting the wand on your thumbs, light a candle under it, Push wand in and out of the flames while chanting:

"Spirit of Fire, maker of destruction. Bless this wand to channel your strength through."

Wand of Earth

Cut an 18 inch Dog Wood (or Oak) branch. Slowly shave only the bark off, no wood. Make sure the branch is green. Resting the wand on your thumbs, slowly sprinkle dirt/earth over it while chanting:

"Spirit of Earth, maker of Mountain. Bless this wand to channel your strength through."

Wand of Water

Cut an 18 inch Willow (or Drift Wood) branch. Slowly shave only the bark off, no wood(Don't shave drift wood).Make sure the branch is green (Not necessary for drift wood). Resting the wand on your thumbs, slowly sprinkle water over it while chanting:

"Spirit of Water, maker of sea. Bless this wand to channel your strength through."