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Incense and Herbs

 
The magical meaning of herbs and incense

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ALFALFA

Element is Earth

Abundance and fertility. Deities Green Goddess, Demeter, Ogun, Venus

Planet is Jupiter and Venus

 

Alum: (Destroys Negativity)

Alum can be placed in a dish, in a room infested with negative energies, as it absorbs the watery energy they live in. Can also be used in magickal inks. Not to be eaten.

 

Alum Root Herb: (Protection, Sleep)

Profoundly protective. Can be carried in red cloth, added to bath water, or made into an infusion and sprinkled about the home or ritual space. Strew herb beneath the bed for protection while sleeping.

 

Amber Resin

Element is Earth. Stability, self-confidence, protection, peace. Planet is Junipter and moon

 

 

Anise:

Used in: Divination, Fertility, luck, Happiniess, Love, Meditation, Prosperity, Protection

 

 

Asafoetida (Devils Dung): (Protection, Exorcism, Purification)

An appropriately named, legendary magickal herb. Asafoetida is one of the most potent ingredients to destroy negetivity. It is said to destroy psychic attacks, curses, hexes, jinxes, and nasty spirits cannot stand the stuff.(Neither can most humans..so it is usally a last resort!)

 

Angelica:

Protects, the dried leaves are burnt during exorcisms. Angelica root can be carried as an amulet.

Apple: Great for making wands, used in love spells and for charms to bring good luck.

 

ASH (es)
Protection, prosperity, fertility, loyalty and fidelity.


ASPEN (esp)
Clairvoyance and healing.

 

BALM OF GILEAD

Element is Water and Fire. Inspiration, knowledge, new love, mend broken heart, protection, strength. Planet
is Junipter and Venus

 

BANYAN
Good luck and wealth.

 

Basil:

Protective, good for love spells and promotes wealth if you carry it in your purse or wallet. Use it for healing relationships and to find out if a partner is genuine

 

BAY

Element is Fire. Wisdom, protection, clairvoyance, purification. Planet is Jupiter and the Sun

BAYBERRY

Element is Earth. Money, good luck, peace, harmony, well-being. Planet is Jupiter

BEECH
Wishes, divination, happiness.


BELLADONNA
Belladonna(Deadly Nightshade):This herb is little used in modern witchcraft, because of its high toxicity. In days gone by, it was used to encourage Astral Projection, and to produce visions, and was probably an ingredient in the legendary flying ointments used by witches in long ago times.(Warning!!!
Poison!)


Benzoin:

energy, astral projection and purification


BERGAMOT

Element is Air. Hex-breaking, Money. Planet is Mercury

 

Betony:

Use in purification incenses. Can be used in herb pillows to help prevent nightmares


BIRCH
Protection, exorcism, purification.

Birch Bark:

Highly protective. Boil some of the bark in water, then add this water to the bath, to cocoon yourself in protective energy. Can be burned on charcoal to remove negetive energies from the home or place of business. Hang some over the front door to protect the home.

 

Bistort:

Can be carried for purification and protection. Used in magickal formulas, or sprinkled in the purse or wallet, to promote prosperity. Dwellings can be cleared of ghosts by burning the root as an incense or making an infusion and sprinkling about the house.


BLACKBERRY
Healing, money, protection.

Black Sampson(Echinacea):

Used in spells and incenses, for gay men to attract a partner. Carry wrapped in red cloth.

 

Bladderwrack:

To attract customers, and bring good vibrations to your business, make a tea of the herb, and wash shelves, doors and floors with it. Also used to summon the spirits of wind or sea.

BLEEDING HEART
Love, attraction, fidelity.

Blessed Thistle:

Energizing and protective-wards off thieves. Place in a bowl in the home or work space. Particularly good in sick rooms


BLOODROOT
Love and luck. Bloodroot:Burn on charcoal, or add an infusion of the herb to bath water to counter hexes and negetive spells. Can be carried in black cloth for protection. Can be carried in red cloth for love

BLUEBELL
Luck, truth, friendship.

BORAGE
Courage, phychic abilities. Borage:Its basic powers are to give strength and courage. Carry in yellow cloth whenever extra strength is needed.
Borage: Traditionally used in drinks to lift the spirits. Usefull during stressfull times, it brings courage and 'good heart' and is very good for fevers and infections. Starflower oil (an alternitive to Evening Primrose oil) comes from borage.

Brimstone(
Sulphur):

Used in exorcism rituals. Burn a small amount on charcoal with all windows and doors open, sprinkle over candles and add to bath water. Do not eat!!


BROOM
Purification, divination, prophetic dreams.

Buckeyes(Horse Chestnut):

A famous magickal herb used in the magick of drawing money, and making money. Carry in green cloth with 2 gold colored coins. Add powdered nut to any money incense or potions. Can also be carried in the pocket to attract success.

 

BURDOCK

Element is Earth and Water. Protection, healing, Earth magick. Planet is Venus

 

Burdock Root:Basic powers of purification and protection. Cast in the home, or ritual space to ward off negativity. Add to all protection sachets.

 

Calamus Root:

Can be used to bind, or strengthen spells. Also has a good reputation for overturning malicious spells or energies. Often used in spells and potions to attract a lover.

 

Calendula Flowers(Maricgold):

Basic powers of love and clairvoyance. Can be added to love sachets. Place flowers under the pillow at night to promote clairvoyant dreams.

 

CAMELLIA
Love, healing, protection, riches.

CAMPHOR

Element is Water. Awakens past life memories, stimulates psychic awareness, health, divination. Planet is Moon and Saturn

Cardamon:

Used in love or lust spells. Add to love sachets or incense. Add ground seeds to warm wine or mead for a quick lust potion.

 

Cassia Bark:

Prosperity and love. Can be added to formulas for extra strength. Carry in green cloth to attract money.

CAPER
Potency, love, luck, trust.


Cardamon:

potency for love

CARNATION
Protection, love, strength, healing.


CATNIP:

Used in: Cat Magik, Animals, Dreams, Luck, Healing


Cedarwood:

Burned as an incense to consecrate wands, for baby blessings, and wiccanings. Also burned to invoke Odin. Can be carried in the wallet or purse to attract money. Also good in moth repellent sachets.

 

Celery Seeds:

Burn with Orris Root to increase psychic powers, or with a drop of Basil oil to increase psychic powers.

 

Chamomile:

As an incense Chamomile creates a peaceful atmosphere and helps with centering. Sprinkle it around the house for protection, health and wealth. Good for purifing, it can be burnt to break bad habits and drive out negative thoughts. The tea helps digestion, nervousness and sleep, when cooled use as a rinse for fair hair. Chamomile in hot water used as a facial steam helps acne and greasy skin

 

Chamomile Flowers:

Used to promote restful states of sleep. Can be used in sleep pillows, with Hops and Lavender. Can also be used in perosperity charms and incense.

 

Chaparell:

Highly protective. Can be used in spells and charms, or scattered around the home, or ritual space, for peotection.


CHERRY
Love, direction, magickal potency, money, lust.

Cinnamon:

Good for spells for love, success, psychic ability, healing and cleansing. Use in charms for prosperity, cinnamon oil makes a good oil for anointing

 

Cinnamon Bark:

Burn to raise high spiritual vibrations, and to aid clairvoyance. Also used for prosperity

CLOVER
Money, protection, potency, love.

COLTSFOOT
Love and visions.

Comfrey:

Used for travel and spells for wealth and healing. Comfrey honours the Godess' Crone state. Don't eat or drink comfrey as some parts may be toxic and especially dangerous to the liver.

Coriander:

Protects the home and is used to promote peace. Good for love spells and to encourages long life.For personal worth and esteem

 

Cowslip:

Brings luck in love, and helps induce contact in dreams with loved ones who have passed away

 

Cumin: exorcism and protection

 

CYPRESS
Longevity, healing, protection, comfort.

DAFFODIL
Love, fertility, luck.

DAISY
Lust and luck.

DAMIANA

Element is Fire. Lust, love, visions. Planet is Mars

Damiana is used in magick and herbalism as a powerful aphrodisiac. It may be used as an infusion in bath water, or used in spells. It can also be burned to induce visions.

Dandelion:

Mainly used for divination, wishes, and calling upon spitits. Folklore says that, if you blow the seeds off a dandelion head, you will live for as many years as there are seeds left on the head. To tell the time, blow three times at the dandelion head, however many seeds are left is the hour.

The dandelion root, when roasted and ground, can be made into an infusion that will promote psychic powers. The same tea, steaming and placed beside the bed, will call spirits. Dandelion: Used for communication and divination. It aids digestion, make dandelion tea, take it each day for a week as a general 'pick me up'. The root is said to help psychic ability. Blow the seeds off the head of a dandelion and send a message with them.

 

Datura(POISON):

Datura has long been used in shamanic practices and religious rites, and the Aztecs considered the plant to be sacred.

Datura is used in magick to break spells, by sprinkling it around the home. It also protects against evil spirits. It may be used to aid insomnia by doing the following: Place some Datura leaves into a pair of shoes, and then setting the shoes under the bed, with the toes pointing toward the nearest wall. Datura is extremelly poisonous, and skin may be irritated simply by touching it. Use with care!

 

Devil's Bit:When worn around the neck, devils bit drives away evil spirits and offers protection to the wearer. It may also be used to attract women, and to bring luck..

 

Devil's Shoestring:T

his herb, when warn around the neck, protects its bearer from accidental poisoning. It may be worn as a good luck charm when gambling.

Carry a piece in your pocket while seeking employment, or while having problems at work. It will either help you get hired, or smooth things over at your current job. Also carry when asking for a pay rise.

 

Dill:This herb is protective when hung at the door and carried in protective sachets. Placed in the cradle, it protects children. If you place Dill over the front door, no-one ill-disposed or envious of you can enter your house. Also usefull in money spells, as the plant produces plentifull seds, representing wealth and abundance. Also stimulates lust when eaten or smelled, and if added to the bath, it makes the bather irresistible! Dill: Used in love charms. Can be hung in a child's room to prevent nightmares and protect against bad spirits.

 

Dittany of Crete:When burned, Dittany is an excellent base for manifestation of spirits: the wraiths appear in the smoke rising from the censer. It may also be mixed with equal parts of vanilla, benzoin and sandalwood to make an astral projection incense. To use, burn a small amount just prior to attempting astral projection.

The juice of Dittany drives away venemous creatures, so smear some on your body if you are venturing out into the wilderness.

 

Dogbane:Can be added to love mixtures to increase their potency.

 

DOGWOOD
Wishes, protection, good health.

Dragon's Blood:

This is the name given to the resin from a plant called the Dracaena Draco. The dried resin may be burned to entice errant lovers to return to you. The powdered resin may be sprinkled around the house, smouldered as incense, or carried, to act as a poerful protectant. It will drive away negativity when burned.

Just a pinch of dragons blood, when added to any incense, will increase its powers.

 

Dragon's Tears:

These are the blood red seeds of a magickal herb, believed to overcome hexes, crossings, and all negativity. To use, add the seeds to one cup of boiling water, and leave to steep. The resulting liquid is then added to the bath water

 

EBONY
Protection, magickal power, strength.
Ebony wood is protective and so used in making amulets. Ebony wands give the magician pure, unadulterated power. Never stand beneath an ebony tree during a storm.

Echinacea(or Black Sampson):

Echinacea was used by American Indians as an offering to spirits to ensure and strengthen spells

EDELWEISS

Healing, attraction, heightening the senses.
Made into a wreath and worn, Edelweiss confers invisibility.

To be protected against daggers and bullets, pull up a whole Edelweiss by its roots during the day on a Friday of the full moon. Wear it wrapped in white linen.

Eldelweiss also grants your hearts desire; you need only grow and care for the plant.!

 

Elder:

 strength and mother nature's power. The elder was used in burial rites in ancient British long barrows. It is sacred to the Mother Goddess figures, due to its white flowers. Spirits were thought to live within the elder, and this is why it bled red sap when cut. Before felling an elder, the following formula was recited:

"Lady Ellhorn, give me of thy wood,

And I will give thee of mine,

When I become a tree."

This is recited while kneeling before the tree, prior to making the first cut. This allows the spirit time to vacate.

If worn, Elder wards off attackers of every kind. Hung over doorways and windows, it keeps evil from the house. When grown near the home, elder will bring prosperity, and protect against robbers. Elder is used at weddings to bring good luck to a couple. Also carry elder to preserve you from the temptation to commit adultery.

 

Elecampane:

When worn, Elacampane attracts love. Sew up some leaves and flowers in some pink cloth to make a sachet, and carry this with you. It is also carried for protection, and the herb smouldered on charcoal aids in sharpening psychic powers, particularly when scyring

 

Endive:

When using endive in magick, it is best gathered in the following manner: Dig it up on June 27, or July 25 with a piece of gold, or stags horn. But no matter how gathered, endive is worn as a talisman to attract love. It is used fresh, and should be replaced every 3 days. It can also be served in salad as an aphrodisiac

 

Eucalyptus: Used in healing spells, charms and amulets. It is said that if you put eucalyptus leaves around a blue candle and burn then healing energies are increased.

 

Fennel:(Protection, Healing, Purification)

In ancient greece, the Thyrsus, which figured in Dionysian ceremonies, was often made of giant fennel stalks with pine cones attached to the ends. Grown around the home, fennel confers protection. Wearing a piece of fennel in your left shoe with prevent ticks from biting your legs. Fennel is also hung up above windows and doors to ward off evil spirits. The seeds may be worn for the same purpose. Fennel is also used in purification sachets and healing mixtures.


Fenugreek:(Money)

To bring money into a houshold, a few fenugreek seeds can be added to the mop water (or a small amount of fenugreek infusion). Also, half fill a small jar with fenugreek and leave open in the home to attract money. Add a few seeds everyday untill the jar is full, then empty the fenugreek out and start again. Return the spent herb to the ground.


Fern:(Rain-Making, Protection, Luck, Riches,

Eternal Youth, Health, Exorcism)

The fern is included in vases of flowers for its protective properties, and is also planted at the doorstop as well. Inside the home, it is also protective. Throw dried fern onto hot coals to exorcise evil spirits. When burned outside, fern is used to bring on rain. The smoke from burning fern also drives away snakes. Fern sap, if you can obtain any, is said to confer eternal youth if drunk. The "seed" is carried for invisibility.Rainmaking, eternal youth, riches.

 

Feverfew:(Protection)

Carry with you for protection against colds and fevers, as well as accidents.


Fig:(Divination, Fertility, Love)

Small phallic images are carved from fig wood and carried by woman who wish to conceive. They are also used by men to evercome infertility or impotence. Fresh figs are eaten for the same reasons.

Write a question on a fig leaf. If the leaf dries slowly, the answer is yes, or it is a good omen. If it dries quickly, just the opposite.

A fig tree grown in the home brings good luck to the inhabitants. Grown in the bedroom, it ensures restful sleep, and in the kitchen, will mean that the family never goes hungry.

Before leaving home on a journey, place a branch of teh fig tree before your door, so that you will return home safely and happily


Flax:(Money, Protection,

Beauty, Psychic powers, Healing)

Flax seeds are used in money spells. A few can be placed in the purse or wallet to attract wealth. Some flax worn in the show will help ward off poverty.

The blue flax flowers are used to protect against sorcery. To protect yourself while asleep, mix equal parts flax seed and mustard seed and place this mixture next to your bed. On the other side of the bed, place a pan of cold water. You will be guarded in your sleep. Sprinkle upon your alter while performing healing rituals to enhance their power. May also be added to healing mixtures.


Fleabane:(Exorcism, Protection, Chastity)

Has been used since ancient times to exorcise evil spirits, and also to protect againt their entry into the home. To ward off evil, mix fleabane, some St. Johns Wort, wheat, and a few capers into a sachet and hang above the door.


Foxglove(POISON):(Protection)

Grown in your garden, it protects it, as well as your home. In older times, in wales, the women of the house would use foxglove to make a black dye, with which they would paint crosses on the stone floors of the home to prevent evil from entering.


Frankincense:(Exorcism, Protection, Spirituality)

The ancient Egyptians burned Frankincense at dawn to honour the sun god Ra. It is still used in incense in many modern churches.

When burned, it releases powerful vibrations which drive out all evil and negativity in the area. Frankincense is used in so many different incense blends, but inparticular, those for consecration, exorsism and protection. Also, when burned, can induuce visions and aid in meditation. Hightens spirituality. It is also added to sachets for luck, protection and spiritual growth. Rosemary may be used in place of Frankincense if neccesary. No which should ever be without a stash of Frankincense!!

 

GALANGAL ROOT

Element is Fire. Courage, strength, avoiding legal problems, hex breaking, adding power to spells. Planet is Mars Galangal:(Lust, Protection, Health, Money, Psychic Powers, Hex Breaking)

Galangal can be used for many different magickal needs. Worn or carried it protects the bearer and draws good luck. Placed in a sachet of leather with silver it brings money. Powdered Galangal can be burned on charcoal to break spells and curses. It is also carried or sprinkled around the home to promote lust. When worn, it aids psychic development and guards health. Ginger may be substituted for Galangal if it is unavailable, as they belong to the same family

 

Garlic:(Protection, Healing, Exorcism, Lust, Anti-Theft)

Garlic was eaten on festival days to Hecate, and was left at crossroads as a sacrifice to her. Garlic was once worn to guard against the plague. It is still used to absorb diseases. Simply rubfresh, peeled cloves og garlic into the affected area, then throw it into running water.

Garlic can be placed in the home to guard against the intrusion of evil, to keep out robbers and thieves, and is hung over the door to prevent envious people from entering. Guards against foul weather when worn, and also shields you from blows from your enemies.

When evil is around, bite into a clove of garlic to drive it away, or splinkle powdered garlic on the floor.

In natural medicine, it is a potent anti-bacterial and anti-viral.

When eaten, garlic acts as a lust inducer, and when a magnet or loadstone is rubbed with garlic it loses its magickal powers. Garlic: Protects, heals and gives courage. Garlic cleanses the blood and helps to cure infections. It works best when eaten raw as cooking takes away it's usefullness. It repels all kinds of negativity and bad stuff.


Gentian:(Love, Power)

Gentian is added to love baths and sachets. When added to any incense or sachet, Gentian adds a great deal of extra power. It is also used to break hexes and curses.

 

GERANIUM
Fertility, love, healing, power.

Ginger:(Love, Money, Success, Power)

Eating some Ginger before performing magick wil lend your workings extra power, as you have been "Heated Up" by the Ginger. This especially true for love spells, in which Ginger is much used.

Whole ginger roots are planted and grown to attract money, or the powdered root is sprinkled into pockets or onto money for the same purpose. Ginger is also used in success spells, or to ensure the success of your magickal workings. Ginger: Used to gain power and sucess, especially in love and finance. Works well in all spells as it enhances magickal vibrations. Great for travel sickness when eaten-but when I tryed it, it tasted gross! Ginger stimulates digestion and circulation. Don't eat too much, as large doses can irrate the stomach.


Ginseng:(Wishes, Healing, Beauty, Protection, Lust, Love)

The root is carried to attract love, as well as to guard ones health, to draw money, and to ensure sexual potency. Ginseng will also bring beauty to all who carry it.

Burn Ginseng to ward off evil spirits, and to break hexes and curses.

A tea of Ginseng is used as a powerful lust inducing drink, whether alone or mixed with other like herbs.

Hold a Ginseng root in your hands, visualize your wish into the root, and then throw it into running water, or alternatively, carve your wish into the root, then throw it into the water.

Ginseng can be used as a substitute for Mandrake. Ginseng: Said to aid love and lust, and enhance beauty. Good for relieving stress and preventing disease. In