Harmonizing With the Moon

Do you know what phase the moon is in today? With the busy lifestyles modern people lead it is easy to lose track, but becoming aware of the moon and its monthly rhythms was the first step that led me to become more connected with the natural world. Appropriate timing is very important when working with Magic and Ritual. The goal is to perform a rite or spell at the time when the forces at work in the natural world complement your intentions.

Each year the Moon has thirteen Lunar Cycles per year, each with four phases.

The New Moon is the best time to cast spells for new beginnings and new projects. It's influence can also boost ambitions and careers. This is the time to plant seeds for things you want to manifest.

Any month that has a second new moon (called the black moon) is more powerful than the first in the cycle. Seeds planted at this time will manifest more quickly.

The Waxing Moon is a good time for building up strength, manifestation, expansion and growth.

The Full Moon Use this moon's energy for expansion and growth. This is the best time for The Blue Moon is the name for the second full moon in a month. It is a powerful time to manifest spells begun at new moon.

The Waning Moon is the time for decrease. This is the most powerful time to cast spells to remove problems, protection and neutralizing adversaries. It's also a good time for reflection,meditation and study. Use this moon's energy to banish harmful energies.

The Moon spends a day or two each month in each of the twelve signs of the zodiac. The sign the moon is transiting through can be used to good advantage during spellwork. Void-of-Course Moon or v/c is the time the Moon is "between signs". It is when the Moon moves from the sign of Gemini, but has not yet moved into the sign of Cancer. Void-of-Course can last for a few minutes or a couple of days. Spell working should be avoided when the moon is void of course as the energy is unpredictable. V/C is a time of disruption when nothing works as expected. Knowing when the moon is void of course will eliminate a lot of frustration and wasted effort.

Click here for moon V/C tables

Do You Know What Phase the Moon is in Right Now?

As John Lennon said, “Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans”.

It's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life and let days, weeks and even months slip by. One conscious way to slow down and connect with the natural world is to keep track of the moon and it's monthly cycle.

Each month the moon shifts from new to full to new again spending about 3 1/2 days as it travels through each phase on its 28 day cycle.

New (also called the Dark Moon) - not visible

Waxing Crescent

First Quarter - commonly called a "half moon"

Waxing Gibbous

Full - we can see the entire illuminated portion of the moon

Waning Gibbous

Third Quarter - another "half moon", but the illuminated part is opposite of the First Quarter

Waning Crescent

New - back to the beginning

Ancient cultures looked to the moon and followed its path through the sky to plant, harvest, hunt, fish, to forecast the weather and foretell events of the months to come.

The moon is associated with the unconscious, the realm of dreams and intuition. It represents the feminine, mystical side of our nature. The moon is a symbol of the goddess. The sacredness of the moon is connected to the rhythms of life: birth, life and death.

The phase and aspect of the moon is a key component to working a successful spell. (click here for more on corresponding energies) At the new moon we begin projects. We plant auspicious energy to bloom at the full moon and we work with banishing and decrease with the waning cycle. It is also important to take into consideration the aspect of the moon when working with the moon's energy.

When the Moon is in a cardinal sign (Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn) do work to generate ideas and get things started. When the moon is in a fixed sign (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius) maintain follow-through and aim for completion. When the moon is in a mutable sign(Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces) gather loose ends and take care of details.

Seasonal awareness, awareness of the solstices and equinoxes and reflecting seasonal changes in our own person practices, allows us to attune our own personal energy to the energy of the natural world. Celebrating these ancient rituals are a way of attuning with the magical tides, to recognize the rhythms of life, death and rebirth. Living a magical life is a way of living and working with nature to harmonize with the world and to recognize that we are a part of it. Sure our schedules might still be harry but it is possible to take control of your day, your life and slow down to rediscover the magick.

Take control of the flow of your life and slow down. Taking the time to gain that control will make all the difference in the world. Here are a few things to help you on this quest:

Take time to meditate
The art of meditating is actually easier to learn than you might imagine. The key is finding a practice that works for you and sticking with. Click here for more information on Mediation.


Stop multi-tasking.
Why are you trying to do so many things at once? You can’t stay sane if you’re trying to juggle your way through life st a million miles a minute. If you are doing this, you are not being productive either. Focus on one thing at a time being mindful of the moment.

Connect to the natural world as you plan your day be aware of the turning of the wheel of the year, the changing seasons and the cycle of the moon and celebrate!

Indulge in a simple pleasure. Make a cup of tea or take a bath. Click here for some lovely bath salt recipes.

Eat right and get some exercise. Everyone knows the benefits of laying off the booze and eating green. Read more here

Life is a sacred journey don't let it pass you by.

Books For Your Magickal Library

Books can be dangerous. The best ones should be labeled "This could change your life."
~Helen Exley

There are so many books out there sometimes it's hard to find the one that will fill your needs. Here is a list of my favorites. The books I go back to time and time again.

HOUSE MAGIC: The Good Witch's Guide To Bringing Grace To Your Space
by Ariana
Feng Shui, witchcraft and astrology are already familiar to many readers, but this is the first book to bring them all together. By using a little bit of each, people can activate positive energy in their homes and consequently in their lives.
In a casual, chatty style, Ariana "demonstrates ... how to activate positive energy flow into your home, and therefore, into your life" by using feng shui, candles, gemstones, smudging, and rituals to create a harmonious environment.

Three from Ellen Dugan;
Cottage Witchery - Natural Magick For Hearth And Home
The natural magick of the cottage Witch makes use of the bounty of the world around her - a leaf from a tree, a flower grown in the yard, herbs from the pantry, a candle from the cupboard. With her trademark down to earth humor and hand on approach, Ellen Dugan shows you how to bring the beauty of nature and its magickal energies into your home.
This charming and creative guide book is ideal for cottage, hedge, or green Witches, as well as anyone who just wants to add a little magickal sparkle to her home. From planting begonias for protection to casting a maple leaf spell for happiness, Cottage Witchery is filled with practical advice, personal stories, and hearth Witchery lore and magick.

Natural Witchery: Intuitive, Personal & Practical Magick.
With the goal of fostering spiritual development within a personal pagan practice, Ellen Dugan emphasizes "natural magicks" and draws from innate intuitive talents. Her primer for "green" witchcraft--i.e., witchcraft in tune with seasonal elements--is a gold mine of concepts and resources for the novice to intermediate practitioner. The seasoned adept, too, will find the handy correspondence lists and exercises immensely useful. Also included are spells, rituals, and blank space for a personal grimoire to jot down ideas and insights.

Chock-full of relevant wisdom and lively humor, this is a valuable addition to any avid pagan's personal reference library.This friendly guidebook also includes a Book of Witchery with magickal correspondences and a handy journal section for keeping track of your progress.

Garden Witchery: Magick from the Ground Up
How does your magickal garden grow?... With violets, rosemary, and yarrow to attract faeries; an apple tree for love and health; and a circle of stones in some tucked-away corner? Whether you live in a cottage in the woods, a home in the suburbs, or a city apartment with a small balcony, a powerful and enchanted realm awaits you. Discover the secret language and magickal properties of the trees and flowers, herbs and plants found growing around you, and learn how to create your own witch's garden.

Written with down-to-earth humor by a Master Gardener who is also a practicing witch, this creative and encouraging guide will inspire gardeners of all ages and experience levels. It includes a journal section that makes it easy to keep track of your progress, practical gardening advice, personal stories, and garden witchery lore and magick. Inside, you'll get the dirt on:

A natural Witch has an appreciation of nature and an awareness of the magickal energies present in all things. This kinship with the unseen world is at the heart of Witchcraft. It is also the foundation of all magickal work.

You will enhance your spellcrafting, empower your witchery, and add richness and depth to your everyday life by developing your intuition and psychic skills. Natural Witchery features straightforward how-to's, first-hand stories, spells, rituals, fun quizzes, and creative exercises to help you live a more magickal life:

Learn how to tune in to many different kinds of energy, such as the cycles of the moon and the energy of the seasons, and use it to fuel your spellwork
Explore different types of psychic abilities, and discover your own elemental strengths and challenges. Use natural witchery to create more harmony and balance in your home, workplace, and circle.

Two from Scott Cunningham:
The Complete Book of Incense, Oils and Brews (Llewellyn's Practical Magick)
Recipes abound in this handy volume. Create your own incense, oils, tinctures, inks and more with Cunningham's easy to follow guide.

Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs. This comprehensive guide to over 400 herbs should be in everyone's library. Each herb is complete with image, folk name, herbal lore, correspondences, and magickal uses presented in an easy to use format that will help to make your spells successful.

Two Llewellyn Reference books I use almost daily are:
The Witches' Datebook a, book I buy every year and keep at my bedside. This practical calendar is filled with magical references that will help you keep track of daily correspondences and the moon's courses.

Llewellyn's Herbal Almanac is another of the Llewellyn series I buy every year. An almanac that features dozens of articles on: gardening, cooking, crafts and herbal lore.
Chocked full of herbal remedies and tips for using nature's most versatile plants. This is a treasury both the avid garden and the window box tender will equally enjoy.

The Magickal Life by Vivianne Crowley is a comprehensive guide that combines the ancient spiritual wisdom of magic and contemporary self-help techniques such as meditation, yoga, and positive thinking. Perfect for novices and seasoned practitioners alike, The Magickal Life illustrates how magic can help you lead a more successful and satisfying life and see the world as full of endless possibilities.

Listening to the Oracle: The Ancient Art of Finding Guidance in the Signs and Symbols All Around Us by Dianne Skafte. Oracles--wise messengers that help steer our lives--come to us from sources such as dreams, divination, patterns in nature, chance words overheard in a crowd, and inspired wisdom-speakers. Ancient peoples revered oracles as communications from the sacred life maxtrix. But in modern times, we need a little help attuning to the signs and wonders all around us.

Dr. Skafte rekindles our oracular knowing by exploring oracle traditions from many time periods and applying their wisdom to our own lives. Topics include: Preparing to receive oracles; The arts of divination, Sibyls; The oracle of Delphi; The shadow side of oracles; and Communications from animals and nature. Discussions are based on extensive historical research. The book contains over 400 indexed citations. Every chapter contains
useful exercises and practices.
The ancient oracles haven't stopped speaking, Skafte says. We've just forgotten how to listen. But they warmly await our return.

Go on a journey with Omar W. Rosales in Elemental Shaman,One Man's Journey Into the Heart of Humanity, Spirituality & Ecology. Oman follows his dreams on a spiritual quest that takes him across four continents to shaman, priests, ghosts, legends, and mountain deities. This inspiring true story chronicles one man's search for the truth behind the healing practices of four shamanistic traditions: Toltec, Cherokee, Maya, and Buddhist.

This book made me wonder why I have not gone on a quest of my own.

On Guides and Guardians

In one of my very first meditations to meet my spirit guides, I found myself in a beautiful temple built up on the edge of a cliff and there I met Diana, Isis and Athena. They proved to be powerful energies in my life and in my practice.

Set aside about a half an hour for this exercise. You'll want to be able to sit in a quiet place where you will not be interrupted or distracted. Make sure you're comfortable and in a positive state of mind.

When you're ready, sit quietly with your eyes closed and your palms face up in your lap.

Visualize the infinite creative energy of the Universe swirling around you, like a gentle whirlpool moving all around your body. Draw it into your crown chakra and send it down to the next chakra point with each slow deep breath you draw until you’ve sent the energy though your root chakra and back into the earth.

Breathe. Imagine the energy growing to surround you in a cocoon of color as each of your chakra points glow. Feel your aura thickening, as the energy wraps around you, mending any holes or thin places.

Now relax. Breathe and as you breathe visualize stepping into a forest path. Walk into the woods. Notice the branches you step over, the feel of the earth under your feet, the coolness of a gentle breeze as it stirs your hair and caresses you cheek…

Hear the birds call…

Breathe and follow the path deeper into the woods.

Follow it until you cross a dry stream bed. Careful pick your way to the other bank. Climb up the other side and step back on the path as it continues up the other side.

Notice that the earthen path has turned to stone.

Breathe and begin the gentle climb. Observe that the path you are walking is now etched into a stone face that steepens.

Draw a breath as your walk begins to climb. Look ahead of you and visualize a path carved into the side of a cliff. See how the gray rock was cut away to make the hike to the top safe and easy.

Walk until you near the top. Visualize a beautiful, open-air, temple carved into the stone. Great stone pillar support a massive ceiling. You notice an altar covered with candles. You watch as the flames of the candles dance in the breeze. You step into the temple and notice the pleasant scent of roses surround you, lifting your spirits and you smile as you draw closer to the altar. One candle in the center is not yet lit. You pick up a long match, light it from the candle nearest you and light it. Your spirit quiets as you whisper a prayer to meet your guide.

A soft sound behind you draws your attention and you turn to see a shimmering light. The light takes on a form and there before you stands your guardian.

Notice their face, their expression. What is their name?


AN EASY PAST LIFE REGRESSION


Set aside about a half an hour for this exercise. Find a peaceful place where you will be allowed to be completely calm and undisturbed for the entire session.

When you're ready, sit quietly with your eyes closed and your palms face up in your lap.

Ask for your Guides and your Guardian angels to be present for the entire session and to keep you safe and protected at all times.

State your objective. "I want to see who I was in my past life." "I want to heal the trauma I experienced in my past life." Or "I want some insight into a past personality."

Now visualize the infinite creative energy of the Universe swirling around you, like a gentle whirlpool moving all around your body. Draw it into your crown chakra and send it down to the next chakra point with each slow deep breath you draw until you’ve sent the energy though your root chakra and back into the earth.

Breathe. Imagine the energy growing to surround you in a cocoon of color as each of your chakras spin and glow like bright jewels of energy.

Feel the energy of the Universe wrap around you, strengthening your aura with a rainbow of colorful energy, mending any holes or thin places.

Take a moment to bask in the beautiful healing light. You are now at peace.

Take a deep breath and visualize on the screen of your mind that you are sitting on a couch in a room with a closed elevator. You notice that the doors of the elevator are made of shining chrome. It draws your attention and you rise from the couch and walk towards the elevator.

Your shoes click on the tile floor as you cross the room. You notice your reflection growing larger as you approach the reflective doors.

The elevator opens and you step inside.

The floor indicator shows you are on the 10th level. The lower floors are numbered chronologically below.

You push a button and the doors close. You feel the elevator as it begins to descend.

You feel the vibration in the floor as you move downward.

After awhile, the elevator stops and a bell chimes as the doors slide open.

You gaze out at the lower world and take note of what you see. If this level does not feel right to you, then stay on the elevator and push the button to descend to another level. Continue on your journey until you find the level you are looking for.

When you are ready to return to your previous state of consciousness reverse the process and take the elevator back to the room with the couch. Sit back down on the couch. Take a deep breath and wiggle your fingers and toes then slowly open your eyes.

The first time I tried this meditation I descend several floors until the doors opened on a moonlit path that led to a peaceful dark lake. I walked to the lake and found a canoe beached on the bank.

I pushed the canoe out into the dark water and paddled across until I came to a hut on the other side and there I met a moonlight Sophia who had several bits of wisdom for me.

Another time I tried this I stepped out onto a red sand path and found that I was running barefoot. I ran until I came to a village and there I met the leader and gave him a message.

I hope you are able to experience the wonders of meditation. May you gain the ability to tap into 'your well of inner peace' whenever you need to and connect with the state of altered consciousness for inner work.

Blessed Be on this New Moon

With the arrival of the New Moon in Leo, we've passed through the emotional energy of Cancer which began at Summer Solstice with its emphasis on family, roots, heritage and home and now we move into the playful, creative, joyful energy of Leo.

So why not make the most of Leo's new moon energy (Tonight) by beginning a new or dedicating a creative project, planning a trip or making time for play, or standing in your own personal power. (tonight's moon holds energy for divination)

The new moon is the best time to cast spells for new beginnings and new projects. It's influence can also boost ambitions and careers. This is the time to plant seeds for things you want to manifest.

"Moon in Leo- Spells involving leadership, prosperity, fame and career are best done in Leo. This is a moon energy for 'the self'. Do not perform any spells involving love, or any other emotion, as Leo may actually counteract it." from Liminal Landscapes


A Clairvoyance Brew from the archives of Scott Cunningham

3 Parts Rose petals
1 Part Each
Cinnamon
Nutmeg
Bay
Mugwort

Place in a teapot, fill with boiling water, let steep, covered, for a few minutes. Remove cover, sniff steam - (not so that you burn your nose) for a few moments, visualize the mystic scent opening your psychic awareness, then lie down and prophesize. If you wish, drink a bit of the brew as well, & let the steam continue to rise as you stretch your psychic awareness

Brews and Potions

The universe is full of magical things, patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper.
Eden Phillpotts

Anyone can pick up a pre-made concoction (in fact you can get them here at Spell Kits) but making your own potions is very rewarding way to reconnect with the ancient arts. Here are some easy ways to start.

Infusions
A standard infusion is prepared by adding 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried herb (or 2 to 4 teaspoons of fresh herb) to a cup of boiling water. Infuse for 10 minutes before straining. If the herb is left too long, the infusion will become bitter. It's best to use a ceramic pot with a lid.

Decoctions
This is usually the method of choice for bark and seeds. Use 1 to 2 teaspoons of herb per cup of cold water. Bring the mixture gently to a boil. Keeping covered, simmer for about 10 minutes.
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Tincture
A tincture is an alcoholic extraction of herb. Alcohol dissolves the active constituents out of the plant matter and acts as a preservative, allowing the tincture to retain its effectiveness for up to 2 years. Any part of the plant
may be used.
Place 4 ounces of dried herb in a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid and add 2 cups vodka. Leave for two weeks, shaking occasionally, then strain through a cloth into a brown glass bottle. Keep tightly closed.

Herbal Wine
Use a sweet red wine with an alcohol content of at least 12%. Cover four ounces of herb with three cups of wine.
Leave for a week before straining.
Herbal wine is best used within a month.

Oil Infusion
Oil infusions are for external use only. They can be prepared by hot or cold methods. For the hot method, fill a jar with fresh herb and cover with olive, sunflower or almond oil. Place the jar up to the neck in a saucepan of water
and bring to a medium temperature. Simmer for up to three hours. Strain through filter paper or cloth into a brown glass bottle. Follow the same instructions for the cold method, except that the oil should be placed on a sunny windowsill instead of heated. The process can be repeated with the strained oil infusion and a fresh supply of herbs to make a stronger oil.

Cream
A cream is a blend of oil, beeswax and water. You can make your own, or purchase an unscented, water based cream. After adding herb to purchased cream, simmer in the top of a double boiler for 30 minutes. Strain before it cools.
Melt two ounces beeswax in a double boiler. Add one cup olive or other vegetable oil and blend. Add two ounces herb. For lighter cream, add a little water, mixing well. Simmer 20 minutes, mixing well. Add a drop of tincture of benzoin as a preservative. Strain thorough a cloth in to sterilized jars.

Other oils you can use are:
Lard - a saturated animal fat prepared from the internal fat of the hog abdomen.
Coconut oil- the saturated oil from the coconut which is the seed of the coconut palm.
Jojoba oil - a natural saturated fluid wax extracted from the Jojoba seed.
Olive oil - a mono unsaturated oil (high in omega 9 fatty acids).
Almond oil - an oil high in omega 9 with some omega 6 fatty acids.
Grape seed oil - an oil high in omega 6 with a little omega 9 fatty acids
Sunflower oil - an oil similar to grape seed oil.
Flax seed oil - an oil high in omega 3 with a little omega 6 and 9 fatty acids.

For a list of Herbs and their correspondences see our Herbal Page

The moon influences potion-making just like it influences other areas of witchcraft. Here are the basic lunar rules:

The waxing moon is a good time for potions aimed at increasing or strengthening something. Potions to improve health, to attract love, or to increase wealth are stronger when brewed during that time.

The full moon is an excellent time to brew almost any kind of potion.

The waning moon is best for potions that decrease or weaken something. Potions to ward off bad influences, to get rid of illness or worries, and to banish a person or spirit are more effective under a waning moon.

The new moon is a good time for both banishing and renewing. It empowers potions to banish problems once and for all.
Indeed to get the best results the aspect of the moon, the day and the time of day are taken into consideration as well as the items employed (Candles, herbs and oils...) Check out our Spell Correspondence page to get the best results.

Here are a few easy recipes to try:

Spirit Summoning Oil
The following essential oils in combination invoke beneficial spirits:
Lavender Essential Oil
Sandalwood Essential Oil
There are two methods of use, which can also be used together.

You will need a small glass container with a lid.
Lavender Essential Oil
Sandalwood Essential Oil
and almond oil as a carriers oil.

Fill the glass container 1/2 way with almond oil. Add three drops of Lavender Essential Oil and three drops of
Sandalwood Essential Oil.

Use to anoint behind the ears, behind the neck or over the Third Eye area and/or place the blend in an oil-burner
and diffuse the scent through an area

Anointing Oil
Great for anointing candles.

1 cup Rose Petals
1 cup Violets
1 cup Water
1 Cup Olive Oil
1 tbsp Clove Oil
2 tsps powdered Cinnamon
1 tbsp powdered Myrrh
1/4 cup Fennel Seeds

Add all ingredients to a jar and seal tightly, place in a warm dark place for 4 weeks - shake the jar twice a day.
Strain the oil through muslin or cheesecloth and store in a dark colored bottle.

Need to break a Hex? Use this oil.
Uncrossing Oil
Essential oil of Hyssop
Essential oil of Angelica (phototoxic do not wear in sunlight)
Essential oil of Frankincense
A pinch of Sea Salt
A pinch of Black Pepper
A pinch of Cayenne Pepper
A sprig or Rue (phototoxic - do not collect in sunlight)
A sliver of Fresh Garlic
A section of broken chain

Add the ingredients to a bottle filled with blended castor and jojoba oil. The crucial ingredients are the hyssop and chain. Add the other ingredients as desired.

Flying Ointments are used to stimulate psychic visions and aid astral travel
Flying Ointment
2 drops of Sandalwood Oil
1 drop Jasmine Oil
1 drop Benzoin Oil
1 drop Mace Oil
Add the oils to a blend of almond oil and melted beeswax .
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Aphrodisia: A Passion Potion
1 pinch Rosemary
2 pinches Thyme
2 tsp. Black Tea
1 pinch Coriander
3 fresh Mint leaves (or 1/2 tsp. dried)
5 fresh Rosebud petals (or 1 tsp. dried)
5 fresh Lemon tree leaves (1 tsp. dried lemon peel)
3 pinches Nutmeg
3 pieces Orange peel
Place all ingredients into teapot. Boil three cups or so of water and add to the pot. Sweeten with honey, if
desired. Serve hot.
~Scott Cunningham

Moon Goddess Incense:
2 parts Frankincense
1 part Sandalwood
drop Eucalyptus Oil
drop Jasmine Oil
drop Camphor Oil

Moon Goddess Oil:
1 drop Jasmine
1 drop Sandalwood
Wear to attune with the vibrations of the Full Moon.

Moon Goddess Ointment:
5 drops Sandalwood
3 drops Lemon
1 drop Rose
Blend into a base of beeswax and anoint yourself to attune with the Goddess.

If you don't have time to make your own, I have them available for purchase on the Spell Kit page


sigh **The FDA has not approved these statements. The information given is not meant to act as a prescription, medical advice or therapeutic advice. Consult your healthcare professional prior to using any natural remedy.

Magick enhances all of life's experience

Magic is a tool of self-transformation. When I began walking the magical path I began to see the magick in the natural world around me, in the beauty of the setting sun, in the glory of the full moon, in the wonder of a butterfly sipping
nectar from a blossom…Indeed the practice of natural magic transformed my world and transformed my life, opened my perception of things around me and made me aware of the magic that had been at work in my life all along.

The properties of Magic are important to understand. Everything in the heavens and earth has an energy ( a magical force or a baraka) When casting a spell energy is raised with a focused goal (though visualization) and then released
to manifest that goal.

Even the most common culinary herb has a magical property. Parsley is used for fertility and thyme for clairvoyance.

Here are some ways herbs are commonly used:

Amulets, Sachets, Talismans – Herbal mixtures that are bundled together for a specific purpose.
Aspersers - Bundles of herbs that are used to sprinkle salt water in a ritual or around the home in purification.
Baths - Mixtures of fresh or dried herbs or oils to create magical baths. Oils can be added to mixtures of Epsom salts
and baking soda to create wonderful bath salts.
Brews and infusions - Herbs combinations that are steep and can be taken internal or externally. Can be added to
baths, used as wash or sprinkled.
Dream Pillows - Herbs stuffed into pillows for a particular purpose; better sleep, psychic dreams, vivid or lucid dreams.
Incense - Burning dried plant materials or formed into sticks or cones.
Inks - for creating Talismans on Parchment paper and other magical writings. Doves Blood ink is tradition made of
amber resin and orris root
Ointments - Herbs or essential oils mixed into some kind of fat/lard/oil and bees wax.
Essential Oils - Used for anointing people, candles or objects.
Powders - Finely ground herbs added to mixtures, ritual fires or sprinkled on an altar or ritual space to add energy to
the working.
Potpourri - Attractive mixtures of scented, usually dried, plant materials. Can be simmered or added to infuser or ritual
fire.
Tinctures - Plant materials are added to an alcohol base. The energies are released into the alcohol and the plant
material is strained.

Intention Herbal Correspondence
Banishing Anise, Garlic, Hyssop, (Ghost) Lilac, Tobacco
Beauty Avocado, Catnip, Rose, Strawberry, Violet
Calling spirits Dandelion, Wormwood
Courage Borage, Mullein, Ragweed, Rose, Sweetpea, Tea, Thyme, Tonka Beans, Yarrow
Divination Anise, Basil, Broom, Camphor, Cherry, Clove, Dandelion, Hibiscus, Ivy, Meadowsweet, Orris
Dreams Anise, Cinnamon, Holly, Jasmine flowers, Marigold, Mugwort, Yarrow
Employment Devil's Shoestring, Lucky Hand, Pecan
Faery magick Black Berry Leaf, Ylang Ylang
Fertility Daffodil, Ginseng, Grape, Hazel, Mandrake, Mistletoe, Mandrake, Mugwort, Narcissus
Nuts, Oak, Parsley. Patchouli, Poppy, Rice, Sunflower, Wheat
Friendship Apple, Lemon, Love Seed, Passion Flower, Rosemary, Sweetpea
Luck Allspice, Aloe, Bluebell, Clover, Daffodil, Fern, Goldenrod, Heather, Honeysuckle, Irish Moss,
Job's Tears,Moss, Nutmeg, Rose, Rue, Sandalwood, Spikenard, Strawberry, Tonka Beans, Violet
Happiness Catnip, Cyclamen, Hawthorn, Hyacinth, John the Conqueror , Lavender, Marjoram,
Meadowsweet, Niaouli, Saffron, Witch Grass
Healing Allspice, Apple, Bay, Bittersweet, Blackberry, Carnation, Cedar, Cinnamon, Fennel, Flax, Gardenia,
Garlic,Ginseng, Henna, Hops, Ivy, Job's Tears, Mint, Mugwort, Myrrh, Niaouli, Oak, Pine, Potato,
Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Thistle, Thyme, Violet, Willow
Love Apple, Apricot, Almond, Barley, Basil, Brazil Nut, Chamomile, Cherry, Chestnut, Cinnamon, Clove,
Clover, Coriander, Daffodil, Daisy, Gardenia, Ginger, Hibiscus, Jasmine, Juniper, Lavender,
Lemon, Marjoram, Meadowsweet, Mistletoe, Orange, Plum, Poppy, Raspberry, Rose, Rosemary,
Sienna, Strawberry, Thyme, Valerian, Vanilla, Violet, Willow, Yarrow
Money, Wealth, Prosperity Alfalfa, Almond, Basil, Blackberry, Cat's Claw, Cedar, Chamomile, Cinnamon,
Cinquefoil, Clove, Comfrey, Dill, Fern, Ginger, Goldenrod, Honeysuckle, Irish Moss, Jasmine,
Lucky Hand, Mint, Moss, Myrtle, Nutmeg, Oak, Orange, Patchouli, Pine, Rice, Sage, Snapdragon,
Tea, Vervain Wheat
Peace Coltsfoot, Gardenia, Lavender, Meadowsweet, Pennyroyal, Violet
Protection Acacia, Aloe, Angelica, Anise, Ash, Basil, Birch, Blackberry, Blueberry, Broom, Caraway,
Carnation, Cedar, Cinquefoil, Clover, Cotton, Cypress, Dill, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Flax, Foxglove,Galangal,
Garlic, Hyacinth, Grass, Hazel, Heather, Holly, Hyssop, Irish Moss, Ivy, Juniper Berries, Lilac,
Mandrake, Marigold, Mistletoe, Mugwort, Mulberry, Niaouli, Oak, Olive, Pine, Primrose, Raspberry,
Rice, Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Spanish Moss, Thistle, Valerian, Violet, Willow
Psychic Ability Bay, Cinnamon, Honeysuckle, Juniper Berries, Lemon grass Marigold, Rose, Thyme,
Wormwood, Yarrow
Purification Bay, Broom, Cedar, Chamomile, Hyssop, Iris, Mustard Seed, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage,
Valerian, Vervain
Removing Hexes Cinquefoil, Galangal Root, John the Conqueror, Vetivert
Sleep Chamomile, Hops, Lavender, Peppermint, Rosemary, Thyme, Vervain
Spirituality Cinnamon, Frankincense, Heather, Myrrh, Sandalwood
Strength Bay, Carnation, Mugwort, Mulberry, Sweet Pea, Thistle
Success Cinnamon, Clover, High John the Conqueror, Mistletoe, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vanilla
Wisdom Iris, Sage, Sunflower
Wishes Bamboo, Beech, Dandelion, Dogwood, Job's Tears, Sage, Sandalwood, Sunflower, Violet

"Herbal potion, cauldron brew,
now be charged with magick true.
With intent I speak this charm,
all be blessed and none be harmed.
Ever minding the law of three,
This is my will, so mote it be..."

Common Herbal Correspondences

Here is a list of 38 common herbs you should try to memorize. They can be invaluable to you for their convenience, low
price and effectiveness. These herbs are both reliable and relatively potent in magical workings.
Many on this list fall into the category of Culinary Herbs which means you should be able to find them at any grocery
store. The rest can be found as loose herbs, incense or oils in most health food stores.

Acacia: Psychic Development, Protection Against Psychic Attack, Uncrossing, Protection Against Hexes

Agrimony: Uncrossing, Protection, Rest, Invisibility, Banishing, Binding, Hexing, Disbursing Negative Energy,
Reversals, Returning Negative Energy To Its Source

All-Heal: Healing, Health, Vitality

Aloe: Healing, Protection Against Harmful Spirits, Luck, Water Elemental Invocation

Amber: Mental Magic, Balance, Protection, Protection Against Harmful Spirits, Protection Against Hexes, Protection
Against Psychic Attack

Angelica: Exorcism, Hex Breaking, Divination, Prophecy, Disburses Negative Energy, Protection, Healing

Basil: Circle Casting, Flying, Exorcism, Protection, Warding Off Harmful Spirits, Love, Wealth

Bay: Protection, Purification, Vitality, Psychic Development, Healing

Bayberry: Business Success, Wealth

Benzoin: Purification, Circle Casting, Wealth, Protection

Catnip: Familiar Magic, Spirit Familiar Invocation, Beauty, Love, Joy

Chamomile: Rest, Prosperity, Purification, Water Elemental Invocation, Romance

Cinnamon: Lust, Success, Strength, Spirituality, Healing, Divination, Protection, Love

Clove: Prosperity, Romance, Protection, Exorcism

Dandelion: Spirit Magic, Wish Magic, Prophetic Dreams, Divination, Health

Echinacea: Healing, Protection, Strengthens Spells, Defensive Magic

Eucalyptus: Protection, Healing, Water Elemental Invocation

Fern: Weather Magic, Exorcism, Air Elemental Invocation, Good Fortune, Immortality, Protection, Wealth, Healing

Frankincense: Protection, Spirituality, Exorcism, Purification

Garlic: Protection, Healing, Exorcism, Protection from Theft, Fertility

Ginger: Romance, Love, Prosperity, Control, Success, Mental Magic

Ivy: Health, Healing, Protection

Marjoram: Protection, Love, Joy, Healing, Prosperity

Mistletoe: The Hunt, Lust, Healing, Love, Romance, Protection, Exorcism, Fertility, Air Elemental Invocation

Mugwort: Astral Projection, Potency, Mental Magic, Earth Elemental Invocation, Dream Magic, Protection, Healing

Mullein: Courage, Healing, Protection, Love, Romance, Divination, Exorcism

Musk: Lust, Control, Persuasion, Prosperity, Confidence, Courage

Myrrh: Protection, Exorcism, Purification, Healing, Spirituality

Nutmeg: Clarity of Vision, Friendship, Confidence, Divination, Prosperity

Parsley: Purification, Romance, Protection

Patchouli: Lust, Protection, Reversals, Hex Breaking, Returning Negative Energy To Its Source, Returns Harmful Magic,
Wealth, Money, Fertility, Riches, Earth Elemental Invocation

Rose: Love, Healing, Mental Magic, Divination, Wish Magic, Protection

Rosemary: Protection, Exorcism, Love, Friendship, Lust, Mental Magic, Purification, Rest, Beauty

Sage: Protection, Wisdom, Youth, Longevity, Wish Magic

Sandalwood: Purification, Protection, Healing, Exorcism, Spirituality, Consecration

Tobacco: Purification, Exorcism, Healing

Valerian: Love, Purification, Rest, Protection

Ylang Ylang: Lust, Fertility, Power, Social Power


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