Herb: Sage

Sage is the one herb I use the most. It has many uses such as: purification, grounding, protection. It's used in divination and for healing and many, many other things.

You can buy it online, at metaphysical shops and earthy shops or even grow it!

Some of the ways you can use it magickally:

-Smudging: I smudge A LOT. I smudge to ward off negative energies. But be warned, it tends to give a marijuana smell off. I had and issue with this once. Longggg story. Haha. Anywho, when smudging my home I start with smudging myself. In my opinion if there's negative energy in my home, then there is negative energy around me. Thanks, but no thanks! I start from the floor up clockwise. Front to back and then back down. Then I start on my home. Make sure to get every door, window, corner etc. Some people say a "prayer". I just bless my home and banish the negativity.

-Healing Spells

-Keep it on your alter

-Cleansing tools and blessing tools

-Some people keep it in their wallet/purse etc.. for financial gain

Sage can be use for some illnesses such as: Anti-inflammatory, treating Diarrhea, Treating asthma, WOMANLY PROBLEMS *yay!*

Reportedly cleans wounds and ulcers

And of course you can use sage in the kitchen! :)

These are just a few samples of the uses of Sage. There is soo much more! Honestly this is ONE herb you WANT in your herb collection! :)

Helpful Hints:

A little goes a long way

After lighting sage fan the leaves to get it smoldering. Some people blow on it some find it disrespectful.

Ultimately do what YOU feel is right with the sage. Smudge how you'd like, use it as you'd like. After all, the magick is in you. It's YOUR magick.

　

　

　

Herb: Blessed Thistle (Holy Thistle)

-Strengthens Spirit

-Renews Vitality

-Strength

-Hex Breaking

-Healing

-Depression

-Protection

-Purification

*If a man carries it, it's said he becomes a better lover ;)

*Used in healing spells and to help with depression

*Throw it in a fire to deflect lighting away from your home

*Grow it in your garden or carry it in your pocket for protection

*Good to go in poppets to break spells (Also, wearing a garmet made of it will break spells as well)

*Carried for added strength

*A bowlfull placed in a room will strengthen the spirit and renews vitality

*Used to invoke the God, Pan.

**Helps with ulcers externally

**Can be made into a tea to help with heartburn

***Be wary if expecting!***

 

Herb: Mugwort

To me, Mugwort is used a lot in aspects related to divination. I think it enhances and helps grow one's psychic abilities.* It's also used for protection while traveling.

Magickal Uses:

-Used in Clairvoyance

-Divination

-Scrying

-Astral projection

-Protection

-Dreams

-Cleansing

Medicinal Uses:

-Good for feet and legs

-Used as an antiseptic

-Helps with fleas and worms

-Good for cleansing the liver

I used Mugwort in a purple protection bag (along with other herbs and a few stones) and keep it hanging from my rearview mirror. If it's illegal to have something hanging from your mirror than stick it underneath the driver's side seat.

Rub the leaves on a scrying mirror.

Add it to a pouch and put underneath your pillow or make tea out of it before bed for help with astral projection and also helps give you prophetic dreams.

These are only a few ways you can use mugwort. There are many many more. It's also very useful in healing.

**It's related to ragweed so make sure it wont bother your allergies**

Herb: Rosemary

Rosemary is considered the protector of women :)

Uses:

-Helps keep a marriage faithful.. (hmm if only I knew that now lol)

-Memory (People drink rosemary tea to help improve memory)

-Love

-Fertility

-Keeps a home peaceful

-Rosemary satchels can be worn near undergarments to attract a sexual partner.... I'll just let you sit and think on this one lol.

-Cleansing

-Protection (Sprinkle some on your alter to keep yourself protect from negative energy during rituals/circles)

-Helps with dandruff (Make some tea, scrub it into your scalp whoo hoo! Wear black again lol)

-Fill a glass jar with water, sprinkle in a large pinch or two of dried Rosemary, and let this steep for a couple of days. Refrigerate it and use it as an astringent for your face.

-Can be substituted for Frankinsence.

-Burn with juniper berries in a sick room for healing

There are tons of uses for Rosemary! It's an amazing herb (aren't they all?) There are many medicinal uses, magick uses etc..

*WARNING* I would not suggest being around Rosemary when pregnant. Also, be careful if you have hypertension.

Rosemary Tea

1 teaspoon of dried Rosemary per 1 cup of boiling water.

 

Herbs, Spices, and Incense

The Magick of Mugwort

Herbs: Chapter 1

Aconite
Also known as Wolfsbane, it can be used to make a wash for ritual tools & space. 
Note: Poisonous, do not ingest. *Caution – Poisonous, do not consume*

Acorn
Can be used in charms or spells for good luck, protection, wisdom, and personal power. Sacred to Druids and can be used at the tip of wands.

Adder's Tongue
This herb can be used in spells and charms to stop gossip and slander or to promote healing. It has also been referred to as Serpent’s Tongue and is often considered sacred to those gods associated with snakes.

Agrimony
It is used in protection spells. It can also be used to reverse spells sent against you. It can also be used in “sleep” sachets that you place under your pillow to allow you a restful sleep.

Alder
Used for protection spells and divination. Associated with music and weather magic and sacred to Druids. A whistle made from the branch of an Alder tree is associate with the old superstition of whistling up the wind.

Alfalfa
Used in spells involving prosperity, money and to ward off hunger.

All Spice 
This herb promotes determination and energy. It is also used in spells and charms that involve money, luck and healing. Can be used to create a healing herbal bath.

Almond
Associated with wisdom, money, fruitfulness, and prosperity. It can be used in spells and charms or burned as incense to attract abundance. Be careful to specify what type of abundance you are seeking.

Aloe
Used for protection and luck. It can be hung in the home as a charm to attract luck and protection for those who live there. It can also be grown in pots and placed around the home to provide protection from accidents within the home. 

Amber
Used for protection from harm and success. Helps to clear the mind and bring prosperity. Burn as an incense to transform the ambient negative energy to positive energy.

Anemone
Protection and healing.

Angelica
This herb is an excellent one to use for protection against negative energy. It can also be used in healing & exorcism incenses. It can be used in purification and uncrossing spells. It can be used in herbal baths for the purpose of removing curses, hexes, or spells. Sprinkle around the outside of your home for protection of the home.

Anise
Use in a sleep pillow to prevent disturbing dreams. A good herb to add to purification baths. Can be used in protection and meditation incenses. It can be used as an incense during the invocation of Mercury or Apollo.

Apple
Sometimes considered the food of the gods. Apples play an important role in many mythologies and are tied to fertility gods. It is also considered the food of the dead and is burned at Samhain in honor of those who will be reborn in the spring. It is traditional to leave two apples in the woods when you are finished hunting as an offering to the Horned God. Apple wood is also used in the making of wands to be used when doing rituals dealing with the underworld. It is also considered a sacred tree by the Druids. Apple cider can be substituted for spells/rituals that require blood or wine. 

Arnica
An excellent herb that is used in salves for the healing of bruises and sprains. It can be applied to where there is pain and/or inflammation of the skin