Herbs not only add flavor to any meal you are preparing, they are also ritual offerings. Below are some common, easy to grow herbs and their magickal correspondences. Don't have a garden? No worries, most of these herbs can be grown in plant boxes and containers on a window sill or balcony.
Bee Balm is a flowering herb used for prosperity and success; it also will attract butterflies and bees to your garden.
Every witches garden should be growing Chamomile! Chamomile is the herb of protection and purification. Washing your hands with Chamomile tea will attract good luck or carry some in your pocket to attract good fortune.
While brewing a cup of Chamomile tea chant:
"With bounteous hand and the healthful balm,
Oh scentful chamomile, most verdrous herb,
Bring me health and heart"
Inhale the scented steam and you will have increased insight for the rest of the day.
Cinquefoil, the five points of the leaves represents love, riches, good health, power and knowledge. Use this herb in money spells. Cast this spell on a Thursday with a waxing moon and it is more powerful if you repeat this spell every day until the full moon. Take a gold or green candle and anoint it with pine oil. Place it on your alter with some Cinquefoil and a few coins. As you light the candle imagine money being attracted to you, chant three times:
"Copper gleam, silver shine.
I ask you please to make
wealth mine.
And let it be done, that it harm no one!
This is my will....So mote it be"
Plant Dill in your garden for protection. It is also used in spells to dispel negative energy and attract money.
Hyssop are used for cleansings. Use the flowering tops in ritual baths, potpourri or in charm bags; place the charm bags around your home for protection.
"Gardening is about enjoying the smell of things growing in the soil,
getting dirty without feeling guilty,
and generally taking the time to soak up a little peace and serenity." ~Lindley Karstens
Bee Balm is a flowering herb used for prosperity and success; it also will attract butterflies and bees to your garden.
Every witches garden should be growing Chamomile! Chamomile is the herb of protection and purification. Washing your hands with Chamomile tea will attract good luck or carry some in your pocket to attract good fortune.
While brewing a cup of Chamomile tea chant:
"With bounteous hand and the healthful balm,
Oh scentful chamomile, most verdrous herb,
Bring me health and heart"
Inhale the scented steam and you will have increased insight for the rest of the day.
Cinquefoil, the five points of the leaves represents love, riches, good health, power and knowledge. Use this herb in money spells. Cast this spell on a Thursday with a waxing moon and it is more powerful if you repeat this spell every day until the full moon. Take a gold or green candle and anoint it with pine oil. Place it on your alter with some Cinquefoil and a few coins. As you light the candle imagine money being attracted to you, chant three times:
"Copper gleam, silver shine.
I ask you please to make
wealth mine.
And let it be done, that it harm no one!
This is my will....So mote it be"
Plant Dill in your garden for protection. It is also used in spells to dispel negative energy and attract money.
Hyssop are used for cleansings. Use the flowering tops in ritual baths, potpourri or in charm bags; place the charm bags around your home for protection.
"Gardening is about enjoying the smell of things growing in the soil,
getting dirty without feeling guilty,
and generally taking the time to soak up a little peace and serenity." ~Lindley Karstens
Lavender is used in love spells, dream pillows and charm bags. Smudge with Lavender to attract peace, happiness and a restful sleep.
Take a pink satin bag and stuff it with a mixture of Lavender and Rose petals. Sew it closed with purple thread and before the final stitch whisper:
"I call upon the powers of the Night to watch over me,
To hear my heart's desires and bring me what my soul
requires. Harming none upon it's way, this is my will so mote it be."
Knot the final stitch three times and place the pillow inside your pillowcase.
Grow Marjoram for love and happiness; Mint for passion and romance; Parsley for rebirth and new beginnings.
Carry a sprig of Rosemary for protection. The primary correspondences for Rosemary are: purification, love, healing, strength and mental clarity.
Burn a sprig of Rosemary, sweeping the rooms widdershins to banish stagnant energy. Take a sturdy branch of Rosemary and wrap the ribbon around it three times. with each wrap say:
"The power of Rosemary protect me and thee."
Hang the branch above your door.
The magickal uses for the Sunflower are truth, fertility and wishes.
Crumbled Wooly Betony (Lamb's Ears) is very easy to grow and sprinkled around your house will form a protective barrier against negativity and negative influences. It is also used for healing and to repel nightmares.
Take a pink satin bag and stuff it with a mixture of Lavender and Rose petals. Sew it closed with purple thread and before the final stitch whisper:
"I call upon the powers of the Night to watch over me,
To hear my heart's desires and bring me what my soul
requires. Harming none upon it's way, this is my will so mote it be."
Knot the final stitch three times and place the pillow inside your pillowcase.
Grow Marjoram for love and happiness; Mint for passion and romance; Parsley for rebirth and new beginnings.
Carry a sprig of Rosemary for protection. The primary correspondences for Rosemary are: purification, love, healing, strength and mental clarity.
Burn a sprig of Rosemary, sweeping the rooms widdershins to banish stagnant energy. Take a sturdy branch of Rosemary and wrap the ribbon around it three times. with each wrap say:
"The power of Rosemary protect me and thee."
Hang the branch above your door.
The magickal uses for the Sunflower are truth, fertility and wishes.
Crumbled Wooly Betony (Lamb's Ears) is very easy to grow and sprinkled around your house will form a protective barrier against negativity and negative influences. It is also used for healing and to repel nightmares.