HERBS FOR MAGICK Casting Herbs Love apple, basil, dill, jasmine, lavender, thyme Wealth allspice, cedar, comfrey, ginger, honeysuckle Protection bay, clove, fennel, orris, pine, witch hazel Health cilantro, juniper, knotweed, nutmeg, oak, rue Fertility fig, geranium, mustard, patchouli, peach, poppy Happiness catnip, celandine, hawthorn, hyacinth, marjoram Courage black cohosh, borage mullein, poke, yarrow Herbs for Magick Adders Tongue-- Healing African Violet-- Spirituality, Protection Agronomy-- Protection, Sleep Alfalfa-- Prosperity, Anti-hunger, Money Allspice-- Money, Luck, Healing Aloe-- Protection, Luck Alyssum-- Protection, Moderating Anger Angelica-- Exorcism, Protection, Healing, Visions Apple-- Love, Healing, Garden Magic, Immortality Apricot-- Love Ash-- Protection, Prosperity, Sea Rituals, Health Aspen-- Eloquence, Anti-Theft Bamboo-- Protection, Luck, Hex-Breaking, Wishes Banana-- Fertility, Potency, Prosperity Barley-- Love, Healing, Protection Basil-- Love, Exorcism, Wealth, Calmness, Flying, Protection Bay-- Protection, Psychic Powers, Healing, Purification, Strength Blackberry-- Healing, Money, Protection Bluebell-- Luck, Truth Blueberry-- Protection Buckwheat-- Money, Protection Cabbage-- Luck Cactus-- Protection, Chastity Camphor-- Chastity, Health, Divination Capers-- Potency, Lust, Luck Caraway-- Protection, Lust, Health, Anti-theft, Mental Powers Carnation-- Protection, Strength, Healing Carob-- Protection, Health Catnip-- Cat Magic, Love, Beauty, Happiness Cattail-- Lust Cedar-- Healing, Purification, Money, Protection Celery-- Mental Powers, Lust, Psychic Powers Chamomile-- Money, Sleep, Love, Purification Chicory-- Removing Obstacles, Invisibility, Favors, Frigidity Chili pepper- Fidelity, hex Breaking, Love Chrysanthemum-- Protection Cinnamon-- Spirituality, Success, Healing, Power, Psychic Powers, Lust Protection, Love Clove-- Protection, Exorcism, Love, Money Clover-- Protection, Money, Love, fidelity, Exorcism, Success Coconut-- Purification, Protection, Chastity Comfrey-- Safety during travel, Money Cumin-- Protection, Fidelity, Exorcism Curry-- Protection Daffodil-- Love, Fertility, Luck Daisy-- Lust, Luck Dandelion-- Divination, Wishes, Calling Spirits Datura-- Hex Breaking, Sleep, Protection Dill-- Protection, Money, Lust, Luck Dragons Blood(resin of a palm tree)--Love, Protection, Exorcism, Increase Potency, Strength Echinacea-- Strengthening Spells Edelweiss-- Invisibility, Bullet-Proofing Elder-- Exorcism, Protection, Healing, Prosperity, Sleep Elm-- Love Eucalyptus-- Healing,Protection Fennel-- Protection, Healing, Purification Fern-- Rain Making, Protection, Luck, Riches, Eternal Youth, Health, Exorcism Fig-- Divination,Fertility, Love Frankincense-- Protection, Exorcism, Spirituality Gardenia-- Love, Peace, Healing, Spirituality Garlic-- Protection, Healing, Exorcism, Lust, Anti-Theft Geranium-- Fertility, Health, Love, Protection Ginger-- Love, Money, Success, Power Ginseng-- Love, Wishes, Healing, Beauty, Protection, Lust Goldenrod-- Money, Divination Golden Seal-- Healing, Money Grain-- Protection Grape-- Fertility, Garden Magic, Mental Powers, Money Grass-- Psychic Powers, Protection Ground Ivy-- Divination Hawthorn-- Fertility, Chastity, Fishing Magic, Happiness Hazel-- Luck, Fertility, Anti-Lightning, Protection, Wishes Hemlock-- Destroy sexual drives *POISON* Hemp-- Healing, Love, Vision, Meditation Henbane-- Invisibility, Luck, Divination *POISON* Henna-- Healing, Dying Material, Change Hibiscus-- Lust, Love, Divination Hickory-- Legal Matters Holly-- Protection, Anti-Lightning, Luck, Dream Magic Honeysuckle-- Money, Psychic Powers, Protection Hops-- Healing, Sleep Horseradish-- Purification, Exorcism Huckleberry-- Luck, Protection, Dream Magic, Spell Breaking Hyacinth-- Love, Protection, Happiness Iris-- Purification, Wisdom Irish Moss-- Money, Luck, Protection Ivy-- Protection, Healing Jasmine-- Love, Money, Prophetic Dreams, Astral Projection Juniper-- Protection, Anti-theft, Love, Exorcism, Health Lavender-- Love, Protection, Sleep, Chastity, Longevity, Purification, Happiness, Peace Lemon-- Longevity, Purification, Love, Friendship Lemongrass-- Repel snakes, Lust, Psychic powers Lemon Verbena-- Purification, Love Lettuce-- Chastity, Protection, Love, Divination, Sleep, Luck Licorice-- Love, Lust, Fidelity, Aphrodisiac Lilac-- Exorcism, Protection Lily-- Protection, Breaking Love spells Lime-- Healing, Love, Protection Linden-- Protection, Immortality, Luck, Love, Sleep, Youth Lotus-- Protection, Lock-Opening Magnolia-- Fidelity, Beauty, Wisdom Mahogany,mountain-- Anti-Lightning Mandrake-- Protection, Love, Money, Fertility, Health Maple-- Love, Longevity, Money Marigold-- Protection, Prophetic Dreams, Legal Matters, Psychic Powers Marjoram-- Protection, Love, Happiness, Health, Money Mesquite-- Healing Mint-- Money, Love, Lust, Healing, Exorcism,Travel, Protection Mistletoe-- Protection, Love, Hunting, Fertility, Health, Exorcism *POISON* Moss-- Luck, Money Mugwort-- Strength, Psychic Powers, Protection, Prophetic Dreams, Healing, Astral Projection Mulberry-- Protection, Strength Mullein-- Courage, Protection, Health, Love, Divination, Exorcism Mustard-- Fertility, Protection, Mental Powers Myrrh-- Protection, Exorcism, Healing, Spirituality Nuts-- Fertility, Prosperity, Love, Luck, Gifts Oak-- Protection, Health, Money, Healing, Potency, Fertility, Luck Oats-- Money Olive-- Healing, Peace, Fertility, Potency, Protection, Lust Onion-- Protection ,Exorcism, Healing, Money, Prophetic Dreams, Lust Orange-- Love, Divination, Luck, Money Orchid-- Love Pansy-- Love, Rain Magic, Love, Divination, Strength Papaya-- Love, Protection Papyrus-- Protection, Wisdom, Self Insight Parsley-- Love, Protection, Purification Passion Flower-- Peace, Sleep, Friendship Patchouli-- Money, Fertility, Lust Pea-- Money, Love Peach-- Love, Exorcism, Longevity, Fertility, Wishes, Youth Pear-- Lust, Love Pecan-- Money, Employment, Discipline Pepper-- Protection, Exorcism Peppermint-- Purification, Sleep, Love, Healing, Psychic Powers, Divination Periwinkle-- Love, Lust, Mental Powers, Money, Protection Persimmon-- Changing Sex, Healing, Luck, Insight into Others Pine-- Healing, Fertility, Protection, Exorcism, Money Pineapple-- Luck, Money, Chastity Pistachio-- Breaking Love Spells Plantain-- Healing, Protection, Strength, Snake Repelling Plum-- Healing, Self-Confidence Pomegranate-- Divination, Luck, Wishes, Wealth, Fertility Poppy-- Fertility, Love, Sleep, Money,Luck, Invisibility Potato-- Image Magic, Healing, Astral Projection Radish-- Protection, Lust Raspberry-- Protection, Love Rhubarb-- Protection, Fidelity Rice-- Protection, Rain, Fertility, Money Rose-- Love, Psychic Powers, Healing, Divination, Luck, Protection Rosemary-- (An all purpose herb)Protection, Love, Lust, Mental Powers, Exorcism, Purification, Healing, Sleep, Youth Rye-- Love, Fidelity Saffron-- Love, Healing,Happiness, Wind Raising, Lust, Strength, Psychic Powers Sage-- Immortality, Longevity, Wisdom, Protection, Wishes Sagebrush-- Purification, Exorcism, Joy, Peace St.Johns Wort-- Health, Power, Protection, Strength, Love, Divination, Happiness Sandalwood-- Protection, Healing, Exorcism, Spirituality, Hightens Perception Sesame-- Money, Lust, Gambling Slippery Elm-- Halts Gossip, Friendship, Ends Disputes Snapdragon-- Protection Spearmint-- Healing, Love, Mental Powers Straw-- Luck, Image Magic, Fertility Strawberry-- Love, Luck Sugar Cane-- Love, Lust, Prosperity Sunflower-- Fertility, Wishes, Health, Wisdom Tansy-- Health, Longevity Tea-- Riches, Courage, Strength Thistle-- Strength, Protection, Hex Breaking, Healing Thyme--Health, Healing, Sleep, Psychic Powers, Love, Purification, Courage Tobacco-- Healing, Purification Turnip-- Protection, Ending Relationships Valerian-- Love, Sleep, Purification, Protection Vanilla-- Love, Lust, Mental Powers, Attracting People Violet-- Protection, Luck, Love, Lust, Wishes, Peace, Healing Walnut-- Health, Mental Powers, Infertility, Wishes, Spiritual Travel Wheat-- Fertility, Money Willow-- Love, Divination, Protection, Healing, Ending Pain Wintergreen-- Protection, Healing, Spell Breaking Witch Hazel-- Protection, Chastity Wolfs Bane-- Protection, Invisibility *POISON* Yarrow-- Courage, Love, Psychic Powers, Exorcism Yew-- Raising the Dead Yucca-- Transmutation, Protection, Purification Herbs uses in magick Love: Cube berries, orris root, spikenard, vanillin, vervain, violet flowers, laurel, Adam and Eve root, Beth root, horse chestnut, thus thus, ladies thumb, lavender, lotus, lovage, magnolia, mistletoe, passion flower, patchouli leaves, lesser periwinkle, queen Elizabeth root, quassia chips, rose buds, herba mate, sweet bugle, skullcap, rose hips, orange blossoms, five-finger grass, heratease herb. Passion: Myrtle, absinthe, aloes, cloves, darniana, dill seed, coriander, dulse herb, sweet basil, juniper berries, saw palmetto berries, Canada snake root, fennel seed, grains of paradise, satyrion root, snake root, verbena root, liquorice stick herb, patchouli leaves. Money: Buckeye, clover, fenugreek, high John the Conqueror root, low John The Conqueror root, nutmeg, marjoram, ruler's root, smart weed, tonka been, thyme, bayberry herb, echinacea, five-finger grass, Guinea paradise seeds, Irish moss, kelp, lemon verbena, scented lucky beans, silver weed, comfrey, colts foot, black snake root, rattlesnake root. Luck: Alfalfa, angel's turnip, ash tree leaves, basil, blessed thistle, camomile, galangal root, grains of paradise, mustard seed, peony, yellow dock, wonder of the world root, Jezebel root, May apple (mandrake) root, little John chew, tonka beans, Irish moss, queen of the meadow root, quince seeds, parsley, five-finger grass, swiss leaves, silver weed, seven barks, sacred bark, John the conqueror root, four leaf clover, Jamaica ginger root, rosemary, sumbul root. Success: Cinnamon, yellow dock, squill root, John the conqueror root, silver weed, Jezebel root, prince's pine, red clover, buckeye, Irish moss, five-finger grass, elm bark, thus thus, May apple (mandrake) root, scented lucky beans, tonka beans, sweet flag root, vervain leaves, golden seal herb. Health: Vervain, thyme, sassafras leaves (and root), peppermint, horehound, hops, eucalyptus, fever few, asafoetida, catnip, dandelion leaves, sarsaparilla, life everlasting, holy herbs, heal-all herb, golden seal herb, betony, hyssop, pumpkin seed. Protection From Evil: Vetivert, bold leaves, mandrake root, garlic, snake head, gilead buds (balm of), stone root, basil leaves, bay leaves, asafoetida, quince seeds, lucky hand root, five-finger grass, dragon's blood reed, blood root, brimstone, frankincense, high John the conqueror root, sacred bark, Saint John's wort, African ginger root, black cohosh, grape vine, fern, rattlesnake root, plant of peace, wolf bane root, caraway seed. Cursing: Balmony root, blueberry, cruel man of the woods, Guinea pepper, Knot grass, black mustard seed, pepper tree leaves, poke root, poppy seed, rue, tormentillia, twich's grass, valerian, wormwood, chicory root, flaxseed, jimson weed, mullein, red chincona bark, skunk cabbage root, yohimbee root, pepperwort. Psychic & Spiritual Development: Five-Finger grass, anise seed, burning bush, celery seed, lemon balm, gotu kola, mugwort, acacia, marjoram, parsley, cinnamon, mint, thyme, sage, rosemary, frankincense, bethel root, buchu leaves, bugle weed, calendula flowers, eye bright herb. Thirteen Herbs For a Witch's Cupboard Armed with these thirteen herbs, you will easily be able to handle most Situations that arise, from dis-ease to magickal needs. This will give you a nice foundation to build on, or it can stand alone as a fully functional Witch's pharmacopoeia or apothecary. Following in the tradition of permaculture, each herb has been selected for its multi-faceted uses. They can each be used medicinally and magickally; they can all be grown easily; and many of them can be used in cooking. Each herb description will be expanded as time permits. The "Add-ons" at the end of the list of thirteen herbs are to help you develop your herbal in specific areas. A sampling of particularly helpful herbs in specific areas are listed such as those for healers, general magickal practitioners, love spell workers, etc. X Please Read the Disclaimer before you utilize any of this information. The Thirteen Herbs 1) Comfrey Symphytum officinale Alternate names: knitbone, knitback, black wort, consound, consolida, bruisewort, slippery root, wallwort, boneset, miracle herb, healing herb, gum plant, ass ear, yalluc (Saxon) The botanical name, Symphytum, means "grown together". The name comfrey might be from the Latin conferva "knitting together". Habitat and Growth: Member of the Forget-me-not and Borage covens, Boraginacea. Comfrey has deep tap roots like huge carrots. This allows it to live in most soils, as it will seek out the water and nutrients needed. Deep water is preferred as it is fairly common throughout England and is native to Europe and parts of Asia. Try to plant in a wet spot, a low spot, or a place with a high water table if possible. She also likes partial shade. Magickal Attributes: All parts used. Healing. Protective in the loving ways of a mother. Used for money spells, especially because of its prolific nature and deep emerald green leaf color. Used for safety during travel and has many "grounding" qualities, especially of the root. Comfrey is associated with the feminine, Saturn, and Water. Physical Attributes: Roots and Leaves used. Comfrey contains a nitrogenous crystalline substance known as allantoin (from 0.6 to 0.8 percent). This substance has the ability to promote cell growth. As you can see from the alternate names, healing is comfrey's strongest talent. Allantoin is prescribed in medicines to aid in knitting bones back together, or accelerated healing of deep cuts and puncture wounds. It is also used in ointments for skin problems and psoriasis. This substance has come under attack in recent years. There is some questionable evidence that it may cause cancer or liver damage if taken internally over an extended period of time. The FDA announced December 1995 that it may have "serious adverse reactions" Whether you believe that this is a conspiracy by the American Medical Association to again take power away from 'normal' people and natural healers, and put in into the hands of over paid physicians, OR whether you believe that it is better to be safe than sorry, it is best to never use any herb over a long period of time. Everything must be kept in balance, and herbal remedies are no exception. This could also mean taking regular breaks from any herbal supplements or teas and if you prefer, use poultices and washes of comfrey instead. These are quite effective for healing. Comfrey also contains large amounts of a mucilage (especially the root), similar to marshmallow. It will thicken potions, and is soothing when applied to inflammations and sore throats. This mucilage also makes it easy to use the herb in compresses, as the paste sticks together. Comfrey also contains tannins and starch. It is highly nutritious and is used as fodder for livestock (it contains 35% protein). My chickens love it, especially the flowers. It is an instant cure for soft shells and makes egg yolks deep yellow-orange. This color reflects healthy chickens and increased vitamin content in the eggs. My rabbits love the leaves, and it has helped them with bowel problems, sore or bleeding nipples from lactating, and reduces their consumption of highly processed, expensive, non-organic rabbit pellets. (no, Idon't kill the bunnies and chicks for food, see the chicken page for info on that) 2) German Chamomile Matricaria chamomilla or Roman Chamomile Anthemis nobilis Choose either "German" or "Roman" by looking over the information for each. Alternate names for German Chamomile: Wild chamomile, camomile, Hungarian Chamomile Alternate names for Roman Chamomile: Maythen (Saxon), Whig Plant, Manzanilla (Spanish for a little apple), Kamai melon (Greek for on the ground, and an apple), camomyle, ground apple, Heermannchen (German, they also regarded it commonly as "Alles zu vertraut" meaning completely trustworthy.) chamaimelon Habitat and Growth: This sun loving flower needs fertile and well drained soil. The best locations for both varieties in my garden have eastern or south-eastern exposure to the sun and part shade in the afternoon. She seems to enjoy greeting the sun every morning by lifting her petals up to catch his rays. Magickal attributes: Scott Cunningham lists this herb as masculine, and there is a tradition for this. Early Teutonic tribes dedicated it to their sun-God as did the Egyptians. However, because of the energy of the plant, and because of its medicinal uses, it seems to be feminine in some ways. Either way, there is a good balance here between masculine and feminine energies. Truly with chamomile, earth meets sun and sky. Physical attributes: You may find it interesting that true essential oil of Chamomile is blue! If you are purchasing essential oils and are presented with yellow chamomile oil, it is either diluted with a carrier oil, has oxidized and aged to yellow, or is an artificial interloper. More to come... 3) Red Raspberry Rubus idaeus Alternate names: Hindberry, Hindbeer (Saxon), Hindbur (German) Habitat and Growth: In the wild, they like to grow in ditches or waste areas Such as fence rows. Think of an area that would receive at least 4-6 hours of Sunlight each day and would not dry out very frequently. Raspberries come in all Varieties now so check with your local nursery or a dependable mail order catalogy to Find one that would like to live where you do. They are beautiful and easy to grow, especially if pruned and mulched well. Magickal attributes: Protective in a 'mothering' way. Physical attributes: Great for diarrhea, general nutrition, pregnant and Lactating women. Often recommended for pregnant women because it is said to make the process of childbirth easier and to strengthen the uterus. It is a good (and proven) antispasmodic and eases painful menstration. A strong tea will soothe cold symptoms. This rest of this section may take some time to complete. For now, here are therest of the herbs that will be explained in detail as soon as possible. 4) Fennel Foeniculum vulgare Lavendar 5) Lavendula officinale or vera (English Lavender) spica and latifolia (Spike Lavender) stoechas (French Lavender) 6) Garlic Allium sativum and others 7) Wormwood Artemisia absinthium 8) Rose Rosa gallica if available, resources to come, or other Roses 9) Catnip 10) Rosemary 11) Capsicum species, especially habanero, cayenne, purira, jalapeno, etc. 12) Ginger Zingiber officinalis 13) Peppermint "Add-ons" Additional Materials Recommended for the General Practitioner: Lemon Balm, Bee Balm, Elderberry, Sagebrush, horseradish Additional Materials Recommended for the Healer: Papaver somniferum where available/legal X, Echinacea, Thyme, Hyssop Hyssopus officinalis, Sage, Cranberry, White Willow Bark, Cannabis Sativa or Indica (or hybrids) where available/legal X, Eucalyptus Eucalyptus globulus Additional Materials Recommended for the Love Magick Worker: Tonka Bean X, Apple Seeds, Vanilla Bean, Patchouli, Dragon's Blood, Rose Additional Materials Recommended for the Frequent Magick User or for Witches Under Attack: Galangal Root, Monk's Hood X, Mandrake Copyright (c) 1999, Volute. All Rights Reserved. Copying and/or distributing images, text, scripts, design, or any other portion is prohibited by U.S. & International Laws. Site Disclaimer http://www.paganpath.com/13.html HERBS, PROPERTIES AND SOME MAGICKAL USES BUCKEYE -- Attracts money and wealth, and can be used to help alleviate the pain of arthritis and rheumatism when held in the hand. Also useful to have near when performing any act of divination. Just don't leave them outside on your balcony, or the birds will take them away...they must have magickal properties we are not yet aware of!!! CATNIP -- Catnip is ruled by the planet Venus, and is therefore useful in love, beauty, and happiness spells. One of my favorite uses for catnip is "cat magick". If you feed your cat some catnip, it will build a psychic bond between you and your cat! You can also make a pink sachet and fill it with Catnip to wear or carry to draw love to you. Another fun use for catnip is to grow some in your home. Aside from pleasing your cat, this will draw positive vibrations and good luck to you and to your house. CEDAR CHIPS -- Useful in healing, purification, protection, and money-drawing spells. Burn cedar chips on a charcoal disc to purify an area...burning cedar chips is also useful for inducing and strengthening psychic powers. You can keep a little green sachet filled with cedar chips in your purse or wallet to draw money. CHAMOMILE -- I drink Chamomile tea whenever I need to make sure I get a good night's sleep, and it never fails to work for me! Chamomile is useful in spells for luck and gambling as well. Make a green amulet and fill with Chamomile Flowers to carry as a good-luck amulet. CINNAMON -- Cinnamon is a wonderful herb to either burn as an incense or make into a sachet. Fill a green or gold sachet with Cinnamon to draw money and success or to use as a healing charm. A purple sachet can be used to increase your magickal and/or psychic powers. A pink or red sachet of Cinnamon can be worn, carried with you, or placed under your bed to draw love or to promote lust. Use a white sachet filled with Cinnamon to increase your spirituality and to confer protection. CLOVES -- Their magickal properties include banishing evil (exorcism), clearing your head, protection, love, and money. Burn cloves as an incense to draw wealth and prosperity, drive away hostile and negative forces, produce positive spiritual vibrations, and purify the area in which they are burned. Wear or carry cloves to draw members of the opposite sex to you. Using cloves in your magickal spells is said to ensure that your magickal intention is realized. DRAGON'S BLOOD -- I use this herb in just about everything I do!!! Dragon's Blood is a resin which comes from a palm tree. My favorite magickal use for Dragon's Blood is increasing power. I mix a little bit of it in with my oils, sachets, charms, poppets, and incense to increase the powers of the other herbs that I use. I also place some on my altar to increase the power of my spells. Other uses for Dragon's Blood include love, protection, and exorcism... EUCALYPTUS -- It is the best herb I know of for healing, and can be used for protection as well. Carry some of the leaves with you for protection. To relieve a cold or other respiratory infection, ring green candles with The leaves and pods and visualize yourself as healed. Allow the candles to burn down completely. FRANKINCENSE TEARS -- Magickal properties similar to Myrrh (below). Use these cute little beads to drive out negativity and enhance positive vibrations. You can crush them and use them as an incense on a charcoal disc. Frankincense incense induces visions and is useful as an aid to meditation. You can also make a little white or purple sachet of Frankincense and carry it with you to aid in your spiritual growth. A sachet of Frankincense Tears can also be used as a protective amulet. HIGH JOHN -- This is an extremely potent herb, probably due to its affinity with the planet Mars. High John is useful in spells for winning and success, psychic powers, protection, love, and "making things happen". Annoint a root with Peppermint Oil and tie up in a green sachet. Carry this with you to attract prosperity, wealth, and success. You can also carry a yellow sachet to stop depression, or pink to draw love. THIS HERB IS POISONOUS IF EATEN, SO BE SURE TO KEEP IT OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN AND PETS!!! IRISH MOSS -- This herb is great to use in spells for money, luck, and protection. You can carry some with you or place some in your home to increase your luck and to ensure a steady flow of money into your house or pocket. Some place it under the rugs in their house for these purposes. Carry a little amulet filled with Irish Moss with you while travelling, for protection. LAVENDAR FLOWERS -- Wonderful for use in love spells. Lavendar has long been known to be a particularly attractive scent to men...Lavendar Flowers can be sprinkled around the house to bring peacefulness, and can also be burned as an incense to help you sleep. Lavendar has also been used for protection, chastity, longevity, purification, and happiness. MUGWORT -- Mugwort can be used as an incense (mixed in equal parts with Sandalwood) to aid in strengthening Psychic Powers. Try using it while scrying or before divination!!! Mugwort can also be placed next to the bed to aid in achieving astral projection. Its other magickal uses include strength, protection, prophetic dreams, and healing... MYRRH -- Myrrh is a wonderful herb to use in spells for spirituality. Its other magickal uses include protection, healing, and exorcism. It is often combined with Frankincense to increase its power. Burn as an incense to purify an area. Use the smoke from the incense to purify and bless charms, amulets, talismans, magickal jewelry, tools, etc. PEPPERMINT -- Peppermint makes a wonderful tea to increase your psychic ability (drink some before reading the Tarot, consulting runes, scrying, dowsing, etc.). Drinking Peppermint tea is also useful for healing (especially stomach aches), producing visions, and helping with sleep. The herb can also be sprinkled around your home for purification. ROSE BUDS / PETALS -- These are wonderful for use in spells to draw love...use red for passionate love, pink or white for romantic, or true love. You can also place a single rose in a vase on your altar as a powerful love-drawing aid. To make a love candle melt several pink household size (6") candles over low heat. When they are completely melted, remove from heat, add several pink or red rose buds (ground) and 20 to 30 drops of Rose Oil. Pour into a prepared glass jar (with wick and metal tab attached). Allow the candle to cool and harden, and burn on the first Friday after the New Moon to draw love to you. Rose buds/petals can also be used for psychic powers (especially when used for a tea), healing, protection, and luck... ROSEMARY -- This is a wonderful all-purpose herb that you can't afford to be without! Rosemary can be used as a substitute for just about any herb. Its powers include love, lust, protection, exorcism, purification, healing, longevity, youth, mental powers, and sleep...Rosemary is a wonderful incense...smoulder a bit of it to emit powerful cleansing and purifying vibrations and to rid negativity in the area in which it is burned (especially helpful to burn before performing any magick!) Place a bit of rosemary under your pillow to ensure a good night's sleep. Wear rosemary to aid your memory (especially helpful when you are studying for an exam). Add an infusion of rosemary to your bathwater to perserve youthfulness and to purify you. Carry a bit of rosemary with you to remain healthy. Hang a sprig of rosemary above your door posts. SAGE -- Sage is useful for protection, healing, wealth, fulfilling wishes, and spells to increase longevity. One of my favorite uses for Sage is to powder some and add to my homemade yellow candles. These I burn on a Wednesday during the Waxing Moon to increase knowledge and wisdom. SANDALWOOD -- Sandalwood has many magickal uses, including protection, spirituality, exorcism, healing, and wish fulfillment. Scatter sandalwood powder around your home to clear it of negativity. Use in healing and exorcism spells. Write a wish on a sandalwood chip and burn in your cauldron. As it burns it sets your magick flowing. Sandalwood mixed with Lavendar makes a wonderful incense which is intended to conjure spirits. VIOLET FLOWERS -- These are wonderful for using in amulets for good luck and fortune. They also work well in spells for lust and passion -- they are powerful love stimulants and also arouse lust...try mixing them with Lavendar Flowers for a potent combination. They are also useful in spells for protection, wishes, peace, and healing... YARROW -- A wonderful herb to use in love spells!!! Also works to draw courage and to purify (exorcism). Drink as a tea to increase your psychic powers. Wear a sprig of yarrow for protection. Hold some in your hands when you are afraid. This will stop all fear and give you courage. Carry some with you to draw love and to attract friends.