Rose Hips: Herb of month
If you leave the flower on your rosebush, the petals will fall off after it finishes blooming, and a small red fruit will form – that is the rose hip.
Rose hips form on any sort of rose shrub
What is Mugwort?
Have you always wondered what the herb Mugwort was used for? If you have ever watched the movie Practical Magic, they give you the impression it is used to treat bruising of the skin, so that’s what I always thought it did.
Herb of the Month: Bistort
Bistort is a feminine plant who falls under the planet Saturn. It’s element is earth and it is known for it’s psychic powers and powers of fertility.
Herb of the Month: Nettle
Other Names
Stinging Nettle, Net Plant, Hidgy Pidgy, Devils Leaf
Frankincense and Myrrh
Frankincense and Myrrh are often considered two of the gifts
presented to the Baby Christos by the Wise Men of ther East.
It is not known exactly whom these travelking Wise Men were
but since they had - at that time - the rare and valuable spices
Frankincense and Myrrh they could possibly have been
Traders or Monks/Priests from the East - even possibly China.
Many ancient prediction and prophesies were purportedly
fulfilled by the Bethlehem Nativity. Not all of the predictions
and prophedies were Biblical.
Herb Garden: Onion
Latin Name: Allium Cepa
Folk Names: Oingum, Onyoun, Unyoun, yn-leac
Gender: Masculine, Hot
Planet: Mars
Deity: Isis
Element: Fire
Parts Used: Bulb, Flowers
Powers: Protection, Purification, Exorcism, Healing, Money, Prophecy, Lust
Ritual Uses:
Reportedly in Ancient Egypt the onion wa worshipped and was invoked while
taking ceremonial oaths. The onion is sacred to the Moon - and is used in Lunar rituals.
Wanna Make A Bet? Lucky Hand Root
For those that gamble or make their way with placing bets, this is the root of choice to be carried in a Mojo Bag.
Wolf’s Bane
POISON!
Do not touch or handle without proper protective gloves.
Do not eat.
Wolf’s Bane is a virulent poison.
Bryony - Working
Place the herb - a small gourd - in a small
wooden bowl and place the bowl and gourd near
the front entrance of the residence.
Bowl and gourd should be placed on a moderately high
shelf - such as an upper level bookshelf - because
the herb is considered poisonous….
Vervain: Protection and Peace
Vervain has been a herb that is widely used for many areas. Depression, spastic pains in the gastro intestinal tract and for all manner of female reproductive system problems when associated with melancholy or anxiety.
Lilac: Evil Be Gone
Lilac: Evil Be Gone
Lilac Particulars:
Lilac (Syringa vulgaris)
Folk Names: Common Lilac
Gender: Feminine
Planet: Venus
Element: Water
Powers: Exorcism, Protection
The herb Lilac is one of the many herbs that aids in dispelling evil away from the person and property.
Planted around your home or other property it is said to keep evil away. This is why in New England they were originally planted in abundance.
For you ghost busters and vampyre slayers keep Lilac on hand when going out to bust and slay.
Ghost Busters, it is said that if you place fresh Lilac in a haunted house it will help clear it. I know not as much fun as running through the house saying all types ritualistic ramblings, but it might be helpful in your line of …
Dandelion
It grows seemingly everywhere. It is uprooted and tossed aside
as an unwanted and useless weed. Yet Chinese healers knew
of its magkical and medicinal uses millennia ago.
It’s leaves and blossoms are easily and readily recognized.
A certain chicken hen - safe in her backyard pen - loves the
stems and blossoms as a treat.
Briony/Bryony
The Bryony / Briony root is often used as an alternative or substitute
for the Mandrake root. Money left near the root will increase -
as long the money is left near the root. The root is also hung in
residences and in gardens as a protection against bad weather.
Clove
What we know as the ‘Clove’ is actually the seed bud from a tropical, and highly aromatic evergreen tree. The 30 to 40 foot tree - part of the myrtle tree family - grows in the Molluccan Islands, which are part of the Phillipines. Cloves are also grown and imported from the East & West Indies, Mauritius and Brazil. At the start of the rainy season the long green buds first appear. The flowers have a refreshing & quite strong scent. Each berry has only a single seed. The trees begin to bear fruit around 8 to 9 years after planting.
Damiana: Lust & Visions
Love life getting a little stale? No zip, zap, zoom? Want something to put some zing back into your lovers zang?
In Mexico, the herb Damiana has been used as a sexual stimulant for centuries. While this is used as a tonic, one should consult their doctor for any side effects that could be harmful to their health, such as alergic reations.
Garlic: Protection & Prosperity
Garlic reminds one of an old movie, out of the dark shadows enters the Vampyre. The hero of the movie, defending the already bitten damsel, holds up a string of garlic. The Vampyre, shrinks away scared of the cloves he sees. The hero has again rid the world (or the movie) of the deadly force of evil. Of course, we all know this does not work on vampyres so do not waste your time trying .
Witch Hazel
Witch Hazel (hamamelis virginiea) is also known as Snapping Hazelnut, Spotted Alder and Winterbloom. This herb is a masculine plant who falls under the Sun. It’s element is Fire. Witch Hazel is known magickally for it’s powers of protection and of chastity.
Witch Hazel gets it’s name from it’s common magickal use of it’s branches being made into divination rods. The bark and twig parts can be used for protection against evil. If carried, witch hazel is said to mend the broken heart and cool the passions.
The Herb Bistort
Bistort (polygonum bistorta) is also known as Dragonwort, Easter Giant, Osterick, Passions, Patience Dock, Red Legs, Snakeweed, Sweet Dock and Knotweed.
Bistort is a feminine plant who falls under the planet Saturn. It’s element is earth and it is known for it’s psychic powers and powers of fertility.
Magically, it is said if you carry Bistort with you, it will aid in conception.
The Dirt on Dirt
Spring is one of the best times to think about fertilizer. But when you get to the fertilizer isle in the store are you confused?
The typing on the bottles are small and the ingredients are sometimes unpronouncable let alone understandable. Where do you start? The first thing when comparing fertilizers is to known what the initials N-P-K stand for. This ratio compares the percentage of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Most complete fertilizers will contain all three elements.
Herb-The Blackberry
The Blackberry is considered an herb as well as a delightful fruit. The Blackberry (Rubus villosus) is also known as Bly, Bramble, Cloudberry, Dewberry and Thimbleberry.
The Blackberry is a feminine plant whose element is water and falls under the planet Venus. The diety associated with the blackberry is Brigit. It’s magical powers are associated with healing, money and protection.
The Herb-Burdock
Burdock (Arctium lappa) is also known by the folk names Bardona, Beggar’s Buttons, Burrseed. Cockleburr, Hardock and Personate. It is a feminine plant who falls under the element of Water. Burdock also falls under the planet Venus and is known for it’s powers of protection and healing.
Magickally: Burdock is a common ingredient in protective incenses and spells. It is also cast around homes for protection.
The Herb Gardenia
Not only is Gardenia one of the most sweetest smelling flowers, it is also a common healing spell ingredient.
Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) is a feminine plant who falls under the planet Moon. It its element is water and it is known for its powers of love, peace, healing and spirituality.
The Herb Dill
Dill (Anexhum graveolens) is also known as Aneton, Dill Weed, Dilly, Chebbit, Sowa, Keper, Hulwa and even Buzzalchippet.
Dill is a masculine plant who falls under the planet Mercury. It’s element is Fire and it’s known for its powers for protection, money, lust and love.
The Herb Copal
A reader has requested information on Black Copal Tears.
Copal (Bursera odorata, B. fugaroides) is a masculine herb who falls under the Sun. It’s element is obviously Fire. It is known only in magickal circles. It is known for its powers in love and purification.
The Herb Tarragon
In addition to it’s appetizing taste, often compared to the taste of licorice Tarragon is also known for many wonderful properties.
Tarragon is also known by the Folk Name Little Dragon. It is known for it’s protective properties and is often found is the making of protection sachets and spells.
With This Spoon I Stir - Dandelion
It grows seemingly everywhere. It is uprooted and tossed aside
as an unwanted and useless weed. Yet Chinese healers knew
of its magkical and medicinal uses millennia ago.
It’s leaves and blossoms are easily and readily recognized.
A certain chicken hen - safe in her backyard pen - loves the
stems and blossoms as a treat.
With This Spoon I Stir
Hello and Welcome.
I’m Lady Celestina.
What you dearies see beside me is my Cauldron.
It’s big, black and bubbling…..