Samhain Herbal Lore
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Acorns: symbolic of the promise of life contained within
Apples: The fivefold star of rebirth, use the bark for incense
Benzoin: Clearing, Wisdom (Annoint altar candles with Benzoin oil.)
Cedar: Purification and Protection (add a few drops Cedarwood oil to
incense)
Cypress: Immortality, Eternity (Annoint candles with oil to honor
ancestors.)
Dittany of Crete: Manifestation of Spirits (Throw on bonfire)
Mugwort: Scrying, Divination, Astral Projection, Psychic Development
Mullein: Protection, Courage, Exorcism (mix with salt for banishing
powder.)
Myrrh: Protection, Healing (grind resin to a powder; use myrrh oil on
altar candles.)
Sage: Purification, used in Ritual Cup
Wormwood: Summoning Spirits

 

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