~*Roots & Herbs - Their Magickal Uses
(In regards to Hoodoo & Santeria tradition)

Check at bottom of page,if any listing has a symbol after it’s description, look for some simple FREE rituals/spells for you!

There are some bad magic correspondences here, but that is because it's a REFERENCE ONLY. If you DARE use them to even try and harm someone, honey, you are going to be so busted, I can't even imagine.

~*A Through To L*~

Acacia flowers- Burn for power & blessings
Adam & Eve Root- Powerful for love & happiness. The man carries the Eve root ,the woman ,the Adam root
Adders Tongue-Use to stop gossip or slander
African Bird Pepper- Throw in someones yard to cause problems
African Ginger- Stops hexes & curses, cures mouth sores
Agar Agar- mix with Fast Luck powder to bring luck in bingo,rub on hands before you play
Agrimony- Burn to reverse & turn back spells
Ague Weed- Burn to stop hexes & crossings from getting to you
Ajenjible- wash a persons clothes in this tea added to wash water to make someone move out of your house
Alfalfa- Keep in the home to keep poverty away & help you prosper
All Heal- Make into a tea & sprinkle in the room of the sick to cure illness
Allspice- mix with Gloria incense & burn everyday for money,attracts success & prosperity
Aloes- Burn on the night of the full moon to have a new lover by the new moon
Althea(Marshmallow)- keep a jar on altar or burn on candles to pull the good spirits to you
Angelica Root- As a tea, sprinkle in corners & entryway to to purify & stop evil
Anise- Burn to increase your clairvoyant abilities
Anise Estella(Star Anise)- brew into tea and sip or bathe in it to bring back your lover,burn as incense
Archangel- Burn to bring a lost love back to you
Altamisa- This makes a very good love & attraction bath
Arrow Root- Mix with gambling powder to increase luck
Asafoetida- Burn to hex & increase black magic power,throw in a persons yard to cause misery
Ash Leaves- Burn to prevent hexes & witchcraft from harming you
Balm- Put on wine or food to make a love potion
Balm of Gilead buds- Carry for protection against evil & to solve love problems
Balmony- wrap a persons name in a bundle of balmony & it will cause them to get sick
Basil- A very good herb to bathe in to remove jinx & to change your luck
Bay Leaves- Keep in home or on person to to protect against any type of evil,best protection
Bayberry Bark- Attracts good fortune & money,Burn a white candle sprinkled with the bark
Berry of The Fish- Sprinkle in enemies yard to make them move away or keep away from you
Beth Root- Attract a mate by secretly mixing this into food or drink
Benzoin- Burn with incense & oils for peace of mind & to defeat witchcraft,It is said that no demon can stand this scent
Bergamot- Considered very powerful for success, it can be burned at any ritual for more power
Betony Wood- Burn with uncrossing incense to defeat any form of witchcraft
Bistort- Carry in a yellow flannel bag to attract wealth & good fortune
Bittersweet- Toss into an enemies path or yard to make them leave town & never look back
Black Candle Tobacco- Mix with salt & burn with a black candle ,said to win most court cases
Black Cohosh- Make into a tea & add to bath water, it is said to ensure a long & happy life
Black Mustard Seed- Causes problems & disturbances when sprinkled in an enemies yard
Black Snake Root- Bath in tea to uncross your nature, also may be burned as a love incense
Bladderwrack- Carry while traveling for protection, said to cause a UTI if placed by stall of enemies
Blood root- A favorite voodoo root used for defeating hexes & spells aimed to harm you
Blue Flag- Mix with money drawing incense for financial gain
Blueberry- Said to cause confusion & strife when tossed in a doorway or path of enemy
Boldo Leaves- Sprinkle around the house to ward off evil ,must be renewed once a month
Boneset- To curse an enemy, burn as incense along with a black candle inscribed with their name*
Broom Tops- Make into a tea & sprinkle around the home to clear away all evil
Buchu Leaves- Bathe in these to be able to fortell the future
Buckthorn Bark- Grants a wish if made into a tea & sprinkled in a circle at the the full moon
Camphor- Burn with Rama Dream incense before retiring for prophetic dreams
Caraway seed- Carry these for protection
Cardamon- Add this,powdered, to the drink of the one you want to love you
Cascara Sagrada- sprinkle tea made from this around the courtroom before court to win case
Chamomile- Wash your hands with a tea made of this before going to gamble for good luck
Chewing John Root- Chewing the root & throwing it away sends back a curse, use for court cases
Chicory- Burn with a black skull candle to cause a sure hex on an enemy
Cinnamon- Add to wine or food as a love potion, use for good luck in money matters
Cinquefoil -To curse someone, rub on an image candle along with Dume oil at the full moon:**
Cloves- Mix with Camphor & burn before using a ouija board for better luck/results with it
Coriander- Powder & mix with food or drink for a strong love potion
Cumin- Mix with food to keep lover faithful even over long period of separation
Curry Powder- Burned to keep evil forces away
Damiana- Said to be an aphrodesiac & to draw love to those who drink it as tea
Dandelion- Carry to make wishes come true, said to induce clairvoyant ability
Devil Bone Root- Cut into small pieces & carry in a red flannel bag to ward off arthritis
Devil Shoestring- Carry in a red flannel bag for protection or in pocket for drawing gambling luck
Dill Seed- Steep in hot wine for love potion or keep in home to repel witchcraft
Dittany of Crete- Bathe in this before a date for success & attraction with the person
Dog Grass- Sprinkle in an enemies yard to ruin their yard & make it look ugly
Earth Smoke- To attract quick financial gain, ake into tea & sprinkle about & rub on shoe bottoms
Eucalyptus- Sew into a pillow to ward off nightmares & for peaceful sleep
Elecampane- grind together with vervain & mistletoe to make a powerful love powder
Elder Berries- Grind & place in corners & doorway for protection & to eliminate trouble
Fennel Seeds- Carry to prevent witchcraft and also used in love potions
Five Finger Grass- Wrap in red cloth and hang over the bed to ward off dark spirits of the night
Flax Seed- For more accurate readings into someones future ,sprinkle a tea made of this in the area
Frankincense- one of the strongest resins for mystical purposes. Burn prior to any ritual for success
Galangal- Burn nightly for 14 days before a court case. Save the ashes in a green flannal bag & take to court.
Garlic- Kept on hand to protect from witchcraft & envious people
Gentian- add tea to bath for much power & strength
Grains of Paradise- to ensure success & protection***
Gravel Root-Helps get a job, carry in green flannel bag and annoint with Job oil
Guinea Pepper- Cast upon doorsteps to break up homes,Used to cause death by enchantment :-( (OK, this
is only here for information purposes and there is a very elborate ritual to make it
work properly, otherwise its just a nice soup flavouring)
Holy Thistle- Brew into a tea and sprinkle around the house to get rid of a jinx thrown on you
Hawthorne- Add to scrub water to purify your home, & to remove negative vibrations
Holy Ghost Root- prolongs life and protects against evil spirits & witchcraft
Hyssop- bathe in to keep away evil eye and ward of jinx & to purify
Horehound- keep near doorways to keep trouble away
Irish Moss- make into tea & sprinkle around business to bring in customers
Iron Weed- Carry in purple flannel bag for control over others, controls boss & co-workers
Jamaican Ginger- carry for gambling luck, bathe in this before going to Vegas Etc...
Jasmine- very good as a love & attraction bath, sewn into lovers pillow so they will only want you
Jezebel Root- to cause one harm,put root in jar with Jezebel oil & Destierro powder,bury in thier
yard
Job Tears- Carry 7 for luck ,and having one wish come true
Joe Pie- Carry in blue flannel bag to gain popularity & friendship ,annoint with pure Orris oil
Juniper Berries- steep in wine for increased vitality
Kava Kava Root- carry in red flannel bag for success & job promotions, protects from harm
Khus Khus(Vetivert)- to change your luck ,bathe in this tea for 9 days
King of the Woods-A man carries for this control over his woman
Knot weed- Used to get rid of an enemy+
Ladies Thumb- draws love to you++
Lucky Hand Root- carried in red flannel bag with good luck charms while gambling for best of luck
Life Everlasting- It is belieived that this tea will prolong life
Lovage Root- bathe in this prior to court for victory
Laurel- Give to the bride for a long & happy marriage
Lavendar- Burn with incense to bring peace, love & money to the home
Linseed- Burn to attain divinitory powers
Lemon Verbena- Used for a peaceful home, To help a marriage going sour or to break one up+++
Licorice- Sprinkle on the footprints of lovers to keep them faithful
Linden- Keeps a lover faithful, dab a small amount on your forehead before retiring

**As it burns repeat the following over & over: "I burn thee, I curse thee" . This should cause an enemy much despair & heartache by the next waning moon.

***Put a picture of St. Peter at the front door & a picture of St. Michael at the back door with a bag of Grains of Paradise behind each .

+Fill black voodoo doll with knotweed and any of the enemies possessions. On parchment write the name of the enemy & pin to the doll. Sprinkle the doll with Destructor oil and then nail the doll to a tree in the cemetary. While hammering the doll repeat over & over "I beat you, I break you, I curse you" then don’t look back as you leave.

++Place the herb on the picture of the one you want and seal it in a box. bury the box beside your front door.

+++Mix with 4 thieves vinegar & sprinkle on the doorsteps of the couple. Discord will prevail and they may even become bitter enemies. To help a bad marriage, place a jar of Lemon Verbena mixed with Peaceful Home powder & place behind wedding pictures ass well as sprinkling around the house.

:-( Sorry guys..this one’s far too heavy-duty to include here . In the wrong hands it could be truly disasterous.

~*M Through To Z*~

Mace-In earlier times this was thought a very powerful love herb. Still used in some reuniting rituals
Maiden Hair Fern- Brings beauty & love into your life(represents Venus, the goddess of Love)
Mandrake- Carry in a red flannel bag to draw love from the opposite sex. Burn as incense in black magic spells
Manzanilla- Used as a hand wash for good luck in bingo & lotto,keep tickets with a packet of the herb
Marjoram- Prized as a charm against witchcraft, place in each room of dwelling & renew monthly
Magnolia- Sew into a mates pillow to ensure faithfulness
Marigold- Used with love sachets to attract, bathe in tea for 5 days to find ‘Mr. Right�?BR>Marjoram- for a person who is sad or grieving,bathe them in this for 7 days
Master of the Woods- A man carries this to have control over his woman
Mesquite-burn as an incense to cleanse your tools or voodoo room,us in purification baths
Mistletoe- Made into a tea & bathed in it for love drawing
Motherwort- keep some in a jar by the family pictures to keep them safe
Mugwort- Burn as an incense while crystal gazing to increase psychic visions & ability
Mullien- Used as an incense in black magic to dume(doom) an enemy
Mustard Seed (Red)- Sprinkle in & around the home to ward off burglers
Mustard Seed(Yellow)- A symbol of faith followed by success, One of the oldest good luck amulets
Myrrh- Burn on the altar before performing any ritual, for success, a good incense to clear your home
Myrtle- Inhaling the warm vapors of a myrtle infusion is said to clear head pains caused by severe colds,also
used as a love herb
Nettles- For removing curses & hexes,mix with Jinx removing powder & sprinkle in each room &
doorway
Nutmeg- Make a hole in the nutmeg, fill with quicksilver, seal hole with wax,carry in red flannel bag for best
gambling luck
Oak- The most royal of all trees,burn with mistletoe to remove spirits from businesses
Orange- Use the leaves or flowers for love rituals, very good to bring on a proposal
Oregon Grape Root- Carry in green flannel bag with money drawing powder for money & popularity
Oregano-mix with Stay Away powder to repel in-laws,with Law Stay Away to repel law
Orris Root- Cast a love spell by dusting it on the clothes of the opposite sex & wear for attraction
Palo Azul- Very powerful,make into a tea and use to remove any jinx or hex
Palo Santo-Used when you feel you have been cursed,Rub this herb on your body then bathe
Papaya leaves- mix with Mandrake root and burn or bathe for spell reversal or jinx
Parsley- mix with jasmine & carry in your shoe to make you more attractive to opposite sex
Passion Flower- Brew into a tea & bathe in for 5 days to attract opposite sex
Patchouli- Used in money & love rituals,incites lust,use in any ritual where graveyard dirt is required
Peach Tree-mix the leaves with Concentration & Success oil to help pass tests
Pennyroyal- Carry while traveling by water & never know the pangs of sea sickness
Peony- For protection againts any evil or to cure lunacy
Peppercorns Black- Can be used to cast evil to someone or to get rid of evil
Pepper Tree(Pirul)- Used for limpias and cleansing,mix with ruda ad bathe in for 10 days to remove evil
Peppermint- To increase chance of prophetic dreams,add to Rama dream incense
Periwinkle- A love herb, Burn with love incense before having sex
Pine- burn as an incense to cleanse house, also used to remove negativity & attract money
Plantain- hang in car to protect from evil or jealous people
Poke Root- Breaks hexes by brewing it into a teas & adding it to bath water
Poppy Seeds- Sleep on a pillow stuffed with poppy seeds if you suffer from insomnia
Primrose- Put in childrens pillows to gain control over them, also put some in bath water to make them mind
Quassia Chips- Mix with some hair of your beloved, burn & keep ashes in small bottle to preserve the love
Queen of The Meadow- for good luck ,make into a tea
Queens Delight Root- Legends say that drinking a tea made from this root will help a woman concieve
Queens Root- Take a bath in this when you wish to get married
Quina Rojo- Use only when sex is desired & with extreme caution
Quince Seed- Used in spells pertaining to protection, love & happiness
Raspberry- Bathe in this herb daily and your man will not want to wander
Rattle Snake Root- Put in a purple flannel bad for protection from sudden death & accident,
keeps others from doing you wrong
Rosemary- Kept near the bed to ensure faithfulness, good for cleansing & protection as well
Rose Petals- Known as the love herb, Keep your lovers picture in a bowl of rose petals*
Rue(Ruda)- Make into a tea & bathe in it for 7 days to attract love from the opposite sex
Sacred Bark-Keep in a bowl on your alter or reading table to help you concentrate
Safflower- Mix with any jinx incense to cause destruction to an enemy,also used by gay men to bring on
exciting sexual encounters by rubbing it on the inside of their knees
Sage- Wards off misfortune,used in reversing spells, also used for protection
Sampsons Snake Root- Used to regain male vigor(lost manhood)**
Sandalwood- One of the 3 holy incenses,used for love, health & fortune,to grant wishes***
Sarsaparilla- alledged to prolong life,hinder premature aging, excite passions, improving virility
Sassafras- Should be carried in your purse or wallet near your money, makes it go farther
Saw Palmetto- use in a strong tea made of Damiana,Sarsaparilla, muira puama to help men get erections,
Supposedly, this is what the ancient gods use to have sexual encounters
Scullcap- To keep mate faithful,women should sew into his pillow some scullcap and 2 white lodestones in
white flannel
Sea Wrack- add to black magic & hex rituals
Senna- secretly have mate bathe in a tea made of this to ensure faithfulness,to get one to notice you+
Slippery Elm- Excellent in poultices for skin ailments,keeps others from gossiping about you++
Smartweed- attracts money & clears the mind
Snake root- carried as a charm to strengthen ones vitality, also good for court cases
Solomons Seal root- carry for protection & success, place on altar to ensure success with all rituals
Southern John The Conqueror- carry as a charm to bring luck in love & money matters
Southernwood- kept in the home as a love charm , burned to protect one from trouble
Spearmint- used for cleansing
Spikenard- to keep a lover faithful,to secure a relationship bury it in the ground and renew monthly
Squaw Vine- Bathed in by pregnant women once a week to keep jealousy away from unborn child
Squill Root- to draw money, place in container, add one dime, quarter & dollar ,say money prayer
Star anise- to increase power ,place on altar, carried for luck, burn to increase psychic ability
St. Johns Wort- protects against all forms of black witchcraft , hang above all windows in home
Sulfur- although not an herb,it is mixed with many herbs to bring ahrm upon an enemy
Sumbul Root- A favorite love root, said to attract the opposite sex very quickly, carry on you or burn
Tansy- a bit placed on shoes is said to keep the law away, can also be bathed in for same purpose
Tarragon- To cause a person to have a toothache, sprinkle on mouth of figure candle & burn at midnight
Thyme- bathe in to ensure money at all times,add to jar & keep in home for good luck,use to cleanse magic areas and place in pillows to stop nightmares
Tonka Beans- a favorite hoodoo good luck charm, to make wishes come true...+++
Tormentil- as a tea,drunk to keep or remove witchcraft that has been given in food or drink
Trefoil- mix with vervain , dill & St. Johns Wot for most effective defense againt evil doing
Trumpet Weed- used to make a man more potent, rubbed on member as a tea while hard
Twitch Grass- reverses hexes,causes trouble for enemies if thrown on their doorstep
Unicorn Root-Carried for protection,used as a love charm,hide in loves belongings for love or hide two tied
together to keep them faithful
Uva Ursi- carry to increase your power,burn with psychic incense when meditating
Valerian- drink to soothe nerves, sprinkle about to bring peace and end strife
Vanillian-powder can be burned with love incense to ensure that mate will always think of you
Verbena- Bathe your children in this to help them learn faster,Burn with sandalwood for jinx removing
Vervain- considered a holy herb, bathe in for 7 days to bring money,used for love drawing & jinx
removing
Vetivert(Khus Khus)- placed in cash registers for increased business, burnt to overcome evil spells
Violet- used with other attraction herbs like lavender to bath in , helps those ill to heal faster
Virginia Snake Root-Said to be best good luch charm but very expensive & hard to get
Wahoo Bark- Also very hard to get,used to remove hexes
Willow Bark- Burn when you want th aid of Satan
Wintergreen- bathe your children in this to grant them good fortune & luck throughout their lives
Witch Grass- bathe in to attract a new lover, wear special witch perfume as well
Woodruff- good for victory, place in your left shoe before a game so your team will be victorious
Wormwood- sprinkle on enemies path to cause strife & misfortune to them
Yarrow- Used to overcome fears, place in yellow flannel bag with a piece of parchment paper on which you
have written your fears,carry with you
Yerba Mate- Said to keep a lover from wandering, put 2 Tablepoons into their food once a day
Yerba Santa- Used to attain beauty from within,to make ones body more desirable
Yucca- For jinx removing, Use a new slice of yucca root daily for 7 days and rub all over your body

**Make a Mojo bag containing a magnetic lodestone,a swallow heart & some Sampson Snake root,sew it shut and carry in the pocket nearest your private parts.

***When you want a wish to come true,write your desire on a piece of parchment paper & burn sandalwood on top of it while concentrating on your wish coming true.

+When someone doesnt know you want them, write their name on parchment paper with Doves Blood ink & put Senna leaves & Come To Me oil in a yellow flannel bag and carry it on your person.

++Stuff a yellow helper doll with Tapa Boca powder and write your name and family members names on a slip of paper, insert into doll along with a packet of Slippery Elm. For 3 days say the Tapa Boca prayer or express your wishes for the gossip to stop. Then burn the doll,save the ashes & use them to make the sign of a cross on the bottoms of your shoes.

+++ Carry the beans for 18 days(No more!) On the 18th day they must be left at a church & In 3 days your wish will be granted.

When your receieve a flower from someone they usually have different meanings, the type of flower can convery a meaning. These correspondences aren't fixed. They can also be used in a spell. For example, Aster (single) can be used in a spell to help yourself or someone else (with their permission ofcourse) to think about a problem, or Camilla (White) in a beauty spell.

A
Acacia: Friendship; Chaste Love; Beauty in retirement
Acacia(pink): Grace
Acacia(rose or white): Elegance; Friendship
Acacia(yellow): Secret love
Achillea: War
Adder’s-tongue: Jealousy
Adonis: Sad memories
Agrimony: Gratitude
Allspice: Compassion
Almond(common): Imprudence; Indiscretion; Perfidy
Almond(flowering): Concealed love; Misplaced devotion; Religious superstition
Althaea or Alcea: I am deeply in love; Consumed by love
Alyssum(sweet): Excellence beyond beauty
Amaranth: Immortality; Pretension; Piety
Amaryllis: Splendid Beauty; Timid; Proud
Ambrosia: Love returned; Your love is reciprocated
Anemone: Expectation; Forsaken; Loneliness; Fading hope; Symbol of Love
Angelica: Inspiration; Magic
Anthriscus(Chervil): Sincerity
Apocynum(common Dogbane): Falsehood; Figment; I doubt you
Apple Blossoms: Hope; Temptation
Arborvitae: I never change; Unchanging friendship
Arborvitae(American): Immortality
Arbutus: Thee Only Do I Love
Artemisia(Wormwood): Absence
Arum(Wake Robin): Ardour
Asclepias: Sorrowful remembrance
Ash: With me you are safe
Aspen: Excess of sensibility; Fear
Asphodel: My regrets follow you to the grave
Aster: Talisman of love; Daintiness
Aster(China): Afterthoughts; Love of variety
Aster(single): I Will Think About It
Astilbe: Love at first sight
Auricula: Wealth is not always happiness
Auricula(scarlet): Pride; You are proud
Azalea: Take Care of Yourself for Me

B
Baby's Breath: Innocence
Basil: Hate
Bay Leaf: I change but in dying
Bayberry: Discipline; instruction
Beech: Affluence
Begonia: Beware; Warning; Dark thoughts
Belladonna:Silence
Bellflower: Gratitude; I wish to speak to you
Bells of Ireland: Good Luck
Betony: Surprise
Bilberry: Treachery
Bittersweet: Truth; Platonic love
Black Locust: Platonic love
Blackthorn: Difficulty
Bluebells: Fidelity; Everlasting Love
Broom: Humility; Neatness
Bryony: Prosperity
Burdock: Importunity
Buttercup: Riches; Childishness
Butterfly-Weed: Let me go; Cure for heartache

C
Cactus: Endurance
Calla Lily: Magnificent Beauty
Camellia: My destiny is in your hands
Camilla(White) You are Adorable
Camilla(Pink)Longing for You
Camilla(Red) You're a Flame in My Heart
Campanula: Thankfulness
Canterbury Bells: Gratitude; Acknowledgment; Obligation
Cardamom: Paternal error
Cardinal Flower: Distinction
Carnation
Catchfly: Pretended love; Unchanging friendship
Cattail: Peace, Prosperity
Cedar: I live but for thee; Think of me
Celandine: Joys to come
Centaurea: Delicacy
Cereus (creeping): Modest genius
Cereus (night-blooming): Transient beauty
Cherry Blossom: Spiritual beauty; Good Education
Chestnut Blossom: Do me justice
Chestnut: Affluence
Chickweed :Give an account of yourself
Christmas Rose: Relieve My Anxiety
Chrysanthemum
Cineraria: Always delighted
Cistus: Popular favor
Citron: Natural beauty
Clematis: Intelligence; I Love Your Mind
Clematis(evergreen): Poverty
Clianthus: Self-seeking; Worldliness
Clover (four-leaf):Be mine
Clover (white): Think of me
Cloves: Dignity; Nobility
Columbine: Folly; Inconstancy; Foolishness
Columbine(purple): Resolved to win
Columbine(red): Worried; Trembling
Convolvulus: Uncertainty; Quandary
Convolvulus: (Major)Despondency; Extinguished hopes
Convolvulus: (Minor)Night
Convolvulus: (pink)Worth sustained by affection
Corchorus: Return quickly
Coreopsis: Always cheerful
Coriander: Never judge solely on appearancesc
Cornflower: Delicacy; Refinement
Crabapple Blossom: Irritability
Cranberry: Cure for heartache
Crocus: Cheerfulness
Crocus(spring):Youthful joy & exuberance
Cypress: Despair; Mourning; Without hope

E
Eglantine: I wound to heal; Poetry; Talent
Elder: Compassion
Elm: Majesty
Eschscholzia: Do not refuse me
Eupatorium: Delay
Evergreen: Indigence
Everlasting: Always remembered
Eyebright: Cheer up

F
Fennel: Strength; Courage
Fern: Fascination; Magic; Sincerity
Fern (Maidenhair): Secret bond of love; Discretion
Fig: Argument; I keep my secret
Fir: Time
Fleur-de-lis: Message
Flower-of-an-Hour: Delicate beauty
Forget-me-not: True Love forever; Memories; Remembrance
Four-o’clocks: Timidity
Foxglove: You are false
Freesia : Innocence; Trust
Fuchsia: Confiding love
Fuchsia (red): Taste
Furze (gorse): Anger; Love for all occasions

G
Gardenia: You're lovely; Secret love; Purity
Gentian: You Are Unfair
Gentian (closed): Sweet be thy dreams
Gentian (fringed): I look to heaven
Geranium
Gilly-Flower: Lasting beauty; Thou art fair
Gladiola: Give me a break
Gladiolus: Love at First Sight
Globe amaranth: Unfading love
Gloxinia: Love at first sight
Goldenrod: Encouragement; you will succeed; Be cautious
Gooseberry: Anticipation; Expectancy
Grape (wild): Charity
Grass: Usefulness; Submission

H
Handflower: Warning
Harebell : Grief; Submission
Harlequin: Laugh at trouble
Hawkweed: Quick-sighted
Hawthorn: Hope; Expectation
Hazel: Reunion
Heartsease (Johnny-Jump-Up): Pleasant thoughts; Think of me
Heath: Solitude
Heather: Wishes Will Come True; Admiration; Loneliness
Helenium: Tears
Heliotrope: Attachment; Eagerness
Hemlock: You will cause my death
Hemp: Fate
Hibiscus: Delicate beauty
Holly: Good wishes; Am I forgotten?
Hollyhock: Ambition; I seek glory; Aspiration
Honesty: Honesty
Honey-flower: Love sweet and secret
Honeysuckle: Bonds of love; A wedding will follow shortly
Honeysuckle (coral): Fidelity
Honeysuckle(wild): Inconstancy
Horse-chestnut: Luxury
Houstonia: Content ever with thee
Hyacinth : Dedication; Constancy; Playful
Hyacinth (purple): Jealousy; Sorrow; I am sad; Grief
Hyacinth (white): Beauty
Hyacinth (yellow): Jealousy
Hyssop: Cleanliness

I
Ice-plant: Your looks freeze me
Iris: Faith and Wisdom or Promise in Love;I Have a Message For You
Iris (German): Aflame; I burn adversity Iris (yellow): Sorrow; Passion Ivy: Fidelity; Friendship Ivy with White/Red Flowers: Marry Me?

J
Jacob's-ladder: Come down
Jasmine: Grace
Jasmine (cape): I am too happy
Jasmine (Carolina): Separation
Jasmine (Indian): Attraction; I attach myself to you
Jasmine (night-blooming):Love's vigil
Jasmine (Spanish): Sensuality
Jasmine (white): I desire a return of my affection
Jasmine (yellow): Grace and elegance
Jonquil: Can you return my love? June Lilies (white): Purity and sweetness Juniper: Safekeeping

L
Lady's Smock: Ardor
Lady's Thimble: Grief; Submission
Lady's Tresses: Bewitching grace
Larkspur: Ardent attachment; Levity
Larkspur (pink): Fickleness; Flippancy
Laurel: Treachery; Ambition; I will win
Laurel (ground): Perseverance
Laurel (mountain): Ambition; Aspiration
Laurus (Bay): Constant; Unchanging
Lavender: I like you only as a friend
Lemon: Discretion
Lettuce (Iceberg): Cold-heartedness
Lilac: Do You Still Love Me?
Lilac (purple): First love; First emotions of love
Lilac (white): Youthful innocence
Lily
Lily-of-the-Valley: Friendship;You Made My Life Complete; Return of Happiness
Live-oak: Liberty
Liverwort: Confidence
Lobelia: Dislike
Locust: Affection beyond the grave
Lotus: Estranged love

N
Nandina: My love will grow warmer
Narcissus: You love yourself too well; Stay as Sweet as You Are
Nasturtium: Victory in Battle; Patriotism; Affectation
Nettle: You are spiteful
Nightshade: Your thoughts are dark; Falsehood
Nuts: Stupidity

O
Oak: Hospitality
Oak Leaf: Courage; I will endure
Oats: I love your music
Oleander: Caution; Heed
Olive Branch: Peace
Orange Blossom: Innocence; Eternal Love
Orchid: Love; Beauty; Chinese symbol for many children
Orchid (wild): You are a belle; You flatter me
Orchis (bee): Error; Industry
Orchis (butterfly): Gaiety
Orchis (fly): Error
Oxeye: Be patient

P
Palm: Victory; Conquest
Pansy: Pleasant thoughts; Think of me; Reflections
Parsley: Useful knowledge; Feasting
Passion flower: Faith; Belief;Trust in God; Holy love
Pea (everlasting): Lasting pleasure
Peach Blossom: I am your captive
Pear Blossom: Tenderness; Not altogether lovely
Pear: Affection
Pennyroyal: You had better go
Peony: Anger
Peppermint: Warm Feelings
Periwinkle: Memory; Never forget; Pleasing remembrances
Periwinkle (blue): Early friendship
Periwinkle (white): Harmony; Pleasure of memory
Persicaria: Restoration
Persimmon Blossom: I shall surprise you by and by
Petunia: Don't Lose Hope
Pheasant's-eye: I cannot forget you
Phlox: Friendship
Phlox (star-shaped): Trying to please you; Agreements
Pimpernel: Change
Pine: Pity; Compassion
Pink
Plum Blossom: Keep your promises
Pomegranate Blossom: Grace; Perfection
Poppy
Primrose: Believe me;Youth; young love; I can not live without you
Primrose (evening): Sweet memories; Inconstancy; Early youth
Primrose (red): Neglected merit
Prince's Feather: I blush for you
Privet: Prohibition
Pyxie: Life is sweet

R
Ranunculus: Dazzled by your charms; You are rich in attractions
Raspberry Blossom: Remorse; Penitence
Reed: Submission
Reed (split): Imprudence
Rocket: Rivalry; Conflict
Rose
Rose-leaf: You may hope
Rosemary: Love; Remembrance
Rue: Go; never return

S
Saffron: You are perfectly lovely; Marriage
Sage: Domestic duties; Great Respect
Salvia (Sage): Long life; Wisdom
Salvia (blue): Wisdom
Salvia (red): Untiring energy; Always Yours
Satinflower: Fascination
Saxifrage: Affection; Tenderness
Scabiosa: Unfortunate love
Sea-bindweed: Uncertainty
Sensitive plant: Fine sensibility
Senvy: I'm smart
Shamrock: Loyalty; Cheerfulness
Shepherd's Purse: I offer you my all
Smilax: Loveliness; Constancy
Snapdragon: Deception; Refusal; No!
Snowball: Bound thoughts of heaven
Snowdrop: Consolation; Friendship in trouble
Spearmint: Warm Sentiments
Speedwell: Womanly fidelity
Spiderflower: Elope with me; Not so bad as I seem
Star of Bethlehem: Reconciliation
Starwort: Afterthought
Statice: Sympathy
Stephanotis: Happiness in marriage; Desire to travel
Stonecrop: Tranquillity
Straw (broken): Broken Agreement
Straw: Agreement
Strawberry Blossoms: Far-sightedness
Sumac: I shall survive the change
Sumac (dwarf): Adoration
Sunflower (large): You are splendid
Sunflower (short): Adoration
Sweet Basil: Good wishes
Sweet Pea: Lets meet; Good-bye; Remember me; Thank you for a lovely time
Sweet William: Grant me one smile
Sycamore: Genius
Syringa : You shall be happy yet

V
Valerian: You Are Considerate
Venus's fly-trap: Duplicity
Venus's looking-glass: Flattery
Verbena: Enchantment;May you get your wish
Verbena (scarlet): Sensitivity
Verbena (white): Honesty
Vervain: Enchantment; Superstition
Violet: Let's Take a Chance on Happiness; I dream of thee
Violet (blue): Faithfulness; Love
Violet (white): Let's take a chance on each other
Virginia Creeper: I cling to you

W
Wallflower: Fealty Through Ordeal
Water Lily: Purity Of Heart
Wheat: I wish thee; Riches
Willow: Grieving
Witch hazel: Inspiration; A spell is upon me
Wood Sorrel: Joy
Woodbine: Fraternal love
Wormwood: Absence

Z
Zephyranthes: Expectation
Zinnia: Daily remembrance;Friendship ;Affection
Zinnia (Magenta) Lasting Affection
Zinnia (Mixed) Thinking of an absent friend

Of Gathering Flowers, Herbs and Plants
Before cutting with the white-handled knife, attune with the plant through visualization. Feel its energies. As you cut, say these or similar words:
O little plant of (name, such as hyssop, etc.) I ask that you give of your bounty that it may aid me in my work. Grow stronger by my stroke, stronger and more powerful, O plant of (name)!
If it is a tree, substitute the appropriate word (tree of oak). Gently cut only what you need, and never from very young plants or more than twenty-five percent of the growth. At the base of the plant leave an offering: a silver coin, a bright jewel, a bit of wine or milk, grain, a quartz crystal and so on. Cover the offering and it is done.

Of the Circle
The magic circle may be fashioned with garlands of flowers sacred to the Goddess and God. Alternately, flowers can be scattered around the perimeter of the circle.
The point stones may be ringed with fresh flowers and herbs suitable to the elements, such as:
North: corn, cypress, fern, honeysuckle, wheat, vervain
East: acacia, bergamot, clover, dandelion, lavender, lemongrass, mint, mistletoe, parsley, pine
South: basil, carnation, cedar, chrysanthemum, dill, ginger, heliotrope, holly, juniper, marigold, peppermint
West: apple blossoms, lemon balm, camellia, catnip, daffodil, elder, gardenia, grape, heather, hibiscus, jasmine, orchid
Fresh flowers may be present on the altar or, if none are available, greens such as ferns may be used.
When casting the circle around a tree, you can use the fruit, leaves, nuts or flowers of that tree to mark out the circle, if desired.
All of these can be used in addition to the cord and stones.

Of the Balefire
If you wish to build a fire for an outdoor ritual, it can be composed of all or any combination of the following woods:
Rowan Dogwood
Mesquite Poplar
Oak Juniper
Pine Cedar
Apple

If these are unavailable, use native woods. Rites run on the seashore can be illuminated with balefires of dried driftwood collected prior to the rite.

Of the Home Circle
Magical plants growing outside the home in containers can be placed around the circle or on the altar during ritual. If you primarily work indoors, choose an odd-numbered selection of sacred plants and grow these in your ritual area. If they need more sunlight, simply move them outdoors and bring inside during ritual. Give them energy and love, and they'll aid you in your worship and magic.
Though any but poisonous plants can be used, such plants as these are recommended:
African Violets Red Geraniums
Cacti (all types) Rose
Ferns (all types) Rose Geranium
Holly Rosemary
Hyssop Ti (Cordyline terminalis)
Palms (all types) Wax Plant (Hoya carnosa)

Of the Celebrant
Wear fresh flowers and herbs in your hair and on your body, if you prefer, during the rites. Crowns or caplets of flowers are always appropriate for spring and summer rites. Wear oak and pine during the winter rituals.
You may wish to wear a necklace of herbs and seeds,such as tonka beans, whole nutmegs, star anise, acorns and other seeds and nuts, strung on a natural fiber. Strings of small pinecones may also be worn.
For Full Moon rituals held at night, wear night-blooming, fragrant flowers to suffuse yourself with Lunar energies.

Of the Tools
These are suggestions for dedicating the tools prior to their first use or formal consecration, if any. Perform these with proper visualization and ritual intent.
The Magic Knife or Sword:
Rub the blade with fresh basil, rosemary or oak leaves, at sunrise, outdoors where you will not be disturbed or seen. Lay the sword or knife on the ground with its point to the South. Walk clockwise around it thrice, scattering bay leaves (preferably fresh) over it. Take up the sword or knife, stand facing east and, holding it upward but with arms lowered, invoke the God to infuse your knife or sword with His strength. Point it to the sky, invoking the Goddess to charge your blade with Her love and power.
Wrap your knife or sword in red cloth and take it home. It may be stored in the cloth, if desired.

Of the Herbs of the Sabbats
Samhain:
Chrysanthemum, wormwood, apples, pears, hazel, thistle, pomegranates, all grains, harvested fruits and nuts, the pumpkin, corn.
Yule:
Holly, mistletoe, ivy, cedar, bay, juniper, rosemary, pine. Place offerings of apples, oranges, nutmegs, lemons and whole cinnamon sticks on the Yule tree.
Imbolc:
Snowdrop, rowan, the first flowers of the year.
Ostara:
Daffodil, woodruff, violet, gorse ,olive, peony ,iris, narcissus, all spring flowers.
Beltane:
Hawthorn, honeysuckle, St. John's wort, woodruff, all flowers.
Midsummer:
Mugwort, vervain, chamomile, rose, lily, oak, lavender, ivy, yarrow, fern, elder, wild thyme, daisy, carnation.
Lughnasadh:
All grains, grapes, heather, blackberries, sloe, crab apples, pears.
Mabon:
Hazel, corn, aspen, acorns, oak sprigs, autumn leaves, wheat stalks, cypress cones, pine cones, harvest gleanings.

Of the Herbs and Plants of Full Moon Rituals
Place upon the altar all nocturnal, white or five-petaled flowers such as the white rose, night-blooming jasmine, carnation, gardenia, cereuse, lily, iris; all pleasingly-scented flowers which shall call forth the Goddess. Camphor is also symbolic.

Of Offerings
To the Goddess:
All watery and earthy flowers and seeds such as camellia, lily, water lily, willow stalks; those flowers used in Full Moon rituals; white or purple blooms such as hyacinth, magnolia, heather and lilac; sweet-scented herbs and flowers; those dedicated to Venus or to the Moon; rue, vervain and olive; or others which seem suitable.
To the God:
All fiery and airy herbs and flowers such as basil, chrysanthemum, snapdragon, clover, lavender, pine; strongly-scented, clean or citrusy herbs and flowers; those ruled by Mars or the Sun; yellow or red blooms such as sunflower, pine cones, seeds, cacti, thistles and stinging herbs; orange, heliotrope, cedar, juniper and so on.

Of the Sacred Herbs of the Goddesses
APHRODITE: olive, cinnamon, daisy, cypress, quince. orris (iris), apple, myrtle
ARADIA: rue, vervain
ARTEMIS: silver fir, amaranth, cypress, cedar, hazel, myrtle, willow, daisy, mugwort, date palm
ASTARTE: alder, pine, cypress, myrtle, juniper
ATHENA: olive, apple
BAST: catnip, Vervain
BELLONA: belladonna
BRIGIT: blackberry
CAILLEACH: wheat
CARDEA: hawthorn, bean, arbutus
CERES: willow, wheat, bay, pomegranate, poppy, leek, narcissus
CYBELE: oak, myrrh, pine
DEMETER: wheat, barley, pennyroyal, myrrh, rose, pomegranate, bean, poppy, all cultivated crops
DIANA: birch, willow, acacia, wormwood, dittany, hazel, beech, fir, apple, mugwort, plane, mulberry, rue
DRUANTIA: fir
FREYA: cowslip, daisy, primrose, maidenhair, myrrh, strawberry, mistletoe
HATHOR: myrtle, sycamore, grape, mandrake, coriander, rose
HECATE: willow, henbane, aconite, yew, mandrake, cyclamen, mint, cypress, date palm, sesame, dandelion, garlic, oak, onion
HEKAT: cypress
HERA: apple, willow, orris, pomegranate, myrrh
HINA: bamboo
HULDA: flax, rose, hellebore, elder
IRENE: olive
IRIS: wormwood, iris
ISHTAR: acacia, juniper, all grains
ISIS: fig, heather, wheat, wormwood, barley, myrrh, rose, palm, lotus, persea, onion, iris, vervain
JUNO: lily, crocus, ashpodel, quince, pomegranate, vervain, iris, lettuce, fig, mint
KERRIDWEN: vervain, acorns
MINERVA: olive, mulberry, thistle
NEFER-TUM: lotus
NEPTHYS: myrrh, lily
NUIT: sycamore
OLWEN: apple
PERSEPHONE: parsley, narcissus, willow, pomegranate
RHEA: myrrh, oak
ROWEN: clover, rowen
VENUS: cinnamon, daisy, elder, heather, anemone, apple, poppy, violet, marjoram, maidenhair fern, carnation, aster, vervain, myrtle, orchid, cedar, lily, mistletoe, pine, quince
VESTA: oak

HERE ENDS THIS HERBAL GRIMOIRE

S.C.

How Herbs Are Used In Magic

Grow your own, or find a good herb store, dried is best
for magic

Herbal magic is earth magic. When using earth magic your spell will
have long lasting and stable effects. For instance, if you do an
herbal money spell, you are not likely to win the lottery tomorrow.
You are more likely to land a better paying job or promotion.

Herbal magic is effective on its own, or combined with other types of
magic for various results. You could combine, say, herbal and candle
magic for an earth/ fire spell for money, and your outcome would be
stable, but more immediate.

In herbal magic, quality counts more than quantity so choose or
harvest your herbs carefully and in an appropriate manner. Many
people who harvest their own herbs for magical purposes use a special
cutting knife called a boleen.

Roots should be harvested during the waning moon, whereas foliage
(when used for positive magic) should be cut during the waxing or
full moon. Depending upon the complexity of the spell, you can cut
your herbs upon the appropriate day of the week, (an herb ruled by
the Sun would be cut on Sunday), and some people go so far as to cut
their herbs at the appropriate HOUR, when the herb's planet is in the
moon's house.

Why Herbs Are Used In Magic
Why use herbs at all? Why not just candles or by raising energy? Herbs
are used in magic for their "vibrations" or "essences". What does
this mean? Herbs, like people, have gender, are ruled by a planet, an
element, and sometimes, are sacred to a certain deity. There are
several texts out there that will provide you with this essential
information.

Growing and nurturing herbs in a special garden provides you with the
advantage of having your own energies already in the plant. Then, a
plant such as laurel, ruled by the Sun will have all of the influence
of the Sun and fire along with your personal energies.

Another reason to use herbs in magic is diversity. You can burn them
as incense and make special incense blends to compliment your needs.
You can use the essential oils in cleansing baths and anointing oils.
You can even use them culinarily for special ritual foods or magickal
dishes.

BASIC HERBS
Many witches have a list of tried-and-true herbs. There are several
opinions concerning the "must haves" and nobody can really agree on
what is mandatory. The key is: Use whatever works best for you!
Everything you need to get started in herbal magic is probably
sitting in your back yard (or your kitchen)right now.

Let's discuss some of these wonderfully magical CULINARY herbs.

SAGE is a staple in herbal magic. It is commonly used by magicians as
a "smudge",which means it cleanses and purifies, or, more
practically, keeps bugs away. Wiccans and other magicians use sage to
cense the sacred space, or circle. Though it is commonly used as an
incense, it is also widely used in baths, especially the purification
bath taken before working magic.

Another common herb that is often used in magic is ROSEMARY. The
vibrations of this herb lend themselves well to healing magic. It's
magical properties of protection and love make it a suitable
substitute for FRANKINCENSE.

GARLIC is an herb that is sacred to Hecate. This protective and
healing herb can be used in a variety of ways, especially when
combining culinary magic with healing magic.

Every kitchen witch has BASIL within his/her grasp. It's wonderful for
tomato dishes, sure! But what about it's magical aspects? You may be
surprised at it's diversity. Basil is associated with the element
Fire. Primarily, it is used for love and/or protection spells. In a
crunch, basil can be used for health spells.

This is an abbreviated list of culinary herbs that can be used in
magic. If you intend to pursue herbal magic, I recommend that you go
out and buy a good reference book that states the magical properties
of herbs. It will include references for these "regular- everyday"
herbs as well as some of the more intricate and hard to find
varieties.

MYRRH is usually burned with Frankincense. It acts as an amplifier to
the effects of the Frankincense. However, it has cleansing properties
of its own.

Dragon's Blood is another of the basic essential herbs. On it's own
it is effective in love magic (and to bring back one's potency). It
is also quite good as an "amplifier" to dominant herbs in your spell.

One of my personal favorites is MUGWORT. This plant has several uses.
It is infused (made into tea) and used to wash magical tools.It can
also be used to heighten psychic ability or bring visions in ritual.
Experiment with this herb and learn its many uses for yourself.

USING HERBS IN MAGIC
Okay, let's get into the fun stuff. We have a list of all kinds of
cool herbs, great! Now what are we going to do with them? Well, let's
start with the culinary herbs. Let's say that I've had a particularly
difficult day at work.(for a change? {g}) I'm filled with all kinds
of negative energy and it's bringing me down. Since I'm too tired to
cook dinner and then perform a spell to get rid of my negativity,
I'll combine the two activities. As the chicken is thawing in the
microwave, I go to the herb closet and pick out ROSEMARY and SAGE.
Remember, Rosemary is for healing and sage banishes negativity (is
cleansing). I take the remainder of the time the chicken is thawing
to concentrate my need INTO MY HERBS (the release of negativity), say
a prayer to my deities, and set them aside somewhere clean until they
are ready to add to my chicken dish. When the chicken dish is
complete and I sit down to eat, I visualize with every bite the
negativity leaving my body as the cleansing herbs enter it. This is a
very simple form of herbal spell. It is also very effective.

Another way to use herbs in magic is as a charged incense. By
focusing your need into herbs and then burning the herbs, you are
releasing the energy as well as tuning with the vibrations of the
herbs to work a spell. For example, as a simple hex breaking spell,
hold some Rosemary in your hand and visualize white or blue light
surrounding it, then permeating it, until the rosemary is one with
the light.Set the charged herb on a burning charcoal and as you do
chant something appropriate or pray. Your need combined with the
vibrations of the cleansing herb are sent as it is burning. It is
being released to the powers that be.

There are many other uses for herbs in magic. You can use essential
oils to dress candles for candle magic and are then using both
candle and herb magic. You can stuff sachets or pillows or poppets
with herbs for a small charm. If you use Faerie magic, essential oil
mixed with a carrier oil can make an appealing scent for a focal
point for your spells.

As mentioned before, it's not the quantity of herbs you use, but the
quality that matters. Pure herbs cut for specific purposes are best
because their "vibrations" are what is used in herbal magic. Some
herbs, like garlic, have a specific deity they tune to. Herbs in
spells can be used individually, or in a group as
amplifiers,carriers, or the main herb.

Old Time Remedies
Alfalfa-- brings prosperity to the home in which it is stored
Aloes-- anoint the big toe or phallus of a lover with the gel
Angelica-- brings angelic influences, drives off evil
Anise-- the odor improves consciousness
Ash Tree Keys-- burn at Yule to bring a year of prosperity
Betony-- dispels depression, cures toothache
Bittersweet-- sleep on a sprig to get over a departed lover
Buckeye-- draws money to you
Buffalo Herbs-- worn in an amulet, it brings courage
Burning Bush-- carry a sprig for brilliant luck
Coriander-- wards off disease
Damiana-- cary some in a gris-grisDill-- smell it to cure hiccups
Dock-- wash your store's doorknob with the yellow kind to bring "gold"
Elder-- worn to ward off rheumatism
Galangal-- secrete some on your person when hauled into court
Ginger-- good for throat infections if placed under your pillow
High John The Conqueror-- cures depression and brings luck
Huckleberry Leaves-- cure despression [don't ingest them]
Laurel-- sneak three leaves into the adored one's pocket and the
person is yours
Lavender-- wear some in your jockstrap to be irresistible to women
Little John The Conqueror-- carry some for luck and protection
Lovage-- attracts love
May Apple-- carry this with your money and you'll always have money
Magnolia Leaves-- placed under the mattress, these improve your sex
life
Motherwort-- worn to increase nursing mother's milk
Pennyroyal-- worn to counteract seasickness
Periwinkle-- powder, sprinkle under the bed
Rosebuds-- burn in your fireplace for luck, scatter at the roots to
kill neighbor's trees
Sage-- dried and held under the tongue, attracks women
Samson Root-- carry it in your pocket to increase virility
Thyme-- burn it to fumigate the house of evil, put some in your bath
water to be sexier

NAUSEA: Chew mint leafs.

NERVES: 1 piece rock candy in a jig of whiskey. Drink.

NOSEBLEEDS: Pour a gallon of milk on the back of the victim's neck.
Or fold a piece of paper over and Place on the upper lip; a bean will
also work; or soak feet in cold water.

PNEUMONIA: Mash cooked onions and put between two cloths, fasten to
victim's chest.

POISON IVY: Put washed leaves of a sweet fern in boiling water and
apply to affected area.

RHEUMATISM: Boil dried apple peelings, strain, drink hot 4 times
daily. Or: Wear the front foot of a mole in a bag - a rabbit foot
would also work. Or: turn your shoes upside down at night. Or put a
Copper wire around the join (sound familiar?), or carry sulfur in
your pocket. Or break the ice and Jump into the river. Or get stung
by bees. Or blind a live toad and hold it over the aching place. Or
put the entrails of a chicken on your feet. Or rub with racoon
grease, bacon grease, fishing worm oil, goat grease or skunk grease.
Or: sleep with a dog or cat as the animal will take your pains away.

SHINGLES: Kill a black chicken by wringing its head off and while the
body is still warm, rub over the affected area.

SINUS: 1 tsp salt and 1 cup warm water - sniff through nasal passages.

SORE THROAT: 1 cup vinegar, 2 tbls. sugar and a sprinkle of black
pepper.Gargle.

SPRAINS: Soak brown paper in vinegar and wrap around affected joint.

SUNBURN: Cider vinegar to affected areas.

TEETHING: Boil catnip, steep, 1 tsp. at bedtime.

THRUSH Let an old woman (preferably a witch) blow in the child's
mouth. Or, let the seventh son or daughter blow. Even the breath of a
jilted lover would work.

TOOTHACHE: Wad of tobacco on sore tools or two cloves (the latter I've
always used!)

WARTS: Rub castor oil over wart. Or take 9 grains of corn and rub
them over the wart. Feed the corn to one old hen. OR: Steal a
dishrag, rub it over the wart, bury the rag and when the rag is
rotted, wart will disappear.

MILD SEDATIVE: Pour 1 pint boiling water over 1 tsp. dried catnip.
Cover and steep until cool. Strain and sweeten. Start with 2 Tlb.
increase by 1 Tlb. until you find the right amount. Store in the
fridge.

HOP SEDATIVE: Pour 1 pint boiling water over 1 1/2 tsp. dried hops
flowers. Let steep, covered,10 minutes. Strain and sweeten. Add lemon
juice. Drink the entire pint.

FEVERFEW TEA: Pour 1 pint boiling water over 1 ounce of feverfew
flowers. Cover and steep until cool. Strain and sweeten with honey.
Drink cool.

TO INDUCE SLEEP: Mix 2Tlb dried peppermint with 1Tlb each of rosemary
and sage. Pour 1pint boiling water over the herbs, steep for 5 to 10
minutes,strain and sweeten with honey.

SPELL STRUCTURE

Many workers of magic use the essence information regarding the herb
to achieve peak effectiveness in their spells. Just as you would
never burn incense in your chalice, you would not use ALOE (planet:
moon, element: water) as a primary plant to raise someone's passion.
You would probably choose DRAGON'S BLOOD (planet: Mars, element:
fire) as your primary herb for a passion spell. As in all magic, you
should align your spell to the days of the week and phase of the moon.

Magically, they may act as accelerators or amplifiers to the primary
herb. Let's look at this in-depth. Above we mentioned using Dragon's
Blood in a spell to increase passion. Alone, this would probably do
quite well, but to drive the spell home and to obtain the focus I
desire, I would add CINNAMON. Cinnamon (planet: sun, element: fire)
acts as an amplifier to many herbs. As you can see, it has the
element Fire in common with Dragon's Blood, but adds the power of the
Sun to the spell. Cinnamon, alone, has characteristics to increase
passion and therefore compliments the main herb. Just two herbs is
awkward (for reasons lost to time, it is difficult to comprehend
using an even number of herbs to cast a spell) so I would probably
add GINGER(planet: sun, element: fire). Ginger is primarily used for
love, but since this is a"carrier" herb, I would be focusing upon
its "success" characteristics, and charge it with that intent.

So, my spell would consist of first, charging the Dragon's Blood with
my initial intent (to increase passion), and it then becomes
my "main" herb. Then I would focus upon the cinnamon (to intensify
the effects of the main herb), and concentrate upon it as
my "amplifier". Then I would focus upon the successful end result
with the ginger as my "carrier" herb.

I would combine these three herbs, in this order, and then charge
them all together to create unity. I could then stuff them into a
poppet or sachet and give them to the intended party, or utilize them
as an incense. You will notice that spells of this nature tend to
produce results more quickly. Herbal spells can be extremely
intricate, and, face it, you get out of a project what you put into
it.

Finally, we will discuss a LAYERED SPELL, and with this I will give an
example of a successful herbal spell I created. A layered spell is a
spell within a spell.
Visualize an onion and you get the idea. My sister was having trouble
focusing at work and she was being inundated by co-worker's
negativity. By the end of the day she was stressed and drained of her
personal energies. I chose a Sunday to work the power/calmness spell
because Sunday is the day of healing and employment.

For this spell, I started off with a stick of cinnamon. My intent for
this stick of cinnamon was one of power. I wanted it to be like a
capacitor: to lend a burst of energy to my sister when she needed it
most. I raised a significant amount of,energy and sent it all into
this stick of cinnamon. I put it aside care- fully on my pentacle (a
cleansed dish or plate will do). Then I began formulating the rest of
the spell.

She needed a sense of calm success at work. I wove a spell including
chamomile (planet: Sun, element: water, essence: money, sleep,
relaxation), lavender (planet: Mercury, element: air, essence:
happiness, peace) and lemon grass(planet: Mercury, element: air,
essence: psychic powers). My intent was to help her calmly overcome
any obstacles at work (chamomile and lavender), increase intuition
which aids in problem solving (lemon grass), and give her that extra
boost of energy to get through the difficult times (cinnamon).

Each herb, though working together, was charged for a different
purpose. I charged each separately and added them one by one to the
sachet (blue satin for healing with runes embroidered upon the
face), and made sure the cinnamon stick was in the center. To finish
the spell I visualized the combined intent of the herbs,raised
energy, and sent that magickal energy into the finished product. So,
in essence, I had 4 spells in one.

Herbal magic is not only fun, but it's a diverse way to cause change.
It is easily incorporated into every-day life. Herbal spells can be
simple as you need, or complex as you desire. Experimentation is the
key. Do your research and have fun with it. Magic is all around. Herbs
are just one more tool used to initiate change.

How To Do Magic
Because of the very nature of magic, each working should be highly
individualized and personal. Even if following a traditional spell, it
should be tailored to your specific needs to be most effective for
you.
Understanding the basics of spell construction will enable you to
formulate your own specific, effective spells for any purpose you
desire. Preliminary planning is necessary. The very first step is to
decide precisely what your desired end result is to be. Before you can
start, you must decide where you are going. You must be very explicit.
It is important, also, that you choose your time carefully. You should
take into consideration all astrological implications, energy currents
and moon phases.The moon is the astronomical body closest to us and,
therefore, has a profound influence upon us, it is very important to
choose a time when the moon is in an astrological sign which is
appropriate for your working.

For example:
Aries -- action -- enthusiasm
Taurus -- renewal -- sensuality
Gemini -- communication -- curiosity
Cancer -- emotion -- nurturing
Leo -- vitality -- determined
Virgo -- organizing -- studious
Libra -- balance -- cooperation
Scorpio -- sexual -- philosophical
Sagitarius -- strength -- humour
Capricorn -- authority -- ambitious
Aquarius -- innovation -- social
Pisces -- sensitivity -- idealistic.

Whenever possible, follow nature's natural energy currents. There is a
natural time for starting things (a planting time), for maturing
things (a growing time), for reaping things (a harvest time) and, of
course, a time for rest and planning. Flowing with these currents
will make your magical work much easier.

Remember to plan your project for a time of uninterrupted privacy. It
is important that you have no distractions. Generally speaking, it is
best to work as late at night as possible. A time when there is less
frantic energy is most appropriate. You might consider midnight or
later. In choosing a place to do your magical working pay particular
attention to your needs, for you must be comfortable. Your place
should be private, quiet and secure.If at all possible, set aside a
special place for this purpose only. An unused room, a special corner
of your bedroom, a quiet, secluded spot in your garden. A place that
is yours. A place that you can come to whenever need arises and that
is as free from intrusion of others as possible.

Prior to the night of your magical working, gather together the
things that you will need. All of the things used are tools. They
have no inherent magic. They are to help you create a mood. If
correctly made and used, they will trigger primitive responses from
deep within you. They should be chosen with care. Consider the
purpose of your ritual and choose your tools accordingly. If your
magic is to be sexual, your candles, oils, incenses and so forth,
should bring forth a sexual response.

If the desired result of your magic is tranquillity, then the
tools should make you feel calm, peaceful and serene. Any candles you
might use should not have commercially added fragrances as these may
not be appropriate for your working.

Prior to your ritual, prepare yourself and your equipment by any means
necessary to clean and purify. Historically, people have fasted,
followed meticulous and detailed bathing practices, practiced
chastity and used many other methods.Most often a ritual bath is the
preferred method. A bath frequently utilizing candlelight, fragrant
herbs, bath salts or sensuous oils. A sumptuous hot bath, special
bathing preparations and appropriate lighting, combined, can create
the soothing effect which will help in the very important step of
relaxing and clearing the mind completely of all mundane thoughts and
experiences of the day.

Your ritual bath should, also, begin to set the specific vibrations
conducive to your purpose into motion. You must not only cleanse and
purify but must, also, begin to create the type of energy necessary.
Once your purification process has been accomplished, you are now
ready to begin.

Proceed to the special place you have previously chosen in which to
perform your magic. If at all possible, you should make use of the
primitive responses set into motion by a well chosen piece of music.
Your music should start slowly and build to a rousing climax. As you
use your oils, light your candle or incense (or utilize any other
tool you have chosen), you should begin to further intensify the
energy that you have set into motion around you. A high degree of
intensity is vitally important.

The altered state of consciousness that you must reach is not a
meditative state. Anything that interferes with your ability to
concentrate upon, reach and control the high energy state necessary
to perform magic should be avoided. Such as, screaming children, a
sink full of dirty dishes, use of alcohol or drugs, etc.

Do not scatter your energy by attempting to do more than one magickal
working at a time. Remember that magic is the manipulation of
energy, a thought is a form of energy and a visualization is an even
stronger form of energy.
Your visualization can be a method used to intensify further and
direct your will. Your visualization can be the method by which you
control the magical energy you have produced.

You must know what you want. You must see it. You must feel the high
energy flow. You must direct it. One of the most important elements
in the practice of any form of magic is the universal law of cause
and effect. This means that whatever you do (or don't do) you cause
something to happen.The most important consideration is the universal
law of retribution. This means that no matter what you do, it comes
back to you in like kind. It is the nature of things that as you send
something out it gains momentum, so that, by the time it comes back
to you, it is stronger.