Closing the Shop but not the Heart!

Seek Your Destiny

It is with heart felt sadness and profound gratitude that I will be closing  the doors to Ritual Scentz' shop today, the sadness of having to let go has been almost unbearable at times, as the universe and ruling fate have been slowly conspiring and easing me into to this process of letting go during this past year. My heart has been heavy and torn as I do not seem to know how to approach any endeavor that I don't pour one hundred percent of my heart into and yet as much as it hurts me to close this shop I am also overwhelmed with gratitude for being blessed with the experience and all the beautiful souls that befriended me, words can not express how thankful I am to all of you that supported, inspired and encouraged me. The social media sites (blogger, twitter, facebook, pinterest) will remain up and running in support of all those that have come to follow and know me through Ritual Scentz. 

The one thing that I cherish from this experience - the thing that tugs at my heart and kept me holding on to the shop longer than I should have - is not the unexpected success in sells that Ritual Scentz achieved, it was the unexpected responses to the personal letters of blessings that was sent out with each order. I can not count the numerous times that tearfully choked customers returned to the shop and expressed how much that personal letter of blessing meant to them. Every letter I addressed, my whole intent while writing it was to capture and slow one moment of time in this fast paced and impersonal world where my heart felt wishes and blessings could reach out and touch another's heart wrapping them in the warmth of a personalized and focused moment.  The last two years have shown me that there are way too many people in need of an unexpected, slowed down, personalized, blessing filled moment that can touch them deeply with the expression and acknowledgement of "You are not lost nor forgotten in the crowd of today's Oneness."

"May you be protected, guided and blessed in all that you do" 

Many blessings ~ Cizz

Making "Dream Fluff" pillow stuffing with Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris)

  

Ground Mugwort (a.k.a. "Dream Fluff")  compared to Dried Leaf Mugwort

For those that are not familiar with this herb, Artemisia vulgaris, also known as Mugwort, Common Wormwood, and Moxa, it is a sacred herb to the Druids, Diana and Artemis. In ancient China and Japan, Mugwort was hung in open doorways to exorcise the spirits of disease. In ancient times it was believed that Mermaids came from the sea and gave humans the knowledge of Mugwort's supernatural powers. Roman soldiers placed the herb inside their shoes as a protection aid for traveling long distances away from their homes. One Roman general recorded that his men marched ten miles further, as well as faster, when on Mugwort. Native Americans also burned Mugwort as a smudge to purify the spiritual and physical environment.

In ancient China and Japan, Mugwort was hung in open doorways to exorcise the spirits of disease. - See more at: http://happyherbcompany.com/mugwort#sthash.WWRUvRsf.dpuf

In ancient China and Japan, Mugwort was hung in open doorways to exorcise the spirits of disease. - See more at: http://happyherbcompany.com/mugwort#sthash.WWRUvRsf.dpuf

Mugwort tea was usually drunk before divination rituals and also burnt as a ‘transporting’ incense. Store a small bag of Mugwort with any scrying tools and use an infusion of Mugwort to clean crystal balls and magick mirrors.

Mugwort is also used to enhance dreams, especially the prophetic sort and lucid dreaming, helps with remembering your dreams once you are awake. 

To use in a sleep pillow or in a sachet under your pillowcase, grind the dried leaves and stalks into a soft fluff (see above picture on the left) as this helps to release the essential oils. Mugwort will puff like cotton fiber fill once it is ground making it easier to add other herbs as it captures and holds particles just like fiber fills do. If your sachet were to come open during the night it is less likely the herbs would end up scattered.

The best materials to use for sleep pillows and sachets are muslin, cotton or flannel, the thinner the material the better. Before you lay down to sleep, squeeze and gentle rub the herbs in the pillow or sachet, place to your nose and breath in a few times.

Dreaming herbal blends:

* Catnip for relaxing and deeper sleep

* Lavender for relaxing and stress release

* Rosemary for warding off bad dreams

* Chamomile for calming and relaxing, deeper sleep

* Mugwort for enhanced lucid dreaming and remembering dreams

* White Clover for lifting your spirit and calming fears

The Planetary Influences

The Planetary Influence Of Uranus

The Planetary Influence of the Sun

The Planetary Influence of Saturn

The Planetary Influence of Jupiter

The Planetary Influence of Neptune

The Planetary Influence of the Moon

The Planetary Influence of Mercury

The Planetary Influence of Pluto

The Planetary Influence of Mars

The Planetary Influence Of Uranus

  

The planet seventh in order from the sun, Uranus rules everything done toward advancement, research, inventions, telepathy, radio, aviation, photography, occultism, electronics, and any concentrated mental effort directed toward new ideas and projects.

Called the Great Awakener, Uranus works in sudden ways, breaking rules and demolishing established patterns or structures, creating sudden-even radical-change. This influence can provide the inspiration needed to fulfill those long dormant dreams which have been pushed further and further away by the daily effort of just to get through the routine of working, eating, sleeping.

Listen to these verses from Dryden's imitation of Horace, hear the words with your heart,

"Happy the man, and happy he alone,

He who can call today his own,

He who, secure within, can say,

Tomorrow, do thy worst, for I have lived today."

Uranus gives a strong impulse for rebellion, independence, and even shock. Exciting and liberating, Uranus will overturn anything traditional, conventional or orthodox that it deems has outlived its usefulness.

Herbs:

Angelica, Blue Chamomile, Cinnamon, Cloves, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Lime, Lemon Balm, Lavender, Mimosa, Neroli, Nutmeg, Skullcap, Slippery Elm, Wisteria

The Planetary Influence of the Sun

  

Of all the heavenly bodies the sun has commanded the widest and greatest interest. In the accounts of the origin and descent of the gods, the Sun appears as the direct son and heart of the god of heaven, seeing all and knowing all. In Egyptian mythology, Ra was the sovereign lord of the sky, he was born each morning as a child, grew until midday and then declined to die each night as an old man.

The attributes of the sun are to promote good health, create confidence in one's abilities, and draw out the qualities of leadership, dominance and supremacy.

Sunday, the day ruled by the sun, should be used in preparation for a peaceful and fruitful week ahead.

Invocation to the sun, according to the magical treatise Agrusadapariksay,

"Thou art the Sun! Thou art the Eye of Brahma, the Eye of Vishnu, the Eye of Siva: In the morning, at noon, and at night. More precious than anything else, thou art a Jewel of Jewels, priceless watcher over all, hanging in the sky. This is thy power: fertilizer of life, yardstick of Time itself, of days, nights, weeks, years, seasons - all Time. Of all the planets thou art the leader, the most high. Destroyer of darkness, power extending over uncounted millions of miles, golden chariot of the universe, accept my adoration!"

Sunday is the best day for anything involving power, magic, health, success, career, goal, ambition and fun. It is linked to the Sun and the element of Fire.

Sun can bring favor to these intentions:

• Achieve fame

• Acquire money

• Attract good fortune

• Bring peace

• Create harmony

• Dissolve hostility

• Free oneself from oppressions

• Instill hope

• Invite friendships

• Obtain favors from others

• Prevent war

• Provide invisibility

• Recover lost property

• Regain youth

Herbs:

Angelica, Bay Laurel, Bergamont, Carrot, Cedar, Cinnamon, Frankincense, Juniper berries, Lime, Mandarin, Neroli, Orange, Rosemary, Mistletoe, Motherwort, Ash tree, Chamomile, Clove, Eyebright, Feverfew, Ginger, Grapevine, Lemon balm, Lovage, Marigold, Meadow rue, Olive tree, Passionflower, Peony, Saffron, St. John's Wort, Strawberry, Sunflower, Walnut tree

The Planetary Influence of Saturn

  

In ancient Roman religion Saturn was god of agriculture, thought to have been a god at the time of Janus. He was father of Jupiter, Pluto, Neptune, and Juno.

Saturday is Saturn's day.

The planet relates to endurance and reserve. It strengthens the capacity to perform jobs or to carry out one's responsibilities. Its influences are favorable for politicians, political activity and for developing or increasing business.

Saturday is the best day for anything involving laws, structure, defense, spirit communication, binding and protection. It is linked to Saturn and the elements of Earth and Air.

Saturday night is the most propitious time for contacting souls in the other world.

Saturn can bring favor to these intentions:

• Acquire knowledge

• Guard home and possessions

• Help with examinations

• Impose your will on others

• Increase business

• Learn occult secrets

• Master astral world knowledge

• Perform experiments

• Sow seeds of discontent

• Success in business

Herbs:

Comfrey, Horsetail, Solomon's Seal, Black Poplar, Amaranth, Bistort, Beech tree, Red Beets, Belladonna, Bittersweet nightshade, Blackthorn, Cypress, Elm tree, Fenugeek, Fern, Fleawort, Oak Gall, Water Hemlock, Holly, Knot grass, Ivy, Lady's Slipper, Maize, Mullein, Mimosa, Pansy, Pine, Plantain, Yew tree, Shepherd's Purse

The Planetary Influence of Jupiter

  

The sky god of Roman mythology and religion, Jupiter was the guardian of honor, protector of oaths, treaties and marriage. He determined human affairs and was invoked in all undertakings, sending omens which were known as Jupiter's messengers. The beginnings of periods of time were sacred to him and the time of the full moon (the ides of every month) were dedicated to him.

The planet Jupiter rules business and trading of every kind, investments, banking and transactions with bank officials. All ceremonies of a religious. spiritual, devotional or philanthropic purposes where the intent is to help oneself or others fall within Jupiter's sphere of influence. Legal affairs, litigation and court cases are also under his rule.

Jupiter affects expansion and enlargement, moral and religious aspirations, and harmony in all phases of life.

• Jupiter can bring favor to these intentions:

• Acquire honors

• Accumulate wealth

• Assist in legal matters

• Assure visions

• Buy or sell real estate

• Gain health

• Gain tranquility of mind

• Have good luck

• Make friendship

• Protect from all dangers

• Restore peace of mind

• Win court cases

Spells and conjures for purpose and intent that all fall within any of these areas are best done on Jupiter's ruling day of Thursday or during his ruling hours on any other day.

Herbs:

Jasmine, Lemon Balm, Melissa, Sage, Borage, Chervil, Dandelion, Hyssop, Meadowsweet, Bilberry, Agrimony, Almond, Anise, Apple tree, Ash tree, Basil, Bay, Blueberry, Carnation, Chestnut tree, Comfrey, Clove, Fig tree, Fir tree, Juniper, Maple tree, Mulberry, Myrrh, Nutmeg, Oak tree, Witch grass, Lilac

The Planetary Influence of Neptune

   

In Roman mythology Neptune was the god of the sea. Originally he was a deity of heaven, the god of clouds and rain. Later he became god of fresh and fertilizing water, finally he was relegated to the sea and a symbol of the negative aspect of the spirit. King of the depths of the subconscious, he unleashes the passions of the soul and the turbulent waters of life.

The planet Neptune is eighth in order from the sun, or about 2,794 million miles away. It is ruler of sea travel, bathing, premonitions, seances, spiritual experiences, classical music and divination of all kinds.

When scrying the crystal ball, burn Neptune incense so that the images will come forth more clearly.

Pass the Tarot or Oracle cards through the smoke and fumes of Neptune incense before laying out the spread.

Complementary day of the week is Friday

Herbs and Ingredients for Neptune:

Ambergris, Coffee bean, Tobacco, Mugwort, Blue Lotus, Carnation, Morning Glory, Orchid, Poppy seed, Myrrh, Frankincense, Sandalwood, Melissa, Honeysuckle, Spikenard, Cannabis Sativa, Coca leaf, Irish Moss, Club Moss, Slippery Elm, Gum Arabic, Powdered seashells

 *All water and sea plants:

Kelp, Sea grass, Seaweed, Spirulina, Water Lilies, Pitcher plant, Reed, Rushes

The Planetary Influence of the Moon

   

The symbolism of the moon is vast, varied and very complex. The gods and goddesses were numerous: Sin, Thoth, Diana, Artemis, Hathor, Aah, Khons, Varuna and more.

Monday is ruled by the moon and is a favorite day for reconciliations, settling quarrels, and solving domestic problems. The moon's phrases are important in the growing of plants and farming.

Obtain answers while asleep by placing your question or problem beneath a burner of Moon incense in the bedroom before retiring.

Since it is within the sphere of influence of the moon to bring rain, burn Moon incense during droughts.

If you are estranged from the one you love, burn Moon incense while you write a letter or call that person. Speak to them sincerely, from the heart and you may be received kindly.

The Moon can bring favor to these intentions:

• Astral travel

• Bring rain

• Cause reconciliations

• Insure safe travel

• Protect in all areas

• Receive answers in dreams

• Recover stolen property

• Shield children

Herbs:

White roses, Adder's tongue, Banana, Cabbage, Clary Sage, Cotton, Cleavers, Daisy, Iris, Mouse ear, Moon wort, Opium Poppy, Orris root, Periwinkle, Pumpkin, Seaweed, Speedwell, Sweet flag, Water Lily, Wild Lettuce, Willow tree, Wintergreen, Eucalyptus, Jasmine, Lemon, Myrrh, Sandalwood

The Planetary Influence of Mercury

    

The son of Jupiter and Maia, Mercury was the messenger of the gods, reputedly the inventor of weights and measures. He was also known as a cunning thief, stealing the girdle of Venus, the bow and arrow of Apollo, the spear of Neptune and the tools of Vulcan. Because of these feats, Mercury was therefore called the "God of Thieves." He was also the conductor of souls to Hades.

A burner of Mercury incense in the room where death occurs can ease the passage of the soul onto the other world gently.

If you must do something which you do not wish to be discovered, prevent detection by keeping a container of Mercury incense lighted while at the deed you want kept secret.

Mercury rules over the printed word and therefore a great favorite with writers and poets. Burn Mercury incenses to inspire a facility with words.

When sending a letter, pass it through the fumes after it is written and sealed as this will encourage the recipient to accept your message favorably.

Mercury can bring favor to these intentions:

• Acquire understanding

• Converse with spirits

• Influence others

• Know the future

• Open locked or closed doors

• Pass tests

• Settle quarrels

• Succeed in the theatre

• Success in business

Mercury rules Wednesday

Herbs:

Aspen, Acacia, Bittersweet, Celery, Chicory, Caraway, Chickweed, Colts foot, Cinquefoil, Dill, Fennel, Fireweed,  Fern, Flax, Hazelnut, Horehound, Lavender, Lily of the Valley, Marjoram, Mint, Mushroom, Myrtle, Parsley, Valerian

The Planetary Influence of Pluto

  

In Greek mythology Pluto, son of Cronus and Rhea, was god of the underworld, also called Hades. After the fall of the Titans, Pluto and his brothers, Zeus and Poseidon, divided the universe. Pluto was awarded everything underground. There he ruled over Hades with his Queen Persephone and was god of the earth's fertility and of the dead, (Death, Resurrection, alchemical transformation, regeneration, reincarnation, sexual instincts, past life memories).

Astronomers differ on whether Pluto is a planet, for those that work with the energies of Pluto, it becomes clear that Pluto should, indeed, be classified as a planet, as its effects and energies are intense and discernible to the average person.

Herbs:

*Any garden plant that has black blossoms

Cypress, Mandrake, Mushrooms, Pine, Poppy, Wormwood, Opoponax, Saw Palmetto, Yohimbe, Damiana, Myrrh, Barley, Oat, Galangal Root, Corn, Patchouli, Black Cohosh, Rose of Jericho

The Planetary Influences of Mars

  

The most roman of the gods, Mars was believed to be the son of Juno, conceived through a mystical union with a fabulous flower. He was husband of Rhea Silvia and father of Romulus and Remus. He lived in forests and in the mountains presiding over the well-being of cattle, protecting agriculture and animals. The woodpecker, horse and wolf were sacred to him. He was the god of Spring long before his warrior functions supplanted his peaceful duties and he became the god of war and battle. His appearances struck terror in the enemy.

Mars can bring favor to these intentions:

• Cause enmity

• Disrupt friendship

• Increase courage

• Succeed in the military

• Overthrow enemies

• Wound others

Mars rules Tuesday and can assist in acquiring bravery, overthrowing enemies, obtaining military honors, instill courage and determination, and bring hostility amongst one's adversaries as well as summonongs souls from hell.

Herbs:

Aloe, Basil, Black pepper, Pine, Blessed Thistle, Hops, Nettles, Cayenne Pepper, Garlic, All-Heal, Hawthorn, Butcher's Broom, Wormwood, Barberry, Tarragon, Onions, All-spice, Cacti, Catnip, Chili Peppers, Dragon's Blood, Geranium, Holly (Bat wings), Pennyroyal, Plantain, Tobacco

Planetary Hours Guide

The astrological day begins at the moment of local sunrise and the first hour is ruled by the planet which rules the day. Succeeding hours are ruled by the planets in a definite order ~ Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Sun, Venus, Mercury, Moon. Thus, Sunday's first hour from sunrise is ruled by the Sun, the second by Venus, the third by Mercury, etc...

Avail yourself of the planetary influences whenever possible. The ultimate in astrological assistance would be to begin a love spell on Friday (ruled by Venus) at the 1st, 8th, 15th, or 22nd hour after sunrise (since all these hours are ruled by Venus). If Venus' day, Friday is impracticable, start the spell at any other day's Venus hour ~ for instance, on Wednesday at the 7th, 14th or 21st hour after sunrise.

Click Here For a Moon/Sun Calculator:  Moonrise and Moonset

Spell Verses ("Streets of Gold" Road Opener Prosperity Knot Spell)

1~ Lord and Lady, in thee I trust…

By knot of one, the spell has begun,

2~ Open heart and mind , ready to receive much…

By knot of two, the spell comes true,

3~ Though my hands will not clutch…

By knot of three, it comes to be,

4~ I come to thee without any lust…

By knot of four, this power I store,

5~ Take my circumstances and re-adjust…

By knot of five, this spell contrive,

6~ Out with poverty, please do crush…

By knot of six, the spell is fixed,

7~ Harm ye none, it is a must!

By knot of seven, by earth and heaven,

8~ Now take my words, I entrust…

By knot of eight, the web of Fate,

9~ So mote it be

By knot of nine, it is mine.

"Streets of Gold" Road Opener Prosperity Knot Spell

Materials needed:

•  Dressed and blessed candle (Color suggestions: white, green or orange) 
•  Prosperity oil (Road Opener Oil)
•  Prosperity herb powder (Road Opener Powder)
• Green cord/twine (for tying verse knots) with one red bead and one green bead
• Spell Verses  <Click for verses

Instructions:
Cast a circle or not, either way this spell will work. As with any workings it is best to perform your rituals and spells while relaxed and in a refreshed mind/body state. Choose a time and place where you will not be interrupted or feel hurried, you will need to be fully focused and given to this asking. This spell is designed not only to change the outer circumstances, but to also bind the negative inner/outer thoughts and feelings toward allowing the change to take place.

After you are ready and prepared to start your asking:

*Take time to pre-read the verses, read the first line of each verse together and then the second line of each verse together. Once you are familiar with the words continue on…

*Swirl the bottle of prosperity oil to stir and activate the herbs in it (three times deosil, three time widdershins), place a drop of oil on each finger tip of your left hand first, rub your finger tips together, then do the same with the fingers on your right hand. In doing this you are invoking the feminine (left) for asking and then the masculine (right) for receiving of the rewards. You are also anointing your hands to begin this work…

*Light your candle

*At this point you will begin tying your verse knots. The knots should be tied and located in this order:
-- 1--- 6 --- 4 --- 7 --- 3 --- 8 --- 5 --- 9 --- 2 --

Place red bead between 1~6, green bead place between 2~9

~Take your green cord and thread the red bead to the left side, tie your first knot behind the bead, say the first line only in the first verse.

(Lord and Lady in thee I trust…)

sprinkle small amount of herb into the candle flame

~Move to the right end of the cord, thread the green bead and tie the second knot behind the bead, say the first line only in the second verse.

(Open heart and mind, ready to receive much…)

sprinkle small amount of herb into candle flame.

~Continue tying each knot in the right order and saying the first line to each corresponding verse, then sprinkle herbs into the candle flame.

*Once all your knots are tied, they are ready to seal, in the same order the knots were tied, dip (or drip the wax on) each knot and say the second line to each verse.

~Dip first knot (By knot of one, the spell has begun…)
~Dip second knot (By knot of two, the spell comes true…)

Continue on to the last knot and verse, once all the knots are sealed your words of being open, heart, mind and hands to receive are also bound in the knots. If you should ever need to un-bind these knots and words, un-tie each knot in the same order you tied them in (the red and green bead will mark which end is which).

Place your knot cord in a safe place for keeping where no one will stumble upon it. Burn any written spell instructions or scrolls to ensure that none can find the words you bind! Bury the ashes with any remaining wax.

If your candle has not be spent (burned up), you can snuff it out for burning later, burn a little each day until it is finished (make sure you anoint you hands with the oil before relighting), then wrap any remaining wax and the scroll ashes in tissue paper and bury in the earth.

Ritual Scentz Herbal Grimoire

Magickal Uses:

• Blackberry Leaf:  Black Briar leaf is associated with Venus and the element Water
  Different parts of the blackberry plant have different correspondences. The tea from the leaf is said to work as a mild aphrodisiac, it's powers are also in healing, protection, abundance and prosperity
  

• Calamus Root: Aromatic rush root or Sweet Flag root is commonly used in spells and formulas for compassion, dreams, family, fertility, gardening, healing, love, peace, promoting sleep, prophecy, prophetic (or psychic) dreams, psychic awareness, sleep, and spirituality. Add to spells for gaining insight and help in revealing the hidden.

• Calendula Flower: Symbolizes love and constancy and is great for wedding bouquets and decorations. It is the traditional "he loves me, he loves me not" flower and is useful for love potions. Wreaths of marigold hung over a door are said to keep evil and negativity from entering. Dried petals can be strewn to consecrate an area or burned in consecration incense. They are also a good addition to dream pillows. Protection, legal matters, and psychic/spiritual powers

• Catnip: Sacred to Bast, use in any ritual involving cats or cat deities, in sachets and spells designed to enhance beauty or happiness. Catnip is also used for calming and relaxation, sleep protection, to enhance psychic abilities during meditation. Mix with Dragon's Blood to rid oneself of a behavioral problem or bad habit. Use with rose petals in love sachets or burn dried leaves for love magick.

• Chamomile: Love, healing, and reducing stress. Add to a sachet or spell to increase the chances of its success. Sprinkle an infusion of chamomile around the house to remove hexes, curses and spells. Burn or add to prosperity bags to increase money. Burn as incense for de-stressing, meditation, and restful sleep. Wash hands in an infusion of chamomile for luck before gambling or playing cards. Use in bath magick to attract love. Keep a packet of the herb with lottery tickets for luck.

• Cinnamon Bark:  Spirituality, success, healing, protection, power, love, luck, strength, and prosperity. Burn as an incense or use in a sachet to raise spiritual and protective vibrations, draw money, and stimulate psychic powers. A popular herb for use in charms to draw money & prosperity. Wear in an amulet to bring passion. Also Called: Sweet Wood

• Cinquefoil:  An all-purpose magickal herb. The five points of the leaf represent love, money, health, power, and wisdom. Stimulates memory, eloquence, and self confidence. Carry, burn, or wear to possess these traits. Used for business & house blessing. Use in spells to bring protection to a friend or loved one taking a journey. Burn as an incense during divination to bring dreams of one's intended mate. Frequently associated with ritual work involving romance. Wash hands and forehead with an infusion of this herb nine times to wash away hexes and evil spells against you. Fill an empty egg shell and keep it in the home for powerful protection from evil forces. Wrap in red flannel and hang over the bed to ward off dark spirits of the night. Also Called: Five Finger Grass, Synkefoyle, Witches Weed, Five Leaf, Tormentilla, Sunkfield, Bloodroot, Moor Grass, Goosegrass, Goose Tansy, Crampweed, Silverweed, Silver Weed, Sunkfield

• Copal Resin:  Love, purification. Add to love and purification incenses. Use a piece of copal to represent the heart in poppets. Copal incense is also used for purification; consecration; contact with other astral planes, exorcism and spell work

• Dogwood:  Carry a branch or bark to draw trustworthy people into your life, use in spells, potions and formulas for instilling happiness, loyalty, manifesting wishes and uncovering secrets or to keep secrets, use to help pets get along better with each other, also rituals involving animal spirit guides, especially canines ( coyote, fox, and wolf), as well as any ritual involving deities that have canine forms (such as Anubis and Cernunnos).

• Dragon’s Blood:  Used for empowerment, purifying, protection, consecration and ritual energy. It also has very powerful drawing energies, promotes good luck, success, love, and protection from negativity. Dragon's Blood is particularly good at clearing stagnant and negative energy from a home. When clearing energy, try alternating between Sage and Dragon's Blood. Burn as an incense to increase the potency of a spell. Has strong banishing powers against negative influences and bad habits. A pinch under the mattress is believed to prevent impotency. Used as a form of magickal ink. Carry or sprinkle around the home or place of business to drive away negativity. Carry or wear for good luck.

• Eucalyptus:  Attracts healing vibrations, great for protection and healing sachets. Use to purify any space. Use dried leaves to stuff healing poppets, pillows, or sachets. Arrange a ring of dried leaves around a blue candle and burn the candle for healing vibrations. Carry in a sachet or amulet to help reconcile difficulties in a relationship, for protection, and/or to maintain health.

• Fleabane: Exorcism, protection, chastity.

• Fleawort: (Horseweed) Like Fleabane uses are exorcism, protection, chastity but this one also has healing energies for the physical and emotional needs.

• Frankincense: Use to ward off negativity, cleanse and purify your sacred ritual space, also used for protection in charms, amulets, spells and potions, as for offering at Beltane, Lammas, and Yule. Enhances the power of topaz. Use in rituals and magick associated with self-will, self-control, or the ego. Represents the ability of the divine to move into manifestation. Add to charm bags and sachets to bring success. Mix with Cumin and burn as incense for powerful protection.

• High John Root: As its name implies, High John root is a source of power and is almost always used for positive ends. Drawing money, building personal powers and conquering enemies to name a few of the uses.

• Holly : (Bat’s Wing) Marriage, dream magick, luck, and love. Planted around the outside of the home for protection. Used as a decoration at Yule. When carried by men, is thought to heighten masculinity.

• Hyssop:  The most widely used purification herb in magick. Lightens vibrations and promotes spiritual opening; used for cleansing and purification. Said to protect property against burglars and trespassers. Used to consecrate magickal tools or items made of tin. The best herb for physical cleansing and washing of temple, ritual tools, or oneself (bath magick). Add to baths & sachets, infuse and sprinkle on objects/people for cleansing or hang in the home to purge it of evil & negativity.

• Juniper:  Banishes all things injurious to good health; attracts good, healthy energies and love. Juniper berries can be carried by males to increase potency. Use a string of juniper berries to attract love. Burn for magickal protection. Place a sprig of juniper near the door to a home or with valuables to help safeguard against theft (but keep locking the doors, too!). Use juniper oil in magickal workings to increase money and prosperity.

• Lavender:  Magickal uses include love, protection, healing, sleep, purification, and peace. Promotes healing from depression. Great in sleep pillows and bath spells. Believed to preserve chastity when mixed with rosemary. Burn the flowers to induce sleep and rest, then scatter the ashes around the home to bring peace and harmony. Use in love spells and sachets, especially those to attract men.

• Lemon Balm (Melissa Officinalis): Use for love potions, aphrodisiacs, fertility and anti depressant. Healing spells and rituals for those suffering from mental, emotional or nervous disorders. Animal healing, compassion, endings, happiness, healing, longevity, prosperity, psychic, release, success,and youth. The uses of lemon balm opens one to the divine love of the Goddess and also believed to add energy to one’s being which makes you more appealing in the world of love and romance.

• Lemongrass: Psychic cleansing and opening, lust potions.

• Mimosa: Removes a sense of isolation, especially for older people; calms anxiety; relieves depression, gastric problems, cuts, and wounds, also nightmares. Protection, purification, love, dream magick. Use in sleep pillows to draw prophetic dreams. Use in bath magick to break hexes and prevent future problems. Scatter around an area for purification.

• Mist Flower (Conoclinium coelestinum, Ageratum): This nectar plant is ruled by Venus and will bring the energies of love, strength, psychic energy, hexbreaking, prosperity, protection, success, and purification. Use it to draw and communicate with the Fae  

• Mugwort: Carried to increase lust & fertility, prevent backache and cure disease & madness. Place around divination and scrying tools to increase their power or near the bed to enable astral travel. Use in sleep pillow or place in a sachet under your pillowcase to bring about prophetic dreams. Use an infusion of mugwort to clean crystal balls and magick mirrors.

• Mulberry: The tree was dedicated by the Ancients to Minerva, the Goddess of wisdom in the Roman pantheon. Use to increase one's access to wisdom and ability to think clearly. Mulberry is an excellent leaf to dry and press into your Book of Shadows. Fresh berries may be set out as an offering and the leaves may be used for bathing. Mulberry is believed to offer protection for children and babies.

• Mullein: (Graveyard herb) Protection from nightmares & sorcery, courage, cursing, and invoking spirits. Place beneath pillow or use in dream pillow to guard against nightmares. Carry to instill courage and help attract love from the opposite sex. Use in place of graveyard dust in spells. Wear to keep wild animals at bay in unfamiliar areas. Burn to banish bad influences and bring an immediate halt to bad habits.

• Myrrh:  Spiritual opening, meditation, and healing. This herb has high psychic vibrations that will enhance any magickal working. Burn as a potent incense to bring peace and for consecration, and blessing of talismans, charms, and magickal tools. Increases the power of any incense of which it is a part. Usually burned with Frankincense.

• Myrtle Crape Bark:  Use for helping with releasing the "old" and moving on to new beginnings, add to potions, spells and formulas for strength and courage during times of change, transitions and transformations.

• Patchouli: Used in spells, sachets, baths and mixtures for money & love. Put in the wallet or purse to draw money. Place in a charm or use in incense for fertility. Helps to ground you and bring your consciousness back to the physical level. Burn to bring business growth.

• Peppermint leaf (Mentha Piperita): Use to increase the vibrations of a space or in spells and incense for healing and purification. Place in sleep pillow to ensure peaceful sleep and bring about prophetic dreams. Use to anoint furnishings and household objects. Burn in a new home to clear out sickness and negative energy. Use in magickal workings to provide the push needed to bring change to one's life. Also hex, jinx and curse breaking.  

• *Periwinkle: *Note: Can be poisonous, use with caution. Love within marriage, mental powers, and money. Carry to obtain grace, attract money, and protect against snakes and poison. Use in magickal workings to restore lost memory. Burn with love incense before having sex with your husband or wife. Also called the Patron herb of Wiccans, this Water and Venus plant is considered protective, especially amongst the Celts, and is often referred to as the Violet of the Sorcerers. It has the ability to re-inspire love and is usually associated with the past, whether that be past love or memories. In Eastern European systems, it stands for eternal love and was planted on graves. Agrippa associated this magick herb with the north star, Polaris, which is the fixed star known as the tail of the Lesser Bear (Little Dipper). You can see the steadfastness sought through love magick found in the steady guiding light of this star, so you can consider that periwinkle has the characteristic of being steadfast and trusty.

• Red Clover:  Healing and good fortune! Luck in love, marriage matters, money and protection. It is believed that the leaves of clover can aid with seeing the fae and other spirits. 

• Red Rose: Magickal uses include divine love, close friendships, domestic peace/happiness, and lasting relationships (Red roses stand for love, romantic love and enduring passion. Representing true love stronger than thorns). Great for use in incense, potpourri or bath magick. Place around sprains and dark bruises to help them heal faster.

• Rosemary:  Used in spells to enhance memory, as study aid and academic success. Also used to ward off negative energies and nightmares.  Burn or use in spells for fidelity and remembrance as well as to dispel jealousy.

• Sage:  (white sage) Used for self purification and dealing with grief and loss. Carried to improve mental ability and bring wisdom. Used in healing sachets & incense. Promotes spiritual, mental, emotional & physical health and longevity. Removes negative energy. Place near a personal object of a person who is ailing when performing healing spells or rituals. Write a wish on a sage leaf and place it under your pillow for 3 nights -- if you dream of your wish, it will come true; if not, bury the leaf in the ground so that no bad will come to you.

• Sandalwood: Purification, healing, protection, consecration. Used to raise energy vibrations and enhance spell works. Also used as offerings to the gods and spirits.    

• Seven Barks: (Hydrangea) Hex-breaking, love drawing, bringing back a lover, fidelity, and binding.

• Star Anise: Burned as incense to increase psychic awareness & abilities. Placed on the altar to increase the power generated. Carried to bring luck.

• Strawberry: Attracts success, good fortune, and favorable circumstances. Served as a love food. Leaves are carried for luck. Pregnant women carry a packet of the leaves to ease the pain of pregnancy and childbirth.

• Sweetgum: Helps with clearing the mind, promotes healing and courage, the leaf naturally grows in the shape of the five pointed star giving the magical properties of balance and protection. Use in potions and spells to enhance the powers of all the other ingredients.

• Three Kings resin: It is used for protection, deep meditation (astral travel), divination and third eye. Can also be added to incense, charms, talisman to draw prosperity.

• Turkey Tail (Fungi/shroom): Resilient and adaptable! Healing, used for resilience, stamina and strength through difficult times or recovery (spiritual, physical and emotional). These decomposing fungal organisms (known as primary decomposers) are vital in the cycle of life & the seasons, each one an agent in an autumnal pull back to the earth, doing the good dirty work so new life can leap forward in the next season, add to workings for new beginnings and easier transitions for the phrases of life.

• Vervain: Protection, purification, money, youth, peace, healing, and sleep. Bury in the yard or keep in the home to encourage wealth, protect from lightning & storms, and bring peace. Put under the pillow to prevent nightmares. Use as an incense to end unrequited love. Use in prosperity spells. Carry to prevent depression and/or bring creativity. Use in cleansing baths and rituals before working magick. Use in amulets, sachets, dream pillows, and baths for all-purpose protection of home sand people (especially children). Also Called: Verveine, Verbena

• White Clover (Trifolium repens): Protection from Evil. Carry white clover flowers in a flannel bag to break a Hex. Used to cleanse a house of evil spirits, the petals of white clover were once dried and made into "fairy-bread". Has an affinity with the rune Fehu/Feoh

• White Pine Bark: Promotes clean breaks, new beginnings, prosperity, success, strength, grounding, and growth; Also used for cleansing, purification, and repelling negativity. Great for house and business blessing.

• Wild Lettuce: Wild lettuce was referred to as "Titan's Blood" in ancient Greek manuscripts on magic and is ruled by Saturn. Wild Lettuce Leaf was often used among Native Americans in religious ritual as an aid in seeking meditative trances and visions, and to create more vivid dreams. Use in spells dealing with the Moon and Element of Water, also divination and chastity spells.

• Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium): The scent of wormwood is said to increase psychic powers. Burned with incenses on Samhain to aid evocation, divination, scrying and prophecy. Especially good when combined with Mugwort. Strengthens incenses for exorcism and protection. Use in spells for: Binding; Psychic Awareness; Evocation; Love; Clairvoyance. Also used to remove anger, stop war, inhibit violent acts, and for protection from the evil eye.

• Yarrow Flowers: Uses include healing, hand fasting, and divination. Draws love. Carry as a sachet or amulet to banish negativity, ward off fear, and promote courage, confidence, and psychic opening. Place in a yellow flannel bag with a piece of parchment on which you have written your fears, carry with you to overcome them.