I found this on a list. I gave credit at the bottom. I thought it would be an excellent addition to a bos. Hope you think so too. -medea Alder Whistles entice the Elemental Air.
I found this on a list. I gave credit at the bottom. I thought it would be an excellent addition to a bos. Hope you think so too. -medea Alder Whistles entice the Elemental Air.
Allspice Burn for prosperity.
Angelica Put whole root in a blue/white cloth bag and hang in the window for a protection against evil.
Anise Protective, purification, entices spirits to aid in spell working. A pillow stuffed with anise seeds is reputed to keep away nightmares.
Apple Bury in the garden on Samhain as food for the departing spirits. In Cornwall, a large apple was given to each member of the household at Samhain for good luck. The wood may be made into wands for use in love spells and rituals. Also used for health and to attract unicorns.
Ash The wood from this protective tree can be used to make brooms and healing wands. Ash leaves beneath the pillow are reputed to induce psychic dreams. Ash is also linked with prosperity.
Basil Used in rituals to promote wealth and prosperity. Carrying basil in your pocket is reputed to attract money into them. Also used for protection, love and to repel negativity.
Bay Laurel The leaves can be burned or chewed to induce visions. They may also be put under the pillow to induce prophetic dreams. May also be used in purification and wish magic.
Bergamot Used in spells to promote success.
Birch Used for protection and purification. Wards negativity.
Blackberry Used to promote health, protection and prosperity.
Blackthorn Returns evil to the sender.
Borage Tea aids psychic powers. Carry leaves for protection.
Briar Add to tea for clairvoyant dreams.
Broom Use to sweep the circle for purification. Hang indoors for protection (N.B. This plant is not popular with faeries, and may drive them away.)
Catnip Creates a psychic bond between cat and "owner".
Chamomile Use in prosperity charms and rituals. Induces sleep. Tea brings tranquillity and aids meditation.
Cherry Aids creativity.
Cinnamon Burn for spiritual and psychic powers, protection, and success.
Cinquefoil Hang on house entrances for protection. May be used in spells and charms for prosperity, purification and protection.
Clove Burn for wealth, purification and to ward negativity.
Comfrey Sacred to Hecate. Used in rituals to honour the Goddess in her Crone aspect. Roots and leaves may also be used for healing and may be carried for safe travel.
Coriander Used in love spells and charms. And old love spell is to take seven coriander seeds and grind them in a pestle and mortar, chanting "Warm seed, warm heart, let them never be apart", three times. The drop the crushed seeds into a glass of wine and share the drink with your lover.
Cumin Prevents theft. Burn for protection.
Daisy Decorate the house with daisies on Midsummer's Eve to win favour with the fairies and bless the home.
Dill The seeds of this plant draw money. The leaves may be used for protection and the flowers for love.
Elder Caution - seeds are poisonous. Wards negative thoughts when used as wind chimes. The wood should not be burnt, as it is sacred to Hecate. There is a folk tale that you can see faeries in elder trees at Midsummer. Berries may be made into Esbat wine. Flowers may be added to a candle spell dedicated to Hecate at the new moon.
Elecampane Burn as incense to aid meditation.
Elm Attracts elves and love.
Fennel Traditionally brought for new mothers and hung near the cradle to keep away flies. Also used for protection and hung over doors at Midsummer.
Ferns Burn inside for protection, outside for rain.
Feverfew Wards sickness. Wards accidents in travel.
Foxglove Poisonous. Grow in the garden for protection of house and yard.
Frankincense Used for protection, blessing, spirituality, meditation and power.
Garlic This is sacred to Hecate. Use the flowers as an altar offering and the cloves for protection.
Ginger Use to promote love and success.
Hawthorn This makes powerful wands. May also be used in fertility magic and protection.
Hazel Use for wands, healing, protection and luck. Forked branches may be used as divining rods.
Holly Acts as a good protection if planted around the house.
Honeysuckle Use in prosperity spells and charms.
Hops Promotes health and aids sleep. It is unwise to us hops if you are depressed as they are reputed to induce melancholy.
Hyssop Use for purification and to ward negativity.
Ivy Believed to guard and protect the house that it grows over. Used as a good luck charm in conjunction with holly.
Jasmine Use in love spells.
Kelp Use in wind spells and for protection. Also helps psychic powers.
Lavender Attracts elves. Use in bath for purification and to promote calmness. Also used to aid love spells and psychic awareness. May be used as an offering at Midsummer.
Lovage Add the root to cleansing baths. Carry to attract love.
Marigold Use in marriage spells. Also make a dream pillow from marigolds to induce clairvoyant dreams. Mix with water and rub over the eyelids to see faeries. Also use for protection. Pick in full sun.
Marjoram Use to encourage love, protection and wealth.
Mint Use for protection and prosperity. Use as an altar offering to helpful fairies.
Mugwort Good for divination. Rub fresh mugwort onto crystal balls and magic mirrors to increase their strength. This should be picked at night during a full moon. A pillow filled with mugwort will induce vivid dreams.
Mustard Use to encourage health, protection and fertility.
Myrrh Used for protection and wards negativity. Also burn for purification and consecrations (usually combined with frankincense).
Nutmeg Burn for prosperity. Carry a nutmeg to increase psychic powers and prevent rheumatism.
Oak Use for making wands. Burn oak leaves to purify the atmosphere. Acorns draw money. Burn the wood to promote good health.
Onions Used in protection and healing. To encourage recuperation from an illness, cut an onion in half and leave it in the patient's room overnight. Remove the onion in the morning and throw it away.
Orange Use orange peels to promote love. Orange incense may be used to aid divination and encourage good fortune.
Parsley Used for purification and protection.
Patchouli Use in love spells to attract a lover.
Pecan Use in prosperity spells.
Pepper Use in protective charms.
Pine Brush an outdoor area with a pine branch to purify and sanctify the area. Burn for cleansing. Use pine needles in money spells. Put pine needles in a bath for a cleansing bath. Pine nuts may be eaten or carried to aid fertility.
Rose Use in love spells. Drink a tea of rose petals for divinatory dreams.
Rosemary An all-purpose herb! Burn for purification. Wards negativity. May also be used for protection, love and health. Also may be used for blessings or consecration. Grow rosemary to attract elves.
Rowan Use rowan wands and amulets to promote knowledge. Make incense of rowan leaves and berries to aid divination. Use a rowan fire to call on spirits for help. Grow rowan to protect the home and help inspire you. String the berries together and wear as a necklace for a healing charm.
Rue Use for blessings, consecration, protection and health. Use rue to make altar oil. The smell of fresh rue clears the mind of emotional clutter.
Sage Use to promote protection, wisdom. Sage is especially linked with health.
St. John's Wort Wear to ward off fever and illness. Use as banishing incense. Use in protective charms. Wear to feel courage or increase willpower.
Sandalwood Burn for protection and to ward negativity. Also use at Full Moon Esbats.
Star Anise Burn for psychic power or to increase good fortune.
Tansy Use to promote good health.
Thyme Wards negativity. Burn for purification. May be used in healing spells.
Vervain / Verbena Use in magical cleansing baths and purification incenses. Hang above the bed to ward off nightmares. Also draws riches and creativity.
Wheat Use to encourage fertility and wealth.
Willow Willow wands may be used for healing spells. Burn willow bark with sandalwood for divination, love and protection.
Yarrow Used in love and marriage charms. Put in marriage bouquets. Also wards negativity and offers protection. May also be used for divination.
Written by Ceri, Mabon 1998
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