Herbs For Magickal Use

Herbs are one of the witches most valuable tools when working magick. Each herb has a selection of specific energies/correspondences connected with it. By tapping into this energy the everyday witch has a powerful and enchanting item at the end of her finger tips.

Herb starter kits were one of the first items i started selling in the shop along with powerful herbal charms. Whether someone just starting out or the experienced practitioner herbs are the chosen magickal tool of many. I've always enjoyed working with herbs and source them very carefully for the shop as the higher quality and care taken during the drying process does have a impact on the energy they hold within them.

DRIED OR FRESH?

This is very individual to the person and there are no set rules. If you are a keen gardener you can create an elaborate herb garden at home, if not you could keep a couple of herbs in tubs and the rest dried. Alternatively if you do not have the time or are in no way green fingered keeping a stock of dried in your kitchen cuboard would be ideal. There are no hard and fast rules to dried or fresh and it really does depend on the magick you intend to cast.

For instance if you are creating a romance spell for you and your other half fresh rose petals are perfect but if you would like to make a fertility charm pouch i have always found dried herbs to be better suited. You can grow and dry your own herbs but again this is personal choice. Below is a list of my personal preferences which i have found to work well, however remember to experiment to find which feel right to you.

Herb Pouches/Charms - Dried  (fresh can dry out in the pouch to a bitter smell in some cases)

Altar Decorations - Fresh and Dried (either together or separate)

Incense - Dried (fresh can burn to a bitter scent with certain herbs and will not burn as well because of moisture in the plant)

Offerings - Fresh and Dried (either together or separate)

Rolling Candles - Dried or Fresh if using thyme or a similar herb

Wish/Spell Boxes - Dried (with the lid being closed fresh tends to blacken and dry out chalky because of lack of air circulating)

Herb Mixes - Dried (especially if you will not be using it all but storing some) or Fresh (especially good for altars, sprinkling around house)

These are just a few examples and guidelines but as with all good magick trust your instincts and go with what feels right for you.

Uses Of Herbs In Magick

There are endless way in which herbs can be used for magickal purposes. If you are new to magick and spell casting spend some time reading up about them and you will come accross the wide array of information available. The list below is by all means not extensive but hopefully it will give you a few ideas on how to incorporate herbal magick into your daily life.

Power Of Scent - Before casting a spell if incense is not available you can take a few fresh or some dried herbs corresponding to your spell work. Crush them with your fingertips and take a few moments to breathe in their scent while focusing on your spells goal. This is a great way to prepare and focus before starting your herbal magick.

Herb Charms/Pouches - These are excellent ways of creating a spell you can either carry with you or keep around the house. Can be used for anything from love to home protection these discreet little pouches are wonderfully powerful.

Incense - Grind up some herbs corresponding to your spell along with some resin to make a wonderful grain incense for spell and ritual work.

Kitchen Witch - Use herbs in your cooking (always use herbs for food related use, these can be purchased from the supermarket at a low cost). A good example is to help stop arguements and rbing peace to the family make a casserole and while stiring in thyme in a clockwise motion chant:

Peace and Tranquility Come

Peace and Tranquility Flow

Into Our Family Come and Grow

Herbs Mixes - These can be made in larger quantities and stores or small amount for specific spells.

Offerings - Make herbal offerings for specific spell altars and the God and Goddess.

Rolling Candles - Anoint candles with oil and then roll in herbs

Herb Baths - Herbs can be used in the bath to prepare to body and mind for spellwork. Alternatively they can be used to create bath time rituals and spells.

Wish/Spell Boxes - Herbs can be places in with crystal charms and wishes.

Here is just a few of the wonderful things you can use herbs for.