Herbs Every Herbal Witch Should Have
Mugwort:
This is an absolute MUST have for any witch, especially hedgewitches, due to its unique properties.
No other plant has a stronger connection to witchcraft than Mugwort.
It is one of the most commonly used herb in any spell or ritual making it the number one herb to have on hand.
Mugwort aids in strengthening psychic powers, prophetic dreaming, and astral projection and can also be used for protection and healing.
Use it during rune casting, tarot, palm, or tea leaf reading, or any other form of divination to increase your psychic awareness.
Sage:
Sage is used in a variety of rituals and spells and is probably the most commonly used herb in witchcraft.
There are several species of sage, but white or desert sage tend to be the go to for most witches.
However, wild desert sage is being harvested at alarming rates so check the source of your sage and use what works best for you and the environment.
Use it to cleanse and purify magical tools, runes, tarot cards, crystals, your home, you name it.
Sage can also be used to banish negativity and attract positive energy and vibrations.
Sage is also used to enhance learning, knowledge, and wisdom, and is believed to be an anti-aging elixir.
Bay Leaves:
Bay leaves come from a shrub, often mistaken as a tree, from the Mediterranean regions of Europe.
It is a very common staple in most spice cabinets, and its magical uses are just as versatile.
It is often brewed in a tea to enhance clairvoyance and wisdom or induce prophetic dreaming.
Bay is also wonderful for protection spells and purification rituals, making it as versatile as the crystal quartz.
Some witches write wishes on bay leaves and burn them to help them manifest. Whatever you use bay for, it is a must have in any witch’s cabinet.
Rosemary:
Rosemary is another staple to any witch’s cabinet as well as most people’s spice cabinet. It is used for protection, purification, healing, and love.
Plant it by your garden gate or front door to protect your garden/home and attract love. It works great with lavender as well.
Lavender:
Plant it for luck, combine with rosemary to attract love, burn it to bring peacefulness to your home, or place it under your pillow to aid in prophetic dreaming.
Lavender is an extremely common herb and is used in a variety of magical rituals and spells.
The medicinal properties abound, making it an important addition to your magical cabinet.
Clove:
They are commonly used in prosperity and luck spells, making them essential to have on hand.
They can be burned to cleanse objects, people, or rooms and increase positive energy.
Cloves are also used for protection and mental clarity.
Because it is so versatile, many spells and rituals call for cloves and it is great to have on hand in case of a medical emergency such as a tooth ache!
Cinnamon:
Cinnamon is used to enhance spirituality, success, luck, and prosperity and can also be used in healing and protection rituals and spells.
It is basically a go to for most spell work, making it a wonderful addition to the list.
Many witches will wear cinnamon or hang it in their homes, especially around Yule, to attract love, money, and prosperity and protect their home and body. Cinnamon has great health benefits and is used in most herbal remedies to treat colds and coughs.
Dandelion:
It is bright, cheery, fragrant, and incredibly versatile.
Dandelions are one of the first flowers of spring, making them extremely important to bees.
Dandelion leaf can be used during divination practices, especially those involving the dead, as well as for healing, purification, and removing negativity from your home.
The root is also used in divination and spirit calling.
As a hedgewitch, dandelion is important to bridging the gap between our world and the spirit world.
Thyme:
Thyme is another herb common in most kitchens due to its culinary uses, but it also is great for most magical workings.
It attracts loyalty, affection, and good opinion from others, making it great for spells and rituals regarding relationships, especially new ones, and interviews. Thyme can be used to attract good health, luck and money, banish negativity, and purify your home.
Mint:
Mint doesn’t often appear in spells and rituals much, but it should.
Mint promotes energy, clears the mind, increases communication, and stimulates the senses.
These properties, which are well known and well documented, are why mint should play a bigger role in witchcraft.
It is perfect for eating or smell before performing magical workings to get you “in the mood.”
Mint also attracts money and business, draws in good spirits, and protects your home.
Did I leave off an herb you use often?
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