Jurema names a plant, an herbal potion, a spirit and a spiritual tradition: The Jurema is a sacred evergreen whose bark and roots are used to create a psychoactive decoction called Vinho
Vervain is an herb sacred since ancient times and used in both witchcraft and anti-witchcraft charms, phIltres and potions. Vervain grows throughout Eurasia and North America. It was said to be revered by the DruIds because it resembles the oak,
RULER: Moon TYPE: plant MAGICKAL FORM: juice, leaf Keeping an aloe plant is said to ward off evil and accidents. Of course, when accidents do occur, it is a very handy plant
RULER: Venus TYPE: herb MAGICKAL FORM: seeds, sprouts Eat alfalfa sprouts to increase your income. It is especially helpful in obtaining loans or monies owed you. Sprinkle the seeds in prosperity rituals
RULER: Venus TYPE: plant MAGICKAL FORM: root The round root is Eve and the oblong root is Adam. Bind these two roots together with red string and place them on a love
RULER: Jupiter TYPE: tree nut MAGICKAL FORM: dried Wisdom and prosperity are the main properties of the acorn. It is a symbol of great luck and fortune. Witches gather acorns and add
RULER: Zeus, Obatala, Ra, Bast, solar deities TYPE: plant MAGICKAL FORM: oil, bark, branch, flower Sitting under an acacia tree or burning the dried flowers brings wisdom and insight. The oil extracted
The bark of the willow contains salicin, which has analgesic properties. These properties, which were discovered by the Druids, make willow bark an important ingredient in the herbalist’s pharmacopoeia. In ancient Greece,
mistletoe A an evergreen shrub plant that is believed to possess magical powers of fertility, healing, luck, and protection against evil. One of the most important plants of European magic lore, mistletoe
Moonwort is a magical and alchemical herb associated with the powers of the Moon. Moonwort, whose genus name is Botrychium lunaria, is a species of grape fern, so-named because the plants bear
Parsley is a plant associated with death, the dead, and Ghosts. The ancient Greeks and Romans considered parsley to be sacred to the dead and placed it on graves. In the Celtic
mandrake A poisonous perennial herb that grows in the Mediterranean region and that is reputed to have powerful magical properties. mandrake, part of the nightshade family, has a strong and unpleasant odor.
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