Mugwort - Use for strength, protection and healing. Mugwort amplifies magic. Aids astral projection, and psychic power. Element Earth.

Yarrow is also a love herb. When hung over a newlywed pair’s bed, it is said to ensure that their love lasts at least seven years. In some older books, herbs were often divided into either “masculine” or “feminine.” Masculine energies were hard, active, hot, and projective. Feminine energies were soft, passive, cool, and receptive.I frequently use tinctures for anointing objects, and while some are technically ingestible, for safety reasons, I don’t suggest drinking tinctures that are homemade.

Passion Flower - Attracts friendship and passion. Calming, peace and instills passion into stale relationships. Good for house blessings too. Element Water. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your spiritual journey, and I truly hope that what you’ve read today will help increase your love for the natural world and the world of Wicca. Tinctures are created by allowing plants to steep for days or weeks in some sort of liquid medium, usually alcohol. As the essence of the plants infuses itself into the liquid, it gains the spiritual correspondences from those plants as well. Magical attributes: Worn by witches for protection during the "Burning Times", adds energy and power when used during a ritual as an incense. Mint: To some, this may seem slightly odd to include on the list. Mint doesn't often appear in spells and rituals, but it should. Mint promotes energy, clears the

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Cedar Berries - Also Called: Juniper Berries. Protective, cleansing and repels negativity very well. Used in healing rites. Element Fire. Cap and store in a cool, dark place for 2 to 3 weeks before straining, shaking every day or two, as you remember. Start with a dose of a few drops, increasing a bit, if needed.

Medicinal Uses: One of wormwood's common names is green ginger, a name it was given as an allusion to its medicinal properties in common with ginger. Historically, wormwood has been used to treat a host of ailments, many of which have been vindicated through science. Its best use is as a bitter for digestive issues, including indigestion, gas, bloating, and worms, particularly roundworms and pinworms. It can also be used to reduce fevers and fight general infections, the same way ginger can be used. Mixed with frankincense, bay is a fantastic purification incense. Mixed with sandalwood, it can remove curses.

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Magical Uses and History: Artemisia absinthium, commonly known as wormwood, derives its name from the goddess Artemis and from the word absinthum meaning "unenjoyable," referring to its bitter taste, as found in the old proverb, " As bitter as wormwood." The common name, wormwood, however, comes from its historic medicinal use of curing intestinal worms. Fun times!