Author: A Solitary Pagan
Herbs
Herbs provide us with an abundance of medicinal, as well as magickal substances. Most herbs are easily grown and cared for because in reality, they are weeds. Herbs will grow in the shade, in between rocks, thrive in sandy soil, and can go for long periods of time without water. Once planted, herbs return year after year and serve as a useful as well as decorative ground cover. Along with their ph...
Herbal Protection Bath
This spell is intended to add extra protection to you personally, not your home like the two spells above. The exact amounts of the herbs are up to you. You need: • Rosemary • Rue • Lavender • Basil (fresh if possible) • Mint • A handful of coarse salt Run a hot bath, and toss in all your herbs and the salt. Let the bath steep for a few minutes before getting in. Sit and soak for a while, visualiz...
Healing Herbs For Anxiety & Stress
Anxiety is a normal response to a stressful situation. It is an emotion that we all experience at some point. It keeps us alert and ready for action as a survival mechanism, allowing us to react quickly to life-threatening situations. In short, a marvellous medley of hormonal changes and physiological responses serve to help us to either fight off threats or run like the wind to escape from them. ...
HERBS FOR EVERY SIGN
Herbs can be mixed and combined to produce a “recipe” that’s just right for each of us. Since the Sun sign you were born under has such an amazing influence on your health and well-being, using the herbs that correspond with that sign alone can be a tremendous help in times of stress or illness. Here’s a short list of herbs that seem to be tailor-made for each of the signs, due to their associatio...
Meadowsweet
Meadowsweet is a member of the rose family and can easily be found growing wild along streams and rivers, as well as damp woodlands. It is a high altitude plant that can grow as high as 3,300 feet. It is native to Europe and Asia and was successfully introduced and naturalized in North America. It has a tuberous root that is the key to its scientific name. The name meadowsweet is an Anglo Saxon na...
The Hedge Craft – Elder (Sambuccus nigra)
Elder (Sambuccus nigra) – flowers and berries • febrifuge – used to break fevers (blossom) • flowers support circulation (lymphatic system), promotes elimination through urinary tract, cuts congestion and inflammation of upper-respiratory tract, breaks up catarrh • reduces symptoms of hay fever, often used with nettle in this instance • berries reduce the length and severity of colds and flu, also...
Magickal Usage for Herbs and Plants
Animals* marjoram, oregano, peppermint, savory, spearmint, tarragon, wintergreen
Herbalism
The following is meant to be a quick guide to common herbs one might find in the home or garden and their usages. This is for general information only. As with all alternative medicines, please consult with your doctor or medic and please do not exceed the recommended dose. AGNUS CASTUS – menstrual problems e.g. PMT, menopause ALOE – soothing and healing, variety of uses (buy in gel form) ANGELICA...
The Magick of Everyday Herbs and Spices
Did you know that your kitchen is filled with tons of amazing spices that are not only excellent for cooking, but are also excellent in spell work? That’s right! Cinnamon does more than make amazing coffee cake, and black pepper does more than put decorative specks on your fried eggs! The spice pantry of your kitchen is brimming with magickal energy, waiting for you to tap into it! Not only will t...
Threatened Magical Herbs
While many witches and other magic-users enjoy wild crafting for the ingredients for their rootwork, elixirs, spells and healing preparations, some herbs are threatened by over collection or loss of habitat and should never be collected in the wild. Some are threatened only in certain places and grow in abundance elsewhere. Always check your local DNR’s website to see what herbs are protected in y...
Herb Lore and Magick
Aloe Vera Growing an aloe vera plant in the kitchen will help prevent burns and mishaps while cooking. It will also preven household accidents, and guard against evil. Anise Anise mixed with bay leaves provides an excellent bath additive prior to ritual. Using anise in potpourri around the house wards off evil, and anise in your sleeping pillow at night will chase away nightmares. It is believed t...
Magickal Herbs
“EARTH GROWN HERBS, A WITCHES BREW, YOUR ENERGY MAKES MY DREAMS COME TRUE. HEARKEN TO MY DEEP DESIRE AMIDST THE CANDLES RADIANT FIRE HERBS OF LUCK, PROSPERITY, HEED MY CALL AND BRING TO ME FINANCIAL ABUNDANCE AND SECURITY AS I WILL SO MOTE IT BE!” Nature has provided a veritable magical pantry in the plants which grow all over our planet. Since ancient times these plants have been used for magick-...