Author: A Solitary Pagan

(Elettaria cardamomum) GGender: FemininePlanet: VenusElement: WaterDeity: ErzuliePower: Lust, LoveMagical Uses: The ground seeds are addedto warmed wine for a quick lust potion.They are also baked into apple pies for awonderful amatory pastry, and are addedto love sachets and incenses.

(Capparis spinosa)Folk Names: Fakouha, Lasafa, ShafallahGender: FemininePlanet: VenusElement: WaterPowers: Potency, Lust, LoveMagical Uses: A man who suffers fromimpotency has but to eat some capers andhe will be cured. The caper is also used inlove and lust formulae.

(Rhamnus purshiana) P N Lt I Ab Ii Ch-12Folk Name: Sacred Bark, Bitter Bark, EcorceSacree, Yellow Bark, Cittim BarkPowers: Legal Matters, Money, ProtectionMagical Uses: Sprinkle an infusion of cascarasagrada around your home beforegoing to any court proceeding. It will helpyou win your case.Cascara sagrada is also used in moneyspells, and worn as an amulet against eviland hexes.

(Carum carvi) GFolk Names: Kummel, AlcaraveaGender: MasculinePlanet: MercuryElement: AirPowers: Protection, Lust, Health, Anti-theft,Mental PowersMagical Uses: The caraway serves as protectionagainst Lilith, as well as all manner ofevil spirits, entities and plain old negativity.It is often carried for this purpose. Anyobject which holds some caraway seeds istheft-proof.The seeds are also used to ...

(Camellia japonica)Gender: FemininePlanet: MoonElement: WaterPowers: RichesMagical Uses: The camellia brings riches andluxury, and so is used in spells of this kind.Place the fresh blossoms in vessels of wateron the altar during money and prosperityrituals.

Few are poisonous, ingest only thoseused for food.Powers: Protection, ChastityMagical Uses: Cacti of all kinds areprotective, owing to their spines.Grown indoors, they protect againstunwanted intrusions and burglaries,and also absorb negativity. Outside,one cactus should be placed facingeach direction, next to the house, tofurther protect it.Cactus spines are sometimes usedin Witch bottles, and to...

(Borago officinalis) Herb: X; Seed oil: GFolk Names: Bugloss, Burrage, Herb ofGladness, Star Flower, Borak, Lisan selvi,Lesan-El-TourGender: MasculinePlanet: JupiterElement: AirPowers: Courage, Psychic PowersMagical Uses: Carry the fresh blossoms tostrengthen your courage, or place one inyour buttonhole for protection when walkingoutdoors.A tea of borage induces psychic powers.

(Ocimum basilicum)In quantities above average food quantities:P N X for infant and toddlers.Folk Names: Albahaca, American Dittany,“Our Herb,” St. Joseph’s Wort, Sweet Basil,Witches Herb, Njilika, Balanoi, FeslienGender: MasculinePlanet: MarsElement: FireDeities: Vishnu, ErzuliePowers: Love, Exorcism, Wealth, Flying,ProtectionMagical Uses: The scent of fresh basil causessympathy between two people...

(Hordeum spp. vulgare) Sprouted Seed: PFolk Name: MaltGender: FemininePlanet: VenusElement: EarthPowers: Love, Healing, ProtectionMagical Uses: Use the grain or barley waterin love spells.If you have a toothache, it can be curedwith barley. Wind a barley straw around astone, visualizing your pain into the stone.Now throw it into a river or any runningwater, and see your pain being washedaway.Barle...

(Coriandrum sativum) GFolk Names: Chinese Parsley, Cilantro,Cilentro, Culantro, Uan-Suy,Stinkdillsamen, Hu-SuiGender: MasculinePlanet: MarsElement: FirePowers: Love, Health, HealingMagical Uses: Coriander has long beenused in love sachets and spells. Add thepowdered seeds to warm wine to make aneffective lust potion.The seeds are used for healing, especiallyeasing headaches, and are worn for thisp...

(Symphytum officinale) XFolk Names: Assear, Black Wort, Boneset,Bruisewort, Consohda, Consound, GumPlant, Healing Herb, Knit Back, Knit Bone,Miracle Herb, Slippery Root, Wallwort,Yalluc, Gavez, Smeerwartel, Karakaffes,ZtworkostGender: FemininePlanet: SaturnElement: WaterPowers: Safety during Travel, MoneyMagical Uses: Worn or carried, comfrey protectsand ensures safety during travel. Also,tuck som...

(Aquilegia canadensis, A. vulgaris) Seed:PoisonFolk Name: Lion’s HerbGender: FemininePlanet: VenusElement: WaterPowers: Courage, LoveMagical Uses: Rub your hands on the herbto induce courage and daring, or carry itwith you.The seeds are used as a love perfume;when pulverized, they are rubbed onto thehands and body to attract love. Both sexescan use this spell.