THE WITCH'S CORNER

(Astral protection)

Name of heb -Dittany of Crete -

Magical Use - When burned this is an excellent base for manifestations of spirits; the wraiths appear in the smoke rising from the censer.

Name of herb - Poplar -

Magical Use - The poplar buds and leaves are added to flying ointments, which are used to facilitate astral projection and sometimes placed upon the body as an ointment.

(Beauty)

Name of herb - Maidenhair -

Magical Use - Immerse some maidenhair in water, then remove. If it is kept on the person or in the bedroom it will grant you grace, beauty and love.

Name of herb - Yerba Santa -

Magical Use - Carry this herb on you and it will improve or attain beauty.

(Courage)

Name of herb - Borage -

Magical Use - Carry this herb to strengthen your courage.

Name of herb - Black Cohosh -

Magical Use - This herb also can strengthen your courage by carrying it.

Name of herb - Masterwort -

Magical Use - This herb grants great physical strength if worn.

(Raising dead spirits)

Name of herb - Balm of Gilead -

Magical Use - Burn as a material basis for raising spirits,

Name of herb - Dittany of Crete -

Magical Use - When burned, is an excellent base for manifestation of spirits.

Name of herb - Mastic -

Magical Use - This herb is also used in the manifestation of spirits.

(Divination)

Name of herb - Dandelion -

Magical Use - It is said that after blowing on a dandelion, the number of seeds left are the number of years you have left. To tell the time, blow three times at the head of the dandelion and the number of seeds left will be the time.

Name of herb - Ground Ivy -

Magical Use - Use this to discover who is working negative magic against you. Place the herb round the base of a yellow candle (on a Tuesday) and the person will become known to you.

Name of herb - Fig -

Magical Use - Write a question on a leaf, if the leaf dries slowly then the answer is "YES", if it should dry quickly then the answer to your question is "NO"

Name of herb - Orange -

Magical Use - As you eat an orange think of a "yes" or "no" question you want answered. Count the seeds in the orange and if there are an even amount of seeds the answer is no, if odd, yes.

(Employment)

Name of herb - Devil's shoestring-

Magical Use - Carry a piece of Devil's Shoestring in your pocket while seeking employment. Do the same if you are having problems at work or if you are asking for a raise at work.

Name of herb - Lucky Hand - (root of the orchid plant)

Magical Use - This root of the Orchid plant has been one of the most famous New Orleans magical botanicals. It is placed in sachets and conjure bags for good luck and general success and carried to obtain and maintain employment.

Name of herb - Pecan -

Magical Use - To insure you do not loose your job, obtain a small amount of pecans. Shell them, while you eat them slowly visualize yourself working and enjoying your job. Take a small amount of the shells and place them at work where they won't be found or removed.

(Exorcism)

Name of herb - Angelica -

Magical Use - Use in all protection and exorcism incenses. To ward off evil sprinkle in all four corners inside the house or do this around the perimeter of the outside of the house.

Name of herb - Dragon's Blood - for protection

Magical Use - This resin from a palm tree is very powerful, sprinkle around the house or smoulder as incense. When burned it will certainly drive all evil and negativity away. A little Dragon's Blood sprinkled in with other incense intensifies the power.

Name of herb - Frankincense -

Magical Use - This incense was used during the ancient Egyptian times to honor Ra. To this day many of the Catholic churches use this as a composition in their incense. When burned as a incense it is very powerful and will not only uplift those in the area but will drive out all evil and negative energy, so therefore it is strongly recommended for exorcisms.

Name of herb - Myrrh -

Magical Use - This incense was also used in honoring Ra and was fumed in the temples of Isis. Burned as a incense, it purifies the area, lifts vibrations and creates peace, it is rarely burned alone and is usually used in conjunction with Frankincense. This is used to heal and to bless objects such as amulets and charms.

(Friendship)

Name of herb - Love Seed -

Magical Use - Pawnee Indians used this herb in magic, carry these seeds to attract new friendships.

Name of herb - Passion Flower -

Magical Use - Contrary to its name, the Passion flower is placed in a house to clam problems. By caring it you will indeed attract new friends and great popularity.

(Gossip)

Name of herb - Clove -

Magical Use - Burned as an incense, Clove purifies and drives all negative vibrations and hostile forces away, any gossip about you will also leave.

Name of herb - Slippery Elm -

Magical Use - Tie a knotted yellow thread around the Slippery Elm and throw it into a fire and all gossip about you will cease.

(Happiness)

Name of herb - Witch Grass -

Magical Use - Sprinkle around the premises to disburse petty spirits and depression.

Name of herb - Saffron -

Magical Use - Happiness will come to you when adding Saffron to water and cleansing your hands in it, or add Saffron in sachets and keep it in your room.

(Healing)

Name of herb - Amaranth -

Magical Use - The Amaranth was used by the Aztecs during rituals and in pegan burial ceremonies. A crown of Amaranth should be worn to promote healing.

Name of herb - Barley -

Magical Use - Place a barley straw around a rock and visualize your pain, toss it into a river or lake and with it will go the pain.

Name of herb - Cinnamon -

Magical Use - When burned as a incense, aids in healing physically and spiritually, stimulates psychic powers and can be used in sachets as well.

Name of herb - Eucalyptus -

Magical Use - Eucalyptus is used to promote health by using it in a sachet, poppet, or placing the leaves in and around the house.

Other household herbs are, garlic, thyme, spearmint, onion, mint and rosemary.

(Image)

Name of herb - Potato -

Magical Use - Potatoes are often used as poppets, keeping a potato in your room will provide you with image magic.

Name of herb - Straw -

Magical Use - Tying up some straw and keeping it in your room will provide additional image magic.

(Immortality)

Name of herb - Linden -

Magical Use - Since Linden is a tree of immortality its leaves are used in spells of this nature. Branches placed on a table release energies needed for keeping the spirit alive and healthy. Linden can be used in sachets and poppets.

Name of herb - Sage -

Magical Use - Sage has been utilized to ensure a long life and sometimes even immortality. This is done by eating some of the plant every day for the month of May.

(Love)

Name of herb - Adam and Eve Roots -

Magical Use - Carry the two roots in a small bag at all times to attract love. Given to a couple will ensure continued happiness.

Name of herb - Dutchman's Breeches -

Magical Use - Wear the root to attract love.

Name of herb - Elm -

Magical Use - Once known as "Elven" among elves, when carried it will ensure a new love.

Other herbs for love are, Maple, Clover. Jasmine, Endive and dill.

(Luck)

Name of herb - Aloe -

Magical Use - The Aloe plant is also a protective plant. It guards against negative and evil influences. If you keep the Aloe plant in your house and work luck will follow you.

Name of herb - Grains of Paradise -

Magical Use - Grains of Paradise are used in love, luck and wishing, For love and luck place the grains in a sachet and keep it close to you. When making a wish, take some of the herb and toss it in each direction stating in the east and ending in the west.

(Meditation)

Name of herb - Bodhi -

Magical Use - The bodhi is sacred to Vishnu who, like Buddha, was said to have been born beneath it. Use the leaves in meditation incense and in all mixtures designed to give wisdom.

Name of herb - Gotu Kola -

Magical Use - Burn a small amount in the censer prior to (not during) meditation.

(Psychic powers)

Name of herb - Althea -

Magical Use - Althea has been used in protection rites, calming an angry person but is extremely effective in aiding to psychic powers. You can either burn Althea as an incense or put into a sachet.

Name of herb - Bladderwrack -

Magical Use - Place Bladderwrack in a sachet to increase psychic ability.

(Money, riches)

Name of herb - Bergamot, Orange -

Magical Use -The leaves or Orange Bergamot are slipped into wallets and purses to attract money. Rubbing your money with Orange Bergamot before spending it will ensure its return.

Name of herb - Irish Moss -

Magical Use - Carried or placed beneath the outside door mat will ensure a steady flow of money. It can be carried or used for luck by stuffing it in a poppet.

(Peace)

Name of herb - Dulse -

Magical Use - If Dulse is thrown from a high place the wind spirits will send peace. If it is thrown into the ocean or lake the sea spirits will send peace your way. Leaving it around the house induces harmony.

Name of herb - Eryngo -

Magical Use - Eryngo has the power of causing peace, give to any couple who is quarreling. Place Eryngo in any room that you wish peace to flow.

Name of herb - Myrtle -

Magical Use - Myrtle is a strong love and peace herb, worn or placed in sachets will ensure a peaceful and loving atmosphere.

(Power)

Name of herb - Ebony -

Magical Use - Ebony wood is very powerful and protective so it is used in making amulets. An Ebony wand gives the magician pure, unadulterated power.

Name of herb - Gentian -

Magical Use - Gentian is a powerful herb and can be used as an incense or in a sachet.

(Prophetic dreams)

Name of herb - Bracken -

Magical Use - Place Bracken under your pillow before going to sleep and solutions to problems will appear in your dreams.

Name of herb - Buchu -

Magical Use - Buchu mixed with Frankincense ( a very small amount) burned as an incense before retiring to bed will produce prophetic dreams.

(Protection)

Name of herb - Althea -

Magical Use - Althea is used in protection rites and calming an angry person. For complete protection burn Althea as an incense and speak of what you need protection from.

Name of herb - Ash -

Magical Use - Carve a piece of ash wood into a solar cross (equal-armed) and carry it. A staff of ash wood placed over a door will ensure protection of your home.

Name of herb - Cactus -

Magical Use - Cacti of all kinds offer protection, grown indoors facing the direction of your door will guard against any unwanted intruder. For full protection place one in all directions in your house.

(Spirits)

Name of herb - Pipsissewa -

Magical Use - Crush pipsissewa, blend with rose hips and violet flowers, and burned will draw good spirits for magical aid.

Name of herb - Sweetgrass -

Magical Use - Burn a small amount of sweetgrass to attract good spirits before performing any spells.

Name of herb - Thistle -

Magical Use - A bowl of Thistle placed in a room will strengthen the spirits and renews vitality.

(Wishes)

Name of herb - Bamboo -

Magical Use - To have a wish come true, carve your wish into the bamboo and bury it in a secluded area. Carry a piece of bamboo for good luck.

Name of herb - Buckthorn -

Magical Use - The branches of the Buckthorn, placed near doors or windows, drives away any evil spirits and bad vibrations. To make a wish, stand in an open area, face east, concentrate on your wish, turn towards your left, and at the same time continually sprinkle the Buckthorn until you have completed a full turn.