Herbs
Bay (Laurus nobilis)
Sacred to Apollo, bay was burned in the cave temple of the famed Oracle of Delphi, and garlands of bay leaves were used in the ancient world to crown victors. Use bay to help achieve... more
Dittany of Crete (Origanum dictamnus)
Dittany of Crete is a very rare herb that only grows wild on the island of Crete used in magical practice for the development of clairvoyance and for the materialization of spirits. more
Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis)
In Sicily, hyssop is known to be helpful in turning away the evil eye, and in Europe sprigs are hung around the house to keep away negativity. It is also mentioned in The Key of Solomon... more
Mistletoe (Viscum album)
Mistletoe is an ancient parasitic plant of magical power revered by the druids as the sperm of the sacred marriage. It is moderately toxic and the berries should not be ingested. ... more
Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris)
A highly-esteemed magical plant, Mugwort is used in all manner of divination, scrying, dreaming and vision blends. An infusion of the herb is used to wash divination tools. more
Mullein (Verbascum thapsus)
Stalks of mullein were made into funeral torches in ancient times. This herb is ruled by Saturn, but is not a substitute for graveyard dirt. Use it in magics for returning bewitched things... more
Nettles (Urtica dioica)
Due to the stinging spines found on the leaves, nettles are a strong herb used in protective magic and jinx breaking. They were grown in Scotland for the stem fibers which were woven... more
Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin)
Patchouli has strong Earth energies with a unique scent you either love or hate. Use in money drawing blends, as well as lust inducing incense and oils. It can also be burned to aid... more
Wormwood (Artemisia absinthum)
A close relative of mugwort, wormwood is the darker cousin. Once featured as an ingredient in Absinthe, it is considered by some to be a hallucinogen. Brew small amounts of wormwood into a tea to induce trance and burn over graves to summon the spirits o more