Herbs for Protection
If you have never used plant matter in magic before, I explain
in detail in the column Plants, Herbs and Roots for Prosperity
the different ways these substances can be practically used in
rituals and everyday practice. In brief, the main methods of
using plant material to summon protection are: carrying the
substance on your person in a locket or a sachet, boiling the
herb and sprinkling the residual water around your residence,
putting a sprig of it under your bed or pillow, bathing in a
distillation of it or burning it as incense. Also with love
attracting, just keeping the living plant in your house can help
increase your vibrations. Below I have detailed where an herb
can be used for a specific protective purpose. Ague Weed: A bath
in this herb is alleged to banish evil spirits. This herb is
also known as Boneset. Agrimony: Is burned or sprinkled around
the house to send bad spirits back to the sender. Angelica: Worn
on the person to protect from evil spirits, however a drawback
of this herb is that it also may protect you from opportunities.
Used formally in rites of exorcism to get rid of bad spirits.
Brew into a tea it and sprinkle in the corners of a house to
protect from evil spirits. It is also warn on the person in a
locket or sachet for personal protection. Anise: Stuffed under a
pillow it protects from nightmares. Ash: The branches can be
shaken and rattled like a wand to cleanse a place of bad energy.
Asafoetida: Kept in a potpourri or burned for protection.
Bergamot: Usually used for money, but some sources say it can be
used for personal protection and to attract good spirits as
well. Borage: Place in an area that is suspicious it is said to
make the truth come out or have dishonesty, plots or secrets
revealed. Broom Tops: Boiled in salt water to keep evil spirits
and ghosts away. Caraway: Carry the seeds on your person to
protect from disease and ill health. A few seeds in the clothing
of a loved one are said to protect your marriage from
infidelity. Carnations: A bouquet of fresh or dried blossoms is
said to protect the home and family from rivals and attackers of
all sorts. Camphor: Worn as a balm it is used to ward off
physical attack or unwanted advances from others. Cedar: The
boughs or incense are burnt to protect the home from spirits. It
also protects those in deep meditation or doing rituals from
picking up unwanted energies and astral attack. It is toxic to
reptiles and birds, however, so you should be careful using it
if you have either as pets.
Coriander: Burn as an incense or wear the seeds on your person
to protect against attack. Helps keep friends and lovers from
accidents. Deersbane: Burned to reveal bad energy or tell one
the source of bad energy. Dill: Sprinkle in a corner of a
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