Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Simple Cures

Simple Cures
I'm not sure where I got these, they've been on my computer for so long. They're simple practical and use much of what you probably have around your house already!

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Drinking two glasses of Gatorade can relieve headache pain almost immediately--without the unpleasant side effects caused by traditional "pain relievers".

Colgate toothpaste makes an excellent salve for burns.

Before you head to the drugstore for a high-priced inhaler filled with mysterious chemicals, try chewing on a couple of curiously strong Altoids peppermints. They'll clear up your stuffed nose.

Achy muscles from a bout of the flu? Mix 1 Tablespoon of horseradish in 1 cup of olive oil. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes, then apply it as a massage oil, for instant relief for aching muscles.

Sore throat? Just mix ¼ cup of vinegar with ¼ cup of honey and take 1 tablespoon six times a day. The vinegar kills the bacteria.

Cure urinary tract infections with Alka-Seltzer. Just dissolve two tablets in a glass of water and drink it at the onset of the symptoms. Alka-Seltzer begins eliminating urinary tract infections almost instantly-- even though the product was never been advertised for this use.

Honey remedy for skin blemishes: Cover the blemish with a dab of honey and place a Band-Aid over it. Honey kills the bacteria, keeps the skin sterile, and speeds healing. Works overnight

Listerine therapy for toenail fungus. Get rid of unsightly toenail fungus by soaking your toes in Listerine mouthwash. The powerful antiseptic leaves your toenails looking healthy again.

Easy eyeglass protection... To prevent the screws in eyeglasses from loosening, apply a small drop of Maybelline Crystal Clear nail polish to the threads of the screws before tightening them.

Cleaning liquid that doubles as bug killer . If menacing bees, wasps, hornets, or yellow jackets get in your home and you can't find the insecticide, try a spray of Formula 409.
Insects drop to the ground instantly.

Smart splinter remover ....just pour a drop of Elmer's Glue-All over the splinter, let dry, and peel the dried glue off the skin. The splinter sticks to the dried glue.

Hunt's tomato paste boil cure ..cover the boil with Hunt's tomato paste as a compress. The acids from the tomatoes soothe the pain and bring the boil to a head.

Balm for broken blisters... To disinfect a broken blister, dab on a few drops of Listerine ...a powerful antiseptic.

Vinegar to heal bruises .... Soak a cotton ball in white vinegar and apply it to the bruise for 1 hour. The vinegar reduces the blueness and speeds up the healing process.

Kills fleas instantly...Dawn dish washing liquid does the trick. Add a few drops to your dog's bath and shampoo the animal thoroughly. Rinse well to avoid skin irritations. Good-bye fleas.

Rainy day cure for dog odor ...Next time your dog comes in from the rain, simply wipe down the animal with Bounce or any dryer sheet, instantly making your dog smell springtime fresh.

Eliminate ear mites ....All it takes is a few drops of Wesson corn oil in your cat's ear...Massage it in, then clean with a cotton ball. Repeat daily for 3 days. The oil soothes the cat's skin, smothers the mites, and accelerates healing.

Quaker Oats for fast pain relief... It's not for breakfast anymore! Mix 2 cups of Quaker Oats and 1 cup of water in a bowl and warm in the microwave for 1 minute, cool slightly, and apply the mixture to your hands for soothing relief from arthritis pain.

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Monday, February 27, 2012

Colors to Use and What They're Used For

Colors to Use and What They're Used For
In modern works color correspondences vary with Tradition, but regardless of Tradition there are a few "standard" colors, all others are modern additions. Nothing wrong with all those other colors being used, but to use those modern colors with a traditionalist Tradition isn't being "traditional". And to be even more "traditional", simple white candles were the easiest to make or obtain, the colored candles came later (well into the early 20th century).


Henri Gamache's Master Book of Candle-Burning, How to Burn Candles for Every Purpose introduced the southern Blacks to the concept of colored candles, who then adopted their use in every aspect of their Southern Hoodoo Traditions.




Black -- repulsion, dark thoughts, sorrow, freedom from evil

Blue -- peace, harmony, joy, kindly intentions, healing

Brown -- court case spells, neutrality

Green -- money spells, gambling luck, business, a good job, good crops

Orange -- change of plans, opening the way, prophetic dreams

Pink -- attraction, romance, clean living

Purple -- mastery, power, ambition, control, command

Red -- love spells, affection, passion, bodily vigor

Yellow -- devotion, prayer, money (gold), cheerfulness, attraction

Red & Black (Double Action) -- remove a love-jinxing spell

White & Black (Double Action) -- return evil to the sender

Green & Black (Double Action) -- remove money-jinxing


The use of colors also are associated with the Psalms. Here is a list showing commonly used Psalms and the colors used with them:



Color:
Psalm:
Purpose:
Blue
Psalm 3
Healing Severe Headache or Backache
Green
Psalm 4
Bringing Good Luck
Purple
Psalm 5
Favorable Outcome for Dealing with the Government
and Bureaucratic Authorities
Brown
Psalm 5
Successful Court Case Outcome
Blue
Psalm 6
Healing Eyes
Purple
Psalm 7
Breaking a Hex
Purple
Psalm 11 & 12
Protection from Oppression & Persecution
White
Psalm 23
Blessings & Beneficent Work
Blue
Psalm 23
Divination & Dreams
Green
Psalm 26
Employment
Purple
Psalm 29
Empowering Through the Word
Purple
Psalm 29
Overcoming Troublesome Spirits
Purple
Psalm 30
Safety from Evil
Red
Psalm 40
Make Good Wishes Come True
Blue
Psalm 42
Receiving Instruction in Dreams
White
Psalm 51
Cleansing & Purifying
Green
Psalm 61
Blessings When Moving to a New Home
Green
Psalm 64
Healthful Sea Voyage
Green
Psalm 65
Blessings & Luck in New Endeavors
Pink
Psalm 85
Restoring Peace Between Two Friends
Purple
Psalm 94
Triumph in Legal Court Cases
Purple
Psalm 111
Charming & Lovable
Blue or Green
Psalm 119
Help in Speaking with Someone About a Financial Dispute
Purple
Psalm 121
Safe Travel After Dark
Purple
Psalm 127
Protect Children
Purple
Psalm 129
Empowerment Against Oppression
Blue
Psalm 142
Relieving Pain in the Legs, Thighs, & Hips
Blue
Psalm 146
Curing a Wound or Wounds Requiring Surgery


When putting together the spell or ritual the colors, concerns, symbols, offerings, etc. are very important so you have the right energies contributing to the work. Some Traditions also require specific Lunar phases, cast circles, etc. The Granny Witch is not one of these. 

When a work is needed it's requested at the time of the need, and waiting for the next proper Moon phase may be too far away. Besides, the method of burning the candle can help with this if it is an important factor to the one doing the work. I'm not one of those who is concerned with these matters. I do a work when I decide to do it - which is when it's been requested.


"Spiritwork" is very much a part of rootwork. This is working with the Saints, Angels, some particular spirits in general. These are also quite often used with particular colors. 



A Few Saints & Their Candle Color Associations

Color
Saint
Green or Red
St. Expedite
Green or White
St. Jude
Brown, Orange or White
St. Anthony
Red
St. Martha
Red
St. Peter



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Follow-up on the Evergreen Balm

Follow-up on the Evergreen Balm
Oh, wow does this stuff smell awesome! It had the whole house smelling like an evergreen forest!


As I already had Granny Tackett's Healing Balm which I love, but it didn't have much a scent to it and it was missing "something" - now I know what, the warmth of the evergreens - I decided to combine the two recipes into one. Even unfinished I love this stuff!


I put the evergreens in a pot, added Granny Tackett's Healing Balm to it, mixed it up and let it heat slowly. It took about an hour for the evergreens to soften and reduce down.


I then poured all of it back into the jar, let it cool down, and put the lid on it. 


I will leave it in the cupboard for at least a month, then I'll scoop it all back out into the pot again, slowly heat it up, and finally strain out the evergreens, at which point it will then be complete!


So, here's the final recipe for the balm:


Granny Tackett's Healing Balm
Ingredients
3 Yarrow flowerheads (minimum) - if dried, grind up; if fresh, cut into pieces
1 Heal-All plant (including roots) 
- if dried, grind up; if fresh, cut into pieces 
4 Plantain leaves - if dried, grind up; if fresh, cut into pieces

3 cups mixed Evergreens: Cedar, Juniper, Pine
1 tablespoon Rosemary Essential Oil
Emulsifier (optional)
1 cup Vegetable Shortening
1/8 cup Vegetable Oil (olive or sunflower being the best choices)
Mortar & Pestle
Small pot
Clean jar with well-sealing lid

Instructions
On a very low heat, melt the vegetable shortening & oil together.
Grind the yarrow & heal-all in the mortar & pestle. Most of it will powder, but some will not, don't worry about it. The evergreens will be fresh and cannot be ground to a powder. The same with the other plant materials if using fresh rather than dried.
Add the plant material and the rosemary essential oil to the melted oil in the pot, stirring to mix well.
Pour the mixture into the jar and let cool completely, stir thoroughly before placing the lid on.
Let sit in a cool, dark cupboard for at least a month, taking it out once a week to stir it up.

After at least a month remove from the cupboard, scoop all the balm into the pot and slowly heat up again. Once the balm is liquid again strain out the plant materials. Any powdered materials will probably remain, which is fine. The evergreens and larger pieces will be removed.
What is left is your now-complete Granny Tackett's Healing Balm!

Use for scratches, wounds, burns, as an ointment or on a warm or hot cloth as a poultice.



Here's the balm after it's cooled in the jar, you can see the evergreens in it quite clearly:




I'll update with another post when the final product is completed. :)



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Sunday, February 26, 2012

A Great Evergreen Balm Y'all Might Like

Here's a balm recipe that I found and thought y'all might like to try, I know I am definitely going to make this! I'll be gathering some pine & cypress from the woods this afternoon.


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How to Make Evergreen Balm
by Kiva Rose

http://www.learningherbs.com/news_issue_78.html


There's a really good Evergreen Balm at the webpage above. I had it posted here, but the liberal, rule-loving assholes that own Blogger decided that I was "stealing" it. Never mind I had the ENTIRE ARTICLE, THE AUTHOR'S NAME AND THE WEBPAGE LINK posted here and a note before the article stating that IT WASN'T MINE, that I'd gotten it FROM KIVA ROSE. So FUCK YOU PEOPLE -YOU CAN KISS MY ASS!


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More Great Appalachian Superstitions

If hawks attack chickens, keep a poker in the fire until it is red hot; then take it out and make a young girl tell you her sweetheart's name. The hawks will vanish. (Somehow I think that by the time all this is accomplished, the hawks will already be gone and your chickens with them!)


If a rooster crows before breakfast, someone will come for supper. (If breakfast occurs before a rooster crows - IT'S TOO FUCKING EARLY! LOL)


Someone is coming if a rooster crows. He will come from the direction in which the rooster's tail points. (Seriously, if this was the case, we'd have visitors all day long!)


If a rooster crows in the kitchen, a tramp is coming. (If a rooster is in my kitchen, it's time to move out of the barn.)


The scratching of a grey chicken under the window means bad luck.


If you hear a turtle-dove call as you are going up a hill, you will have bad luck the rest of the year.


It is a sign of death if you see 2 turtle-doves in a tree.


Wild geese flying south make the initials of each state through which they pass. (Wow, seriously?! In Virginia or Vermont, yeah. LOL)


If an owl hoots, someone will die.


It brings bad luck to imitate the hoot of an owl.


Tie a knot in your dress or skirt to stop an owl's hoot.


Avert the disaster of an owl's hooting by turning an old shoe upside down.


An owl will stop hooting if you pull your shoes off and cross them.


It causes bad luck to kill a raincrow. (WTF is a "raincrow?)


If you see a redbird you will get a letter.


If a redbird comes into your house, your house will burn.


The sight of a robin means someone is coming. (Not around here, they're here all the time - and nobody comes around!)


To kill a robin will bring bad luck.


If you put salt on a sparrow's tail, you my catch it. (If you can get close enough to get the salt on it, doesn't it stand that you can fucking catch it even quicker?!)


If a whippoorwill sings in a tree near the house, a death will follow.


A black honey bee is a sign of death.


A yellow honey bee is a sign of good luck.


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Saturday, February 25, 2012

Uses for Those Great Printed Fabrics

Uses for Those Great Printed Fabrics
There are so many types of printed fabrics on the market that are perfect for specific works that I don't see the point in being a purist and only using red flannel. Yes, it's traditional, but there's nothing wrong with evolving and why not have a fabric with money printed all over it for a money bag?! How fun is that?!


So, here are some ideas for some of the great printed fabrics you can find out there:


Money Print:

  1. Money Mojo bags
  2. Abundance Altar cloth for an Abundance ritual work
  3. Cut one (or several) of the bills out of the fabric and burn it to bring an end to debt and money woes or to bring money to you rapidly
  4. Money Drawing, Money House Blessing, and Money Stay With Me spells

Chili Peppers Print:

  1. Hot Foot spells for driving away a negative person or energy, an unwanted neighbor, or a love rival
  2. Fire power to add hot, rapid energy to a work
  3. Combine with the Money print to bring money fast
Dice Print:

  1. Gambling or risk-taking money ventures (especially the flaming dice prints)
  2. Choices-to-Choose-From works
Dragon Print:

  1. Male aspects workings
  2. Working with Dragons
Hearts &/or Roses Print:

  1. Love Come to Me works
  2. Mend a Broken Heart works


These should give you an idea of what to look for and how to use them. There are many, many more designs to be found in fabric stores, so just wander the fabric aisles, get ideas, and grab the ones you want to try out. These fabrics are usually quite inexpensive per yard, so you can  stock up by-the-yard or as little as a 1/4 yd to start out with. Your choice, but have fun with it! Let your imagination run wild!


Of course, if you don't have the funds to pick up these fabrics, you can always make your own! Here's how:


Need:
White/light fabric (cotton preferably)
Crayons or Permanent Markers
Iron (pre-heated, set on Low for synthetics, Medium - High for cottons)
2 Light-weight old towels


Instructions:
Use the Crayons or markers to color your design on the fabric.


Lay out the completed, designed fabric on a table on top of a towel.


Lay the second towel on top of the design fabric.


Place the iron on the towel and let it set a few seconds to heat-set the design into the fabric. Move over, but overlap the last place the iron was set, again let it set a few seconds. Do this all over the design. A design done in marker will take less time. The Crayon design will melt the colored wax into the fabric (as well as stain the towels - so don't use good ones!)


Once the design has been heat-set with the iron you can now put it into the washer & dryer on the hottest settings. This will set the design permanently.


Iron the fabric smooth and you're all set to use!


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Friday, February 24, 2012

Granny Tackett’s Herbal Supply Cupboard

Granny Tackett’s Herbal Supply Cupboard
Most of the these herbs & plants I have in my pastures and wildcraft them when they are in season. They contain all the aspects I would need for any sort of rootwork I may do. Buying the salt, vinegar, honey, oils and bottles is the only expense I have when filling my rootwork cupboard. Buying these plant materials isn't the same as growing or wildcrafting your own. Those bought you have no idea where they came from. Growing or wildcrafting is local and so each plant contains the energies found in that area, which improves the efficacy of the rootwork.


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Carrier Oils:
Herb: Bergamot (Citrus Bergamia,Mentha citrata,Monarda fistulosa)
Intent: Abundance, Fertility, Fortune, Hex-breaking, Luck, Money, Prosperity, Success
Mundane: Acne, Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antibiotic, Anti-infectious, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-parasitic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antiviral, Aromatherapy, Cold, Cough, Depression, Fever, Flu, Immunity stimulant, Insect repellent, Nausea, Sachets, Scars, Skin conditioner, Soothing agent, Tension, Vomiting, Wounds
Deities: Fortuna, Hermes, Mercury
Gender: M
Planet: Mercury
Element: Air

Herb: Hemp (Cannabis sativa)
Intent: Commerce, Exorcism, Healing, Love, Medicine, Meditation, Protection, Purification, Spirit, Travel, Visions
Mundane: AIDS, Allergies, Anti-convulsive, Anxiety, Aphrodisiac, Arthritis, Asthma, Cancer, Cholera, Convulsions, Cough medicine, Cystitis, Depression, Eating disorders, Epilepsy, Expectorant, Glaucoma, Gout, Hayfever, Headaches, High blood pressure (hypertension), Hysteria, Impotence, Insomnia, Loss of appetite, Menopause, Mental problems, Migraine, Multiple Sclerosis, Neuralgia, Pain relief, PMS, Rabies,  Rheumatism, Sea sickness, Sleep aid, Spasms, Stress reducer, Stroke, Tetanus, Tremors, Uterine hemorrhage, Wasting syndromes, Withdrawal from addiction
Deities: Amaterasu, Sahe no Kami,
Most of the religions around the world used hemp in ritual for centuries, until it became universally illegal (thanks to Christianity and the rich - hemp was the “poor man‘s stimulant“, alcohol was for the rich)
Gender: F
Planet: Saturn
Element: Water

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Herbs:
Herb: Birch (Betula)
Intent: Amulets, Beginnings, Besom making, Blessing, Dedications, Exorcism, Health, Initiation rites, Love, Overcoming difficulties, Protection, Purification, Repels negative energies, Talismans
Mundane: Fever, Kidney stones, Urinary tract
Deities: Diana, Dionysus, Faeries, Freya, Lady of the Woods, Thor, Venus
Gender: F
Planet: Venus
Element: Water

Herb: Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus)
Intent: Abundance,  Fertility, Fortune, Good luck, Fairy magick, Healing, Lughnasadh, Money, Prosperity, Protection
Mundane: Anemia, Diarrhea, Hemorrhoids, Menstrual regulation, Mouth sores, Sore throat, Stomach upsets
Deities: Brigit, Lugh, Saturn
Gender: F
Planet: Venus
Element: Water

Herb: Buckeye (Aseculus Hippocastanum)
Intent: Attraction, Divination, Luck, Money, Wealth
Mundane: Aches, Arthritis, Pains, Rheumatism
Deities: N/A
Gender: M
Planet: Jupiter
Element: Fire

Herb: Burdock root (Arctium lappa)
Intent: Cleansing, Earth magick, Healing, Protection, Repel negative energy
Mundane: Arthritis, Blood purifier, Diuretic, Eczema, Gout, Joint health, Kidneys, Rheumatism
Deities: Gaia, Oshun, Thor, Venus
Gender: F
Planet: Venus
Element: Earth, Water

Herb: Cayenne (Capsicum annuum)
Intent: Banishing, Blockages removed, Cleansing, Divorce spells, Fire magick, Healing, Hexing, Love, Passion, Protection, Purification, Quick action, Repels negative energy, Separation spells, Strength, Un-hexing
Mundane: Appetite stimulant, Arthritis, Blood purifier, Circulation, Culinary, Digestion, Depression, Fever reducer, Headaches, Indigestion, Menstrual cramps, Muscle aches, Pulmonary system, Reduces inflammation, Stimulant, Tonic, Ulcers
Deities: N/A
Gender: M
Planet: Mars
Element: Fire

Herb: Cedar (Cedar rubrus)
Intent: Abundance, Baby blessing, Courage, Fertility, Fortune, Healing, Health, Love, Luck, Money, Power, Prosperity, Protection, Psychic power, Purification, Strength, Wealth, Wiccaning
Mundane: Amenorrhea, Anti-inflammatory, Astringent, Cancer inhibitor, Cervical polyps, Diuretic, Expectorant, Thrush, Uterine cancer, Vaginitis
Deities: Amun Ra, Artemis, Baalat, Cernunnons, Dionysus, Ea, Indra, Isis, Jupiter, Odin, Osiris, Pan, Poseidon, Venus, Wotan
Gender: M
Planet: Sun
Element: Fire

Herb: Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla, Chameamelum nobile, Anthemis nobilis)
Intent: Attraction, Blockages removed, Calmness, Curse remover, Gambling, Hex breaking, Love, Luck, Meditation, Money, Patience, Purification, Sexuality, Sleep, Spell combatant, Wealth
Mundane: Anti-bacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Calming, Culinary, Digestive tract cleanser, Insomnia, Menstrual cramps, Nerve relaxer, Skin irritations, Sleep inducer, Sunburn, Teas
Deities: Cernunnos, Karnayna, Mercury, Oshun, Ra, St. Anne, Sun Gods
Gender: M
Planet: Sun
Element: Fire

Herb: Chickory (Cichorium intybus)
Intent: Blockages removed, Favors, Frigidity, Frugality, Hexing, Invisibility, Promotes positive outlook, Removing obstacles, Road opening
Mundane: Appetite stimulant, Astringent, Chicory Coffee, Laxative, Tonic
Deities: N/A
Gender: M
Planet: Sun
Element: Air

Herb: Clover (Trifolium)
Intent: Abundance, Anti-hexing, Counter spells, Exorcism, Faery magick, Faithfulness, Fertility, Fidelity, Fortune, Hex breaking, Love, Luck, Memory, Money, Power, Prosperity, Protection, Success
Mundane: Asthma (red), Cancer prevention, Chest congestion, Culinary, Menopause, Overall health, Peri-menopause, Relaxes nerves, Sachets, Skin inflammations, Spasms, Tumors
Deities: Artemis, Faeries, Osiris, Rowan
Gender: M
Planet: Mercury
Element: Air

Herb: Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)
Intent: Divination, Healing, Messages, Purification, Repel negative energy, Spirit calling, Wishes
Mundane: Anemia, Blood cleanser, Digestion, Diuretic, Gallbladder, Liver
Deities: Belenus, Brigid, Hecate, Helios, Yemaya
Gender: M
Planet: Jupiter, Mars
Element: Air

Herb: Devil’s Shoestring (Viburnum spp.)
Intent: Employment, Gambling, Good fortune, Invisibility, Luck, Power, Protection, Riches, Success, “Trip up the Devil”
Mundane: Aphrodisiac, Fertility drug, Migraine, Shortness of breath, Sore chest, Venereal disease
Deities: N/A
Gender: M
Planet: Jupiter
Element: Fire

Herb: Flax (Linum spp.)
Intent: Baby blessing, Beauty, Faery magick, Fire magick, Healing, Money, Protection, Psychic powers, Wealth, Wiccaning
Mundane: Acne, Ageing, Age spots, Angina, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-septic, Arthritis, Asthma, Back pain, Bacteria, Bronchitis, Cancer prevention, Cataracts, Chronic pain, Clogged arteries, Cold sores, Colon problems, Constipation, Coughs, Crohn's disease, Diverticular disorders, Eczema, Endometriosis, Fatigue, Gallstones, Gout, Hair problems, Heart disease prevention, Hemorrhoids, High blood pressure, High cholesterol, Impotence, Infertility (male & female), Joint inflammation, Kidney stones, Laxative, Lupus, Menopause, Multiple sclerosis, Nail problems, Nose bleeds, Osteoporosis, Parkinson's disease, Peri-menopause, Prostate problems, Psoriasis, Rosacea, Shingles, Skin health, Speech impediments, Stroke, Sunburn, Urinary health
Deities: Faeries, Holda, Mars
Gender: M
Planet: Mercury
Element: Fire

Herb: Garlic (Allium sativum)
Intent: Aphrodisiac, Anti-theft, Banishing, Exorcism, Healing, Lust, Protection, Purification, Repels negative energy
Mundane: Anti-bacterial, Anti-coagulant, Asthma, Blood pressure, Cancer preventative, Cholesterol reducer, Colds, Culinary, Crafts, Digestion, Dissolves & cleanses cholesterol, Ear infections, Fever reducer, Garlic Bulbs Rope, Gas, Heart disease, Immune system, Infection fighter, Lungs, Normalizes blood pressure
Deities: Hecate, Mars, Ogun
Gender: M
Planet: Mars
Element: Fire

Herb: Goldenrod (Solidago spp)
Intent: Divination, Encouragement, Find lost/hidden objects, Luck, Money, Prosperity
Mundane: Arthritis, Allergies, Bladder infections, Colds, Flu, Kidney stones, Laryngitis, Sore throat, Urinary tract health, Wounds
Deities: Venus
Gender: F
Planet: Venus
Element: Water

Herb: Goldenseal (Hydrastis Canadensis)
Intent: Business, Finances, Healing, Money, Power, Success
Mundane: Antibiotic, Anti-inflammatory, Colds, Congestion, Constipation, Eczema, Flu, Gonorrhea, Gum disease, Hemorrhoids, Indigestion, Infection, Laxative, Natural insulin, Syphilis, Ulcer pain reducer, Vaginal infections
Deities: Helios, Venus
Gender: M
Planet: Sun
Element: Fire

Herb: High John (Morning Glory) (Ipomoea spp.)
Intent: Blockages removed, Confidence, Happiness, Health, Hex breaking, Legal matters, Love, Luck, Money, Protection, Psychic powers, Road opening, Strength, Success, Wealth, Winning
Mundane: POISON do not ingest, use for spellwork only
Deities: N/A
Gender: M
Planet: Sun
Element: Fire

Herb: Holly (Ilex aquifolium)
Intent: Adoration, Anti-Lightning, Beauty, Consecration, Dream Magic, Hope, Immortality, Logic, Love, Luck, Magick enhancing, Material gain, Passing-over rituals, Physical revenge, Power transfer, Protection, Purity, Rebirth , Sacred, Stang making, Strength, Yule
Mundane: Fever, Purgative
Deities: Govannon, Holly King, Odin, Unicorns
Gender: M
Planet: Mars
Element: Fire

Herb: Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos)
Intent: Beauty, Binding, Faery magick, Physical attractiveness, Protection
Mundane: Beer
Deities: Faeries
Gender: M
Planet: Sun
Element: Air

Herb: Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica)
Intent: Abundance, Creativity, Fertility, Fortune, Healing, Honesty, Love, Luck, Memory, Money, Power, Prosperity, Protection, Psychic powers, Safety, Success, Truth
Mundane: Antibiotic, Expectorant, Fever reducer, Poison remover, Rashes, Skin diseases
Deities: Luna, Selene
Gender: F
Planet: Moon
Element: Earth

Herb: Ironweed (Vernonia spp.)
Intent: Control over others
Mundane: Birdseed
Deities: N/A
Gender: F
Planet: Saturn
Element: Water

Herb: Jasmine (Jasminum officinale)
Intent: Abundance, Anger reducer, Aphrodisiac, Auric health, Calming, Compassion, Confidence, Depression, Divination, Dreamwork, Elegance, Family, Fertility, Fortune, Gardening, Grace, Healing, Health, Love, Lucid dreaming, Luck, Lunar magick, Meditation, Money, Ostara herb, Peace, Prophetic dreams, Prosperity, Protection, Rejuvenation, Sexuality, Sleep, Spirituality, Spiritual love, Visions, Wealth
Mundane: Analgesic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Aphrodisiac, Aromatherapy, Calming, Condiment, Depression, Exhaustion, Fatigue, Fear, Frigidity, Impotence, Incense, Insecurity, Menstrual disorders, Nervous tension, Parasiticide, Relaxing, Sachets, Self-esteem, Sleep inducer, Stress, Teas, Tonic, Weak digestion
Deities: Diana, Venus, Vishnu
Gender: F
Planet: Moon, Venus
Element: Water

Herb: Joe-Pye Weed/Gravel Root (Eupatorium purpureum)
Intent: Divination, Employment, Handfasting, Happiness, Harmony, Love, Peace, Respect
Mundane: Arthritis, Constipation, Crafts, Diuretic, Fever, Flower arrangements, Flu, Stones, Typhus, Urinary infections, Wound wash
Deities: Blodeuwedd
Gender: F
Planet: Venus
Element: Water

Herb: Juniper (Juniperus communis)
Intent: Anti-theft, Exorcism, Health, Love, Protection, Psychic powers increased, Purification
Mundane: Arthritis, Bronchitis, Digestion, Diuretic, Dropsy, Gout, Insecticide, Psoriasis, Restores pancreas and adrenals, Uric acid
Deities:  Astarte, Ishtar
Gender: M
Planet: Sun
Element: Fire

Herb: Mullein (Verbascum thapsus)
Intent: Astral work, Centering, Courage, Curse repelling, Divination, Dreams, Exorcism, Graveyard dirt, Health, Helps to keep you “in your right mind”, Herd protection, Hunter’s charm, Love, Protect children from being stolen by Faeries, Protection, Repel malicious ghosts & spirits, Repel negative energies, Repel nightmares, Travel safety
Mundane: AIDS virus, Analgesic, Anodyne, Anti-cancer, Antihistaminic, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antiviral, Arthritis, Asthma, Astringent, Bacteristat, Boils, Bone/cartilage builder, Bronchitis, Carbuncles, Cardio-depressant, Catarrhs, Chilblains, Colic, Congestion, Coughs, Croup, Demulcent, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Dye, Earache, Emollient, Estrogenic, Eczema, Expectorant, Frostbite, Fungicide, Gum & mouth ulcers, Hay fever, Hemorrhoids, Hypnotic, Insecticide, Insulation, Lighting & tinder & wick, Narcotic, Nervine, Pain reliever, Panic attacks,  Pesticide, Pneumonia, Respiratory system, Sedative, Sinus problems, Spasmodic coughing, Stomach cramps, Sunburn, Toothache, Tuberculosis, Tumors, Ulcers, VD, Vulnerary and spasmodic coughs , Warts
Deities: Jupiter, Saturn
Gender: F
Planet: Saturn
Element: Water

Herb: Oak (Quercus)
Intent: Balance, Faery magick, Fertility, Focus, Healing, Health, Love, Luck, Marriage, Money, Potency, Power, Prophetic dreams, Prosperity, Protection, Stang making, Strength, Success, Truth, Wands
Mundane: Anti-inflammatory, Bleeding, Diarrhea, Dysentery, Varicose Veins, Wounds
Deities: Blodeuwedd, Cernunnos, Cerridwen, Cybele, Dagda, Dianus, Erato, Faeries, Hecate, Helios, Heme, Janus, Jupiter, Oak King, Odin, Pan, Rhea, Thor, Vesta, Zeus
Gender: M
Planet: Sun
Element: Fire

Herb: Onion (Allium cepa)
Intent: Aphrodisiac, Exorcism, Healing, Lust, Money, Moon magick, Prophetic dreams, Prosperity, Protection, Stability, Repel negative energy
Mundane: Blemishes, Blood clot prevention, Blood pressure reducer, Congestion, Earaches, Energy, Hair loss, Healing properties, Heart health, Indigestion, Liver spots, Stomach cancer preventative, Warts
Deities: Hecate, Isis
Gender: M
Planet: Mars
Element: Fire

Herb: Plantain (Plantago major)
Intent: Healing, Protection, Repel negative energy, Snake repelling, Strength
Mundane: Bladder infections, Diarrhea, Expectorant, Headaches, Poison neutralizer, Ulcers, Weariness, Wounds
Deities: N/A
Gender: F
Planet: Venus
Element: Earth

Herb: Poke (Phytolacca Americana)
Intent: Courage, Find lost objects, Hex breaking
Mundane: Arthritis, Breast cancer, Dried arrangements, Glandular conditions, Inks & dyes, Lymphatic system cleanser
Deities: N/A
Gender: M
Planet: Mars
Element: Fire

Herb: Queen Anne’s Lace (Daucos carota)
Intent: Clarity, Grounding, Spiritual insight
Mundane: Birth control, Companion planting w/ lettuce & tomatoes, Culinary (young root only), Intestinal health, Menstrual problems
Deities: N/A
Gender: F
Planet: Venus
Element: Moon

Herb: Rose (Rosa spp.)
Intent: Abundance, Beauty, Clairvoyance, Divination, Dreams, Feminine magick, Fertility, Fortune, Friendships, Handfasting, Healing, Love, Luck, Peace, Prosperity, Protection, Psychic powers, Visions
Mundane: Aromatherapy, Blood purifier, colds, Crafts, Dried or fresh floral arrangements, Flu, Infections, Sachets, Stress, Vitamin C complex, Wreaths
Deities: Adonis, Aphrodite, Aurora, Cupid, Demeter, Eros, Freya, Hathor, Holda, Hypocrites, Isis
Gender: F
Planet: Venus
Element: Water

Herb: Sassafras (Sassafras albidum)
Intent: Abundance, Fertility, Fortune, Health, Legal matters, Luck, Money, Prosperity
Mundane: Menopause
Deities: N/A
Gender: M
Planet: Jupiter
Element: Fire

Herb: Sumac (Rhus glabra)
Intent: Friendships, Heart’s desire, Luck, Riches, Wealth
Mundane: Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Culinary: Sucam-ade, Marinade, Spice for meats; Digestion, Fever, Leather tanning
Deities: Jupiter
Gender: M
Planet: Mars
Element: Fire

Herb: Sweet Gum (Liquidambar Styraciflua)
Intent: Earth magick, Fertility, Life changes, Prosperity, Protection, Sun magick
Mundane: Anti-bacterial, Anti-viral, Diarrhea, Fresh breath, Infection prevention, Wounds
Deities: N/A
Gender: M
Planet: Sun
Element: Air, Fire

Herb: Walnut (Juglans)
Intent: Blessings of the Gods, Divination, Dreams, “Food of the Gods“, Health, Infertility, Mental powers, Wishes
Mundane: Astringent, Anti-parasitic, Anti-spasmodic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-microbial, Bile flow enhancer, Cancer inhibitor, Digestive aid, Purgative
Deities: Jupiter
Gender: M
Planet: Sun
Element: Fire

Herb: Willow (Salix)
Intent: Astral work, Besom making, Death, Divination, Empathy, Enchantments, Fertility, Healing, Inspiration, Love, Moon magick, Passing over rituals, Protection, Psychic energies, Spirits, Water giver, Wishes
Mundane: Aches, Crafts, Fever, Inflammation, Pain reducer, Wreaths
Deities: Artemis, Belili, Belenus, Ceres, Diana, Hecate, Hera, Mercury, Moon Goddess, Persephone
Gender: F
Planet: Moon
Element: Water

Herb: Yarrow (Achillea mille folium)
Intent: Attracts friends, Banishing, Blockages removed, Contact w/ others, Courage, Divination, Dream work, Exorcism, Faery Magick, Fear repelling, Handfasting, Happy marriage, Healing, Longevity, Love, Prophecy, Protection, Psychic powers, Purification, Repel negative energy, Road opening
Mundane: Amenorrhea, Anti-inflammatory, Baldness, Bowels, Bleeding & clotting, Blood purifier, Catarrh, Chicken Pox, Circulation, Colds & flu’s, Crafts, Cystitis, Diabetes, Digestion aid, Dyspepsia, Eczema, Fever, Gastritis, Glandular system, Gum problems, Hemorrhoids, Insect repellant, Liver stimulator & regulator, Lowers blood pressure, Lungs, Measles, Menstrual suppression & regulation, Nipple soreness, Slows heartbeat, Smallpox, Toothache, Thrombosis, Ulcers, Uterine tightener, Varicose veins, Vision, Wreaths
Deities: Achilles, Aphrodite, Devil, Faeries, Oshun, Yemaya
Gender: F
Planet: Saturn, Venus
Element: Water, Earth

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Other:
Honey: (Bee nectar)
Intent: Attraction, Seduction, Sun Magick
Mundane: Anemia, Anti-bacterial, Arthritis, Bed-wetting, Burns, Calcium, Cancer, Colds, Conjunctivitis, Copper, Coughs, Digestive aid, Facial cleanser, Fatigue, Flu, Food preservative, Hair conditioner, Headaches, High protein (35%), Hydroscopic, Hyperactivity, Insomnia, Iron, Longevity, Magnesium, Mead, Migraines, Nasal congestion, Niacin, Osteoporosis, Phosphorous, Potassium, Pyridoxine, Riboflavin, Sodium, Sore throat, Stress, Thiamin, Vitamins B, C, D, & E
Deities: Ah Muzencab, Aphrodite, Callisto, Cybele, Grandmother Twyla, Melissa, Mellonia, Neith, Ra, Usins, Venus
Gender: M
Planet: Sun
Element: Air

Sea Salt:
Intent: Banishing, Circle casting, Cleansing, Grounding, Protection, Purification, Repels negative energy, Sea magick
Mundane: Bug bites, Culinary, Eye puffiness, Gargle, Hydration, Mucous drying, Oral health, Rashes, Sinus problems, Sodium, Throat irritations, Trace minerals
Deities: Aphrodite, Goddess, Sea Goddesses, Sulis
Gender: F
Planet: Moon
Element: Water

Vinegar: (Any type (especially Apple Cider Vinegar))
Intent: Averting, Banishing, Binding, Countering, Exorcising, Hex-breaking
Mundane: Acid reflux, Acne, Age spots, Arthritis, Asthma, Athlete’s foot, Blood pressure, Blood sugar, Body odor, Bones, Bruises, Burns, Cancer prevention, Cholesterol reducer, Colds, Constipation, Corns & calluses, Coughs, Cramps, Dandruff, Diabetes, Diaper rash, Diarrhea, Digestion, Ear infections, Eczema, Fatigue, Flatulence, Foot care, Fungal infections, Gout, Headaches, Heartburn, Hemorrhoids, Hiccups, Insect bites & stings, Insomnia, Jellyfish stings, Leg cramps, Menopausal symptoms, Menstrual cramps, Morning sickness, muscle soreness, Nail fungus, Night sweats, Nose bleeds, Poison ivy & oak, Sinusitis, Sore throat, Sunburn, Swimmer’s ear, Ulcers, Urinary tract infections, Varicose veins, Viruses, Weight loss, Yeast infections
Deities: N/A
Gender: F
Planet: Saturn
Element: Water

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