Culinary Herbal
Magick
Herbal Magick is one of the most interesting studies I have ever done . The gifts & wisdom Of MotherNature are the most precious gifts one can ever have . I am grateful to be able to explore this wonderful realm of study. A working knowlegde of both medicinal & magickal usage of herbs can benefit oneself & the family . For instance , an oinment made from rosemary can lessen sores and insect bites .
Herbal Magick being utilizes in a positive manner can bring peace , harmony , benefits etc to the ones you love or a friend in need . But ever mind the Three Fold Law ! The abuse of any form of magick would only spell DISASTER !
Learn to be wise in the study of Herbal magick and you shall reap the benefits of MotherNature's wisdom !
BASIL : This rich & spicy herb can be used
either fresh or dried . One form of
simple magick is to crush a leaf
between your fingers and sniff . It
helps to clear your mind or to
stimulate the conscious mind .
It's also used as part of a protection
satchet or by its own .
It has also been used by shopkeepers
in the West Indies ( Basil soaked in
water & sprinkled around the shop )
to attract good business .
BAY LEAF : Crush a leaf between your fingers
& sniff to increase your pyshic
awareness .
Relax your mind & visualize your
third eye opening . Be not alarm
of the images you receive .
Sometimes it may not
be immediate . Be patient .
Bay leaves were also placed on
laurel wreaths of the roman
emperors to signify victory & glory
. Hang a bunch of bay leaves in
front of your porch or room to
boost your confidence in an exam
or competition or even a job
interview .
CARAWAY : Ground caraway seeds into a fine
powder & put into a small jar .
Take a sniff whenever you feel
mentally or physically drained .
Visualize its sharp scent filling
your body with energy !
CARDAMON : Besides being an appetite stimulator
like the rest of the listed herbs here ,
it can also be utilized to stimulate
the conscious mind , increase self-
confidence & energy . Simply ground
it & take a sniff . However , if you are
allergic to it , then stop using it !
CHIVES : Surprised ? Yes , chives
can work magick too ! It is
usually used as part of a
protection spell , satchet ,
ritual etc . I tried this
once : Chop it up finely
& soak it along with the
basil in warm water . I
sprinkled it around the
place I intend to work
my magick to purify it .
It was also doubled up
as a form of protection .
Perhaps it may work for you
too ! However , if you do not
feel comfortable using it ,
then search for an alternative .
Use a pendulum to dowse for
herb suitable for your working .
CINNAMON : It can be used as a form of or part of
a purification ritual or spell .
Visualize the spicy & stingy scent
envelop your body with white energy
to cleanse all neagtive energies . Its
aromatic scent could also be used to
heighten / increase your psychic
awareness .
* Be sure to buy the actual cinnamon
sticks & ground them up finely .
Processed or commercially grounded
cinnamon may not be as pure as the
real thing !
CLOVES : Cloves are one of the 'heat' spices hence
it may be used to maintain health or to
boost aura . Visualize a swirl of white
energy twirling from your feet up to your
head , sweeping away all negative
energies . Then visualize , from your head
to your toes or the reverse( if you like ) ,
a stream of multi-coloured shield
protecting you . Try it ! It's fun when you
use your imagination . Breathe in & out
slowly to end .
CORIANDER : This has a rather pungnet scent
which some of you may not like .
( Always use the herbs which you are
comfortable with or in using . If it
doesn't feel right for you , by all
means find an alternative . It's no
use visualizing protcetion energy if
the scent of a spice or herb puts you
off ! Nonetheless , it may be used to
improve a relationship or to encourage
love into a current relationship . Ground
some of the seeds finely , sniff & visualize
yourself in a loving & stable
relationship .
DILL : Fresh dill can be used to awaken the tired
mind or to increase mental strength . Simply
rub the leaves between your fingers & smell
the herb slowly for a while . (Don't take a
quick hard sniff as its scent may choke you .
But that's only temporary . )
GARLIC : The famous Garlic ! Its magickal ,
mythological & medicinal properties
are renowned everywhere . Fresh garlic
flowers may be placed in a room to purify
it or to strengthen a sick person's health .
It can double up as a form of protection or
purification . Visualize it sweeping away all
negativity . For those of you who don't
mind its strong scent , you may also
consider using it as a health tonic . Include
it in your everyday cooking . Chop it up
finely & fry it until lightly browm before
stirring frying in your vegeatbles or meat
dishes .
FENNEL : The licorice-like scent can be used to
increase strength both phsyically &
mentally . It's also used to induce courage
. Ground the seeds finely & put it into a
small jar . Take a sniff whenever you need
that extra courage . Visualize yourself (
with both eyes closed ) a swirl of renewed
confidence ( like a wave of blue energy )
around your body & into yur heart . Breathe
in & out slowly to end . Likewise , leaves of
the fenel soaked in water sprinkled around
the house is said to bring about protection .
GINGER : The stimulating scent of fresh ginger can
be used to maintian health . Include it
into your daily cooking or as a tonic
mixed with honey . It's also said to
imporve digestion . It's also a ' heat' spice
hence it could be utilised magickally to
induce courage , confidence & strength .
It can awaken the tired mind & body as
well .
MARJORAM : The peppery scent of this herb is
said to be able to induce ritual
consciousness or the necessary state
of mind for a working . Rub the leaf
between your fingeres & breathe in
slowly with your palms cupped in
front of your nose . However , don't
inhale too deeply as the reverse may
occur : drowsinness ! Placing marjoram
around your house or bedroom is also
said to bring love or encourage passion
in a marriage . Good intention with
proper visualization would help the
process .
