Herbal Reference

 Agrimony
(aka Church Steeples, Stickwort, Fairy’s Wand)

Botanical Name: Agrimonia eupatoria

Planet: Jupiter
Element: Air & Earth
Deities: Apollo, Hecate
Chakra: Solar Plexus, Third Eye

Agrimony is a powerful herb for banishing negativity, breaking hexes, and turning back harmful intentions. It is often used in warding spells and protective sachets to keep unwanted energy away. Burn it as incense to reveal hidden truths or add it to ritual baths to clear stagnant energy and strengthen intuition. Its energy brings clarity, justice, and spiritual strength, making it ideal for work involving truth-seeking, uncrossing, and boundary setting.

Alfalfa
(aka Lucerne, Buffalo Herb)

Botanical Name: Medicago sativa
Planet: Venus
Element: Earth
Deities: Demeter, Freyr
Chakra: Root, Heart

Alfalfa is known for attracting prosperity, protecting wealth, and ensuring financial stability. It is often kept in a jar or sachet in the home to guard against poverty and misfortune. Add it to money-drawing spells or scatter it around your home or business to create an energy of abundance and steady growth. Its grounding influence also brings peace and nurtures feelings of security, making it useful in spells for comfort, stability, and protection of resources.

Allspice
(aka Jamaica Pepper, Pimenta)

Botanical Name: Pimenta dioica
Planet: Mars
Element: Fire
Deities: Ogun, Ares
Chakra: Solar Plexus

Allspice carries bold, fiery energy used to boost courage, strength, and determination. It is often added to spells to speed results, ignite motivation, and fuel action toward goals. Sprinkle it in charm bags or burn it as incense to energize intentions and awaken inner power. Allspice is also protective, helping to guard against harmful influences while amplifying personal will and confidence.

Aloe
(aka Burn Plant, Lily of the Desert)

Botanical Name: Aloe vera
Planet: Moon
Element: Water
Deities: Isis, Artemis
Chakra: Heart, Crown

Aloe is a soothing and protective plant often used for healing, purification, and spiritual cleansing. It can be added to spell jars or potions to calm emotional wounds and promote renewal. Placed in the home, it acts as a guardian against negativity and harmful influences. Aloe’s gentle energy supports intuition, emotional balance, and spiritual growth, making it ideal for rituals focused on healing, protection, and inner peace.

Angelica
(aka Archangel Root, Holy Ghost Root)

Botanical Name: Angelica archangelica
Planet: Sun
Element: Fire
Deities: Archangel Michael, Helios
Chakra: Solar Plexus

Angelica is a powerful protective and purifying herb, often used to ward off negative energies, break curses, and create sacred space. It strengthens personal power and spiritual authority, making it valuable in rituals for courage, confidence, and divine guidance. Burn or carry Angelica to attract blessings and protection, or use it in charm bags to call on higher forces for support and strength during challenging times.

Anise
(aka Aniseed)

Botanical Name: Pimpinella anisum
Planet: Jupiter
Element: Air
Deities: Apollo, Mercury
Chakra: Third Eye

Anise is known for enhancing psychic abilities, dream work, and spiritual clarity. It is often burned as incense during divination to sharpen intuition and open inner sight. Placing anise beneath a pillow encourages prophetic dreams and deeper subconscious messages. Its protective qualities also make it useful for warding off the evil eye and clearing stagnant or harmful energies from a space.

Apple
(aka Fruit of the Gods, Fruit of Knowledge)

Botanical Name: Malus domestica
Planet: Venus
Element: Water
Deities: Aphrodite, Pomona
Chakra: Heart

Apple is a symbol of love, wisdom, and transformation, often used in spells for attraction, fertility, and emotional healing. It strengthens romantic bonds and deepens spiritual connections when shared or offered in ritual. The star-shaped core within the fruit is linked to hidden knowledge and the five elements, making apple a powerful tool for divination and inner awakening. Use it in love charms, ancestor offerings, or seasonal rites to invite harmony, renewal, and insight.

Basil
(aka Witch’s Herb, St. Joseph’s Wort)

Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
Planet: Mars
Element: Fire
Deities: Vishnu, Erzulie
Chakra: Heart

Basil is a versatile herb of protection, prosperity, and love. It is commonly used in spells to attract wealth, bring good fortune, and strengthen romantic relationships. Sprinkled at doorways or burned as incense, basil repels negative energy and invites blessings into the home. It also helps ignite passion and emotional warmth, making it a useful ally in love magic and harmony workings.

Bay Laurel
(aka Bay Leaf, Laurel)

Botanical Name: Laurus nobilis
Planet: Sun
Element: Fire
Deities: Apollo, Zeus
Chakra: Solar Plexus

Bay laurel is a powerful herb for manifestation, protection, and victory. It is often used in wish magic by writing intentions on a leaf and burning it to release the energy into the universe. Carrying or wearing bay invites courage, success, and recognition, while burning it clears negativity and strengthens protective wards. It is especially potent in spells that seek guidance, triumph, or the fulfillment of long-term goals.

Bee Balm
(aka Monarda, Oswego Tea)

Botanical Name: Monarda didyma
Planet: Mars
Element: Fire
Deities: Ra, Brigid
Chakra: Solar Plexus

Bee balm carries vibrant, fiery energy used for vitality, courage, and energetic cleansing. It is often added to spells to boost personal power, strengthen will, and drive action toward goals. Burn it as incense to clear negativity from a space or add it to ritual blends to awaken passion and creativity. Bee balm is also associated with healing and renewal, making it a strong ally in spells for resilience, confidence, and energetic purification.

Beeswax

Botanical Name: Cera alba

Planet: Sun
Element: Fire
Deities: Ra, Brigid
Chakra: Solar Plexus

Beeswax is a sacred substance of transformation, manifestation, and protection. It is often melted into candles for spellwork, carrying intentions into the physical world as the wax burns. Its purifying energy clears negativity and strengthens spiritual shields, making it ideal for protective wards and cleansing rituals. Beeswax also amplifies intention and enhances focus, making spells for abundance, creativity, and personal power more effective.

Belladonna
(aka Deadly Nightshade)

Botanical Name: Atropa belladonna
Planet: Saturn
Element: Water
Deities: Hecate, Circe
Chakra: Third Eye

Belladonna is a potent and highly toxic plant associated with transformation, shadow work, and spirit communication. It is traditionally used in rituals for crossing between worlds, enhancing psychic vision, and connecting with ancestral or otherworldly energies. Due to its dangerous nature, it should never be ingested or handled without extreme care. Belladonna’s energy is deeply magical and best worked with symbolically or in spirit form for banishing, divination, and exploring hidden realms.

Bergamot
(aka Bee Balm, Orange Mint)

Botanical Name: Monarda fistulosa / Citrus bergamia
Planet: Mercury
Element: Air
Deities: Hermes, Apollo
Chakra: Solar Plexus, Throat

Bergamot is a bright, uplifting herb used to attract success, prosperity, and positive energy. It is often added to spells for confidence, communication, and overcoming obstacles. Burn it as incense to clear mental fog and invite fresh inspiration, or use it in charm bags to draw luck and new opportunities. Its cleansing and energizing qualities make it ideal for removing negativity, raising vibrations, and empowering magical intent.

Betony
(aka Wood Betony, Bishop’s Wort)

Botanical Name: Stachys officinalis
Planet: Jupiter
Element: Earth
Deities: Frigg, Brigid
Chakra: Root, Heart

Betony is a grounding and protective herb known for dispelling negativity and strengthening spiritual resilience. It is often carried as a charm to guard against harmful influences, nightmares, and psychic attacks. Burn it in cleansing rituals to purify energy or scatter it around sacred spaces for spiritual protection. Betony also supports emotional healing and balance, making it useful in spells focused on peace, stability, and inner strength.

Blackberry
(aka Bramble, Brambleberry)

Botanical Name: Rubus fruticosus
Planet: Venus
Element: Water
Deities: Brigid, Hecate
Chakra: Heart

Blackberry is a protective and nurturing plant often used to strengthen boundaries, attract abundance, and honor ancestral spirits. Its thorny vines create a natural barrier against harmful energies, making it powerful in warding and protective magic. The berries are associated with prosperity and emotional healing, while offerings of blackberry can aid in spirit work and ancestral connection. It is also used in spells for love, growth, and renewal.

Black Cohosh
(aka Black Snakeroot, Bugbane)

Botanical Name: Actaea racemosa
Planet: Mars
Element: Fire
Deities: Hecate, Artemis
Chakra: Sacral

Black cohosh is a potent herb for protection, banishing, and breaking free from unwanted influences. It is often used in spells to dispel negative attachments, drive away harmful energies, and assert personal power. Burn it during rituals to clear blockages or add it to charm bags for strength and courage. Its fiery energy supports transformation and independence, making it especially useful in magic focused on empowerment, boundaries, and reclaiming control.

Black Pepper
(aka Piper)

Botanical Name: Piper nigrum
Planet: Mars
Element: Fire
Deities: Ogun, Mars
Chakra: Solar Plexus

Black pepper is a powerful catalyst in spellwork, used to speed results, break curses, and banish negativity. Its fiery energy ignites intention and clears obstacles, making it ideal for uncrossing and protection rituals. Sprinkle it around a space to repel harmful influences or add it to spell jars to strengthen defensive magic. Black pepper also enhances courage, willpower, and determination, helping to push intentions into motion.

Black Salt
(aka Witch’s Salt)

Botanical Name: N/A (ritual mixture)
Planet: Saturn
Element: Earth
Deities: Hecate, Pluto
Chakra: Root

Black salt is a staple in protective and banishing magic, created by blending salt with ash, charcoal, or other sacred ingredients. It is used to absorb and repel negativity, break curses, and create strong energetic boundaries. Sprinkle it across thresholds to ward off harmful influences, add it to spell jars for defensive magic, or use it in banishment rituals to sever unwanted attachments. Black salt is also powerful in cleansing spaces and grounding after intense spiritual work.

Borage
(aka Starflower)

Botanical Name: Borago officinalis
Planet: Jupiter
Element: Air
Deities: Jupiter, Thor
Chakra: Heart

Borage is an uplifting herb known for boosting courage, confidence, and emotional strength. It is often used in spells to overcome fear, build bravery, and restore hope during difficult times. Add it to charm bags or teas for inner fortitude, or sprinkle it in ritual work to encourage bold action. Borage also supports emotional healing and joy, making it a helpful ally in spells for optimism, renewal, and resilience.

Bloodroot
(aka Redroot, Tetterwort)

Botanical Name: Sanguinaria canadensis
Planet: Mars
Element: Fire
Deities: Hecate, Mars
Chakra: Root

Bloodroot is a potent herb of protection, banishing, and empowerment. It is often used in spells to break curses, sever toxic attachments, and shield against harmful influences. Its strong fiery energy can also be harnessed to strengthen courage and personal power during challenging transitions. Because it is toxic, bloodroot should only be used externally or symbolically, such as in charm bags, ritual powders, or protective sigils.

Blue Cohosh
(aka Papoose Root)

Botanical Name: Caulophyllum thalictroides
Planet: Mars
Element: Fire
Deities: Hecate, Artemis
Chakra: Sacral

Blue cohosh is traditionally used for protection, empowerment, and transformation. It is often added to spells for breaking free from limiting circumstances and strengthening willpower. Its fiery energy supports courage and resilience, especially during times of change. Because it can be toxic if ingested, it is best used symbolically in sachets, charm bags, or sprinkled around sacred space for energetic support.

Blue Vervain
(aka Simpler’s Joy)

Botanical Name: Verbena hastata
Planet: Venus
Element: Water
Deities: Isis, Venus
Chakra: Heart, Third Eye

Blue vervain is a powerful herb for purification, protection, and enhancing spiritual connection. It is often used to calm emotional turmoil, promote peace, and open intuitive pathways. Add it to baths or charm bags to release negativity and invite healing energy, or burn it as incense to deepen meditation and strengthen communication with spirit guides. Its gentle yet potent energy makes it ideal for spells focused on love, tranquility, and spiritual growth.

Boneset
(aka Thoroughwort)

Botanical Name: Eupatorium perfoliatum
Planet: Saturn
Element: Water
Deities: Hecate, Saturn
Chakra: Third Eye

Boneset is a traditional herb of protection, endurance, and spiritual defense. It is often used in spellwork to guard against illness, ward off harmful influences, and strengthen spiritual resilience. Add it to protective sachets or burn it during cleansing rituals to purify and shield your space. Boneset’s steady, grounding energy also supports recovery after difficulty, making it useful in magic focused on renewal and overcoming obstacles.

Borage
(aka Starflower)

Botanical Name: Borago officinalis
Planet: Jupiter
Element: Air
Deities: Thor, Jupiter
Chakra: Heart

Borage is known for bringing courage, optimism, and emotional strength. It is often used in spells to overcome fear, boost confidence, and restore hope in challenging times. Add it to charm bags or teas to uplift the spirit, or use it in rituals to encourage bold action and perseverance. Borage also supports emotional healing, making it useful in workings for renewal, resilience, and joy.

Broom
(aka Scotch Broom)

Botanical Name: Cytisus scoparius
Planet: Mars
Element: Air
Deities: Hecate, Mars
Chakra: Solar Plexus

Broom is a traditional herb for cleansing, protection, and banishing. It is often used to sweep away negative energies from a space before ritual or spellwork. Sprinkle it around doorways or burn it as incense to drive away unwanted influences and create a purified, sacred environment. Broom also supports spells for transformation and fresh starts, helping to clear obstacles and open the way for new beginnings.

Burdock
(aka Gobo, Beggar’s Buttons)

Botanical Name: Arctium lappa
Planet: Venus
Element: Earth
Deities: Brigid, Venus
Chakra: Root

Burdock is a grounding and cleansing herb used for protection, purification, and releasing negativity. It is often added to spells to remove toxic influences, break hexes, and clear stagnant energy from the aura or home. Carry it in a charm bag to strengthen energetic boundaries or include it in ritual baths to support emotional and spiritual detox. Burdock also aids in grounding after intense magical work, anchoring the practitioner back into stability and balance.

Basilisk’s Breath (Calendula)
(aka Marigold, Pot Marigold)

Botanical Name: Calendula officinalis
Planet: Sun
Element: Fire
Deities: Apollo, Ra
Chakra: Solar Plexus

Calendula is a bright, protective herb associated with success, healing, and spiritual illumination. It is often used in spells to attract positive outcomes, boost confidence, and strengthen protective wards. Scatter petals around the home to invite good fortune or add them to charm bags to uplift and empower magical intentions. Calendula’s vibrant energy also enhances psychic vision and is commonly used in rituals of clarity, truth, and solar strength.

Caraway
(aka Meridian Fennel)

Botanical Name: Carum carvi
Planet: Mercury
Element: Air
Deities: Mercury, Brigid
Chakra: Throat

Caraway is a protective and empowering herb often used to guard against negativity and strengthen personal resolve. It is commonly added to sachets or worn as a charm to increase confidence, focus, and determination. In love magic, caraway helps maintain fidelity and deepen bonds, while in ritual it enhances mental clarity and communication. Its bright, uplifting energy makes it ideal for spells involving protection, motivation, and truthful expression.

Catnip
(aka Catmint)

Botanical Name: Nepeta cataria
Planet: Venus
Element: Water
Deities: Bastet, Freyja
Chakra: Heart

Catnip is a gentle herb used to attract love, friendship, and positive energy. It is often added to spells to deepen emotional bonds, invite affection, and encourage harmonious relationships. Burn it as incense to draw in loving vibrations or include it in charm bags to strengthen connections. Catnip can also calm emotional tension and support relaxation, making it useful in rituals for peace, happiness, and emotional healing.

Cayenne
(aka Red Pepper)

Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
Planet: Mars
Element: Fire
Deities: Ogun, Sekhmet
Chakra: Solar Plexus

Cayenne is a fiery catalyst used to add speed, power, and intensity to spellwork. It is often included in spells to break through blockages, banish negativity, and ignite motivation. Sprinkle it into protection charms to strengthen their potency or use it in banishing rituals to drive away harmful influences. Cayenne’s heat amplifies intention and fuels determination, making it ideal for spells focused on action, courage, and transformation.

Chamomile
(aka Ground Apple)

Botanical Name: Matricaria chamomilla
Planet: Sun
Element: Water
Deities: Ra, Cernunnos
Chakra: Solar Plexus

Chamomile is a soothing herb known for promoting peace, prosperity, and relaxation. It is often used in spells to attract money, bring good luck, and calm emotional turmoil. Add it to charm bags for protection during sleep, brew it into a ritual tea for inner peace, or scatter it around your home to draw in abundance. Chamomile’s gentle, sunny energy makes it ideal for spells focused on harmony, well-being, and emotional healing.

Chicory
(aka Wild Succory)

Botanical Name: Cichorium intybus
Planet: Sun
Element: Air
Deities: Ra, Mercury
Chakra: Solar Plexus

Chicory is a versatile herb used for strength, protection, and unlocking hidden knowledge. It is often added to spells to increase personal power, open doors to new opportunities, and reveal truth. Carry it as a charm for courage and independence or use it in ritual work to gain clarity and overcome obstacles. Chicory’s bright, active energy also aids in breaking illusions and uncovering what is concealed.

Cinnamon
(aka Sweet Wood)

Botanical Name: Cinnamomum verum
Planet: Sun
Element: Fire
Deities: Apollo, Ra
Chakra: Solar Plexus

Cinnamon is a fiery, empowering herb used to raise energy, attract success, and speed up spellwork. It is often added to prosperity spells to draw wealth or burned as incense to enhance focus and spiritual power. Sprinkle it into charm bags to boost vitality, passion, and courage. Cinnamon’s warming energy also strengthens protection and ignites motivation, making it a powerful ally in spells for abundance, strength, and transformation.

Clove
(aka Mother Clove)

Botanical Name: Syzygium aromaticum
Planet: Jupiter
Element: Fire
Deities: Jupiter, Hestia
Chakra: Solar Plexus

Clove is a powerful herb for protection, prosperity, and purification. It is often used in spells to banish negativity, attract abundance, and strengthen spiritual defenses. Burn it as incense to clear stagnant energy or add it to charm bags to draw luck and wealth. Clove also enhances courage and determination, making it a strong ally in magic focused on confidence, success, and manifesting goals.

Comfrey
(aka Knitbone)

Botanical Name: Symphytum officinale
Planet: Saturn
Element: Water
Deities: Hecate, Saturn
Chakra: Root

Comfrey is a protective and grounding herb known for its association with safety, stability, and healing. It is often used in spells to safeguard travelers, protect homes, and strengthen energetic shields. Add it to charm bags for protection during journeys or place it near doorways to ward off negativity. Comfrey also aids in recovery and resilience, making it useful in magic focused on restoration, security, and long-term stability.

Copal
(aka Copal Resin)

Botanical Name: Bursera spp.
Planet: Sun
Element: Fire
Deities: Tonatiuh, Apollo
Chakra: Crown

Copal is a sacred plant resin used to purify, elevate, and connect with higher realms. It is often burned as incense to cleanse a space, clear negative energy, and open channels to spirit communication. Its bright, uplifting energy enhances meditation, divination, and ritual work, making it a powerful ally for spiritual awakening and transformation. Copal is especially valued in ancestral offerings and sacred ceremonies to honor the divine and invite blessings.

Coriander
(aka Cilantro Seed)

Botanical Name: Coriandrum sativum
Planet: Mars
Element: Fire
Deities: Mars, Aphrodite
Chakra: Solar Plexus

Coriander is a versatile herb used to attract love, passion, and prosperity. It is often added to sachets or charm bags to deepen romantic connections or draw new relationships. In money magic, coriander seeds help manifest abundance and success. Burn them as incense to boost energy and courage, or scatter them around your space to invite luck and opportunity. Its fiery nature also supports confidence and motivation in spellwork.

Cowslip
(aka Fairy Cup, Key Flower)

Botanical Name: Primula veris
Planet: Venus
Element: Water
Deities: Freyja, Flora
Chakra: Heart

Cowslip is a gentle, enchanting herb associated with love, happiness, and communication with the fae. It is often used in spells to strengthen romantic bonds, deepen friendships, and attract joy into one’s life. Scatter it on an altar to invite blessings or include it in charm bags to draw love and good fortune. Cowslip is also linked to fairy magic and can be used in rituals to open pathways to the otherworld.

Cumin
(aka Roman Caraway)

Botanical Name: Cuminum cyminum
Planet: Mars
Element: Fire
Deities: Mars, Hephaestus
Chakra: Solar Plexus

Cumin is a protective and empowering herb often used to ward off negativity and strengthen boundaries. Sprinkle it around the home to repel harmful influences or add it to charm bags for safety and security. It is also used in love magic to maintain loyalty and build trust between partners. Cumin’s fiery energy enhances determination and willpower, making it valuable in spells focused on courage, confidence, and overcoming challenges.

Dandelion
(aka Lion’s Tooth)

Botanical Name: Taraxacum officinale
Planet: Jupiter
Element: Air
Deities: Hecate, Brigid
Chakra: Solar Plexus

Dandelion is a resilient herb used for divination, spirit communication, and wishes. Its seeds carry intentions into the universe, making it ideal for manifestation and dream work. Brew it as a tea to enhance psychic awareness, or burn the root to call upon ancestral guidance. Dandelion also supports strength and perseverance, helping to clear energetic blockages and open pathways for new opportunities.

Dill
(aka Garden Dill)

Botanical Name: Anethum graveolens
Planet: Mercury
Element: Air
Deities: Mercury, Artemis
Chakra: Solar Plexus

Dill is a protective and luck-bringing herb often used to ward off negativity and attract prosperity. Hang it in doorways or place it around the home to guard against harmful influences. In spellwork, dill enhances clarity and focus, making it ideal for decision-making and mental agility. It is also used in love and money magic to draw abundance, strengthen relationships, and encourage positive outcomes.

Dragon’s Blood
(aka Daemonorops Resin)

Botanical Name: Daemonorops draco
Planet: Mars
Element: Fire
Deities: Mars, Sekhmet
Chakra: Root

Dragon’s blood is a potent enhancer in spellwork, used to boost power, amplify intentions, and strengthen protection. It is often burned as incense to clear negativity and charge ritual space or added to spell jars to intensify results. Its fiery energy is ideal for banishing, sealing spells, and empowering magical tools. Dragon’s blood also aids in grounding and anchoring strong magical currents, making it a staple in high-energy rituals.

Echinacea
(aka Purple Coneflower)

Botanical Name: Echinacea purpurea
Planet: Mars
Element: Fire
Deities: Apollo, Brigid
Chakra: Solar Plexus

Echinacea is a strengthening herb used to boost resilience, protection, and inner power. It is often added to spells to fortify spiritual defenses and sustain energy through challenging times. Burn it as incense to clear lingering negativity or carry it as a charm to enhance stamina and determination. Echinacea’s empowering nature also supports spells focused on perseverance, renewal, and overcoming obstacles.

Elderflower
(aka Elder Blossom)

Botanical Name: Sambucus nigra
Planet: Venus
Element: Water
Deities: Holle, Freyja
Chakra: Heart

Elderflower is a protective and purifying herb often used to bless spaces, ward off negativity, and invite healing energy. It is commonly added to ritual baths for cleansing or sprinkled around sacred areas to create a safe and harmonious environment. Elderflower also supports communication with ancestors and spirits, making it a valuable ally in divination and ancestral work. Its gentle, nurturing energy promotes peace, love, and spiritual renewal.

Elderberry
(aka Pipe Tree Berry)

Botanical Name: Sambucus nigra
Planet: Venus
Element: Water
Deities: Holle, Freyja
Chakra: Heart

Elderberry is a protective and healing plant often used to strengthen spiritual defenses and promote vitality. It is commonly added to charm bags or offerings to honor ancestors and guardian spirits. Elderberry’s energy supports transformation and renewal, making it ideal for spells focused on recovery, emotional balance, and clearing stagnant energy. It is also used in rituals to attract blessings, harmony, and gentle protection.

Elecampane
(aka Elf Dock)

Botanical Name: Inula helenium
Planet: Mercury
Element: Air
Deities: Hermes, Hecate
Chakra: Solar Plexus

Elecampane is a protective and empowering herb often used to strengthen courage, enhance communication, and dispel negativity. It is burned to clear away harmful energies or carried to boost confidence and personal power. Elecampane also supports spirit communication and is valued in ancestral work and divination. Its uplifting energy makes it useful in spells for clarity, empowerment, and moving forward with purpose.

Eucalyptus
(aka Blue Gum)

Botanical Name: Eucalyptus globulus
Planet: Mercury
Element: Air
Deities: Mercury, Apollo
Chakra: Throat

Eucalyptus is a cleansing and healing herb known for clearing stagnant energy and promoting renewal. It is often burned to purify a space before rituals or added to baths to cleanse the aura. Its invigorating energy supports recovery from emotional or spiritual exhaustion and strengthens protective wards. Eucalyptus is also used in spells for communication, healing, and releasing what no longer serves you, making it a powerful ally for fresh starts and transformation.

Eyebright
(aka Euphrasy)

Botanical Name: Euphrasia officinalis
Planet: Sun
Element: Air
Deities: Apollo, Ra
Chakra: Third Eye

Eyebright is a clarity-bringing herb often used to enhance vision, insight, and intuition. It is commonly included in spells for truth-seeking, mental focus, and divination. Burn it before scrying or meditation to sharpen perception, or carry it as a charm to reveal hidden truths. Eyebright’s illuminating energy helps clear confusion and open intuitive channels, making it a valuable ally for psychic work and spiritual awareness.

Fennel
(aka Finocchio)

Botanical Name: Foeniculum vulgare
Planet: Mercury
Element: Fire
Deities: Hermes, Apollo
Chakra: Solar Plexus

Fennel is a protective and purifying herb often used to ward off negativity and strengthen courage. It is commonly placed in doorways or windows to keep harmful energies away or added to charm bags for safety and confidence. In spellwork, fennel enhances clarity, determination, and willpower, making it ideal for overcoming challenges and breaking through obstacles. It is also used in rituals to attract blessings and promote strength and vitality.

Feverfew
(aka Featherfew)

Botanical Name: Tanacetum parthenium
Planet: Venus
Element: Water
Deities: Venus, Brigid
Chakra: Heart

Feverfew is a protective and calming herb often used to dispel negativity and soothe emotional turmoil. It is placed around the home to ward off harmful energies or carried as a charm for personal protection. In spellwork, feverfew supports peace, healing, and emotional balance, making it useful in rituals focused on harmony and restoration. Its gentle yet potent energy also helps break cycles of anger or anxiety, promoting a sense of calm and resilience.

Flax
(aka Linseed)

Botanical Name: Linum usitatissimum
Planet: Mercury
Element: Air
Deities: Frigg, Athena
Chakra: Throat

Flax is a versatile herb associated with protection, prosperity, and communication. It is often sprinkled around the home to guard against negativity or carried to attract wealth and good fortune. In spellwork, flax enhances eloquence and clarity, supporting honest conversations and the successful delivery of intentions. Its energy also aids in weaving together opportunities, making it a useful ally in manifestation and goal-setting magic.

Frankincense
(aka Olibanum)

Botanical Name: Boswellia sacra
Planet: Sun
Element: Fire
Deities: Ra, Apollo
Chakra: Crown

Frankincense is a sacred resin widely used for purification, protection, and spiritual elevation. It is often burned to cleanse ritual spaces, banish negativity, and strengthen connections to the divine. Its uplifting energy enhances meditation, prayer, and manifestation, helping intentions reach higher realms. Frankincense also supports healing and renewal, making it a staple in rituals focused on transformation, spiritual growth, and divine communication.

Galangal
(aka Chewing John, Low John)

Botanical Name: Alpinia galanga
Planet: Mars
Element: Fire
Deities: Mars, Ogun
Chakra: Solar Plexus

Galangal is a powerful herb for protection, strength, and justice. It is often carried as a charm to boost courage, attract good luck, and overcome obstacles. In spellwork, galangal is used to break hexes, banish harmful influences, and empower intentions with fiery determination. It is also commonly employed in legal or court spells to support fairness and favorable outcomes.

Garlic
(aka Stinking Rose)

Botanical Name: Allium sativum
Planet: Mars
Element: Fire
Deities: Hecate, Mars
Chakra: Root

Garlic is a potent protective herb used to ward off negativity, evil spirits, and harmful intentions. It is often hung in doorways or carried as a charm to create strong energetic boundaries. In spellwork, garlic strengthens courage, breaks curses, and purifies spaces of unwanted influences. Its fiery nature also fuels determination and resilience, making it a powerful ally in banishing and defensive magic.

Ginger
(aka Zingiber)

Botanical Name: Zingiber officinale
Planet: Mars
Element: Fire
Deities: Mars, Sekhmet
Chakra: Solar Plexus

Ginger is a stimulating herb used to boost energy, speed up spellwork, and ignite passion. It is often added to charms and potions to increase their potency or burned to enhance focus and determination. In magic, ginger is used to overcome obstacles, attract prosperity, and fuel motivation. Its fiery energy also strengthens protection spells and adds power to any working that requires swift, decisive action.

Ginseng
(aka Man Root)

Botanical Name: Panax ginseng
Planet: Sun
Element: Fire
Deities: Ra, Apollo
Chakra: Solar Plexus

Ginseng is a powerful herb for vitality, strength, and success. It is often carried as a charm to attract prosperity, enhance personal power, and improve focus. In spellwork, ginseng boosts magical energy, speeds manifestation, and supports resilience during challenging times. Its invigorating nature also aids in protection and confidence, making it a valuable ally for spells involving ambition, achievement, and inner strength.

Goldenrod
(aka Woundwort)

Botanical Name: Solidago spp.
Planet: Venus
Element: Air
Deities: Fortuna, Freyja
Chakra: Heart

Goldenrod is an abundant herb associated with luck, prosperity, and divination. It is often used in spells to attract wealth, success, and new opportunities. Carry it as a charm to draw abundance or place it on your altar to call in positive change. Goldenrod is also valued for its ability to enhance intuition and guide decision-making, making it a helpful ally in divination and manifesting future goals.

Gotu Kola
(aka Pennywort)

Botanical Name: Centella asiatica
Planet: Mercury
Element: Water
Deities: Mercury, Saraswati
Chakra: Crown

Gotu kola is a calming and clarifying herb often used to enhance focus, wisdom, and spiritual awareness. It is added to spells and teas to improve memory, deepen meditation, and support intuitive development. Gotu kola’s gentle energy also aids in emotional healing and mental clarity, making it useful in rituals for insight, balance, and expanding consciousness.

Gravel Root
(aka Joe Pye Weed)

Botanical Name: Eupatorium purpureum
Planet: Venus
Element: Water
Deities: Venus, Brigid
Chakra: Root

Gravel root is a powerful herb for attracting opportunities, influence, and success, especially in matters of career and authority. It is often used in spells to gain favor, draw support from others, or open doors that once seemed closed. Carry it as a charm to improve luck in legal or business matters, or add it to ritual workings to strengthen persuasion and magnetism. Its steady energy also supports long-term goals and ambitions.

Hawthorn
(aka Mayflower)

Botanical Name: Crataegus monogyna
Planet: Mars
Element: Fire
Deities: Hera, Freyja
Chakra: Heart

Hawthorn is a protective and heart-centered herb often used to guard sacred spaces, strengthen boundaries, and encourage emotional healing. It is commonly included in spells for love, courage, and resilience, especially after heartbreak or emotional challenges. Hawthorn also acts as a bridge between worlds, making it valuable in ancestor work and spirit communication. Its strong yet gentle energy supports protection, transformation, and the renewal of the heart.

Heather
(aka Ling)

Botanical Name: Calluna vulgaris
Planet: Venus
Element: Water
Deities: Isis, Venus
Chakra: Heart

Heather is a sacred herb of love, luck, and spiritual connection. It is often used in spells to attract romance, deepen emotional bonds, and bring harmony into relationships. Scatter it on altars to invite blessings or carry it as a charm for protection and good fortune. Heather is also associated with honoring ancestors and enhancing intuitive abilities, making it a powerful ally in divination and spirit work.

Hibiscus
(aka Rosemallow)

Botanical Name: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Planet: Venus
Element: Water
Deities: Aphrodite, Oshun
Chakra: Sacral

Hibiscus is a sensual and magnetic herb used to attract love, passion, and desire. It is often added to charm bags, teas, or baths to draw romance and enhance sexual energy. In spellwork, hibiscus helps deepen emotional connections and awaken creativity. Its vibrant energy also supports divination and dream magic, making it a powerful ally for opening the heart and embracing pleasure.

Holly
(aka Holm)

Botanical Name: Ilex aquifolium
Planet: Mars
Element: Fire
Deities: Saturn, Thor
Chakra: Heart

Holly is a protective herb often used to guard against negativity, evil spirits, and harmful influences. It is traditionally placed in the home for safety and good fortune or carried as a charm to strengthen courage and resilience. In spellwork, holly supports defensive magic, banishing, and boundary-setting. It is also associated with renewal and seasonal cycles, making it a powerful herb for Yule and winter solstice rituals.

Honeysuckle
(aka Woodbine)

Botanical Name: Lonicera periclymenum
Planet: Jupiter
Element: Earth
Deities: Venus, Gaia
Chakra: Heart

Honeysuckle is a sweet, abundant herb used to attract prosperity, love, and good fortune. It is often added to spells to draw wealth, strengthen relationships, and manifest desires. Placing honeysuckle around the home invites happiness and success, while its scent enhances intuition and psychic sensitivity. Its generous energy also supports growth and manifestation, making it a favorite in spells focused on abundance and fulfillment.

Hops
(aka Beer Flower)

Botanical Name: Humulus lupulus
Planet: Mars
Element: Water
Deities: Dionysus, Bacchus
Chakra: Sacral

Hops is a calming herb often used to promote relaxation, peace, and restful sleep. It is commonly added to charm bags or sachets to ease anxiety and soothe emotional turmoil. In spellwork, hops supports healing from stress, encourages patience, and helps release built-up tension. Its tranquil energy also aids in dream work and introspection, making it a valuable ally in rituals for emotional balance and spiritual rest.

Horehound
(aka White Horehound)

Botanical Name: Marrubium vulgare
Planet: Mercury
Element: Air
Deities: Hermes, Thoth
Chakra: Throat

Horehound is a protective and purifying herb often used to dispel negativity and strengthen communication. It is commonly burned to cleanse ritual spaces or carried as a charm to guard against harmful influences. In spellwork, horehound enhances mental clarity, supports truthful speech, and helps break through confusion or deception. Its cleansing nature also makes it useful in banishing rituals and spells focused on protection and clear thinking.

Horseradish
(aka Red Cole)

Botanical Name: Armoracia rusticana
Planet: Mars
Element: Fire
Deities: Mars, Thor
Chakra: Solar Plexus

Horseradish is a fiery, protective herb used to drive away negativity and strengthen personal power. It is often included in banishing spells, boundary-setting rituals, and protective charms to clear harmful influences and assert control. Its strong energy also boosts courage, determination, and motivation, making it useful in spellwork focused on overcoming obstacles and pursuing goals with bold action.

Horsetail
(aka Scouring Rush)

Botanical Name: Equisetum arvense
Planet: Saturn
Element: Earth
Deities: Hecate, Cronus
Chakra: Root

Horsetail is a grounding and strengthening herb often used to build resilience, endurance, and stability. It is commonly added to spells for protection, longevity, and perseverance through challenges. Horsetail’s ancient energy also connects practitioners to ancestral wisdom, making it valuable in ancestor work and rituals focused on growth over time. Its protective nature helps create strong energetic boundaries and supports steady progress toward long-term goals.

Hyacinth
(aka Jacinth)

Botanical Name: Hyacinthus orientalis
Planet: Venus
Element: Water
Deities: Apollo, Aphrodite
Chakra: Heart

Hyacinth is a soothing herb used to promote peace, love, and emotional healing. It is often added to charm bags or ritual baths to mend a broken heart, ease grief, and encourage forgiveness. In spellwork, hyacinth supports harmonious relationships and brings calm to turbulent emotions. Its gentle, loving energy also aids in dream magic and deepens spiritual connection, making it ideal for rituals centered on compassion and emotional renewal.

Hyssop
(aka Holy Herb)

Botanical Name: Hyssopus officinalis
Planet: Jupiter
Element: Fire
Deities: Jupiter, Zeus
Chakra: Solar Plexus

Hyssop is a sacred cleansing herb often used to purify spaces, tools, and the self before ritual work. It is traditionally burned as incense or added to baths to wash away negativity and spiritual impurities. In spellwork, hyssop supports renewal, forgiveness, and transformation, clearing away lingering energies that block growth. Its bright, uplifting nature also strengthens protective magic and prepares sacred space for powerful workings.

Ivy
(aka Bindweed)

Botanical Name: Hedera helix
Planet: Saturn
Element: Water
Deities: Dionysus, Osiris
Chakra: Heart

Ivy is a binding and protective herb often used to strengthen relationships, ensure loyalty, and create lasting connections. It is commonly woven into charms to reinforce commitment in love or partnership spells. Ivy also protects sacred spaces and shields against negativity, making it a valuable ally in warding and home protection magic. Its persistent, enduring energy supports growth, resilience, and the intertwining of spiritual or emotional bonds.

Jasmine
(aka Moonlight Flower)

Botanical Name: Jasminum officinale
Planet: Moon
Element: Water
Deities: Artemis, Lakshmi
Chakra: Heart, Crown

Jasmine is a deeply magical herb used to attract love, enhance intuition, and support spiritual connection. It is often added to charm bags or ritual baths to strengthen romantic bonds or awaken passion. Burn it as incense to heighten psychic sensitivity and invite prophetic dreams. Jasmine’s gentle, enchanting energy also supports meditation and divination, making it ideal for spells focused on love, spiritual growth, and intuitive development.

Juniper
(aka Juniper Berry)

Botanical Name: Juniperus communis
Planet: Sun
Element: Fire
Deities: Artemis, Pan
Chakra: Solar Plexus

Juniper is a powerful protective herb often used to banish negativity, ward off harmful spirits, and purify sacred spaces. It is commonly burned as incense before rituals to cleanse and raise the energy or carried as a charm to strengthen personal boundaries. Juniper also enhances spiritual awareness and is useful in divination and shamanic journeying. Its strong, cleansing energy supports protection, purification, and energetic renewal.

Kava Kava
(aka Awa)

Botanical Name: Piper methysticum
Planet: Venus
Element: Water
Deities: Laka, Aphrodite
Chakra: Heart, Sacral

Kava kava is a calming and grounding herb often used to promote relaxation, peace, and emotional healing. It is commonly added to rituals or teas to release stress, ease tension, and create a harmonious atmosphere. In spellwork, kava kava supports love magic, deepens emotional connections, and enhances meditation. Its soothing energy also helps open the heart and invites gentle, healing vibrations into spiritual practice.

Knotweed
(aka Smartweed)

Botanical Name: Polygonum aviculare
Planet: Saturn
Element: Earth
Deities: Hecate, Saturn
Chakra: Root

Knotweed is a resilient and protective herb often used to create strong boundaries and block unwanted influences. It is commonly included in banishing spells to repel negativity or in binding work to restrict harmful intentions. Knotweed’s grounding energy also supports endurance and perseverance, making it valuable in spells focused on overcoming obstacles and maintaining focus on long-term goals.

Lady’s Mantle
(aka Lion’s Foot)

Botanical Name: Alchemilla vulgaris
Planet: Venus
Element: Water
Deities: Venus, Freyja
Chakra: Heart

Lady’s mantle is a nurturing herb often used for love, protection, and emotional healing. It is commonly added to charm bags or baths to attract affection, soothe the heart, and promote inner harmony. In spellwork, it supports self-love, strengthens intuition, and enhances feminine energy. Its gentle, protective nature also makes it useful in rituals for renewal, empowerment, and spiritual growth.

Lavender
(aka Elf Leaf)

Botanical Name: Lavandula angustifolia
Planet: Mercury
Element: Air
Deities: Hecate, Mercury
Chakra: Crown, Heart

Lavender is a versatile herb used for peace, protection, and purification. It is often burned to cleanse a space of negativity or added to charm bags to attract calm and harmony. In spellwork, lavender soothes emotional turmoil, promotes restful sleep, and strengthens psychic awareness. Its gentle, balancing energy also supports love magic, healing rituals, and spiritual connection, making it one of the most widely used herbs in magical practice.

Lemon Balm
(aka Melissa)

Botanical Name: Melissa officinalis
Planet: Moon
Element: Water
Deities: Artemis, Diana
Chakra: Heart

Lemon balm is a calming and uplifting herb often used to soothe emotional wounds, attract love, and bring peace into the home. It is commonly added to teas or baths to ease stress and encourage relaxation. In spellwork, lemon balm supports healing, emotional clarity, and joy, while its gentle lunar energy enhances intuition and dreamwork. It is also used to invite harmonious relationships and positive new beginnings.

Lemongrass
(aka Fever Grass)

Botanical Name: Cymbopogon citratus
Planet: Mercury
Element: Air
Deities: Mercury, Artemis
Chakra: Solar Plexus

Lemongrass is a cleansing and clarifying herb often used to remove negativity, clear obstacles, and open the way for new opportunities. It is commonly added to purification baths, floor washes, or incense blends to refresh energy and attract success. In spellwork, lemongrass sharpens focus, enhances communication, and boosts the effectiveness of other magical ingredients. Its bright, uplifting energy is ideal for spells involving new beginnings, mental clarity, and forward movement.