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We are Pleasant Gehman and Crystal Ravenwolf, a duo of divination divas, “spiritual sisters from another mister”. We’re life-long Tarotistas, obsessed with all things esoteric and paranormal. Look for our forthcoming book, “Walking The Tarot Path” in late 2016.
We’ve created this blog to share our knowledge and to connect with the vibrant worldwide metaphysical and paranormal community. We hope it’s as fun for you to read as it is for us to write…Enjoy!
Since the beginning of time,
plants have been used for healing and magick. Witches, sorcerers, conjurers,
root workers, and medicine people from every continent and culture have employed
the bounty of nature into their occult and therapeutic practices. Even some of
your grandma’s home remedies were probably at one time considered magick!
Today, homeopathic medicine, spiritual practices are widely accepted across the
globe…and are every bit as important as they once were in ancient times.
Each and every plant has it’s
own unique vibration, and when matched with your intent -or ailment- can serve
you in manifesting your desires or as an herbal cure or beauty aid. Nowadays,
we no longer have to rely on using plants that are native to our geographic
location, so the natural materials you use for your practice can come from
anywhere- a local farmer’s market, a metaphysical shop, Home Depot or even from
Etsy!
Before you start using plants and seeds for
your magick, be sure to do thorough research, because some can be quite toxic
to you or your pets.
For example, plants that are extremely
poisonous for cats include-but aren’t
limited to- most lilies, geraniums, chrysanthemums, and good old marijuana.
Dogs can die if they ingest daffodils, amaryllis, tulips and many other species.
Oleander, along with several plants and seeds are also deadly to humans. It’s
kind of crazy to think that a beautiful shrub growing in your backyard could
kill you, but it’s the truth.
A
hard and fast rule when working with any plants is that if you’re not one
hundred percent sure about its potential toxicity, never ingest or burn it!
If you’d like to start incorporating plants
in your magickal practice, you won’t have to go much father than your local
grocery store, and you probably already have several in your kitchen.
We made a short beginner’s
list of some readily available herbs, fruits and seeds that are commonly used
in magick…and none of them are toxic.
Have fun kitchen witchin’!
Basil
Aside from the fact that basil pesto sauce pretty
much equals Pasta Porn, it has all sorts of magickal uses. Sprinkle some in a
ritual bath to attract love or money or to rid yourself of negative energy.
Basil is an integral part of spells to keep the home peaceful, and it’s said to
bring wealth to those who carry it in their pockets. If you own a business, to
increase prosperity, tuck a few sprigs into the cash register.
Bay Leaves
Bay leaves are a strong hex-breaker or jinx
antidote that is used to keep others away. The term “at bay” which probably originated
in the 16th century, means “unable to come closer” or “ at a distance”.
Cabbage
When you’re done making a yummy batch of
coleslaw, save a few cabbage leaves, dry them out and use ‘em for money-drawing
and prosperity spells.
Cinnamon
Aside from the fact that cinnamon is
absolutely divine in a chai latte, it’s known as a purifying spice that
promotes success. It’s used to encourage spiritual purity, and when burned as
incense, stimulates psychic powers. Cinnamon can draw love your way, and is also
a lucky herb for gamblers.
Not only that, it’s super-healthy.
Cinnamon is loaded with antioxidants,
has highly beneficial anti-inflammatory properties, and can actually lower
blood sugar levels.
It’s also handy around the house to use as a
non-toxic insecticide. To keep ants away, sprinkle thick, healthy-sized lines
of cinnamon around doorsills or any place ants might enter, like cracks in
baseboards. It won’t kill the ants but
the little buggers find cinnamon so damn repugnant they’ll actually migrate
their entire colony away from your home.
Garlic
If you’re vampire movie buff, you already know
that garlic has a nasty effect on supernatural bloodsuckers. But it’s also
traditionally used to ward off any unwanted mortals.as well as to protect the entire
household from evil spirits.
Garlic also boots the immune
system, improves cholesterol levels, and contains antioxidants, which may
prevent Alzheimer’s or dementia.
Lemons
For medicinal or preventative
purposes, drinking a glass of warm water with a few drops of fresh lemon
squeezed into it each morning is cleansing and healthy. Lemon water aids the
body in expelling toxins, and can help with elimination problems like
constipation or diarrhea by ensuring smooth bowel function.
For occult purposes, lemon leaves are used in
Cut And Clear spells, which sever ties to negative relationships in the past or
present. The fruit itself has been used all over the Middle East for centuries
to banish the Evil Eye.
Lemons can also “sour” the luck of others. A traditional spell
for this purpose is to cut a slit into a lemon and stuff it with the personal
concerns of the person you want to hex. Close the incision using pins, then
seal the lemon tightly in a jar filled with vinegar.
Rosemary
For luck, protection and and prosperity, plant
a rosemary bush by the door to your home. This herb is said to empower women,
and when used in spells along with angelica root, can sublimate a spouse or
romantic partner to your desires.
Traditionally, rosemary was known as a
remembrance herb. Rosemary sprays were gifted to travelling family members so
they’d think of the folks at home. It was also carried at funerals to encourage
happy memories of the departed loved one.
Rosemary has been used for l thousands of
years to make the hair look glossy, and it will also help to keep dandruff
under control. The natural astringent properties of rosemary will also strip
product buildup without damaging the hair.
Since we all need to look foxy while workin’ our magick, here a fabulous
and easy recipe that will give your hair a supernatural sheen.
You’ll need 3-6 large sprigs of fresh rosemary
to make this rinse.
In a saucepan, combine the fresh rosemary with
about three inches of water, or enough to fully cover the herbs. Simmer the mixture
without letting it boil or evaporate for about fifteen minutes on low heat.
Let the mixture cool naturally, or just pop it
in the fridge for a few minutes; either way is fine.
Transfer the mixture into a clean jar to rinse
your hair in the shower after shampooing, or put it in a spray bottle to spritz
the rosemary rinse directly onto your freshly washed hair and leave it in.
Hello, gorgeous…and goodbye for now!
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| Crystal and Pleasant: photo by E. Kohan |
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