Wicca Herbal Magic: A Beginner's Guide to Herbal Spellcraft

by Lisa Chamberlain

Overview

Herbal magic keeps witches in touch with the powers of the Earth—and this guide by bestselling Wiccan author Lisa Chamberlain gives beginners the tools to cultivate a rewarding practice of their own.
 
Since the beginning of human history, healers and shamans have understood the nutritional, medicinal, and magical properties of herbs. Whether you’re well versed in magic but are just discovering herbs, or are new to Wicca altogether, this handy guide by popular author Lisa Chamberlain covers all the basics, from creating your own magical garden to gathering, harvesting, drying, and storing the herbs. She centers the spells around 13 herbs, most easy to find and inexpensive: basil, bay laurel, chamomile, cinnamon, dandelion, elecampane, hibiscus, lavender, mugwort, nutmeg, rosemary, sage, and thyme. Because they’re primarily culinary and/or medicinal herbs too, you’ll have plenty of options for using the leftovers from your spellwork. The spells include magical teas, baths, and oils to smudging, blessing, and healing rituals.
 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781454941057
Publisher:	Sterling Ethos
Publication date:	04/06/2021
Series:	The Mystic Library , #5
Pages:	144
Sales rank:	242,207
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 7.10(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Lisa Chamberlain is the successful author of more than 20 books on Wicca and magic, including Wicca Book of Spells, Wicca for Beginners, and Wicca Crystal Magic. Her focus is on positive magic that promotes self-empowerment for the good of the whole. Find out more at wiccaliving.com.

Table of Contents

Introduction ix

Part 1 The Ancient Art of Herbalism

The Magic of a Seed 3

Magic and Medicine 5

Shamanism and the Early Herbal Pioneers 7

The Many Meanings of "Herb" 9

Herbs in Practice 10

The Magical Power of Plants 12

The Power of Correspondence 14

Intelligent Life on Earth 16

Practical Magic 21

Part 2 Getting Acquainted with Herbs

Magical Versatility 25

Thirteen Magical Herbs 26

Basil 26

Bay Laurel 28

Chamomile 30

Cinnamon 32

Dandelion 33

Elecampane 35

Hibiscus 37

Lavender 38

Mugwort 40

Nutmeg 43

Rosemary 44

Sage 46

Thyme 48

Practical and Magical Tips for Working with Herbs 51

Purchasing Herbs 51

Creating a Magical Garden 53

Astrology and the Elements in Gardening 56

Gathering in the Wild 57

Magical Harvesting 59

Drying and Storing Herbs 61

Charging Herbs for Magical Use 62

Growing Your Magic 65

Part 3 An Herbal Grimoire

Hands-on Learning 69

Magical Teas 70

Magical Evening Tea 72

Divination Tea 73

Lucky Prosperity Tea 74

Magical Baths 76

Clear Channel Psychic Bath 78

Good Vibration Bath 79

Herb and Candle Spells 80

Healing Love Spell 81

Money Attraction Spell 83

Smudging Rituals 85

Clearing Unwanted Energy 87

Preparing for Magical Work 88

Magical Creations 89

Magical Oils 89

Prosperity Oil 90

Love Attraction Oil 91

Luck Charm Sachet 92

Prophetic Dream Pillow 94

Rituals for Connecting with Herbs 96

A Blessing for Magical Gardens 96

Enhancing Communication with Plant Spirits 98

Astro-Herbal Magic 101

Celestial Energy and the Spinning Cosmos 102

Your Natal Chart 106

Working with Element Energy 107

Working with Zodiac Energy 111

Working with Planetary Energy 115

Planetary Retrogrades 118

Planet Frequency of Retrogrades 121

Conclusion 122

Tables of Correspondence: Herbs, Essential Oils, and Incense 123

Acknowledgments 126

Picture Credits 126

Suggestions for Further Reading 127

Index 128

About the Author 132