Within Wicca, we have eight major holidays, and these are collectively known as the Wheel of the Year. These holidays are intimately tied to nature and the changing of the seasons. Nettle is a liminal plant – she guards the veil between this world and the next. This herb has long been used in uncrossing spells and in protective charms. Added to teas, it wards off illness and is high in vitamins and nutrients. It’s also called stinging nettle, which gives you an idea how protective it can be. For new mothers, it aids in milk production. 15. Pepper Tincture: If you suffer from fatigue or exhaustion, take 3.5 ml (50 drops) of rosemary tincture 3 times a day or combine it with the same amount of verbena tincture to fight off depression.

When worn, it is protective — traditionally, it was hung over babies’ cradles to protect against witchcraft and sprinkled across doorways to keep evil spirits out. When held, it calms fear and instills courage. Uses: Aloe has always been known for its healing qualities. Great for treating wounds and maintaining healthy skin. It may be applied right from the plant or in gel form for burns, sunburns, and can relieve poison ivy rash and helps to combat a variety of bacteria that commonly cause infections in skin wounds. It is also an excellent additive for soaps and creams as a conditioner. Uses: It is recommended as a skin astringent and digestive aid in tea form. Ground, or taken with milk, good balance after a heavy meal or dessert. Also used for diarrhea, dysentery or general indigestion. It is an excellent aromatic and makes a good anointing oil for any magical working. This incantation of thanks to the Lord and Lady of Wicca should be used when it’s finally time to harvest your plants.

Sea Salt - Use to cleanse crystals and tools. For purification, grounding and protection. Supports ritual work. Absorbs negativity and banishes evil. Element Earth & Water. One of the most prominent uses of the orange is in love spells. According to one myth, Gaea gave Hera a garden full of "golden apples" as a wedding gift. These "golden apples" have been interpreted to be oranges, thus associating oranges with love and marriage. The dried flowers, peels, and seeds can be added to love sachets while the flowers are often added to wedding bouquets to encourage marital bliss. According to one spell, the orange blossoms added to the wedding bouquet should be saved and burned along with a piece of paper containing the names of the couple. The ashes are then placed in a red bag or small bottle with a piece of true silver and stored in a safe place to protect and preserve love and marital harmony. Furthermore, bathing in an infusion of orange peels is said to increase one's attractiveness. In either case, these sunny, apple-smelling members of the daisy family are probably best known as a tasty bedtime tea. It’s also used as a love herb, to warm hearts and heat passions. Sprinkling powdered ginger on a dollar bill and keeping it in your wallet helps draw money.

Clover, Red - Also called Trefoil. used in any spells relating to marriage, love, lust and fidelity.Aids success linked to money also. Element Air.

Cornflower - Used primarily as an Ink for your Book of Shadows. It is the patron herb of herbalists. Use in rituals to give honor to the Mother of all nature, also connected to Rainbow and Crystal children.. Element Earth. For divination purposes, when you eat an orange, you can think of a yes-or-no question you want answered. As you eat the orange, count the seeds. An even number means yes while an odd number means no. Thinking of changing plans? Drink a glass of orange juice to increase intuition. Orange juice can also be drunk in place of wine, especially if you are underage or abstaining from alcohol. This tradition began sometime around Henry VIII's reign, although the history is a bit fuzzy. Yarrow has been known for centuries to be effective in healing wounds. It grows everywhere and is fairly easy to recognize in the wild. Yarrow is one of those herbs that’s SUPER powerful in inducing visions, communicating with the otherworld, and in dreamwork. Use yarrow in love and protection spells. It’s often used to protect pregnant women and babies. It’s REALLY pretty when dried and added to bouquets. Let it steep along with nettle and elder flower and drink to ward off colds. 7. Mint The radiant, positive energy from daffodils will help to ensure that success is always on your side!

Ginger is a spicy, fiery herb used to add speed and power to spells. Eating them before a spell adds power to your working. Fennel Seed - Helps with meditation. Healing, purifying and protection. Also linked with new motherhood and offers inner strength. Element Air. I learnt more about the native plants that surrounded me, beyond their Latin names, I began to understand what constituents flowed through them, how they interacted with each other, and how they could benefit people. I have a strong affinity for Airmid the Celtic goddess of healing and herbs and feel her presence around me always. Magical uses: Use this as an additive to candle anointing oils, and charms to increase their strength. Take a love triangle, for example. If a witch has feelings for a friend’s partner, one route could involve magically breaking up the couple and using witchcraft to seduce the now-single target.Having some elecampane on you is also protective — presumably, evil really doesn’t like all of those loving vibes! Rosemary - Use in healing poppets and love/lust spells. Improves memory. Increases sleep, mental power and protection. Burn to help purification and removing negativity. Associated with faery magic. Element Fire. Hawthorn Wood- Associated with Beltane. Magical uses include chastity, fertility, fairy magic, fishing magic, and rebirth. Success in career, work, and employment. Use it to work with the fae. Used Used in weddings and handfastings to increase fertility. Element Water. Hawthorne Berries aid chastity. Hope, protection and happiness. Element Fire. Lemongrass is a double-edged sword. In Wicca, it is often seen as an ingredient for developing psychic powers — it’s calming, and helps to deepen trance states. When travelling or venturing into unfamiliar territory: When out and about, it’s important to protect yourself from any negative energy or harm that may be present in the environment, especially if you’ve never been there before and have no idea what to expect.