Throughout history herbs have played a huge role in magick, religion, superstition and divination.
Witches and practitioners all over the world have held a special relationship with herbs since the beginning of time.
Developing different methods to harness the powers and magickal energies contained within plant matter, herbs, leaves, flowers, roots and bark and have used them as tools for healing, spell crafting, divination and connecting with higher powers and Deity.
Ancient practitioners believed that all herbs possess their own specific spirit and vibrations and there probably is no plant that has not been utilized in a spell or potion.
Herbs are mother nature’s gift to us all, regardless of one’s spiritual beliefs, tradition, or culture.
Creating potions, using dried herbs in ritual or infusing herbs into a ritual bath are all natural ways to practice witchcraft. Herbs can be used in many different ways to help set your intention.
Herbal magick is the art of using herbs to cast various types of spells, rituals and blessings. It can take many forms: sachets, infusions, baths, powders, oils, incenses and herbal bundles to name a few.
Because of the incredible versatility and variety of plants, the uses for herbs in magick are practically endless.
If you’re new to the world of witchcraft and using herbs for rituals, you might be wondering how to use them as a part of your practice.
Here is a quick reference chart for some of the practical ways you can incorporate your herbs into your practice. All of these use the magickal energies of herbs in one way or another.
The strength of your focus and your clarity of mind are more important than any ingredient that you will use. Mental clarity and feeling grounded before spell work is essential to receive the outcome you’re seeking.
