Copyright © 2008 Lady Sabrina
Herbs provide us with an abundance of medicinal, as well as magickal substances. Most herbs are easily grown and cared for, because in reality they are weeds. Herbs will grow in the shade, in between rocks, thrive in sandy soil, and can go for long periods of time without water. Once planted, herbs return year after year and serve as a useful as well as decorative ground cover.

Along with their physical and medicinal qualities, herbs are filled with natural energy and power. Through ritual, Witches will focu
s and direct this energy toward a desired goal. Once magickally charged, the herb will then actively attract or repel incoming vibrations as designated. Because of their life force and energy, plants make wonderful psychic conductors, as well as powerful talismans.

Herbal Protection Pouch

Use this spell to protect your property or a loved one you may feel is in danger.

Items needed. One black candle, one small stone from a cemetery, black cloth pouch filled with a pinch of each of the following herbs and plants:

     * Vervain
     * Wormwood
     * Thyme
     * Oak bark
     * Spanish moss

On the night of the dark moon go into the woods, and find a place where four paths cross (crossroads). Stand in the middle of the cross point of the path, visualize what it is you want to protect, and then chant the following nine times:

     Power of herb, power of wood,
     Power of stone, power of good,
     Power of earth, power of tree,
     From all this evil now be free.

When you have finished with the chant, dig a small hole and place the pouch in it, and cover with earth. Place the black candle on top of the spot where you buried the pouch.

Light the candle and repeat the chant nine more times.

Extinguish the candle.

Leave the pouch where it is for three days. At the end of that time return and retrieve the pouch.

Carry the pouch for protection or give it to someone in need.