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Origin of the Bay Leaf Tree The origin of the Bay Leaf comes from the story of Apollo who happens to desire a virgin nymph named Daphne. Unfortunately, this virgin nymph despises the company of man and would rather live by the companionship of nature and its woodland inhabitants. Daphne ran into the woods when she felt her freedom dissipating and was chased by Apollo, gripping into one of her heels. When she called out for help, her father, a river god, quickly turned Daphne ...into a Bay Laurel Tree, to honor her desire to be among the company of nature. This was the first instance of banishment, protection and a wish come true. Since then, the bay leaf became a prominent tool in witchcraft used in many varying practices. Properties of Bay Leaf...Bay leaf is considered to be a symbol of illumination and Divine wisdom. It is a solar plant and helps guard or cast a protective circle before meditation or divination. The herb is also prominent in protecting finances and ensuring the stability of cash flow in the household. Using Bay Leaf for Protection... To Protect...Bay leaf can be used as protection against spells cast against you and other negative influences that can block or distort your perspective of the truth. To use a bay leaf for protection, write all that you wish to be protected from. This can be your co-worker’s manipulative attitude, possible spells cast against you, and banishment of everything that does not serve you spiritually, mentally, and physically. To Cleanse... Cleansing your aura or sacred space is no far different than using it for protection. To use it to cleanse your aura, write the negative thoughts you have about yourself or about a situation that includes self-limiting thoughts, anxiety, and other false beliefs. What makes cleansing a protective technique is because it wards off excessive energy in the body and influences the environment that you are surrounded by.

Rosemary is one of the most important Old World magickal herbs. There is an enormous amount of Rosemary folklore. It has been used for cleansing and purifying incenses since ancient times. It was associated with Aphrodite/Venus (Rosemary's name means dew of the sea in Latin). Later, it became linked to the Virgin Mary, who is said to have given the plant its blue blossoms when she rested her blue mantle on a bush. Rosemary was worn by medieval brides and carried by wedding ...guests as a token of love and virtue. Although Rosemary is generally now counted as a Masculine/Solar herb, the feminine association was stronger once upon a time. An old saying has it, Where Rosemary grows, the woman rules. It was said that Rosemary would only flourish in a garden where the lady of the house wore the pants. Christians once believed that the Rosemary plant echoed the life of Christ, growing for 33 years to the height of a man, then perishing. Rosemary stands for remembrance, as Shakespeare famously wrote down in Hamlet. (Indeed, recent research has suggested that the scent of Rosemary improves retention and recall of facts.) Rosemary extract was used medicinally to cure all manner of ailments, and cultivated for its spiritual powers of protection and cleansing. In hedge-witchery, Rosemary is used as a garden-friendly substitute for precious, exotic Frankincense. Witches can procure fresh Rosemary from gourmet markets and herb gardens. Rosemary appreciates regular trimming. The boughs may be gathered and preserved, but will mildew in humid conditions. Thoroughly dried Rosemary is preferable for incenses and sachets. Especially in Old World witchcraft, Rosemary is burned to purify a room or ritual space before magickal workings. Burn Rosemary and Juniper together to drive the staleness from a home after a long and lingering illness. Rosemary is useful for all spells to accelerate learning in school or work. Sniff a sprig of Rosemary while studying to improve your performance on an exam. A married woman may keep a sachet of Rosemary near the entrance of her home (or under her bed) to ensure a faithful and obedient partner. Cleanse and consecrate athames, wands, and crystals with Rosemary oil. (Frankincense oil is traditional for this purpose, but Rosemary may be a better choice for the Green witch.) Rosemary sprigs are pliable when freshweave them into garlands and wreathes for home blessings and handfastings. A Rosemary ritual bath or tub tea is said to remove worries and invigorate the spirit. You can also drink Rosemary tea for this purpose, but the taste is quite bitter. A Rosemary bush in the garden is supposed to attract elves and repel thieves.

CARDAMOM is made from the seed pods of various plants in the ginger family. It’s rich in phytonutrients and manganese, supplying 80 percent of your daily manganese requirement with just one tablespoon. Consuming ground cardamom can help to fight bad breath and the formation of cavities, lower your blood pressure, improve diabetes symptoms, aid your digestive system and fighting cancer.

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