Element: Fire
Planet: Mars
Energy: Masculine/Expressive
Properties: Love, exorcism, wealth, protection, grief, afterlife, initiation, confidence, courage, rebirth, release
Folk names: Albahaca, American Dittany, “Our Herb”, St. Joseph’s Wort, Sweet Basil, Witches Herb, Balanoi
Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
Basil is an annual, or sometimes perennial, herb used for its leaves. It is one of the more essential herbs in a practitioner’s arsenal as it is hyper versatile and readily accessible. Keeping fresh basil or sprinkling dried basil around your home will help expel, and keep out, malignant energies. It can also be added to love spells to invite love into a relationship and to soothe existing relationships that may be strained. Basil is powerful component when doing workings for self-transformation as it removes what no longer serves you and banishes your former self, while also calming the mind. Add it into a bath to reclaim your personal power. Placing a basil leaf in your wallet or money bowl will bring fortune your way. Basil can be placed into sachets, or made into a bath or tea.
Disclaimer: Use herbs with caution. It is recommended that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before working with or ingesting any herbs, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
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