Magical Plants, Herbs, Crystals and Spells
Magical Plants and Herbs
- Lavender: Known for its calming, purifying, and soothing qualities, lavender is added to besoms to clear away negative or chaotic energies and bring peace and balance into the space. The scent alone is believed to attract tranquility and elevate spiritual awareness, making it ideal for cleansing rituals.
- Eucalyptus: A powerful herb for purification, eucalyptus is used to ward off negativity and cleanse the space of lingering negative energy. It’s also commonly associated with healing and renewal, making it a popular choice in besoms for protecting and rejuvenating the energy within a home.
- Rosemary: A strong protector, rosemary is traditionally added to besoms to create a spiritual barrier against negative influences. It enhances mental clarity and focus, making it excellent for both protection and grounding, and it’s believed to safeguard the home by keeping unwanted energies at bay.
- Rose: The quintessential symbol of love, compassion, and beauty. Rose petals are powerful in spells for self-love, romance, and heart healing. They also promote inner peace and emotional balance.
- Globe Amaranth: Represents immortality, protection, and unshakable resilience. Use it in spells for endurance and strength in challenging times.
- Peony: A symbol of beauty, protection, and prosperity, peony is often used to attract abundance, romance, and good fortune, while also keeping negative influences at bay.
- Dandelion: Associated with wishes, hope, and transformation. Use it in spells to encourage growth, invite change, or manifest dreams. It’s also great for divination.
- Calendula: Brings warmth, happiness, and protection. Calendula can be used in spells to promote healing, joy, and shielding against negative energies.
- Lily Flower: Symbolizes purity, renewal, and protection. It’s perfect for fresh beginnings and spiritual cleansing, helping to release negativity and invite positive growth.
- Green Ball: This could represent new beginnings, growth, or fertility, depending on its origin. Use it to encourage expansion, both physically and spiritually.
- Bamboo Leaf: Represents strength, flexibility, and luck. Bamboo is excellent for spells where resilience is needed or when you want to attract good fortune and growth.
- Aloe: Known for its healing and protection qualities, aloe can be used in spells to nurture yourself, heal emotional wounds, and create protective barriers around your energy
- Jasmine: Associated with love, sensuality, and intuition. Jasmine is ideal for spells to deepen love, enhance dreams, or increase spiritual awareness.
- Magnolia: Brings peace, harmony, and emotional resilience. Magnolia is great for balancing emotions and bringing calm to chaotic situations.
- Mulberry Leaf: Used for protection and prosperity, mulberry leaves help attract abundance and safeguard against negative energies.
- Lemongrass: A powerful herb for purification and clearing obstacles. Use it to refresh stagnant energy and make way for new opportunities.
- Lilac Leaf: Represents harmony, new beginnings, and joy. Use it in spells that focus on personal growth, especially during times of change.
- Potato Leaf: Symbolizes grounding and stability. Use potato leaves for protection and securing a strong foundation, particularly when you feel ungrounded or unsafe.
- Roselle: Known for its connections to love, passion, and warmth, Roselle can be used to draw in affection or stoke the fires of creativity and inspiration.
- Snow Lotus: Represents purity, spiritual awakening, and resilience. Snow lotus is ideal for spells focused on higher consciousness and spiritual growth.
- Forget-Me-Not: Symbolizes loyalty, remembrance, and long-lasting connections. Use it in spells for strengthening bonds, preserving memories, or connecting with ancestors.
- Stevia Leaf: Represents sweetness and harmony. Stevia can bring a sense of nurturing energy, inviting happiness and joy into relationships and situations.
- Dogbane Leaf: Though toxic, dogbane is a powerful protector and can be used to banish negativity and harmful influences. It’s good for cutting ties with toxic people or energy.
- Folium Ginkgo: Linked to memory, wisdom, and longevity. It’s excellent for spells involving mental clarity, intellectual pursuits, and achieving long-term goals.
Magical Crystals
- Red Aventurine: Boosts confidence, courage, and creativity. Ideal for grounding and igniting passion in goal pursuit.
- Rhodonite: The “Stone of Compassion.” Heals emotional wounds, encourages forgiveness, and restores harmony in relationships.
- Amazonite: Promotes peace, balance, and clear communication. Calms nerves and empowers self-expression.
- Amethyst: Enhances intuition, spiritual connection, and protection. Calms the mind and wards off negativity.
- Flower Amazonite: A gentle variant of Amazonite that fosters self-discovery, compassion, and emotional resilience.
- Rose Quartz: The stone of unconditional love and healing. Encourages compassion, self-love, and emotional peace.
- Unakite: Brings emotional balance and growth. Releases past trauma and supports healthy change.
- Garnet: A stone of passion and vitality. Boosts courage, confidence, and abundance; excellent for grounding energy.
- Clear Quartz: Amplifies intentions, cleanses negativity, and enhances clarity. Ideal for healing and manifesting.
- Red Agate: Instills courage, stability, and resilience. Grounds emotions, releases anger, and protects energy.
- Tiger’s Eye: Enhances confidence, focus, and protection. Grounds energy and helps manifest personal goals.
- Howlite: Soothes stress, encourages patience, and supports mindfulness. Quiet the mind and release tension.
- Lapis Lazul: Symbolizes truth, wisdom, and self-awareness. Enhances spiritual insight and authentic self-expression.
- Goldenstone: Known as the stone of ambition, it inspires confidence, motivation, and resilience. Attracts prosperity, boosts energy, and encourages a positive outlook.
- Turquoise: A protective stone that brings tranquility, courage, and emotional balance. Enhances communication, self-expression, and spiritual healing while shielding against negative energy.
- Selenite: A crystal known for its high vibrational frequency, selenite is a powerful energy cleanser and amplifier. When attached to a besom, selenite helps to continuously purify and recharge the energy of the space. It’s also associated with spiritual clarity and elevating one’s intentions, enhancing the effectiveness of the cleansing ritual.
Spells
Before placing any ingredients into jars, take a moment to set your intention. You can hold the herbs and crystals in your hands, breathe deeply, and focus on what you wish to manifest from the ingredient or spell. Their energy and intent are what bring the spell to life, and your intuition will guide you to the right combinations.
Protection Spell:
- Ingredients: Red Agate, Rosemary, Dogbane Leaf, Globe Amaranth, Bamboo Leaf
- Intention: To shield the home from negative energy. Red Agate provides grounding, Rosemary protects and clears, Dogbane banishes negativity, Globe Amaranth enhances resilience, and Bamboo Leaf attracts strength and luck.
Harmony Spell:
- Ingredients: Amethyst, Lavender, Magnolia, Calendula, Folium Ginkgo
- Intention: To bring peace, balance, and harmony to the home. Amethyst promotes tranquility, Lavender calms, Magnolia balances emotions, Calendula brings joy, and Folium Ginkgo enhances wisdom.
Abundance Spell:
- Ingredients: Garnet, Peony, Dandelion, Green Ball, Lemongrass
- Intention: To invite prosperity, growth, and abundance. Garnet amplifies vitality, Peony attracts good fortune, Dandelion aids in manifestation, Green Ball promotes growth, and Lemongrass clears obstacles.
Cleansing and Renewing:
- Ingredients: Clear Quartz, Aloe, Lily Flower, Snow Lotus, Lilac Leaf
- Intention: To clear old energies and invite fresh beginnings. Clear Quartz amplifies intentions, Aloe heals and protects, Lily Flower cleanses, Snow Lotus supports spiritual growth, and Lilac Leaf invites joy and new beginnings.
Love and Connection:
- Ingredients: Rose Quartz, Rose Petals, Jasmine, Forget-Me-Not, Stevia Leaf
- Intention: To invite love, connection, and harmony into the home. Rose Quartz opens the heart to love, Rose Petals foster compassion, Jasmine deepens bonds, Forget-Me-Not encourages loyalty, and Stevia Leaf adds joy.