Ghost Hunting at Platts Bluff

So me and my friend Jessica went ghost hunting at a local hang out, over the past several decades, the rope swing at Platts Bluff has claimed the life of more than one person, so we went out armed with my Franks Box that I altered myself and my digital camera, I realized that the video was gonna be shitty quality, but I wanted to film anyway, I think I got a few intelligent words, and I suggest you listen with headphones to hear the franks box

Magical Herbs

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FENNEL  Masculine, Mercury, Fire.  Purification, protection, healing, money. Sometimes employed as an appetite suppressant and digestive aid. Used in tea form to expel mucus. Chew the seeds slowly for really bad breath, or use the fluid extract to rub on gums.

FERN  Feminine, Saturn, Earth. The Fern is an extremely powerful protective plant. Grow them in and around the house for protection from evil and negativity.

Foxglove
aka deadmen's bells, dog's finger, fairy thimbles, fox bells, witches bells, witches thimbles *POISON*
Feminine. Venus. Water.
Protection. Brings true magick to your garden by attracting faeries and plant devas. Assists in communion with the Underworld. Collect the juice of the herb under a favorable moon sign. Mark the very center of your circle with the juice and wait there to see the realm of faery.

FRANKINCENSE  Masculine, Sun, Fire. A very powerful aid to meditation. Use to purify ritual spaces and invoke a spiritual frame of mind.

Magical Herbs

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ELECAMPANE Masculine, Mercury, Earth. Useful in raising spirits and to aid in meditation.

ELDER  Feminine, Venus, Air. Branches are widely used for wands. One must always be cautious to ask permission from the Elder Dryad before cutting or harvesting Elder limbs or leaves and berries to avoid very bad luck. It is also considered very bad luck to burn Elder wood. The leaves hung around the doors and windows will ward off evil.

EUCALYPTUS  Feminine, Moon, Air. Used in healing rituals, charms and amulets. Place the leaves around a blue candle and burn for healing energies. Green pods worn around the neck eases the discomfort of colds, sore throats and congestion.

EYEBRIGHT  Masculine, Sun, Air. Anoint eyelids with the infusion daily to induce clairvoyant visions and psychic dreams.

Magical Herbs

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DAISY  Feminine, Venus, Water Decorate the house with daisies at Midsummer's Eve to bring happiness to the home and to obtain the blessings of faeries. Daisies are also worn at Midsummer for luck and blessings. In the old times, young maidens would weave and wear daisy chains in their hair to attract their beloved.

DANDELION  Masculine, Jupiter, Air.  Divination, welcoming, messages.  The ground root can act as a coffee substitute, and the flowers make a lovely wine. A superb cleansing tonic, and the milky juice is a diuretic, a tonic and a relief for common stomach problems. Use a handful of flower tops to 1 pint of boiling water, steep 10 minutes and strain. Drink this several times a day. Use the milky latex from the stem , rub on a wart several times daily and soon its gone. Also good for night blindness.

DILL   Masculine, Mercury, Fire. Useful in love charms. May also be hung in childrens rooms to protect them from evil spirits and protect against bad dreams. A culinary herb.

DRAGONS BLOOD Masculine, Mars, Fire. Widely used in love, protection and purification spells. Keep a piece under the bed to cure impotency. Carried for good luck. May be dissolved in the bath for strong purification.

Magical Herba

C

Cactus (all species)
Protection, Chastity. Cactus spines are used in witches bottles for protection. Carry or bury to release their protective powers.


Calamus (Acorus calamus) aka myrtle flag, sweet cane, sedge, sweet flag, sweet grass, sweet sedge
Feminine. Moon. Water. *POISON*
Luck, Healing, Money, Protection. String beads and wear for healing. Use powdered root in incenses and sachets. Used to strengthen and bind spells. Growing the plant brings good luck.


Camellia (Camellia japonica)
Feminine. Moon. Water.
Brings riches and luxury. Place fresh blossoms in water on altar during money and prosperity riches.


Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora)
Feminine. Moon. Water.
Chastity, Health, Divination. A bag of camphor hung around the neck keeps flus and colds away. Use in divinatory incenses.


Caraway (Carum carvi)
Masculine. Mercury. Air.
Protection, Lust, Health, Anti-Theft, Mental Powers. Any object which holds some caraway seeds is theft-free. Induces lust when baked into breads, cookies, or cakes. The seeds strengthen the memory.


Cardamom (Elettario caramomum)
Feminine. Venus. Water.
Lust, Love. Add ground seeds to warmed wine for a quick lust potion. Bake in apple pies and add to sachets and incenses to induce love.


Carnation (Dianthus carophyllus) aka jove's flower, gillies, gilliflower, sops-in-wine
Masculine. Sun. Fire.
Protection, Strength, Healing. Use in all-purpose protection spells. Gives strength and energy to the sick. Place fresh carnation on the altar during healing spells and add dried flowers to healing sachets and incenses.


Carob (Jacaranda procera or Prosopis dulcis) aka caroba, carobina, carobinha
Protection, Health. Wear or carry.


Carrot (Dancus carota)
Masculine. Mars. Fire.
Fertility, Lust. Women should eat the seeds to become pregnant. Eat carrots to promote lust and cure impotence.


Cascara Sagrada (Rhamnus purshiana) aka sacred bark
Legal Matters, Money, Protection. Sprinkle infusion around your home before going to court. It will help you win your case.


Cashew (Anacardium occidentale)
Masculine. Sun. Fire.
Money.


Castor (Ricinus communis) aka palma christi, palms christi root *POISON*
Protection.


Catnip (Nepeta cataria) aka catmint, cat's wort, field balm, nepeta, nip, catnep
Feminine. Venus. Water. Deity: Bast.
Cat Magick, Love, Beauty, Happiness. Give to your cat to create a psychic bond between the two of you. Use in love sachets with rose petals. Attracts good spirits and great luck. Used in beauty and happiness spells. Large pressed leaves are used for bookmarks in magickal texts. Mix with dragon's blood in an incense to rid oneself of bad habits or behavioral problems.


Cattail (Typah spp.)
Masculine. Mars. Fire.
Lust. Carry if you don't like sex, but want to.


Cedar (Cedrus libani or C. spp.)
Masculine. Sun. Fire.
Healing, Purification, Money, Protection. The smoke is purifying and chases away bad dreams. Keep a piece in the wallet to draw money and in all money incenses. Add to love sachets and Burn for psychic powers.


Celandine (Chelidonium majus) aka devil's milk, kenning wort, swallow-wort, tetterwort
Masculine. Sun. Fire.
Protection, Escape, Happiness, Legal Matters. Aids in escaping unwarranted imprisonment or entrapment. Wear next to the skin and replace every three days. Cures depression, brings happiness when worn. Wear to court to win the favor of the jury.


Celery (Apium graveolens)
Masculine. Mercury. Fire.
Mental Powers, Lust, Psychic Powers. Chew seeds to aid concentration or in dream pillows to induce sleep. Burned with orris root, seeds increase psychic powers. Eat stalk to induce lust.


Centaury (Centaurium spp.) aka christ's ladder, feverwort
Masculine. Sun. Fire.
Burn to drive off snakes.


Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis) aka ground apple, roman camomile, maythn, whig plant
Masculine. Sun. Water
Money, Sleep, Love, Purification. Sprinkle around property to remove curses and spells cast against you.


Cherry (Prunus avium) aka sweet cherry
Feminine. Venus. Water.
Love, Divination.


Chestnut (Castanea spp.)
Masculine. Jupiter. Fire.
Love.


Chickweed (Stellaria media) aka adder's mouth, starweed, starwort, stitchwort, tongue grass
Feminine. Moon. Water.
Fertility, Love


Chicory (Cichorium intybus) aka succory, wild cherry, wild succory
Masculine. Sun. Air.
Removing Obstacles, Invisibility, Favors, Frugality. Carry to remove all obstacles that might crop up in your life. Rub juice on body to obtain favors from great persons.


Chili Pepper (Capsicum spp.) aka red pepper
Masculine. Mars. Fire.
Fidelity, Hex Breaking, Love.


China Berry (Melia azederach) *POISON*
Carry seeds for luck and to bring change into your life.



Chrysanthemum (Anacylus pyrethrum) aka mum
Masculine. Sun. Fire.
Protection. Promotes mental health. Use in rituals of death and dying.


Cinnamon (Cinnamonum zeylanicum) aka sweet wood
Masculine. Sun. Fire. Deities: Venus, Aphrodite
Spirituality, Success, Healing, Power, Psychic Powers, Lust, Protection, Love. Empower with tourmaline. Enhancing skills of prophecy through channeling, working through an oracle, or through divination. When burned as an incense, it raises high spiritual vibrations. Aids in healing. Draws money. Stimulates psychic power and produces protective vibrations. Great in sachets and amulets.


Cinquefoil (Potentilla canadensis or P. reptans) aka crampweed, five finger blossom, five finger grass, goosegrass, silverweed, potentilla
Masculine. Jupiter. Fire.
The five points of the leaves represent love, money, health, power, and wisdom. If carried, all these will be granted. Good for love magick and to promote an abundant harvest. Contains the energy to manifest one's ideas. An ingredient in mediaeval flying ointments.


Citron (Citrus medica)
Masculine. Sun. Air.
Psychic Powers, Healing.


Clove (Syzygium aromaticum or Caryophyllus aromatica)
Masculine. Jupiter. Fire.
Protection, Exorcism, Love, Money. Burn as an incense. Worn or carried, they attract the opposite sex.


Clover (Trifolium spp.) aka shamrock, trefoil, three-leaved grass
Masculine. Mercury. Air.
Protection, Love, Money, Fidelity, Exorcism, Success.


Coconut (Cocus necifera)
Feminine. Moon. Water.
Purification, Protection, Chastity


Coffee (Coffea Arabica)
Mercury. Uranus.
Ritual stimulant. Aztec, Mayan, and Incan peoples all revered the berry of this plant.


Cohosh, Black (Cimicifuga racemosa) aka black snake root, bugbane, squawroot
Masculine.
Love, Courage, Protection, Potency


Coltsfoot (Tussilago Farfara) aka ass's foot, British tobacco, bull's foot, butterbur, Coughwort
Feminine. Venus. Water.
Use in love sachets and spells of peace and tranquility. Love, Visions.


Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis)
Feminine. Venus. Water.
Love, Courage. Rub on hands for courage and daring or carry it. Seeds can be used in love perfume. Pulverize seeds and rub on hands to attract love. Practitioners of animal magick, those working with eagles (aquila=eagle), or those wishing to invoke the protection of deity through the realm of birds may work with this herb.


Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) aka boneset, bruisewort, knit back, knit bone, slippery root
Feminine. Saturn. Water.
Good for any magickal healing. Worn or carried, it ensures safety during travel. The root is used in money spells.


Copal (Bursera odorata)
Masculine. Sun. Fire.
Love, Purification. Added to love and purification incenses. A piece of copal can represent the heart in poppets.


Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) aka Chinese parsley, cilantro
Masculine. Mars. Fire.
Love, Health, Healing. Used in love sachets and spells. Add the powdered seeds to warm wine to make a lust potion. Protects gardeners and all in their households. Gather at harvest and hang in the home for protection. The seeds promote peace between people who are unable to get along. Use it in drinks or crushed in incense. Helps one find romance and is an excellent herb to add to an elixir when the Great Rite is celebrated. Throw instead of rice at handfastings or add to the handfasting cake.


Corn (Zea Mays) aka maize, seed of seeds, sacred mother
Feminine. Venus. Earth.
Protection, Luck, Divination. Represents fertility and is used to invoke Mother Earth. Used at Mabon and Lammas in ritual, it teaches the mystery of life, death, and rebirth.


Cornflower (Centaurea Cyanus) aka blue bottle, bluecap, bluet
Venus. Saturn. Deity: Flora, Chiron.
Patron herb of herbalists. Blue leaves make a lovely ink for Book of Shadows.


Cotton (Gossypium barbadense)
Feminine. Moon. Earth.
Luck, Healing, Protection, Rain, Fishing Magick. Place cotton on an aching tooth to take away pain. Planted or scattered in yard, it keeps ghosts away. Burning cotton causes rain.


Cowslip (Primula veris) aka arthritica, fairy cup, lady's key, buckles
Feminine. Venus. Water. Deity: Freya.
Healing, Youth, Treasure Finding. Place it beneath the front porch to discourage visitors. Preserves youth, and restores it when lost. The odor is healing, and holding a bunch will locate hidden treasure. Sacred to Freya, and can be used to invoke her. Some believe the path to Freya will lead one to earthbound treasures and abundance.


Crocus (Crocus vernus)
Feminine. Venus. Water.
Burn in a censor with alum to see a vision of the thief who robbed you. Love, Visions.


Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) aka cowcucumber
Feminine. Moon. Water. Deity: Uttu (Sumerian)
Chastity, Healing, Fertility. Cooling and soothing to the psyche. Slices laid on eyes assists astral travel. Fruit hinders lust. Peel on head relieves pain of headache.


Cumin (Cumimum Cyminum) aka cumino, cumino aigro
Masculine. Mars. Fire.
Protection, Fidelity, Exorcism, Anti-theft. Burned with frankincense for protection and scattered on the floor (sometimes with salt) to drive out evil. Used in love spells. When given to a lover, promotes fidelity. Cumin seed steeped in wine makes a lust potion.



Curry (Murraya Koenigii)
Masculine. Mars. Fire.
Protection. Burn the specific plant, not the mixture of spices, to repel evil at night.


Cyclamen (Cyclamen spp.) aka groundbread, sow bread, swine bread
Feminine. Venus. Water. Deities: Hecate
Fertility, Protection, Happiness, Lust. Add to handfasting or wedding cake.


Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) aka Tree of Death
Feminine. Saturn. Earth. Deities: Hecate, Hebe, Mithras, Pluto, Aphrodite, Ashtoreth, Artemis, Apollo, Cupid, Jupiter, Zoroaster.
Longevity, Healing, Comfort, Protection. Wear at time of crisis. Taken to funerals, eases grief and calms mind. Throw a sprig of cypress into a grave to give the deceased luck and love in the hereafter.

Magical Herbs

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Bachelor's Buttons (Centaurea cyanus) aka devil's flower, red campion
Feminine. Venus. Water. Deity: Robin Goodfellow
Love. Women wear this flower on their breast to attract love.


Balm, Lemon (Melissa officinalis) aka bee balm, lemon basalm, melissa, sweet balm, sweet melissa
Feminine. Moon. Water. Deity: Diana
Love. Success. Healing, especially for those with mental or nervous disorders. Use in love charms and spells to attract a partner. Opens one to the divine love of the Goddess. Gives energy to make one more desirable to the opposite sex.


Balm of Gilead (Commiphora opobalsamum) aka balsam tree
Feminine. Venus. Water.
Love, Manifestations, Protection, Healing. Carry the buds to mend a broken heart. Also steep them in red wine for a love potion. One of the best forms of magickal oils to be used to dress candles in magickal healing.


Bamboo (Bambusa Vulgaris)
Masculine. Deity: Hina
Protection, Luck, Hex-Breaking, Wishes. Excellent for magick wands, representing all four elements. "Growing up from the earth through water, it passes through the sky as it reaches toward the fire of the Sun." Crush the wood to a powder and burn for protection -- or grow by the house for good fortune.


Banana (Musa sapientum)
Feminine. Venus. Water.
Fertility. Cures impotency. Use leaves, flowers, and fruits in prosperity and money spells.


Barley (Hordeum spp.)
Feminine. Venus. Earth. Deity: Venus
Love, Healing, Protection. Use the grain or barley water in love spells.


Basil (Ocimum Basilicum) aka Witches herb, American dittany, St. Joseph's herb
Masculine. Mars. Fire. Deity: Vishnu, Ezrulie
Love, Exorcism, Wealth, Flying, Protection. Causes sympathy between two people and soothes tempers between lovers. Add to love sachets and incenses. Place in cash register or on doorsill of business to attract customers. Use when invoking elemental salamanders or communing with dragons. Also used for courage.


Bay (Laurus nobilis) aka bay laurel, laurel, sweet bay
Masculine. Sun. Fire.
Protection, Psychic Powers, Healing, Purification, Strength. Used in clairvoyance and wisdom brews. Place leaves under pillow for prophetic dreams. Burn to cause vision. Attracts love and romance. Use to consecrate musical instruments. Bay leaves impart strength to athletes. Write wishes on bay leaves and burn.


Bean (Phaseolus spp.)
Masculine. Mercury. Air. Deities: Demeter, Cardea.
Protection, Exorcism, Wart Charming, Reconciliations, Potency, Love. Used in rattles, they scare away bad spirits. Rub a dried bean on warts during the waning Moon. As you do so, say "As this bean decays, So wort, fall away!"


Bedstraw (Galium triflorum)
Feminine. Venus. Water.
Worn or carried to attract love.


Beech (Fagus sylvatica)
Feminine. Saturn.
Wishes


Beet (Beta vulgaris)
Feminine. Saturn. Earth.
Love. Use as an ink in love magick, also as a blood substitute.


Belladonna (Atropa belladonna) aka banewort, witches berry, sorcerer's berry, deadly nightshade, death's herb, devil's cherries *Poison*Feminine. Saturn. Water. Deities: Hecate, Bellona, Circe
Highly toxic. All parts of the plant are extremely poisonous. Encourages astral projection and produces visions, but belladonna is best avoided. A primary ingredient in flying ointments. Used in funeral rituals to aspurge the circle, helping the deceased to let go and move forward. Used to invoke Circe. Gather berries when they are ripe (around Samhain.) Store with onyx. Medicinally, it has been used as a sedative.

As every part of the plant is extremely poisonous, neither leaves, berries, nor root should be handled if there are any cuts or abrasions on the hands. The root is the most poisonous, the leaves and flowers less so, and the berries, except to children, least of all. It is said that an adult may eat two or three berries without injury, but dangerous symptoms appear if more are taken, and it is wiser not to attempt the experiment. Though so powerful in its action on the human body, the plant seems to affect some of the lower animals but little. Rabbits, sheep, goats and swine eat the leaves with impunity, and birds often eat the seeds without any apparent effect, but cats and dogs are very susceptible to the poison. -- Grieve's Modern Herbal

Benzoin (Styrax benzoin)
Masculine. Sun. Air. Deities: Venus, Aphrodite, Mut.
Purification, Prosperity. Provides focus. Enhances concentration. Useful in astral travel (protects spirit while travelling). Promotes generosity. Brings increased success to any magickal working or to attain magickal goals. Used as a base for incense. Make an incense of benzoin, cinnamon, and basil to attract customers to your place of business.


Bergamot, Orange (Mentha citrata) aka orange mint, bergamot
Masculine. Mercury. Air.
Money. Put leaves in wallet or purse to attract money. Rub fresh leaves on money before spending.


Be-Still (Thevetia nereifolia) aka trumpet flower, yellow oleander *POISON*
Wear beans as a talisan to attract luck.


Betony, Wood (Betonica officinalis) aka bishopwort, lousewort, purple betony
Masculine. Jupiter. Fire.
Protection, Purification, Love. Placed under the pillow, it shields the sleeper from dreams. Throw in the Midsummer fire and jump through the smoke to purify the body. Very powerful in its ability to protect against dark and negative energy.


Birch (Betula alba)
Feminine. Venus. Water. Deity: Thor
Protection, Exorcism, Purification. The traditional broom of the witch is made from birch twigs. Since birch is sacred to Thor, it is best to take the bark after the tree has been "kissed" by Thor, that is, hit by lightning. A circular grove of oak trees is among the most magickal of sites.


Bistort (Polygonum bistorta) aka dragonwort, snakeweed, sweet dock
Feminine. Saturn. Earth
Psychic Powers, Fertility. Carry bistort if you wish to conceive. Burn with frankincense to increase psychic powers or when using divination. Add to money and wealth incenses.


Bittersweet (Celastrus scandens)
Masculine. Mercury. Air
Protection, Healing


Blackberry (Rubus villosus)
Feminine. Venus. Water. Deity: Bridget
Healing, Money, Protection. Bake blackberry pies at Lammas. Use leaves and berries in spells of wealth. Dry fruit and powder it for use in magickal healing potions. Weave pentagrams from the brambles to hang in the home for protection.


Bladderwrack (Fucus visiculos) aka kelp, sea spirit, seawrack
Feminine. Moon. Water.
Protection, Sea Spells, Wind Spells, Money, Psychic Powers. Fill a small jar with whiskey, add kelp and cap tightly. Place in kitchen window to ensure a steady flow of money in the household.


Bleeding Heart (Dicentra spectabilis or D. formosa)
Feminine. Venus. Water
Love. When grown, the plant brings love. If growing indoors, plant a penny in the soil to offset negative vibrations. (For some reason, this plant emits negativity when grown indoors -- maybe because love needs freedom to grow?) Lore: crush the flower. If the juice is red, your love has a heart full of love for you. If it is white, he or she does not.


Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) aka king root, red root *POISON*
Masculine. Mars. Fire.
Love, Protection, Purification. Wear or carry the root to draw love and to avert evil spells and negativity.


Bluebell (Campanula rotundifolia) aka harebell
Luck, Truth. Anyone who wears a bluebell is compelled to tell the truth in all matters. Plant on graves. Comforts those left behind.


Blueberry (Vaccinum frondosum) aka bilberry
Protection. Keeping blueberries under the doormat will keep away undesirables. Eat blueberry pie when under attack. This gets the protection inside you and increases the herb's protectiveness.


Blue Flag (Iris versicolor) aka iris, liver lily, poison lily, flag lily, fleur-de-lys *POISON*
Feminine. Venus. Water.
Money. Carry the root for financial gain. Place in cash registers to increase business.


Bodhi (Ficus religiosa) aka bo-tree, peepul tree, pipul
Gender. Jupiter. Air. Deities: Vishnu, Buddha
Fertility, Protection, Wisdom, Meditation.


Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) aka Indian sage, feverwort, sweating plant, teasel, wood boneset
Feminine. Saturn. Water.
Protection. Exorcism.


Borage (Borago officinalis)
Masculine. Jupiter. Air.
Courage. Drink a tea for psychic powers. No matter how difficult the times, borage will always lift spirits
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Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum)
Masculine. Mercury. Air.
Healing, Rain Magick, Prophetic Dreams. If bracken is burned outside, rain will fall. Place the root under the pillow and solutions to problems will appear in dreams. Also used for fertility and protection.


Brazil Nut (Bertholletia excellsa)
Masculine. Mercury. Air.
Carry as a talisman for love.


Briony (Bryony, spp.) aka wild hops, wild vine, wood vine, gout root, mad root, snake grape
Masculine. Mars. Fire.
Image Magick, Money, Protection.Often used as a substitute for the rare mandrake root in poppet magick. Money placed near briony root will increase, as long as it is left there. Hang in houses to protect against bad weather.


Bromeliad (Crypanthus, spp.) aka chameleon star, Earth star
Masculine. Sun. Air.
Protection, Money. Grow in the home for protection, money, and luxuries.


Broom (Cytisus scoparius) aka besom, basam, broom tops, Irish broom, Scotch broom *POISON*
Masculine. Mars. Air.
Purification, Protection, Wind Spells, Divination. Makes an excellent ritual or handfasting broom. Use to create sacred space. Blooms bring good fortune and plenty. To raise the winds, throw broom into the air while invoking the spirits of the Air. To calm the winds, burn broom and bury the ashes. An infusion sprinkled throughout the house exorcises poltergeists.


Buchu (Agathosma betulia or Barosma betulina) aka buku, oval buchu, short buchuFeminine. Moon. Water.
Psychic Powers, Prophetic Dreams. Drink to foretell the future. Mix with frankincense and burn before sleep for prophetic dreams (only a small amount in the bedroom).


Buckthorn (Rhammus spp.)
Feminine. Saturn. Water.
Protection, Exorcism, Wishes, Legal Matters.


Buckwheat (Fagopyrum spp.) aka beechwheat, French wheat, Saracen corn
Feminine. Venus. Earth.
Money, Protection. Form magick circles with the flour for protection. Add a few grains to money incenses and keep in the kitchen to guard against poverty.


Burdock (Arctium lappa) aka beggar's buttons, cockleburr, great burdock
Feminine. Venus. Water.
Protection, Healing

Magical Herbs

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Allspice (Pimenta officinalis or P. dioica)
Masculine, Mars, Fire
Money, Luck, Healing.


Almond (Prunus dulcis)
Masculine. Mercury. Air. Deities: Attis, Mercury, Thoth, Hermes
Money, Prosperity, Wisdom. Use oil, wash, or incense to anoint magickal wands or ritual candlesticks. (Almond wood makes excellent wands, especially for use in love magick). Excellent herbs for handfastings or other rituals of union. Also good for overcoming alcohol dependency. Almonds, leaves, and wood may be used in money magick. Placing almonds in your pocket will lead you to treasures.


Aloe (Aloe vera) aka burn plant, medicine plant
Feminine. Moon. Water.
Protection, Luck. Guards against evil influences and prevents household accidents. Plant aloe on the graves of loved ones to promote a peaceful existence until the deceased is reborn. Use for success in the world. Prevents feelings of loneliness.


Aloes, Wood (Aquilaria agallocha) aka Lignum aloes
Feminine. Venus. Water.
Love, Spirituality.


Althea (Althea officinalis) aka marshmallow, sweet weed, wymote
Feminine. Venus. Water.
Protection, Psychic Powers. Burn as incense or carry as a sachet for a good psychic power stimulator. A good "spirit puller." It draws good spirits into workings and rituals when placed on the altar. An aphrodisiac -- make an oil from seeds gathered under the full moon to use on the genitals. An amulet made of the leaf or root worn near the genitals will accomplish the same ends. 

Alyssum (Alyssum spp.) aka Alison, Madwort
Protection, Moderating Anger



Angelica (Angelica archangelica) aka archangel, masterwort
Masculine. Sun. Fire. Deity: Venus.
Exorcism, Protection, Healing, Visions. Use in all protection and exorcism incenses. Angelica protects in two ways: it creates a barrier against negative energy and fills you with good, radiant energy. Removes curses, hexes, or spells that have been cast against you. Enhances the aura. Gives a joyful outlook on life.


Anise Seed (Pimpinella anisum) aka aniseed, anneys
Masculine. Jupiter. Air. Deities: Apollo, Mercury.
Protection. Purification. Youth. Deals with inner, personal issues related to lack of fulfillment. Helps one to become more open to happiness and enjoy company of others. Put in dream pillows to protect from nightmares. Brings protection when traveling in the astral. Include anise in handfasting and wedding cakes.


Anise, Star (Illicium verum) aka Chinese anise
Moon, Uranus. Aquarius.
Use to consecrate ritual cups and chalices. Powdered stars may be used as incense to invoke your Deities or banish negative energy. Used in death and dying rituals.


Apple (Pyrus spp.) aka Silver bough, silver branch, tree of love
Feminine. Venus. Water. Deities: Pomona, Venus, Dionysus, Olwen, Apollo, Hera, Athena, Aphrodite, Diana, Zeus, Iduna
Love, Healing, Garden Magick, Immortality. Use apple branches to make wands ideally suited for emotional and love magick. The apple branch will gain one admittance to the faery underworld. For healing, cut an apple into three pieces, rub on the afflicted part of the body, and bury outside. Do this during the waning moon to banish illness. Apples can be used for poppets or the apple wood carved into a poppet. Powder dried seeds and bark to burn as incense. (Caution: more than a few apple seeds can be poisonous). Apples are associated with the dead and Samhain, which is often called the Feast of Apples.


Apricot (Prunus armeniaca)
Feminine. Venus. Water. Deities: Venus
Love. Use juice in love spells or potions. Eat fruit to obtain a sweet disposition. Leaves and flowers can be added to love sachets and the pits carried to attract love.


Arabic Gum (Acacia vera) aka Arabic, Egyptian gum, Indian gum
Masculine. Sun. Air.
Purifies negativity and evil. Add to incense for good vibrations.



Arrow Root (Maranta arundinaceae)
Jupiter.
Increases one's good fortune and makes opportunity more visible on the horizon.


Asafoetida (Ferula Foetida) aka Devil's dung, food of the gods
Masculine. Mars. Fire.
Exorcism, Purification, Protection. Horrid odor. Use with caution. Used by those seeking the mysteries of the Horned God. Helps us break free of our negative desires. Increases the power of any ritual.


Ash (Fraxinus excelsior or F. americana) aka Nion
Masculine. Sun. Fire. Deities: Uranus, Poseidon, Thor, Woden, Neptune, Mars, Gwydion
Protection, Prosperity, Sea Rituals, Health. The Teutonic World Tree, Yggdrasil, is said to be an ash tree. An ash staff wards off evil. Healing wands should be made of ash wood. Carve poppets from the roots of the ash tree. Burning ash at Yule brings prosperity. Carry the leaves to gain love.


Aspen (Populus spp.)
Masculine. Mercury. Air.
Eloquence, Anti-Theft.


Aster (Callistephus chinesis) aka China Aster, Michaelmas Daisy, Starwort
Feminine. Venus. Water. Deity: Venus.
Use in love sachets, or carry the bloom to win love. Grow in the garden with a wish for love.


Avens (Geum urbanum) aka bennet, blessed herb, clove root, golden star, harefoot
Masculine. Jupiter. Fire.
Exorcism, Purification, Love. Brings protection to the home, kindred, and self. A whole root is needed for an amulet. Burn ground or cut root to promote blessings and keep out negativity.


Avocado (Persea americana) aka alligator pear
Feminine. Venus. Water.
Love, Beauty, Lust. Grow a plant from the pit of an avocado to bring love into it. Wands made from avocado wood make potent all-purpose instruments. 

The First Aett

FEHU
"fay-who"

Meanings: “Cattle”, material wealth, prosperity, financial support and seeking achievement in the material realm, in business, career, money and possessions; home and domestic life, security.

Fehu is a reminder that however deep our yearnings for spirituality, we must also be conscious of our earthly, physical needs and responsibility, as we are still part of the world. It encompasses the home, and financial security, of the mundane realities of everyday life that we must all deal with, and at the same time not lose sight of the spiritual journey. 

URUZ
"ooo-rooze"

Meanings: “Auroch”, Hunter, Strength, Willfulness, Passion, Intensity, Achievement, Sexuality, Masculinity, Rite of passage, Endings and new Beginnings, Mortality.

The aurochs were wild longhorn oxen, ferocious, untamable and massive in size, nearly the size of elephants. Extinct since the 17th Century, they were once hunted for their huge horns, and as a rite of passage into manhood. This rune embodies strength, and could signify the overcoming of obstacles to achieve something through sheer will and utilizing one’s instincts. Like the young men who hunted the auroch as they entered into manhood, this rune also represents our own mortality, reminding us that death is a natural part of the cycle of life, heralding a new beginning.

Thurisaz
"thoor-ee-saws"

Meanings: Thorn, Giant, obstacles, distressing change, Patience, Introspection, Wisdom.

This rune signifies difficulty and sudden change of an unpleasant nature, which, like the Giants, caused a great deal of destruction, yet brought about a positive change in the long run. This rune tells us to fear not, and take a moment before making any decisions. It counsels us to look within, to find the lesson we need to learn, and allow the experience to give us strength.

ANSUZ
“Ahn-zoo”

Meanings: Power, Leadership, Seeking Balance and Harmony, an Important Message, Wisdom, Vanity.

This Rune is associated with Odin, who was both God of War, and God of Wisdom. His nature of duplicity warns us of the need for balance, especially in leadership. Ansuz is a messenger rune, revealing insight and inspiration from a divine source.

RAIDO
“Rye-though”

Meanings: Chariot, Travel, Journey, Reunion, Change of Location, Broadening of Horizons, New Experiences, Destiny, Stagnation, A need for Change.

Raido represents both a physical and spiritual journey. It may signify a straightforward trip or some kind, of travel or relocation to a different place, or perhaps a warning that yours is a stagnant situation, and the need for new experience or ideas is necessary. This rune also speaks of our spiritual journey, which is constantly evolving, changing and offering new possibility at every turn.

KENAZ
“Ken-ahz”

Meanings: Torch, Light, Revelations, Breakthroughs, Wisdom, Solutions, Inspiration, Creativity, An Opening Up, Enlightenment.
This Rune represents a source of light, which brings understanding and knowledge. Like a “light bulb moment”, it is a flash of inspiration and creativity, when solutions to problems suddenly become clear, and new ideas and thoughts flow out of nowhere.

GEBO
"yee-boe"

Meanings: Gifts, Sacrifice, Generosity, Charity, Honor, Bonding, Loyalty, Relationships, Forgiveness.

Gebo is the rune which represents the importance of our relationships with other people, of love, loyalty and good partnerships. It may also signify an offering of some kind, spiritual or material, wherein there is a price of personal sacrifice, and you are given the choice to receive it or not. However, this rune has a positive connotation, ensuring us that whatever the price may be, the rewards will be great.

WUNJO
"woon-yo"

Meanings: Success, Joy, Victory, Glory, Blessings, Good Health, Reward, Harmony, Cooperation, Truth, Goodness, Prosperity, Contentment.

Wunjo is a joyful reminder that happiness is yours for the taking. It signifies a time where the storm has gone, and there is nothing to do but to bask in contentment of life’s pleasures, enjoying this period with friends and family to the fullest. Solutions come easily, success is in the air, and truth prevails. However, it also reminds us that like all things in life, it is but temporary, and this can also be looked at as a chance to rejuvenate and reflect, in preparation for the challenges that lie ahead, as seen in the next rune.

Second Aett

HAGALAZ
"haw-gaw-laws"

Meanings: Hail, Storm, Challenges, Destructive Force, Crisis, Drastic Change, Lessons, Karmic Force.

Hagalaz appears in the beginning of the second aett, representing both an ending and a new beginning, and the challenge that lies in weathering the storm that will occur between the two points. Like the “Tower” card in the Tarot, although it is primarily a negative force, it is a necessary one to bring about decisive change, to break old patterns or relations that were impeding our growth. This rune helps us realize that no matter how tough things seem at the moment, it is merely a “wake up call” that offers progression, one that will lead us closer to our goals.

NAUTHIZ
"now-these"

Meanings: Need, Necessity, Emptiness, Lack, Discontentment, Adversity, Hardship, Frustration, Delay, Restriction, Survival, Patience, Endurance.

Naudiz represents an overall feeling of dissatisfaction, disillusionment and an imbalance in one’s life, where we feel the need for more, yet reap little, much to our frustration. It counsels us on patience and perseverance, on reassessing our wants and values, and accepting what is before us with grace and inner strength, knowing that this too is a learning experience. Delays, disappointments and loss may seem unpleasant on the surface, but Naudiz counsels that it is a transitory experience, and is necessary to set us back on the right track. 

ISA
"ee-saw"

Meanings: Ice, Stagnation, Standstill, Reaffirmation, Patience, Hidden Danger, Withdrawal, Reflection, Clarity.

This rune warns us not to act with haste, but to reflect and step away from the situation or the problem at hand for the moment. Contemplation and assessment is imperative now, for Isa could also imply hidden dangers lurking beneath the surface. This is a period for delaying one’s plans, reaffirming our objectives, not allowing ourselves to be pressured or forced into anything, and calling on patience and wisdom to get us through.

JERA
"yare-awe"

Meanings: Harvest, Seasons, A Year, Fruition, A Time of Plenty, Profit, Reward, Cause and Effect, Development, Cycle of Life, Positive Change, Progress, Justice.

Jera signifies the coming of spring, when the bitterness of the past winter (as seen in the past two runes) has finally passed, and a time of fruition, of reaping rewards and progress is coming into effect. This rune reminds us that the patience and strength we exhibited during the trying times has paid off, that all things change like the seasons, and for now we can enjoy the fruits of our labors. It may also represent time, in terms of one year, and of celebration, natural development and the wondrous cycle of life.

EIHWAZ
"eye-wawz"

Meanings: Yew Tree, Strength, Endurance, Continuity, Protection, Turning Point, Change.

The Yew tree is a symbol very much a part of Rune lore, as a tree of magic powers and tremendous endurance, used frequently to create archer’s bows. Ihwaz has a mystical, quality, and being the 13th rune in the middle of the Runic alphabet, it also represents a turning point or change in one’s path, giving the holder a protective power to safely continue on the journey, facing whatever is to come with faith, perseverance, wisdom, and strength.

PERTHO
"perth-row"

Meanings: Mystery, Secrets, the Unknown, A Gamble, Sexuality, Pregnancy & Birth, Hidden meanings, Fate, Destiny.

Pertho is a rune shrouded in mystery, and although it suggests a number of things, such as the unknown, and the inevitability of one’s destiny, its meaning is largely unknown, and therefore up to you to interpret. This rune also has connotations of female sexuality, pregnancy and birth, but as its meaning teaches us that there are truly some things in life which we are not meant to understand, it counsels us to have faith in ourselves to make the right choices, using the wisdom and good sense we have learned along the way.

ALGIZ
"all-yeese"

Meanings: Protection, Divine help, Defense, Assistance, Support, Endeavor.

Algiz is rune with immense protective powers, offering help and support, usually from a divine source. This rune signifies that we will survive whatever happens, for we possess the necessary qualities within us, and this only needs to be called forth to see us through safely. Algiz counsels us to be aware, to keep a clear head, remembering to act with compassion, heeding our principles, when setting forth on any endeavor.

SOWULO
"soe-wee-low"

Meanings: The Sun, Light, Positive Energy, Life-Giving Force, Accomplishment, Discovery, Clarity, Wholeness, Growth, Victory, Healing, Fertility.

Like the sun, Sowulo symbolizes a life-giving force, a brilliant energy whose light enables growth and dispels the darkness. This rune represents a optimistic time, where you gain the power to bring about positive changes in your life, and the drive to set things into motion. Sowulo is a rune of action, of capability and vital health, cleansing and healing when the achievement of goals is possible and encouraged like a fire from within.

Third Aett

TEIWAZ
“tee-wahz”

Meanings: “Tyr” the Norse god, Courage, Duty, Truth, Victory, Protection, Leadership, Determination, Responsibility, Skill, Justice, Self-Sacrifice, the Warrior’s Path.

This is Tyr’s rune, one of the oldest gods of Norse mythology, a mighty warrior who nobly sacrificed his right hand to bind the “Fenris” wolf, protecting his fellowmen. Teiwaz represents all of a great god-warrior’s qualities, bravery, courage, duty and heroism, and the dignity in self-sacrifice for the greater good. It may also indicate a challenge to be met, and the need for courage, discipline and virtue to ensure success.

BERKANA
"bear-kawn-ah"

Meanings: Birch, Birth, Fertility, Abundance, Youth, Vigor, Feminine Quality, New Beginnings, Growth, Liberation, Nourishment, Healing.The Birch is the tree that first bears leaves at the end of winter, symbolizing a time of new beginnings and growth. Berkana represents motherhood and female qualities, of providing nourishment and care, and the security of home and family. This rune could also signify the birth of a child, or the beginning of something new or perhaps a second chance.

EHWAZ
"ay-wawz"

Meanings: Horse, Transportation, Steady Progress, Will, Movement, Partnership, Loyalty, Teamwork, Energy, Support, Restlessness.

Ehwaz is the horse rune, and is associated with the qualities of the great animal that has long been a part of man’s history and mythology all over the world. Symbolizing speed, strength, grace and beauty, this rune implies motion and progress, in physical terms as well as spiritual. Ehwaz also reminds us of the value of partnerships, cooperation and assistance in our journey, rooted in mutual trust, much like the relationship between man and the horse.

MANNAZ
"mawn-nawz"

Meanings: Man, The Self, Humanity, Community, Social Conscience, Family & Friends, Cooperation.

This rune is a symbol of mankind, of our relationships with those around us, and with our inner selves. It speaks of the bonds that we all share as humans, our innate need to interact with one another, and our connection with the forces of nature and the divine. Our feelings and attitudes in relations to others and ourselves is highlighted here, stressing cooperation, harmony and tolerance, consideration, creativity and unity.

LAGUZ
"law-gooze"

Meanings: Water, Ocean, Fluidity, Subconscious, Emotions, Hidden Elements, Intuition, Fears, Cleansing, Secrets, Inner Depths, Change, Self-Examination, Femininity.

Laguz is the rune of water and the ocean, symbolizing the fluid depths of our inner life, intuitive powers and emotions, as well as the feminine aspect of the world. It does have darker connotations though, as the people of the North thought of the sea as an unpredictable, cold place, where terrible things lurked beneath the forbidding waters. This rune encourages us to look within ourselves, and face our deepest fears, and our darker side. It also represents the eternal flow of life, and embracing the unpredictability and changes that are part of the natural scheme of things.

INGUZ
"eeeng-goowz"

Meanings: The Land, Fertility, Agriculture, Work, Male Fertility, Wholesomeness, Harmony, Peace, Unity, Creation, Conclusion.

Inguz represents the Norse hero-god Ing also called Freyr, who brought peace and prosperity, enabling the land to flourish. This Rune symbolizes the aspect of male fertility, grounding us to our natural connection with the land. Inguz has a creative and unifying power that has a conclusive result, one that may be linked to pregnancy or a birth of some sort, produced by the joining of forces.

DAGAZ
"thaw-gauze"

Meanings: Day, Dawn, Awakening, Breakthrough, Hope, Happiness, Fulfillment, Divine Light, Guidance.

Dagaz is the rune of day, symbolizing the breaking of dawn and the illuminating rays of the sun dispelling the darkness. It represents the coming of a new day, a change for the better, a positive direction you have begun to follow on your spiritual path. Dagas implies that success and fulfillment is on the horizon, signaling a time of growth, clarity and fulfillment in one’s life. The darkness is behind you, and spiritually this marks a coming together of worldly and divine forces.

OTHALA
"oath-awe-law"

Meanings: Home, Birthright, Inheritance, Property, Centeredness, Ancestry, Value, Possessions.

Othala marks the end of the runic cycle, bringing us back home to where we began, but on a higher level. This rune symbolizes the strength in family and home, or place of our birth and ancestry, where we all came from and where we eventually return. It may represent things of value or knowledge you have acquired along your long journey, and the security gained from integrating these truths to find our way back to our center, or home, where we prepare ourselves to begin another journey.

As for the “Blank” or the “Unknowable” Rune, this is an invention of the 1980’s and not a true part of the Elder Futhark, we will not be using this in interpretation or in the Rune casting techniques listed in this site. Those who wish to use it however, are welcome to, but we feel it disturbs the symmetry of the original 24, and would suggest that if you purchased a set that has this piece, to keep it aside as a spare.

Each Rune has a possible two or three meanings, although some clearly have one literal translation.