Magickal Herb Harvest Fall 2016
Herbs of Mars:
* Wormwood, Artemisia absinthium, whole plant, harvested 9-27-16 (waning Moon),in hour of Mars 7:25AM. Uses; purification, protection. Hindering hostile magic or banishing negative forces. Visionary work, prophetic visions of the future.
* Basil, Ocimum basilicum, leaves, harvested 9-27-16 (waning Moon, after Fall Equinox) in hour of Mars 7:21AM. Uses; to dispel fears and bring courage. Banishing of hostile spirits; purification of sacred spaces; protection.
Herbs of Mercury:
* Cinquefoil, Potentilla anserina, whole plant including roots, harvested 9-14-16 (waxing Moon), in waxing moon, at midnight.
Uses: Magickal amplifier. Protection against hostile magic; improvement of powers of communication and persuasion.
* Oregano, Origanum vulgare, 9-15-16, (waxing Moon), 7:58AM, hour of Mercury. also; 10-5-16, (waxing Moon), 8:09AM. Uses; love magick. Aphrodite.
* Coltsfoot, Tussilago farfara, harvested in WVa mountains 9-16. Uses: visionary plant. calming. Assisting magickal dreamwork.
Herbs of Jupiter:
* Clary Sage, Salvia sclaria, leaves, harvested 9-15-16, (waxing Moon), in hour of Jupiter, 7:10AM. Associated with eyes. Uses; clarity of sight; calming, relaxing.
* Betony, Betonica officinalis, leaves, harvested 9-29-16, waning(dark of Moon), in hour of Jupiter, 7:58AM. Uses; powerful protective herb. Banishing of hostile or malevolent spirits. Prevention of nightmares. Protection of a house
* Lemon Balm, Melissa officinalis,leaves, harvested 9-29-16,(dark of Moon), hour of Jupiter, 7:55AM. Mint family. Uses; love magic and alchemy. Banishing of melancholy and reviving the vital spirits.
* Oak (acorn), Quercus spp, harvested 9-23-16,around 12 noon, at Occoneechee Mountain Park, Hillsborough NC. (waning moon). Uses; Fertility workings. Creativity, artistic innovation.
* Pineapple Sage, Salvia elegans, harvested 10-13 16, (waxing Moon), in hour of Jupiter, 7:52AM. Uses; purifying and cleansing
Herbs of Venus:
* Dittany of Crete, Origanum dictamnus, leaves, 9-30-16, (New Moon) hour of Venus. Mint family. Uses; powerful materializing effect; rituals of evocation. Workings directed towards results on the physical level.
* Feverfew,leaves and flowers, harvested 9-16-16, (Full Moon), hour of Venus, 7:24AM. Protection, love.
* Thyme, Thymus vulgaris, leaves and stems, harvested 9-16-16, (Full Moon), hour of Venus, 7:25AM. Uses; elf plant. protection magic. Attracting the fairy folk. Purifying incense.
* Yarrow, Achillea millefolium, leaves and stems, harvested 9-16-16, (Full Moon), hour of Venus, 7:30AM. Uses; love workings directed toward permanent relationships and marriages.
* Motherwort, Leonurus cardiaca, whole plant,10-7-16, (waxing Moon), 9 PM in hour of Venus. Uses; protection, especially against hostile magic; strengthening the wearer; banishing depression.
* Vervain, Verbena officinalis, leaves and stems, harvested 7-16. Uses; can be used in almost any magic as an amplifier. Especially visionary work; protection; seeking artistic inspiration.
* Strawberry, Fragaria spp, leaves, 10-7-16, (waxing Moon), in hour of Venus 9:05PM. Uses; sexuality, love, desire.
Herbs of Saturn;
* Yew, Taxus, leaves, harvested in Hillsborough, 8-26-16.(waning Moon) in afternoon. Uses; death-tree, planted in cemeteries to symbolize eternal life and keep the restless dead in their graves. Protection against spirits, especially spirits of the dead. Exorcism. Laying a spirit to rest.
* Rue, Ruta graveolens, leaves and stems, harvested 9-15-16, (waxing Moon).7:10AM. Powerful protection.Exorcism, purification.
* Comfrey, Symphytum officinale, root, harvested 10-8-16, waxing moon, in hour of Saturn. Uses; one of most powerful plants for working with Saturn in beneficial way. Working of stability and endurance; magic related to real estate.
Herbs of Sol:
* Bay Laurel, Laurus nobilis, leaves, harvested 9-18-16, waning Moon, 3:46PM, just after hour of Sol.Uses: powerful protection tool. divination.
* Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis, leaves, 9-18-16, (waning Moon), harvested 3:40PM. Magickal link to the Moon, ocean, oceanic energies. Uses; protective powers.banishing nightmares and hostile spirits.Strengthening the memory. clearing the mind, preventing giddiness, banishing depressed moods.