Yucca

Yucca is masculine, and ruled by Mars. Its
Element is Fire. Yucca is said to help with
shape-shifting. If a strand of a leaf is tied
around one’s head and then an animal is
visualized the wearer becomes (takes on the
qualities of) that animal. Yucca is used to purify
the body before performing magic. To get rid of
illness, bathe at least twice using suds from the
boiled plant juices. A cross formed from yucca
leaves is said to protect the hearth, the centre of
the home.

Yarrow

Yarrow is feminine and ruled by Venus. Its
Element is Water. There is evidence that yarrow
was often a component in incense used for
incantations. It is a powerful incense additive for
divination and love spells, too. It exorcises evil,
dispelling negativity, yet also enhances psychic
ability and divination. Yarrow tea drunk prior to
divination will enhance powers of perception; a
touch of peppermint enhances the action of this
brew and always helps it to work better. The
plant is also used in courage, love and marriage
charms.

Wormwood

Wormwood is masculine, ruled by Mars, with
the Element of Air. Wormwood is poisonous but
is sometimes burned in smudge sticks to gain
protection from wandering spirits. It is said that
it enables the dead to be released from this plane
so they may find peace. It is also used in
divinatory and clairvoyance incenses, initiation
rites and tests of courage. Mixed with
sandalwood, it summons spirits

Violet

Violet is feminine, ruled by Venus, and its
Element is Water. It brings changes in luck or
fortune. Mix with lavender for a powerful love
charm. A violet and lavender compress will help
in eliminating headaches. The flowers are
carried as a good-luck charm. The scent will
soothe, clear the mind and relax the wearer.

Rowan

Rowan is a masculine plant which is ruled by
the Sun and the Element of Fire. Rowan wood is
used for divining rods and wands; its leaves and
bark are used in divination rituals. It is also used
for protection, good luck and healing. When two
twigs are tied together to form a cross it is a
protective device.

Rose

Rose is a feminine plant that is ruled by Venus
and the Element of Water. It is perhaps the most
widely used plant in love and good-luck
workings. Roses are also added to ‘fast luck’
mixtures designed to make things happen
quickly. It is also a good calmer when situations
become difficult

Myrtle

Myrtle is feminine, ruled by Venus, and its
Element is Water. Myrtle was sacred to the Greek
goddess Venus and has been used in love
charms and spells throughout history. It should
be grown indoors for good luck. Carry or wear
myrtle leaves to attract love; charms made of the
wood have special magical properties. Wear
fresh myrtle leaves while making love charms,
potions or during rituals for love and include it
in them. Myrtle tea drunk every three days
maintains youthfulness.

Meadowsweet

Meadowsweet is feminine, its planet is Jupiter
and it is ruled by Water. It is a sacred herb of the
Druids and gives protection against evil
influences; it also promotes love, balance and
harmony. Place meadowsweet on your altar
when making love charms and conducting love
spells to increase their potency. It can be worn at
Lammas to join with the Goddess.

Marigold

Marigold is masculine and ruled by the Sun. Its
Element is Fire. Prophecy, legal matters, the
psyche, seeing magical creatures, love,
divination dreams, business or legal affairs and
renewing personal energy are all assisted by

marigold. It is good for finding someone who
has done you wrong. It is sometimes added to
love sachets. It should be gathered at noon