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
