Herbs R-W
Solomon's Seal Root-Polygonatum officinale
American Solomon's Seal, King Solomon's Seal, King Solomon's-seal, Small Solomon's Seal, Lady's Seals. St. Mary's Seal, True Solomon's Seal, Sow's Tits, Sow's Teats, Dropberry, Sealroot, Sealwort
Solomon's Seal is an herb of difficult choices, how to face them and deal with the consequences of those choices. It can be used in love spells to strengthen the union between the couple. It can be worn to ward off negativity and to strengthen wisdom. An uncrossing herb associated with luck and wisdom. Brings hunches, intuition and dreams. It is a good choice for Autumnal Equinox Rituals
White Sage-Salvia Apiana
Sage absorbs negativity and misfortune. It drives away disturbances and tensions, and lifts the spirits above the mundane cars of life. Burn it to consecrate a ritual space. Carry it as an herb of protection. Use it in the ritual bath and chalice. Tradition holds that those who eat sage become immortal in both wisdom and years. Sage is used in wish manifestations and to attract money. Smolder to promote healing and spirituality. Carry to promote wisdom. Use in spells for: Protection; Wisdom; Health; Money and Riches; Spirituality. Powerful clearing and cleansing, removes negative energy.
Sage can also be dried in a bundle that is tied together to form what is called a smudge stick. You can use the smudge to perform rituals of cleansing called smudging. If you’re feeling low on Energy and need Balance this is perfect for you or if you need to cleanse and purify yourself of unwanted Spirits or bad and negative energy.
White Willow Bark-Salix alba
Basket Willow, Bay Willow, Black Willow, Black Willow Extract, Brittle Willow, Corteza de Sauce, Crack Willow, Daphne Willow, Écorce de Saule, Écorce de Saule Blanc, European Willow, European Willow Bark, Extrait d'Écorce de Saule, Extrait d'Écorce de Saule Blanc, Extrait de Saule, Extrait de Saule Blanc, Knackweide, Laurel Willow, Lorbeerweide, Organic Willow, Osier Blanc, Osier Rouge, Purple Osier, Purple Osier Willow, Purple Willow, Purpurweide, Pussy Willow, Reifweide, Salicis Cortex, Salix alba, Salix daphnoides, Salix fragilis, Salix nigra, Salix pentandra, Salix purpurea, Saule, Saule Argenté, Saule Blanc, Saule Commun, Saule des Viviers, Saule Discolore, Saule Fragile, Saule Noir, Saule Pourpre, Silberweide, Violet Willow, Weidenrinde, White Willow, White Willow Bark, Willowbark, White Willow Extract, Willow Bark Extract.
Used for Healing, Binding, Bring Blessings of the moon into ones life.
For spiritual healing willow is used to rejuvenate the energy of the sick and the elderly. Smoke from the burning wood of a willow tree is believed to soothe the souls of the dead and guide them to the next level.
For magic spells, willow is used in association with lunar concerns such as family, dreams, fertility, healing, love and psychic awareness.
Willow is excellent wood for dowsing for water. Willow wands are used in magic to enhance creativity, intuition, dreams and spiritual insight. Talismans made out of willow can be used for similar purposes.
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