Variety is the spice of life, but spices, historically, are the stuff of magic! A spell, after all, is just a recipe and traditionally many of them involve plants or herbs. Magic doesn’t have to be complicated to work. In fact, the simplest spells sometimes work the best of all, because they are more like an innocent wish and the executor is not attached to the result. Take a look at the magical uses for some of these very common spices, found on almost everyone’s spice rack or kitchen cupboard.
Cinnamon: Cinnamon is practically one of the most useful spices in practical magic and is used for purification, blessings, prosperity, protection and improvement of communication. Sprinkling a little cinnamon on your toast or latte in the morning can help improve business. To protect yourself from gossip or the envy of others, place a dot of cinnamon on your breastbone in the morning while you are getting dressed. Sprinkling some cinnamon under the phone can help you get that difficult person to call you back. Sucking on a cinnamon-flavored candy before giving a presentation or speech can help you be more eloquent (since spice is ruled by Mercury). The next time you wash the floor, add a pinch of cinnamon to the bucket to increase the business.
GINGER: Ginger is used to speed things up. Next time you tidy up your floor, add some ginger and cinnamon to the water in the bucket to make your own “Fast Luck in a Hurry” floor wash. A little spray under the phone can make that important call come faster, but don’t use too much … it can also cause a heated exchange or argument. A mixture of ginger, cinnamon, crushed dried rose petals, and coffee, placed under your mattress, is said to bring your sex life to life.
SALT: Salt has been used for centuries to purify spaces and prevent negative energies from entering your home. If you feel like you are being attacked, try spraying a little on all four corners of the house to protect yourself. Taking a bath in salt is said to purify the aura.
BASIL: It is said that it is ruled by Mars, it is said that Basil has a protective and cleansing influence. If you have had contact with someone you do not like and whose negative energy seems to be hovering, a little basil, soaked in warm water and drunk as a tea or mixed with tobacco and burned on the tip of the cigarette, is said to be drives the nasty clout away. Basil sprinkled near the front door is said to bring you money.
BAY LEAF: Aside from spicing up the stew, bay leaf can also be used to grant wishes. Write your wish on a sheet of paper and then fold it in thirds, after placing three bay leaves inside. Fold the paper again in thirds. Once the wish is granted, the paper and bay leaves should be burned as a thank you. Bathing in bay leaves (add nine of them) is said to bring you fame and glory.
MARJORAM: Marjoram can be used to remove negative thought forms from your home. Sprinkle it on the floor and let it sit for a while (like astral baking soda) to soak up the bad energy and then with a broom sweep the negative vibes out the front door.
MINT: If you need to shine in the crowd, charm, woo, or sell something, try nibbling on some peppermint or sipping peppermint tea before your presentation. However, if that’s too archaic for you, sucking on a spearmint-flavored Tic Tac will work too.
PARSLEY: Do you need cash? Make a tea with dried parsley by boiling a teaspoon of the dried herb and adding it to a cup of boiled water. Add it to your bath or put it in a spray bottle. The idea is to sprinkle or sprinkle the parsley water in a clockwise direction in your house to increase the vibration of your money drawing.
ROSEMARY: Rosemary is a protective herb and whole needles can be sprinkled around the perimeter of a home for protection. If you like antiques, but are concerned about the vibe of the previous owner of what you bought, a wash of a teaspoon of the dried herb in a cup of boiling water can be used to purify the object of the energies of its previous owners. .
Sage: Sage is a herb of wisdom. A tea made with a teaspoon of sage and a cup of boiling water can be added to the bathtub or sprinkled throughout the house to help destroy illusions and increase mental clarity. You can also buy it commercially, in tea bags, and drink it to help improve your memory while studying for tests.