KITCHENCUPBOARD MAGICK

Merry Meet to All of You!

Have a good rumage through your kitchen cabinets and you will be suprised how many 'magickal' ingridients you already have at hand.

The most incongruous of herbs can be a powerhouse of healing properties and magickal abilities. Here is a a sample collection of common kitchen staples, with their magickal and medicinal uses as well as their relations to the elements, planets and star signs.

Basil
Jupiter
Sagittarius
Fire
Love, Wealth, Prosperity
Indigestion, Bloating, Inflamed throats

Bay
Sun
Leo
Fire
Success, Achievement, Divination, Dreamwork
Stomach disorders, Inflammation of the mouth, Mouth ulcers, Rheumatism, Aches and pains

Fennel
Mercury
Leo/Virgo
Fire/Earth
Courage, Fertility Spells, Protection Spells, Magickal Mastery
Digestive aid, Stomach problems, Babies and toddlers

Juniper
Pluto/Mars
Scorpio/Aquarius
Fire/Air
Purifies aura, Memory,Consecration, Mental Clarity
Urinary problems, Digestive problems, Muscle pains, Rheumatism

Marjoram
Venus
Libra
Air
Psychic enhancement, Love divination, Peace, Healing
Asthma, colds & flu, nervous disorders, Hay fever, headaches

Oregano
Mercury
Gemini
Air
Tranquillity, Protection, Happiness, Good Luck, Health
Abdominal wind, Stomach upsets, Bronchitis, Rheumatism, Headaches

Rosemary
Jupiter/Sun
All Fire Signs
Fire
Protection, Purification, Healing, Friendship, Positivity
Ear, nose & throat infections, Rheumatism, constipation

Sage
Uranus/Earth
Taurus
Earth
Purification, Crone Work, Protection Spells, Samhain Celebrations
Fatigue, Menopausal problems, Sore gums & throat

Thyme
Venus/Mercury
Libra/Gemini
Air
Rejuvenation, Overcoming Addiction, Psychic abilities
Coughs, Sluggish digestion, Aching muscles, Wound treatment

MAGICK USE

Divination Tea: 3 tsp rose petals, 1tsp jasmine flowers, 2 crushed bay leafs, 1 pinch nutmeg, 1pinch cinnamon
Drink this tea 1 hour before undertaking any form of divination (continue to sip it through, if you like)

Healing Tea: 1 tsp rosemary, 1tsp rose hips, 1,5 tsp sage, 1.5 tsp thyme
Drink this tea to promote healing or before undertaking healing magick

To remove negative influences bath sachet: 4tsp rosemary, 2tsp lavender1 tsp crushed juniper berries, 4 crushed bay leaves, 1tsp salt
Put the sachet under the tap while running your bath, you can also add a clear quartz crystal for added mojo

MEDICINAL USE

Inflamed Throats: Basil boil 2tsp of basil leaves in 250ml water for 10-15min, strain and leave to cool. Use as a gargle 2-3 times a day.

Muscle pains: Juniper make an infusion of 2g of berries and a cup of water, leave to infuse for 10min and add to your bath water

Ear ache: Rosemary 2-4g rosemary to 1 cup of boiling water, let infuse for 10min. Drink three cups a day after meals

Of course, this is just a brief sample of what's lurking in your cabinets, so if you want to learn more, there are some good books and websites around, e.g.:

http://www.gardensablaze.com/
http://www.alchemy-works.com/

http://www.herb-magic.com/

http://www.anniesremedy.com/astrology.php

Nature’ Medicines, Reader’s Digest 2006

Herbs in Magic and Alchemy, C.L. Zalewski, 1999

The Master Book of Herbalism, Paul Beyerl, 1998

The Real Witches Kitchen, Kate West, 2002

So, next time you are slaving away in your kitchen, why not whip up something magickal and/or healing while you're there? Have fun!!!

Warm Blessings,
Ilona