Fertility. Ruled by the planet Mercury, the element of fire, and the signs Gemini and Virgo. [1]
Resources
[1] The Hearth Witch’s Compendium by Anna Franklin
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Bean (Fabaceae / Leguminosae spp.)
Death, spirits of the dead, funerals, banishing negativity and evil. Ruled by the planet Mercury and the element of air. Sacred to Blodeuwedd, Cardea, Carnea, and Demeter. [1]
Resources
[1] The Hearth Witch’s Compendium by Anna Franklin
Bay (Laurus nobilis)
Burn for psychic powers, divination, purification, wish magic. Sprinkle bay leaves under the pillow to dream of the future. [1]
Prophecy, divination, healing, consecrating tarot cards, protection, banishing negativity, cleansing, spiritual purification, prophetic dreams, sealing. Ruled by the sun, the element of fire, and the star signs Leo. Sacred to Adonis, Aesculapius, Apollo, Ares, Ceres, Ceridwen, cupid, Daphne, Eros, Faunus, gods of healing, Mars, Ra, sun and dawn gods and goddesses, and Vishnu. [2]
Resources
[1] Green Witchcraft by Ann Moura
[2] The Hearth Witch’s Compendium by Anna Franklin
Barley (Hordeum vulgare)
Fertility, initiation, harvest, Lughnasa, autumn equinox. Sacred to Ceres and Demeter. [1]
Resources
[1] The Hearth Witch’s Compendium by Anna Franklin
Avocado (Persea americana)
Happiness, wealth, longevity, love, lust. [1]
Resources
[1] The Hearth Witch’s Compendium by Anna Franklin
Eggplant (Solanum melongena)
Aka Aubergine.
Prosperity, wealth. Ruled by the planet Jupiter. [1]
Resources
[1] The Hearth Witch’s Compendium by Anna Franklin
Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis)
Fertility, lust, potency. Ruled by the planets Mars and Jupiter, the element of fire, and the signs Gemini and Virgo. Sacred to Hermes, Mercury, and Zeus. [1]
Resources
[1] The Hearth Witch’s Compendium by Anna Franklin
Apricot (Prunus armeniaca)
Love. Ruled by the planet Venus, the element of water, and the star signs Taurus and Libra. [1]
Resources
[1] The Hearth Witch’s Compendium by Anna Franklin
Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis, Aloe indica, Aloe perfoliata, Aloe vulgaris)
Healing, love, home protection, divination, spiritual development. Ruled by the moon and the element of water. Sacred to Aeacus, Amun Ra, Artemis, Chandra, Indra, moon goddesses, Rhadamanthus, Venus, Vulcan, and Yama. [1]
Succulents. Protection, prosperity, abundance, good luck, friendship, healing. In addition to these correspondences, certain succulents are especially suited to specific intentions:
- Aloe. Healing, fertility. [2]
Resources
[1] The Hearth Witch’s Compendium by Anna Franklin
[2] Practical Witch’s Almanac 2022 by Friday Gladheart
Virgo Oil
5 parts juniper 10 parts cypress 10 parts lemongrass 10 parts lavender 5 parts verbena - The Hearth Witch's Compendium by Anna Franklin
Adana Luna 