Rose is a feminine plant that is ruled by Venus
and the Element of Water. It is perhaps the most
widely used plant in love and good-luck
workings. Roses are also added to ‘fast luck’
mixtures designed to make things happen
quickly. It is also a good calmer when situations
become difficult
Poppy is feminine, ruled by the Moon, and has
the Element of Water. It is said that you can eat
poppy seeds as a fertility charm; they can also be
used in love sachets. Also carry the seeds or
dried seed-pod as a prosperity charm.
Pine is masculine and ruled by Mars; it has the
Element of Air. It aids you to focus and if burnt
it will help to cleanse the atmosphere where it is
burnt. Its sawdust is often used as a base for
incense, particularly in those associated with
money
Pimpernel is a masculine plant which is ruled by Mercury and has the Element of Air. You should wear it to keep people from deceiving you. It wards off illness and stops accidents. The juice is used to purify and empower ritual weapons
Pepper (black) is a masculine plant which is
ruled by Mars with its Element of Fire; it can be
used in protective charms against the evil eye.
Mixed with salt it dispels evil, which may be
why it is used on food.
Pennyroyal is a masculine plant ruled by Mars;
its Element is Fire. It is used for protection, and,
because it prevents weariness during long
journeys, it is often carried on ships. Pennyroyal
is also an insect deterrent. It should be avoided
while pregnant
Patchouli is a feminine plant which is ruled by
Saturn. Its Element is Earth. This plant is
aphrodisiac and an attractant of lovers for either
sex. It is sometimes used in fertility talismans
and can be substituted for graveyard dust. Use it
with green candles to ensure prosperity. Sprinkle
it on money to spread your wealth.
Parsley is a masculine herb that is ruled by
Mercury and Air. It wards off evil and is a useful
aid to those who drink too much. Parsley may be
used in purification baths and as a way to stop
misfortune.
Orris root is a feminine plant, is ruled by Venus
and has the Element of Water. The powder is
used as a love-drawing herb and to increase
sexual appeal. Used in charms, amulets, sachets,
incenses and baths it will also protect you. Hung
on a cord it can act as a pendulum.
Nutmeg is feminine, ruled by Jupiter, and its
Element is Air. It helps to develop clairvoyance
and psychic powers. When used with green
candles it aids prosperity. It is also said to help
teething
Nettle is a masculine plant ruled by Mars and its
Element is Fire. It is a guard against danger and
promotes courage
Myrrh is a feminine plant that is ruled by the
Moon or Jupiter and Water. It is purifying and
protective and is especially useful when used
with frankincense
Mullein is a masculine plant, ruled by Saturn
and has the Element of Fire. This is used for
courage and protection from wild animals and
also from evil spirits. It is also used for cleansing
and purifying ritual tools and altars and the
cleansing of psychic places and sacred spaces
before and after working. It guards against
nightmares and can be substituted for graveyard
dust.
Mugwort is a feminine plant that is ruled by
Venus and the Element of Air. It is probably the
most widely used herb by witches and promotes
psychic ability and gives prophetic dreams. It is
very good for astral projection.
Mint (spearmint and peppermint) is a masculine
plant that is ruled by Mercury or Venus and has
the Element Air. It promotes healing, the ability
to gain money and is useful for successful travel.
Known to be a digestive, it also calms the
emotions.
Meadowsweet is feminine, its planet is Jupiter
and it is ruled by Water. It is a sacred herb of the
Druids and gives protection against evil
influences; it also promotes love, balance and
harmony. Place meadowsweet on your altar
when making love charms and conducting love
spells to increase their potency. It can be worn at
Lammas to join with the Goddess.
Marjoram is masculine and is ruled by Mercury
with the Element Air. It protects against evil and
aids love and healing; it is also helpful for those
who are grieving.
Mandrake is a masculine plant ruled by
Mercury and the Element Earth. It is very useful
in incense for increasing the sex drive (both male
and female) and is best used prior to the Full
Moon
Lovage is masculine, ruled by the Sun. Its
Element is Water. The dried and powdered root
should be added to cleansing and purification
baths to release negativity. Carry it to attract love
and the attention of the opposite sex. Also carry
it when meeting new people
Lemon verbena is feminine, ruled by Venus and
the Element Air. It is used in love charms to
promote youth, beauty and attractiveness to the
opposite sex. Wear it around your neck or place
it under a pillow to prevent bad dreams. It helps
to heal wounds.