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
Linden is feminine, ruled by Jupiter and its
Element Water. It is said to be the tree of
immortality and is associated with conjugal love
or attraction and longevity. It is supposed to help
in preventing intoxication.
Lilac is a feminine plant that is ruled by the
planet Venus. Its Element is Air. It is a good
protector that also banishes evil and can be used
for exorcism rituals.
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.
Lemon balm is feminine and is ruled by the
Moon or Neptune. Its Element is Water. It is a
strong aphrodisiac, promotes fertility but is also
an anti-depressant that is especially useful at the
end of a relationship
Lavender is a masculine plant ruled by Mercury
and the Element of Air. It is one of the most
useful herbs and can be used for healing,
promoting good wishes and sleep; it can also be
used to attract men.
Juniper is a masculine plant, ruled by the Sun
and its Element Fire. It gives protection against
accidents, harm and theft. Once they have been
dried and worn as a charm, the berries are used
to attract lovers. Juniper also breaks hexes and
curses
Jasmine is feminine and is ruled by Jupiter and the Element Earth. It attracts men and has been
used throughout history by women for this purpose
Ivy is a masculine plant, ruled by Saturn and its
Element Water. It protects the houses it grows on
from evil and harm. In the old traditions, ivy and
holly were given to newly-weds as good-luck
charms.
Hyssop is masculine. Its ruler is Jupiter and its
Element of Fire. The plant was widely used
during the Middle Ages for purification,
cleansing and consecration rituals. Use it in
purification baths, and for protective and
banishing spells. Hyssop works best in the form
of an essential oil in incense.
Hops, a masculine plant ruled by Mars and the
Element of Water, is best used in healing and for
aiding sleep
Honeysuckle is feminine and is ruled by Jupiter
and its Element Earth. Planted outside the home
it brings good luck. It is also used in prosperity
spells and love charms, and to heighten psychic
ability.
Holly is masculine and is ruled by Mars and its
Element of Fire. When planted around the home
it protects against evil. Holly water is said to
protect babies, and when thrown at wild animals
it calms them down. The leaves and berries can
be carried as an amulet by a man to heighten his
masculinity and virility, enabling him to attract a
lover.
YOU WILL NEED
Two 10 cm squares of red or white material
Needle with pink thread
Herbs as above
Small piece of rose or clear quartz
Small quantity of dried beans for banishment
METHOD
✤ Make a sachet by sewing together three sides
of the material with the pink thread
✤ Fill the sachet with the herbs, quartz and
beans, then sew up the final side.
✤ As you do so, know that the pain will pass.
✤ Hang the sachet in a prominent position so
that you can feel its healing vibration.
Broken relationships are extremely painful and
the hurt often needs to be dealt with very
quickly. This spell, using three different
techniques, helps to keep things under control
until you can look forward in a positive
fashion.
Cleansing bath
YOU WILL NEED
Handful of either heartsease, or/and jasmine,
roses, hibiscus and honeysuckle flowers
Essential oils in any of these perfumes
Rose quartz
METHOD
✤ Add the herbs to the bath along with the
essential oils.
✤ Place the rose quartz in the bath.
✤ Soak in the bath for at least ten minutes
allowing the hurt to be dissolved.
✤ Remove the rose quartz.
✤ Take the plug half out, so the water begins to
drain away.
✤ As it does so, replace with fresh water to
signify new energy coming into your life.
✤ Carry the rose quartz with you or keep it
under your pillow.
Heartsease is feminine, ruled by Saturn and the
Element of Water. It is actually a wild pansy and
demonstrates its power by its name. If you can
find any then it can be used iwith other herbs to
ease the pain of a broken relationship.
Hazel is masculine and ruled by the Sun and the
Element of Air. It is a very good wood for
magical wands and is the only wood that
should be used for divining. It also promotes
good luck, particularly when it is bound by red
and gold thread.
Hawthorn is masculine, ruled by Mars and the
Element of Fire. It is used in protective sachets.
It can enforce celibacy and chastity and is said to
promote happiness in marriage or other
relationships.
Ginseng is masculine, ruled by the Sun with the
Element of Fire. It aids love and lust and is
useful in enhancing beauty. It is also a good
reliever of stress.
Ginger is a masculine herb ruled by Mars and
Fire. It encourages power and success,
especially in love and financial dealings. It is
also a good base for spells because it enhances
the vibration.