Basil

Basil

Magical Properties: Love, protection, wealth, and exorcism. Associated with the planet Mars and the element of Fire, basil embodies bold, assertive energy that dispels confusion, fears, and weakness while driving away hostile spirits. It creates a protective barrier around homes and individuals, promoting emotional balance, calm, and peaceful communication, and invites financial growth and material blessings into households and businesses.

Associated with Candlemas, basil helps you move forward positively, even in the face of danger. Use it to protect your home by strewing it on the floor, or sprinkle an infusion outside a building where you seek employment to attract luck and success in a job interview. Carry or wear basil to draw money and prosperity into your life. A staple in magickal practice, basil enhances intuition, mental clarity, and spiritual awareness.

Element: Fire | Planet: Mars

Also one of the world’s most beloved culinary herbs, used in Italian, Thai, and Mediterranean cooking.