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Wicca herb chart Wiccan herbal correspondences for Wicca herbs. Why Herbs Are Used In Magick? Herbs are used in magick for their "vibrations" or "essences". What does this mean? Herbs, like people, have gender, are ruled by a planet, an element, and are often sacred to a God or Goddess. This is known in Wicca as the herbal correspondence, and it is an important element in Wiccan Magick Spells. Growing and nurturing herbs in your own magickal garden can give you the advantage of having your own energies already influencing the plant. A plant such as Angelica, ruled by the Sun, will then have all of the influence of the Sun and fire, along with your personal energies.

Wiccan Ways to use Herbs Charms and sachets - Fill a small bag, of the correct color or material, with herbs to make a charm or sachet. Incense- Herbs can be burned as a ritual incense, such as the sage smudge used to clear negative vibrations from a space. Bath - Make a sachet, and place it in your ritual or healing bath. Teas- Use herbs to make teas for healing illness. Angelica Root Basil. How to Create a Personal Altar in Your Home | Happy Black Woman. As a faithful student of personal growth and the field of positive psychology, I’m a big fan of any practice that invites more happiness and fulfillment into our lives. Over the years, I’ve developed many habits that have enhanced my outlook on life and helped me achieve some of my big goals.

Now there is one tool that I’ve been wanting to incorporate into my life for a long time…a personal altar! There are a lot of different variations out there, but a personal altar is essentially a sacred space in your home that serves as a “spiritual center” where you can focus on being your highest self. It also consists of specific items meant to invite positive energy into your life. Last week, I took the time to gather all of the items I needed to set mine up and I can already feel the powerful spiritual shift it’s made in my living space.

Here are some basic guidelines you can use to create your own personal altar…even if you have a small space! Step 1: Find a location for your altar Comments. Article. *Magical Recipes Online* Your free online Magazine on Witchcraft, Occultism & Ancient Recipes. World Religion News, Religious Views, Spirituality - HuffPost Religion. 12 Steps to Creating a Spiritual Practice By Sharon Taphorn l Finding Your Zen l Spritual Advice. Shiva: Horned God of My Heart. Dance_of_shiva.jpg 397×500 pixels. *Magical Recipes Online* Your free online Magazine on Witchcraft, Occultism & Ancient Recipes. How to Use a Mala for Meditation. A mala is a great tool to help enhance your mediations. The use of a mala can help focus your meditation while adding the unique properties of the mala to improve the power of your meditation. Anatomy of a Mala: A mala is a string of beads used for prayer.

Malas are made on the principle of the sacred number 108, so they will have either 108 beads or a divisible of that number: 54 or 27 beads. They are usually strung on silk thread with knots between each bead to maintain consistent space between each bead. Using a Mala in Kundalini Yoga Meditation: The amazing thing about meditating with a mala is that it combines Naad yoga (the recitation of sacred sounds), acupressure, gemstone therapy and a deep meditative practice. To use a mala, you hold it in either hand. The different fingers used in mala meditation: There are accupressure points on each of the fingers that work on different parts of the psyche and the brain. The properties of the meridian points for each finger are as follows: Tiny Devotions | Home | Mala beads, malas, prayer beads. Sandalwood Meditation Mala - Sage Meditation. The Sandalwood Meditation Mala is made with the traditional 108 beads.

Each bead is smooth and knotted onto a golden cord. The beads have a light sandalwood scent. Sandalwood has traditionally been regarded as one of the purest substances and is valued for its cooling properties and its medicinal value, too. It is believed to promote tranquility as an aid to meditation. Specifications Neck Mala108 Ebony Wood Beads + the Buddha or Guru BeadEach bead is approximately 5/16-inch (8mm) in diameterLength: 15-3/8 inches (41.5cm)Wrist Mala 27 beads + the Buddha or Guru BeadBead size is 5/16-inch (8mm) in diameterLength: 8 inches (20.3cm)Elastic cord fits any size wrist Availability Usually ships out in 1 to 2 business days Additional Image Size Representation.