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Herbal magick or Wortcunning, as it is known by country folk, is an essential part of magick making. The use of medicinal properties of herbs, spices and plants is as old as time and it is only in recent centuries that scientists have turned their back on the natural healing resources the earth supplies. Modern medicine has produce miracles, but it is a shame that alternative medicine is often viewed with skepticism by the medical profession. Plants, trees, shrubs, herbs and spices also embody different magickal qualities, which resonate with the planetary forces in our solar system. These properties have been used since the earliest times as well. Herb magick is easy because the power or vibrations lie in the herbs themselves. A few procedures are all that are necessary. These procedures include: tying knots, boiling water, lighting candles, sewing and burying things in the earth. More important than the simplicity perhaps, is the fact that herb magick works. It works when there is a reason to call upon the magickal powers. This reason is a need, a desire often presents itself as a need, but in magick a 'desire' is not enough, the must be an all encompassing need. The nature of the need determines which plants are used. Next a spell or ritual may need to be devised, some herb magick doesn't need a spell or ritual but others do. The herbs are also best used if enchanted first, this is to ensure that their vibrations are attuned to the need. Oils, incense and ointments are made from herbs, plants and flowers. Herb magick is a specialized form that utilizes the power of the plants. This is the realm of incense, oils, baths, brews and tinctures. An act of herb magick can be as simple as rubbing a scented oil onto a colored candle, setting it in a holder, lighting it and visualizing your magickal need. There are more complex rituals but you're the one calling the shots. Herb magick is a personal art, one in which the practitioner must actually participate. | ............. |