Here\u2019s How the Process Plays Out<\/h3>\n\n\n\nChoose a Sacred Time:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Many Wiccans choose to plant their herbs during specific lunar phases, like the full moon It doesn\u2019t really matter exactly when you choose to sow seeds. The important thing is that you pick a time to allow your plant to draw on the power of the moon and the energy of the sun at the moment of planting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you really want to revive the ancient druidic spirit, consider planting a sacred grove.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You don’t have to make a sacred grove overly complex. Few of us have access to a shaded forest grove awash with lush plant life. If you live in an apartment, a simple planter can form the basis of a sacred grove. Think of it as a kind of \u201cAltar to Nature\u201d. A place where you can leave offerings, say prayers and bless your plants as they grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you have a collection of well established herb plants, you can trim them as required without destroying them. After that, it\u2019s simply a matter of drying out the clippings. Then add them to a pestle and mortar and grind them into a blend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While grinding the dried herbs, you can repeat a mantra or to say a short prayer to amplify the ritual charging process. Try using a clockwise motion and repeating the following adapted from Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI gather you, rosemary, herb of the Sun, to increase my mental powers and concentration.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n (Adjust the name of the herb and its properties to suit your application.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Store your dried and ground herbs in mason jars or small glass containers for safe keeping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The key to growing powerful herbs for your spells and ceremonies is to think about their magickal purpose during cultivation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With that being said, there are definitely choices to be made when it comes to the herbs you chose to grow. Each variety comes with its own properties, powers and even medicinal benefits. You can refer to our guide on the herbs every witch should grow Rosemary:<\/strong> Has been used in folklore tradition for centuries. It\u2019s a real \u201cold world\u201d magical herb. Rosemary was used in cleansing and purifying incenses since the earliest times. In concentrated form it has strong antiseptic properties. Rosemary is strongly associated with Aphrodite (Rosemary’s name means \u201cdew of the sea\u201d in Latin). The herb was also worn by medieval brides Rose Petal:<\/strong> Produces a beautiful smell and colour and gives off a distinctive and opulent aroma. Rose is a protective and healing plant that has recently been found to have positive medicinal benefits for the heart. Like rosemary, rose flowers are associated with Venus, and the plant\u2019s thorns evoke the notion of spiritual protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lavender:<\/strong> Is a herb governed by Mercury. It has been used for millennia for purification and to ward off evil spirits. Lavender is associated with sleep and calm, so it\u2019s an ideal herb for entering states of meditation and prayer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Opens](\"https:\/\/www.wiccangathering.com\/wp-content\/themes\/acabado\/img\/extlink.png\" "\\"Opens")
<\/a>. Or sometimes they plant at other significant times of the year such as equinoxes or solstices.<\/p>\n\n\n\nEstablish a Sacred Grove:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Processing Your Herbs:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Choosing the Right Herbs & Plants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a> for further reference, but here are a few great examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a> and carried by wedding guests as a token of love and virtue. It was also used during the same time period to prevent evil spirits entering the home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n