Herbs for Protection

HERBS FOR PROTECTION

You can use herbs for protection. The herbs can provide you with protection for your life. The month of October is about Magic. Protection is important with magic.  

Would you like protection in your life? 

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In this article, we will connect with herbs for protection. These herbs include Bay Leaf, Mugwort, & Rosemary

BAY LEAF

• Element: Fire

• Gender: Masculine

• Chakra: Solar Plexus & Third Eye

• Planet: Sun

It is used in cooking, potpourris, wreaths, and other herbal crafts. This herb is used in many magical rituals and ceremonies. Bay Leaf brings in cleansing, protection, and purification. 

MUGWORT

• Element: Earth

• Gender: Feminine

• Chakra: Third Eye & Crown

• Planet: Moon

This herb is used in many magical practices. It can be used as an incense, for smudging, and in intention practices. In medieval Europe, mugwort was used as a magical protective herb. People believed that wearing mugwort could protect them from evil spirits and wild animals.

ROSEMARY

• Element: Fire & Air

• Gender: Masculine

• Chakra: Throat, Third Eye, & Crown

• Planet: Sun

Rosemary is an evergreen plant that is used in recipes to bring in flavor. It has a wide variety of uses including: bringing in clarity, providing protection, cleansing energies, and attracting love into your life. Rosemary is the symbol of remembrance.

How can you use these herbs in your daily practice? 

There are numerous ways that you can use herbs including: 

• Blending herbal teas

• Cooking with them

• Burning smudge sticks with them

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Protection Herbal Tea Blend Recipe

This herbal tea blend combines the protective and cleansing properties of bay leaf, mugwort, and rosemary to create a shield of energetic and spiritual protection. It’s perfect for moments when you want to ground yourself and strengthen your boundaries.

Ingredients:

• 1 bay leaf (for protection and clarity)

• 1/2 teaspoon dried Mugwort (for spiritual shielding and intuitive insight)

• 1 teaspoon dried Rosemary (for purification and strengthening energy fields)

• 1 teaspoon dried Peppermint (optional, for a refreshing flavor and grounding energy)

• Honey or agave (optional, for sweetness)

Instructions:

• Prepare the Ingredients: Crumble the bay leaf slightly to release its oils. Measure out the mugwort and rosemary.

• Combine the Herbs: In a small bowl, mix the bay leaf, mugwort, and rosemary. Add peppermint if you’d like a touch of freshness.

• Boil the Water: Bring 8 ounces of water to a boil. Allow it to cool slightly before pouring over the herbs to preserve their delicate properties.

• Steep the Tea: Place the herbal blend in a tea infuser or directly in a teapot. Pour the hot water over the herbs and let steep for 7–10 minutes.

• Strain and Sweeten: Strain the tea into a mug. Add honey or agave if desired for sweetness.

• Set Your Intentions and Enjoy: Before sipping, hold the tea close and set an intention for protection. Visualize a shield of light surrounding you, fortified by the energies of the herbs.

Benefits:

• Bay Leaf: Symbolizes protection, purification, and clarity. It is often used in rituals to ward off negative energy.

• Mugwort: Known for its spiritual properties, mugwort enhances intuition while offering energetic protection and balance.

• Rosemary: A powerful cleansing herb that protects against negativity and strengthens the body and mind.

• Peppermint (Optional): Adds a refreshing note while grounding and revitalizing your energy.

When to Enjoy

This tea is ideal before meditation, rituals, or any activity where you want to feel grounded and protected. Pair it with affirmations or visualization exercises to deepen its protective effects.

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BROOM MAKING PLAYSHOP in October

Vialet B Rayne and Corinne Echols made their first brooms in Salem. It was such a fun playshop!!!! We decided to create our own playshop for Denver.

Are you ready to have some fun?

Make a playdate with a friend or family member. Space limited to 6 people per class. NOTE: Children under the age of 17 years of age will need an adult to make their broom. This playshop tends to SELL OUT early.

Make your own custom broom from scratch. You will be able to select a handle from a group of chestnut mountain canes. There will be natural wood, dark varnished chestnut, and light varnished chestnut canes for your handle. Brooms have been used for protection. 

The cost of the class includes:

• Instruction Class

• Long handle

• Uncolored Broom Corn Bundle

• One Splash of Colored Corn Bundle

• Lace Band Wrap

• One charm

Find out more at: https://discoveryourspiritualgifts.com/programs/classes/broom-making-playshop/