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basil
Plant

Basil

PlantIn 1 Signature1 tradition
overview

Basil is the 'royal herb,' sacred in India as tulsi and long used in love and money magic. Agrippa gives garden basil to Jupiter and says it is under Scorpio; modern practice gives it to Mars, Aries, and Scorpio.

Uses

  • Prosperity and money
  • Love and fidelity
  • Protection and courage
  • Cleansing the home
ritual

Working with it

Grow basil on a sunny sill to draw money into the house. Rub a leaf on your wallet, or add basil to a floor wash to clear a room. Fresh basil on a red candle suits courage work on Tuesday.

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Botanical name
Ocimum basilicum
Planet
♂︎ Mars
Element
Fire
Works for
LoveProsperityProtectionBanishing
Forms
dried herbfresh herbleavesessential oil
How to use
Sprinkle or scatterFloor or door washSachet or charm bagGrow itBrew (drinkable tea)Dress a candle
Projective
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♏︎ Scorpio· Plant

Where the traditions place it