Plant
Bay
PlantIn 1 Signature3 traditions
Bay laurel was sacred to Apollo; the Pythia chewed it before prophesying, and victors were crowned with it. Agrippa calls the bay tree consecrated to the Sun, and 777 gives it to Tiphareth. It stands for victory, prophecy, and wishes.
Uses
- Wishes and manifestation
- Prophecy and dreams
- Success and victory
- Protection
Working with it
Write a wish on a dried bay leaf and burn it safely in a fireproof dish on a Sunday. Place bay leaves under your pillow for prophetic dreams, or in the corners of a room for protection.
- Botanical name
- Laurus nobilis
- Planet
- ☉︎ Sun
- Element
- Fire
- Works for
- ProtectionPsychic AbilitySuccessPurification
- Forms
- leavesdried herbessential oil
- How to use
- Burn as incense or loose herbUnder the pillowDress a candleCarry in a pocket or pouchBrew (drinkable tea)
⚠ Safety
- Toxic to pets. Harmful to cats, dogs, or horses. Keep it, and any oil made from it, out of their reach.
- Poisonous look-alikes. Easily confused with dangerous plants. Buy from a trusted supplier; don't forage it unless you're certain.
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Where the traditions place it
- Sun — Agrippa, Common practice, Golden Dawn