Mugwort

PlantIn 2 Signatures3 traditions

overview

Mugwort is the dreamer's herb, used for prophetic dreams and to protect travelers, who put it in their shoes. 777 gives it to the Moon's path, and Agrippa reports from Apuleius that it belongs to Libra.

Uses

Prophetic dreams
Psychic work and divination
Protection while traveling
Cleansing

ritual

Working with it

Sleep with a mugwort sachet under your pillow, or burn it lightly before divination. A leaf in your shoe is the old traveler's charm.

⚠ Safety note for Mugwort

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Botanical name: Artemisia vulgaris
Planet: ♀︎ Venus ☽︎ Moon
Element: Earth
Works for: Dreams Psychic Ability Protection Travel
Forms: dried herbleavestea
How to use: Under the pillowBurn as incense or loose herbSachet or charm bagCarry in a pocket or pouch

⚠ Safety

Avoid in pregnancy. Don't take it internally or use its oil while pregnant or breastfeeding.
Common allergen. Daisy-family or other common allergy. Skip it if you react to ragweed or similar plants.

Receptive

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★ Part of the Signature of

♓︎ Pisces· Plant ☽︎ Moon· Plant

Where the traditions place it

Libra — Agrippa
Pisces — Common practice
Venus — Common practice
Moon — Common practice, Golden Dawn