Pagan Blog Project B is for Bay Leaves
Bay leaves are associated with the Sun, masculine energy, the element of Fire, and the deities Apollo, Ceres, and Eros.
They are most well known for their uses in cooking, primarily as flavoring for soups, stews, and sauces. There are several different varieties of the herb including Indian, Indonesian, California, and West Indian. Each one has its own distinctive flavor for cooking, but all serve the same purposes magickally.
Magickally, bay leaves are known to have the powers of healing, protection, purification, promoting psychic powers and strength.
It is primarily considered a protection and purification herb, and can be placed in an amulet to keep the wearer safe from harm. Having a bay plant near one's home is believed to guard the home from evil.
Hanging the plant within the house helps prevent poltergeist activity, while placing some on windowsills will protect the home from lightning strikes.
It is useful in removing curses and other evil spells when mixed with sandalwood and burned during the a ritual to remove negative magick.
Holding a bay leaf in one's mouth is said to ward off bad luck; but I would be very careful doing that. Bay leaves are generally rather sharp, and if you were to cut the inside of your mouth that wouldn't be very good luck at all!
Wearing bay leaves, in addition to providing protection will also give you extra strength-perhaps the extra strength is part of the protection.
Keeping bay leaves under your pillow will give you prophetic dreams, while burning them will help you to have visions.
Burning bay leaves that have wishes written on them, especially during a full moon ritual, ensures that your wishes will come true. I just did this to help me find a bigger, better, and still affordable apartment!
As a healing herb, bay seems to be fairly versatile, helping with minor discomforts as well as colds and congestion.
As always, the healing uses of herbs are not intended to be medical advice and should not be used instead of medical treatment. Consult your medical professional with any concerns.
Itching, bruises, minor skin discomfort, and even muscle sprains can be relieved with the use of a salve made with the leaves and berries of the bay plant.
Simmer the leaves and fruit of the plant until they are very soft, add honey and make into a poultice to be used for relief from chest colds and congestion.
Overall bay leaves seem to be as versatile magickally as they are in cooking. It's a wonderful herb to keep on hand, especially for those of us who practice some kitchen magick now and then!
Bay leaves are associated with the Sun, masculine energy, the element of Fire, and the deities Apollo, Ceres, and Eros.
They are most well known for their uses in cooking, primarily as flavoring for soups, stews, and sauces. There are several different varieties of the herb including Indian, Indonesian, California, and West Indian. Each one has its own distinctive flavor for cooking, but all serve the same purposes magickally.
Magickally, bay leaves are known to have the powers of healing, protection, purification, promoting psychic powers and strength.
It is primarily considered a protection and purification herb, and can be placed in an amulet to keep the wearer safe from harm. Having a bay plant near one's home is believed to guard the home from evil.
Hanging the plant within the house helps prevent poltergeist activity, while placing some on windowsills will protect the home from lightning strikes.
It is useful in removing curses and other evil spells when mixed with sandalwood and burned during the a ritual to remove negative magick.
Holding a bay leaf in one's mouth is said to ward off bad luck; but I would be very careful doing that. Bay leaves are generally rather sharp, and if you were to cut the inside of your mouth that wouldn't be very good luck at all!
Wearing bay leaves, in addition to providing protection will also give you extra strength-perhaps the extra strength is part of the protection.
Keeping bay leaves under your pillow will give you prophetic dreams, while burning them will help you to have visions.
Burning bay leaves that have wishes written on them, especially during a full moon ritual, ensures that your wishes will come true. I just did this to help me find a bigger, better, and still affordable apartment!
As a healing herb, bay seems to be fairly versatile, helping with minor discomforts as well as colds and congestion.
As always, the healing uses of herbs are not intended to be medical advice and should not be used instead of medical treatment. Consult your medical professional with any concerns.
Itching, bruises, minor skin discomfort, and even muscle sprains can be relieved with the use of a salve made with the leaves and berries of the bay plant.
Simmer the leaves and fruit of the plant until they are very soft, add honey and make into a poultice to be used for relief from chest colds and congestion.
Overall bay leaves seem to be as versatile magickally as they are in cooking. It's a wonderful herb to keep on hand, especially for those of us who practice some kitchen magick now and then!
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