Growing Notes:

Conditions: hot, high sun, draining pot, dry soil/climate

Annual: (if there’s a freeze)

Propagating: stems and short cuttings; suspend in water for two weeks (until roots grow)

Care: Remove flowers unless collecting seeds

Watering: when top inch of soil is dried out

Planting: With vegetables

Basil

Ocimum Basilicum

Wicked Overview

Basil is a culinary herb from the Lamiaceae family. It is native to India and Southeast Asia.

Basil is a powerful protection herb, perfect for banishing.

It is also great for abundance and can generate new wealth and bring about good luck.

Basil is also used to bless travel and moves, and it can bring peace and harmony to any situation.

There are many potential uses for Basil and you will find only some of them here.

The ideas shared below are meant to awaken your inspiration and to help you along your path.

Magickal Correspondences

Element:

Fire

Deities:

Aries, Saturn, Neptune

Zodiacs:

Aries, Scorpio, Pisces

Planet:

Mars

Energy:

Masculine/Day/Yang

Good for:

Abundance, banishment, calming, cleansing, courage, determination, divination, fidelity, focus,

harmony, health, love, luck, motivation, travel, peace, prosperity

Protects Against:

Negativity

Natural Remedies:

Soothes agitated and negative emotions.

Basil is an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial herb with many health benefits.

Appetite loss

Fluid retention

Head colds

Intestinal gas

Kidney conditions

Preventative (cancer, diabetes, heart conditions)

Skin health

Stomach spasms

Warts

Worm infections

Magickal Tips:

Basil kept with money attracts positive monetary flow.

Basil infused and garnished water brings new business.

Used in peace spells for added potency.

Added to baths for relaxation.

Wear or carry with you to protect yourself from negative energy.

Use where fire element is needed in spells, rituals, and practice.