Monday Magic: Moonday Magic for Modern Practice
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Monday Magic: Moonday Magic for Modern Practice

Ancient Origins and Etymology Monday, as its name suggests, is profoundly tied to the Moon. The word itself originates from the Old English Monandæg, meaning “Moon’s Day,” a translation of the Latin dies Lunae. This connection to the Moon is preserved across Germanic and Romance languages alike. For example, German calls it Montag, Dutch uses…

Belladonna
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Belladonna

Names: Scientific & Latin: Atropa belladonna Nicknames: Deadly Nightshade, Devil’s Cherries, Witch’s Berry Intentions: Protection, banishment, invisibility, transformation, astral projection Properties: Potent banishing energy, enhances psychic abilities, creates a veil of invisibility, aids in transformation, connects to the spirit realm Basic Overview: Belladonna is a powerful and mysterious plant with a long history in both…

Bay Leaf
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Bay Leaf

Names: Scientific & Latin: Laurus nobilis Nicknames: Laurel, Sweet Bay, Bay Laurel Intentions: Protection, prosperity, purification, success, strength, healing Properties: Warding off negativity, attracting abundance, enhancing intuition, granting wishes, promoting clarity Basic Overview: Bay Leaf is a powerful and ancient herb used in magickal practices for protection, prosperity, and purification. Known for its distinctive aroma,…

Basil
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Basil

Names: Scientific & Latin: Ocimum basilicum Nicknames: Holy Herb, King of Herbs, St. Joseph’s Wort Intentions: Love, protection, prosperity, purification, harmony, peace Properties: Attraction, cleansing, healing, luck, courage, clarity Basic Overview: Basil is a versatile and beloved herb, both in culinary and magickal practices. Known for its sweet aroma and vibrant energy, Basil is associated…

Astragalus Root
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Astragalus Root

Names: Scientific & Latin: Astragalus membranaceus Nicknames: Huang Qi (Yellow Leader), Milk Vetch Root, Immortal Root Intentions: Vitality, protection, longevity, healing, resilience, energy amplification Properties: Strengthens energy, promotes healing, enhances immunity, shields against negativity, fosters endurance Basic Overview: Astragalus Root is a revered herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and magickal practices, known for its…

Asafetida
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Asafetida

Names: Scientific & Latin: Ferula assa-foetida Nicknames: Devil’s Dung, Food of the Gods, Stinking Gum, Hing Intentions: Protection, banishment, purification, exorcism, breaking curses Properties: Strong banishing energy, powerful protection, repels negativity, cleanses spaces, breaks hexes Basic Overview: Asafetida is a potent and pungent resin with a long history of use in both culinary and magickal…