Herbs
Essential Witchcraft Herbs: Wormwood
Dec
Every Witch and her familiar has heard of the herb wormwood. Maybe you don’t know exactly why you know about wormwood, but you definitely have heard the name wormwood. So today, I’m going to talk about wormwood in general, but also tell you about how are you can use this very affordable herb in various spells.
In modern witchcraft, wormwood is also associated with the production of absinthe, a drink historically linked to creative inspiration and altered states of consciousness. If you’ve tried it before you know you’re going to get mega wasted on a shot! However, it is banned from many places, so if you live somewhere and it’s not banned, let us know!
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Historical Significance in Witchcraft
Historically, wormwood’s use can be traced back to ancient civilizations, where it was employed for purification and protective magic. The notorious beverage absinthe, derived from wormwood, was associated with visionary states and creative inspiration, which many occultists and artists used to tap into subconscious realms for insights
In ancient Greece and Rome, wormwood was used to cleanse spaces of malevolent spirits, while the Egyptians incorporated it into protective rituals, particularly for the afterlife.
During the Middle Ages, wormwood was burned to ward off evil spirits and pests.
In folklore, it was believed to break curses and hexes, severing ties to negative influences.
Current Darker Side Magic Uses
Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) has been historically tied to black magic and necromantic practices due to its potent associations with the spirit world. In necromancy, wormwood is commonly used for rituals involving communication with the dead, divination, and invoking spirits. The plant’s psychoactive properties, primarily from the compound thujone, make it useful for inducing altered states of consciousness, which are critical in rituals where practitioners seek to open the veil between the physical and spiritual realms.
When burned as incense or mixed with other ingredients like sandalwood, wormwood facilitates spirit invocation and enhances psychic perception during séances or divination sessions. Traditionally, burning wormwood in graveyards is believed to summon the dead or reveal hidden truths from beyond the veil. In this context, wormwood acts as a “step” herb, meaning it helps guide or summon spirits while also being used to banish them when the ritual concludes.
In black magic, wormwood’s bitterness and toxicity are symbolically linked to banishment, protection, and cursing spells. Its ability to cleanse “bitterness” and self-imposed guilt also makes it valuable in rituals aimed at removing psychological blocks or hexes. However, practitioners exercise caution due to the herb’s potency, which, if misused, can lead to confusion or malevolent spiritual interaction.
In modern witchcraft, wormwood continues to be a staple for necromantic work, enhancing clairvoyance, and purifying spaces to create sacred environments conducive to contacting the dead. So if you are into the Darkside of witchcraft, this would need to be one of your top herbs in your witchy toolbox.
Magical Properties
All herbs have various applications, and so it shows you that everything has a light side and a dark side, and both of the sides have reasons and importance, so it is up to the magical practitioner as to how to extract these properties for their spellcasting purposes.
Wormwood’s bitter, aromatic nature grants it protective and purifying qualities, making it effective in spells aimed at:
- Protection: Creating a spiritual barrier against negative energies.
- Banishing: Cutting ties with unwanted people, habits, or influences.
- Divination: Enhancing psychic abilities, especially for scrying or connecting with the spirit world.
- Cleansing: Purifying spaces, tools, or auras
Uses in Spellcasting and Rituals
- Incense: Burning wormwood cleanses and protects spaces, particularly during the waning moon for banishment rituals.
- Spell Jars: Combine wormwood with black salt or iron nails for powerful protection or banishment jars.
- Ritual Baths: Adding wormwood tea to a bath helps cleanse your energy field after negativity.
- Dream Work: Placing wormwood under your pillow can enhance lucid dreaming and spiritual insight
Wormwood Banishing and Protection Spell
Here’s a simple yet potent Banishing and Protection Spell using wormwood. This spell helps to remove negative influences and protect your space or energy. Wormwood’s strong association with protection, banishment, and psychic awareness makes it ideal for such rituals.
Ingredients:
- Dried wormwood
- A black candle
- A fire-safe bowl or cauldron
- Frankincense or sandalwood incense (optional)
- A piece of black cloth or sachet bag
- Salt
Instructions:
- Prepare Your Space: Cleanse your ritual space with incense or saltwater to remove any lingering negative energies.
- Set Your Intention: Focus on the purpose of the spell. Visualize the negativity or unwanted influences being pushed away and your aura being protected.
- Light the Black Candle: Black candles symbolize banishment and protection. As you light it, say:
“By the flame of this candle, I banish all that harms and hinders me. Let no ill will cross my path.” - Burn the Wormwood: Place a small amount of dried wormwood into the fire-safe bowl or cauldron. Light it carefully and allow the smoke to rise. As the smoke swirls, chant:
“Wormwood strong, send harm away,
By your power, ill shall stray.
Clear my path, protect my heart,
From this moment, let ill depart.” - Seal with Salt: Sprinkle a circle of salt around your space or yourself to create a protective boundary. Imagine the salt solidifying an energetic shield around you.
- Create a Protective Sachet: Once the wormwood has finished burning, take the cooled ashes and place them in a small black cloth or sachet bag. Keep this sachet near your front door or carry it with you for ongoing protection.
- Close the Spell: Extinguish the black candle, thanking the energies you’ve invoked for their protection.
“This spell is done, my will is clear. Protection surrounds, and I have no fear.”
Notes:
- Perform this spell during a waning moon for stronger banishing energy.
- Always ensure good ventilation when burning wormwood, as the smoke can be potent.
- Avoid ingesting wormwood, as it can be toxic.
This spell leverages wormwood’s historical use for banishment, psychic clarity, and protection
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Now let’s go a little bit darker for those of you who like to walk on the spiritual side……..
In crafting a daemonic spell using wormwood, it’s essential to acknowledge wormwood’s historical ties to necromancy, spirit communication, and banishment. This ritual is designed to invoke daemonic energies for insight, power, or protection, while using wormwood as a catalyst to bridge the physical and spiritual realms.
Daemonic Invocation Spell Using Wormwood
Purpose: To invoke a daemon for guidance, power, or to banish obstacles.
Ingredients:
- Dried wormwood
- Black or red candle (symbolizing power and invocation)
- Incense (dragon’s blood or myrrh for enhancing spirit contact)
- A sigil of the daemon you wish to invoke
- A fire-safe bowl or cauldron
- A piece of parchment and black ink
- A drop of your own blood or a substitute (like red wine)
Instructions:
- Prepare Your Space:
Cleanse the ritual area with incense smoke and ensure you won’t be disturbed. Dim the lights or perform the ritual at night for deeper focus. - Create the Circle:
Draw a circle of protection around you with the wormwood. Visualize this circle glowing with dark energy, keeping you safe while allowing daemonic energies to enter. - Set Your Intention:
Write the purpose of your invocation on the parchment. Be clear about what you seek—whether guidance, power, or the removal of obstacles. - Place the Sigil:
Place the sigil of the daemon in front of you. Focus on the sigil and visualize the daemon’s presence growing stronger. - Light the Candle and Incense:
As you light the black or red candle, say:
“By flame and smoke, I call upon the ancient power that dwells beyond the veil.” - Burn the Wormwood:
Light the dried wormwood in the fire-safe bowl or cauldron. Let the smoke rise and waft over the sigil. As the smoke rises, chant:“Wormwood smoke, veil of night,
Open the path, grant me sight.
Daemon [Name], hear my plea,
Step forth now and speak to me.” - Offer Your Blood or Substitute:
Place a drop of blood (or red wine) onto the sigil as an offering, saying:“This is my bond, my offering true,
Daemon of power, I call upon you.” - Meditate and Listen:
Close your eyes and enter a meditative state. Listen for whispers, feel changes in energy, or see visions. The daemon may communicate symbolically, through emotions, or subtle thoughts. - Seal the Ritual:
Once you feel the invocation is complete, thank the daemon:“I honor you, [Daemon Name], for your presence and guidance. Depart in peace.”Extinguish the candle and let the wormwood burn out safely.
- Close the Circle:
Scatter salt or visualize the circle dissolving, ensuring any lingering energy is safely dispelled.
Aftercare:
- Ground Yourself: Eat or drink something to return to normal consciousness.
- Journal: Write down any insights, messages, or feelings received during the ritual.
- Dispose of Ashes: Bury the ashes of the wormwood and parchment to complete the spell.
