The use of wormwood in magic
Magical rituals and ceremonies have long been carried out to improve life. To enhance the effect, sorcerers use herbal ingredients. Wormwood in magic is a popular herb, it is famous for its protective properties, it is used to receive answers and attract higher powers to their side.
The use of wormwood in magic
Description of the herb
Wormwood is a well-known perennial plant. Its other name is artemisia, which means "healthy".
Our ancestors used magic herb for different purposes:
- cooked medicinal decoctions;
- hung up to protect housing;
- carried with them as a talisman;
- performed ceremonies with her participation to get what they wanted.
There are more than 400 varieties of the mysterious plant, the most popular and effective in magic is wormwood.
Finding herb is easy, just learn the description:
- height - up to 1.5 m;
- straight stem;
- foliage resembles parsley and decreases towards the top, has a silvery fluffy bloom;
- the flowers look like yellow tubes, collected in a sphere.
Differs in smell and taste with hints of bitterness. She is credited with having an intoxicating effect, which explains the use of the herb in magic. The magical properties of bitter wormwood are maximally activated during the waning moon.
Protection from evil spirits
Grass was used in ancient times as a talisman against evil forces:
- Most of all, the water scum is afraid of her. Hanging bunches of wormwood around the room during the Russian week allows you not to be afraid of the visit of mythical creatures. The entrances to the house are guarded by bonfires located along the perimeter of the dwelling, several branches of a plant are thrown into them.
- The grass will help to ward off not only aquatic evil, but also ordinary spirits, elves, demons. The twigs are hidden in secluded places, hung over the door and windows. Such protection will prevent evil creatures from settling in the room or taking possession of the soul of the tenant.
Home cleaning
There have long been rituals that cleanse the house of negativity. Women weave the plant into a broom, they sweep the litter out of the room. A simple ceremony allows you to renew the energy of the home. A twig of grass is set on fire and fumigated every corner of the space, quietly reading the plot:
"As the smoke from my house goes away, so the troubles, illnesses, failures - also go away."
Mirrors are periodically washed with a decoction from the plant, which accumulate negative energy.
In fortune-telling
The most famous way to use wormwood is to weave it into a wreath at Ivan Kupala. The following magical herbs are added to it:
- poppy;
- cornflowers;
- peppermint;
- chamomile;
- lovage;
- hop.
Unmarried girls send bundles of wormwood to float down the river, and then determine the value of the result:
- Drowned herbs promise celibacy.
- If the plants have unraveled, the wreath has sailed back - she will not marry this year.
- The herbs swam far away - a fast wedding.
Kupala wreaths, decorating the scarecrow, are hung over the threshold, which promises protection from quarrels and failures. The threshold is sprinkled with salt. If the amulet fell - this is a sign of an attempt to impose a curse on the family.
The grass sewn into the pillow provides answers to disturbing questions, allows you to see the future in a dream.
Protected from damage and ailments
The herb protects against the evil eye
The properties of a mysterious plant make it possible to escape from magical interference:
- a bunch of grass is always carried with them to protect against the evil eye;
- travelers take a twig on the road, which promises a quick return home in full health;
- a plant hanging on the rear-view mirror protects the driver from accidents;
- a twig in your wallet will help protect yourself from thieves;
- wormwood in shoes gives strength and protects from injury.
The herb is also used as a remedy:
- Applying fresh leaves to the wound will help it heal faster.
- For headaches, the plant is kept on the temples.
- The herb is chewed to heal the stomach.
- Adding the leaves to food can help relieve depression and relieve pain and inflammation.
Attracting good luck
The herb has not only cleansing or protecting properties:
- A bill fumigated with wormwood smoke attracts material well-being.
- Taking a herbal bath periodically can help you gain confidence.
The plant helps girls to bewitch their beloved. Before performing the ritual, prepare:
- an image of a guy or an object that he often uses;
- a bunch of grass;
- matches;
- three aspen chips;
- red thread.
The ceremony is performed on the growing moon. The plant is tied with a rope. The girl comes to the cemetery, looking for the burial of the deceased, whose name coincides with the name of her beloved. Having spread all the ingredients on the grave, the fortuneteller whispers:
"Wormwood, cling not to mine, but to the body and soul (name), be his body, his soul ..."
She sets fire to the chips, fumigates the rest of the ritual objects with smoke and reads three times:
“… In this grave the deceased lies, named by the name (name), knew human desires, was in the midst of those desires and love, but still it burns, neither day nor night does not fade. This love will go from the chest of the deceased (name), to the heart of the living (name) will come, through the same name. Just as you do not rise from the grave, so my heart (name) will not stop burning with love for me. "
The girl drives the remains of the aspen into the ground at the churchyard. At this point, she says:
"Three from an aspen and one love (name)."
The photo of the guy and the bunch of herbs are hidden in a secluded place at home.
Definition of treason
The magical properties of wormwood will help wives determine the loyalty of a loved one. The ritual is performed while cooking. The woman, stirring the dish, says:
"Treason is like bitter wormwood, if you are unfaithful to me, you no longer eat sweet, tasty things."
During dinner, they get the result according to the reaction of the husband. If he doesn't taste and feel bitter, there was treason. In this case, it is recommended to bring the lover to the conversation.
Conclusion
Bitter wormwood is a talisman against unclean forces, it will help to find love and find out the truth. The plant will cure ailments, answer exciting questions. Using the herb will not bring trouble, fill life with a wonderful aroma and bright emotions.