Transference magic is where you transfer one state of being to another through the use of magic. Mugwort is excellent for this- and is often a tool used to take a malady from one person and give it to either another person or to a plant or similar, so that the original person can be healed.
Mugwort bestows happiness and tranquillity through it’s protective and cleansing powers. It especially protects love and lovers- making this plant a favourite amongst widowers, as it finds protected love.
Healing is by far what the humble Mugwort was best known for back in ancient times. It’s healing powers is why it was called an Artemisia, as it was used in the healing temples of Artemis. (Most specifically for the treatment of malaria, and a derivative of Mugwort is now used as the top treatment today for malaria since it was rediscovered decade ago)
Mugwort is known as a ‘herb of keys’, in that it opens all locks, tying it in with our aforementioned crossroad Goddesses. It lets a magical practitioner explore the paths they wish to travel down. It can open the door to whatever you desire. It’s often used in conjunction with a path clearing, open the way, clear the way, or other types of door, gate or path opening spells and herbs.
Mugwort is one of the sacred herbs mentioned in the Anglo-saxon nine herbs charm.
It’s sacred to Diana, her Nemoralia, as well as the later iterations of the festival with Mary’s Feast of Assumption. In legend, it’s Diana- queen of the witches- who bestowed the knowledge of Mugwort on to the people. Because of mugwort’s use in flying ointments and spirit travel, it’s always been connected to witchcraft, as well as to the devil.
Mugworts protective powers extends to the care of the dead. People would always wash their hands in a Mugwort infusion after touching the dead to make sure they weren’t haunted by angry ghosts. Crosses made from the herb were also worn to protect against evil and demons.
It’s common folklore that travellers who carry Mugwort will never tire- another great piece of magic to use in new ventures. It will make sure that once you’ve started a new journey- whether into business, love, creativity, that you will not tire easily.
Use this herb whenever you wish to start a new venture with the aid of foresight and protection.
The use of Mugwort to open all locks also makes it an excellent herb for thieves, who use it in the very literal sense.
Each pack contains 5 tbsp of the herb. The weight varies due to the density of the herb. These are large packs with plenty of uses.
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The herbs you see here are prepared by the hands of a witch who takes care to ensoul and give offerings to the herbs in your hands to make sure they’re as magically potent as possible.
The Colours you see on the screen may be different to the herbs you receive- this is due to monitor colour calibration, as well as nature itself providing a myriad of different colours!
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