Discover the power of Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium), a potent herb from the Asteraceae botanical family, native to the Northern Hemisphere. Revered for its mystical properties, Wormwood has long been associated with deities such as Artemis, Hel, Iris, and Mordgud. Linked to the planet of Mars and the 9 worlds association of Helheim, this magical herb is perfect for rituals during the Dark Moon phase and Imbolc celebrations.
Harness the energies of Wormwood to enhance your psychic abilities and divination skills. Burned as incense or worn, this powerful herb aids in developing psychic powers, scrying, and boundary magic, making it ideal for casting circles at the beginning of rituals.
Wormwood is also renowned for its protective qualities, shielding you from evil and bewitchment. Utilize this versatile herb in your love rituals, drawing upon its storied connection with absinthe to conjure passion and desire. For those seeking to connect with spirits or call upon the dead, Wormwood can be burned to summon otherworldly beings or offered to Mordgud, the guardian of Helheim's gates, when traveling there.
Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or a beginner, Wormwood is a must-have addition to your magical herb collection. Let this powerful herb guide you as you explore the mysteries of the spiritual world.
Correspondences:
- the Afterlife
- Anger
- Animals
- Anxiety
- Banish
- Bind
- Banishing Negativity
- Boundary Magic
- Calling Spirits
- Clairvoyance
- Courage
- Death
- Defense
- Divination
- Dreamwork
- Endings
- Endurance
- Emity
- Forgiveness
- Guidance
- healing
- Hexes
- Improvement
- Love
- Obstacles
- Offering for Mordgud, the one who guards the gates of Helheim.
- Power
- Problems
- Protection
- Protection from enchantments.
- Psychic Ability
- Purification
- Release
- Scrying
- Self-work
- Sex Magic
- Skills
- Spirits
- Stress
- Transformation
- Visions
- Women's Rites
Scientific Name: Artemisia absinthium
Botanical Family: Asteraceae
Origin: Northern Hemisphere
Folk Names: Absinthe, Old Woman, Crown for a King, Madderwort, Wormot
Deity Association: Aesculapius, Artemis, Castor, Diana, Hel, Horus, Iris, Isis, maiden goddesses, Menthu, Mordgud, Pollux
Solar System: Mars
9 worlds Association: Helheim
Moon Phase: Dark
Sign: Cancer, Gemini
Element: Air, Fire
Mythical: Unknown at this time.
Animal: Unknown at this time.
Celebration: Imbolc
Day: Monday
Crystal: Unknown at this time.
Tarot: Tower
Rune: Unknown at this time.
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