The Witchy Side: Basil

Basil

We cook with this herb all the time, and it is normally one of the first herbs in Spring to produce useful parts in mass quantities. I have not met a person yet who does not like the smell of Basil. Lets get into the properties of Basil and what it can be used for.

Gender: Male
Planet: Mars
Element: Fire
Deities: Vishnu, Erzulie
Vishnu (Holy Basil): Vishnu is the preserver and protector of the universe. His role is to return to the earth in troubled times and restore the balance of good and evil. So far, he has been incarnated nine times, but Hindus believe that he will be reincarnated on last time close to the end of this world.
Erzulie: She is the Goddess of love in Voodoo, to be honest, I would suggest some research on this. I do not know enough about Voodoo to go to in depth on this one.
Powers: Love, Exorcism, Wealth, Flying, Protection
Uses:
Love, Basil can be used in incense to help bring love into your life, sooth tempers between lovers when there is a spat. As well as be used in love spells. But remember no matter how much you want someone to love you, you cannot force this on someone. Love Spells should be put out in the universe to bring love to you, to help you meet your other half, never try to force someone to love you.
Exorcism: Have someone being negative around you, or always trying to bring you down. This is a great herb to use in cleansing rituals, baths, showers, anything. It smells amazing, and it can disperse the negative energy that may be surrounding you. Also if you don’t have any white sage, this can be used as a replacement. But, I suggest growing your own white sage as this is much stronger.
Wealth: Because of the bright green of the plant itself and the abundance in which it grows, it should not be a shock that this herb can be used in spells and incense to help bring wealth into your household. Even growing it can be its own bit of magic.
Protection: Much like for exorcism, this herb can be used in protection spells, or to help seal an area that you would like to use for your religious ceremonies. When you are using this Herb to cleanse yourself or your home of negative energy you can also toss in some wording for protection.
Flying: Since Basil helps with relaxation and aiding the body in de-stressing, it is not a shock that this can be used in flying spells. And for the newbies to witchcraft. I am not talking about physical flying, Though that WOULD BE AWESOME! This is primarily used to help with Astral Travel, and can even be used to help with Physical Travel as well.

Links: https://www.amazon.com/Cunninghams-Encyclopedia-Magical-Llewellyns-Sourcebook/dp/0875421229/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3B3B0D5RZ5BK2&keywords=scott+cunningham+encyclopedia+of+magical+herbs&qid=1659359509&sprefix=Scott+Cunningham%2Caps%2C83&sr=8-1