HAWTHORN: Crataegus species.
Masculine, Mars, Fire.
Origin: N. America, northern Europe and Britain. Some sources say it is not a native of N. America, but was introduced by the Europeans.
Part Used: Berries, wood, leaves, flowers.
Uses: Chastity, divination, fertility (used at weddings), happiness, protection.
Other: Used for Maypoles. A Druid sacred tree, also sacred to faeries. Wands of this wood are of great power. Part of the sacred triad of Oak, Ash and Thorn.
Sabbat: Beltane.
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HEATHER: Calluna vulgaris.
Feminine, Venus, Water.
Origin: Scotland.
Part Used: Leaves and blossums.
Uses: Beauty, friendship, immortality, longevity, luck, protection.
Other: Protection from violent crimes. Used for rain-making (with Fern). To conjur ghosts. Worn by Wiccans to "light their way."
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HEMLOCK: Tsuga canadensis, many species.
Saturn, Earth.
Origin: Evergreen tree of U.S.A. and Canada.
Part Used: Needles, wood, essential oil.
Uses: Fertility, protection, renewal, strength.
Other: Native American herb. This is the tree and is not toxic.
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HEMLOCK, WATER: Conium maculatum.
Feminine, Saturn, Water.
AKA: Poison Hemlock.
Origin: Britain and Europe, temperate areas of Asia and N. Africa. Later introduced into North and South Americas.
Uses: Astral projection, banishing.
Other: Used to empower magickal tools. To paralize a situation. Sacred to Hecate. CAUTION: Highly poisonous! This is the stuff that killed Socrates!
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HENBANE: Hyosycamus niger.
Feminine, Saturn, Water.
AKA: Black Nightshade.
Origin: Central and southern Europe, western Asia, India and Siberia. Naturalized into N. America. Not truly indigenous to Britain, but often found there now.
Part used: Leaves.
Uses: Love, although of a binding nature (a definite no-no), banishing, to attract rain.
Other: Ingredient of Witches' Flying Ointment. CAUTION: Very poisonous! Use Fern as a substitute.
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HIGH JOHN the CONQUEROR: Ipomoea jalapa.
Masculine, Mars/Saturn, Fire/Earth.
Origin: S. America, Mexico, southern Europe.
Part Used: Root.
Uses: Annointing, consecration, happiness, hex-breaking, law, love, luck, prosperity, protection, success.
Other: Morning Glory root may be substituted - it is of the same family.
CAUTION: Toxic, as is Morning Glory.
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HOREHOUND: Marrubium vulgare.
Masculine, Mercury/Saturn, Air/Earth.
Origin: Indigenous to Britain, naturalized in N. America.
Part used: Leaves.
Uses: Animals, anti-theft, exorcism, fidelity, healing, honesty, mental power, protection, to keep secrets.
Other: Dedicated by ancient Egyptians to Horus. One of the bitter herbs taken by Jews at Passover.
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HYSSOP: Hyssopus officinalis.
Masculine, Jupiter, Fire.
Origin: Evergreen herb native to southern Europe and Mediterranean region; naturalized in U.S.A.
Part Used: Leaves, flower, essential oil.
Uses: Consecration, healing, prosperity, protection, psychic, purification.
Other: Most widely-used purifier. Dragons and dragon work. Biblical herb.
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HAZEL:
Luck, Fertility, Anti-Lightning, Protection and wisdom. The Wood is used for all magickal tools but makes an excellent all-purpose wand. Can be used as divining rods. Tie two hazel twigs together with red or gold thread to make a Solar Cross which is an excellent good luck charm. Especially good in all luck wishes. A sachet of the fruit of the tree is given to new brides for luck in marriage and fertility. Place the sprigs up high in the room for a powerful magickal protection and luck. Air/Sun
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HOLLY:
Plant around the house for protection. Leaves and berries can be carried to heighten masculinity. Anti-Lightning, Luck and Dream Magic. Its wood is used for all magickal tools as it will enhance any wish you have. Old Solar Year; Waning Sun; Protection; Good Luck. Mars/fire
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HONEYSUCKLE:
Use in prosperity spells and charms and for divine inspiration, peace and balancing. Fill a sachet and wear it for clairvoyance or crush the flowers and rub into the forehead for psychic powers. Place flowers in a herbal bath for balancing yourself when feeling out of sorts. Jupiter/Earth.
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HOPS:
Healing and Balancing. Placed in a pillow,will induce sleep. A tea drank before bedtime helps with a restful sleep, Also drank after magick acts to help balance and refocus oneself back to the everyday world. Unwise to use if depressed. Water/Mars
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HYACINTH:
Love and Protection. Use in sachets to ease the pain of childbirth. Protects from nightmares. Smelling its fragrance relieves grief and depression. Used as a protective charm in negative influences. Water/Venus
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HEMLOCK:
Fertility, protection, renewal, strength. Astral projection, banishing. Used to empower magickal tools. To paralize a situation. Sacred to Hecate. Destroy sexual drives. Feminine, Saturn, Earth.Also Water. **CAUTION: poisonous!**
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HELIOTROPE:
Exorcism, prophetic dreams, clairvoyance, banishing, healing, wealth and invisbility. Burn or carry for banishing or repelling negative influences around you, and for increasing courage and will power. Also used fresh under the pillow for psychic dreams. Fire/Sun
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HELLEBORE, BLACK:
Protection
*POISON*
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HEMP:
Healing, love, vision and meditation.
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HENNA:
Healing
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HIBISCUS:
Lust, love and divination
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HICKORY:
Legal Matters
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HORSE CHESTNUT:
Money and healing
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HORSERADISH:
Purification and Exorcism
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HORSETAIL:
Snake Charming and fertility
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HOUSELEEK:
Luck, protection and love
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HUCKLEBERRY:
Luck, protection, dream magic and hex breaking.
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HYDRANGEA:
Hex Breaking
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