Rosemary & The Magician

As you can see, rosemary's energy, qualities and correspondences span all four elements and therefore all four Tarot suits, so it becomes a versatile magical tool, just like array of tools on the Magician's table. Rosemary could be substituted for either tool, energy or attribute, and indeed, it is often used as a substitute for other herbs in things like rituals and incense recipes.

Alternatives to White Sage

White Sage (Salvia Apiana, also known as Californian white sage and Sagebrush) is a herb native to North and South America, used by indigenous people for ‘smudging’ - a traditional, ceremonial smoke cleansing. All indigenous cultures burnt herbs for various reasons, ceremonially and medicinally and some known western practices such as ‘saining’ in Scotland and … Continue reading Alternatives to White Sage