Today's Herbs:

Anise:
Helps to ward off the evil eye, find happiness, stimulate psychic abilities. Sew a pouch into a pillow case and fill with anise seed to prevent disturbing dreams. Use to invoke Mercury and Apollo. Great for aromatherapy. Add to bay leaves for a purifying bath. Use in protection and meditation incenses.
Also Called: Aniseed, Anneys, Anise Seed


Asofoetida:
Protection and banishing negativity. Be forewarned that this herb is powerful, but has an awful smell when burned.
Also Called: Devil's Dung, Food of the Gods (Make sure the smoke detector is disabled before burning -just a pinch of this and you get billowing smoke as well as the nasty smell!)

Barberry:
Cleansing, sorcery, atonement, freeing oneself from the power or control of another.
Also Called: Witches Sweets This is especially good after an unpleasant break-up!


Well, that's all for now. I am busy trying to take some professional-looking pictures of some of my medallions and amulets to help sell them. If I have any luck with the camera at all today, I should be able to load some pix for all to see :)

Blessings of the Universe to you and yours.