Kate's Wicca Journey

  The Romans first named this month Quintillis, but later renamed it Julius after Julius Ceasar, from whence our current month derives its name. The Greek Olympian was held In July, lasting about a week.   Nature Spirits: hobgoblins (small, grotesque but friendly brownie-type creatures), faeries of harvested crops Herbs: honeysuckle, agrimony, lemon, balm, hyssop Colors: silver, blue-grey. Flowers: lotus, larkspur, water lily, jasmine Scents: orris, frankincense Crystals: ruby, pearl, moonstone, white agate Trees: oak, acacia, ash. Animals: crab, turtle, dolphin, whale Birds: starling, ibis, swallow Deities: Apt (or Apet), Athene, Cerridwen, Khepera, Hel, Juno, Nepthys, Rosea, Sothis, Spider Woman, Venus Power Flow: relaxed, preparing, succeeding, dream work, divination, and meditation on goals and plans, especially spiritual ones August was originally called Sextillis by the Romans and was later named Augustus in honor of Augustus Caesar. Nature Spirits: dryads Herbs...

Derives its name from the ancient Roman God Janus. Janus is the male equivalent of one of the versions of the Goddess Juno-Janus, who in her two-faced aspects of Antevorta and Postvorta looks simultaneously forward and backward as does Janus.   Nature Spirits: gnomes, brownies Herbs: marjoram, holly, thistle, nuts, pinecones Colors: bright white, blue, violet, black Flowers: snow drops, crocus, carnation Scents: musk, mimosa Crystals: garnet, onyx, chrysoprase, jet Tree: birch Animals: fox, coyote Birds: pheasant, blue jay Deities: Freya, Inanna, Sarasvati, Hera, Ch'ang-O, Sin, Antu, Felicitas, Irene, Janus, Pax, Venus Power Flow: sluggish below the surface, beginning and conceiving energy by working on personal problems that involve no one else. Getting your various bodies to work smoothly together for the same goal. Some say its name is derived from the Roman Goddess Februa, who was also known as Juno Februa. Others say that the name came from the God Februus, who was later id...

  Spring: healing, fertility, prosperity, air magick Summer: marriage, love, friendship, courage, fire magick Autumn: money, success, prosperity, water magick Winter: meditation, banishing, earth magick

  111 - The Intuition: encourages you to keep following your spirit. You're on the right path. If you see this, listen to your gut and your heart. 222 - The Right One: right place, right time. Trust in what you want. Don't think of things you don't want when you see this number. 333 - The Equilibrium: mind, body, and spirit--focus on all three aspects. Don't neglect one for the other when you see this number. 444 - The Protection: the universe and your spiritual guides are protecting you. Pay attention to your thoughts and your environment when you see this number. 555 - The Change: a change is occurring. The universe is moving things around when you see this number. 666 - The Step Back: take a step back to rethink it and ask yourself is what you're doing right or wrong. 777 - The Inner Strength: release all fear and be strong at heart. Look forward to the future with excitement when you see this number. 888 - The Balance: you're in harmony with the universe....

Herbs listed by property. Not a comprehensive list by any means. Abundance - Acorn Astral Projection, to aid  - Dittany of Crete, Mugwort,  Beauty, to attain - Avocado, Catnip, flax, Ginseng, Maidenhair, Yerba Santa Chastity, to maintain - Cactus, Camphor, Coconut, Cucumber, Fleabane, Hawthorn, Lavender, Pineapple, Sweetpea, Vervain, Witch Hazel Cleansing - Marjoram Courage, to attain - Borage, Cohosh, Black columbine, Masterwort, Mullein, Poke, Ragweed, Sweetpea, Tea, Thyme, Tonka, Wahoo, Yarrow Dead, raising the  - Yew Divination - Broom, Camphor, Cherry, Dandelion, Fig, goldenrod, Ground Ivy, Hibiscus, Meadowsweet, Orange, Orris, Pomegranate Employment, to attain/maintain - Devil’s Shoestring, Lucky Hand, Pecan Exorcism - Angelica, Arbutus, Asafoetida, Avens, Basil, Beans, Birch, Boneset, Buckthorn, Clove, Clover Cumin, Devil’s Bit, Dragon’s Blood, Elder, Fern, Fleabane, Frankincense, Fumitory, Garlic, Heliotrope, Horehound, Horseradish,...

There are a few letters with no herbs, so that's why they're missing from the list. S: SAFFRON - Promotes clairvoyance and psychism. Also attracts prosperity and good fortune through spiritual openness. SAGE - Used for cleansing and purification, and to promote wisdom and psychic opening. Also promotes mental clarity. SAGEBRUSH - Purification, exorcism SANDALWOOD - Blessing, healing, spirituality. Promotes clairvoyance, psychic opening. Also used for protection, banishing negativity. SARSAPARILLA - Love, money SASSAFRAS - Good for legal situations, self-empowerment, success and overcoming obstacles. St. JOHN’S WORT - Protection. Removes negativity, dispels depression and anxiety. SAVOURY - Sensuality, sexuality, passion. Good for sexual magic. SENNA - Love SESAME - Opens doors, draws new opportunities, new directions, hope. Dispels depression and negativity. SHALLOT - Purification SKUNK CABBAGE - Legal matters SLIPPERY ELM - Halts g...

M: MACE - Promotes self-discipline, focus, concentration. Good for meditation, study. MAGNOLIA - Promotes psychic development. Aids meditation and spiritual opening. Promotes harmony, peace, tranquillity.  MAIDENHAIR - Beauty, love MALE FERN - Luck, love MALLOW - Love, protection, exorcism MANDRAKE - money, fertility, sex, love, virility,good luck MAPLE - Love, longevity, money MARIGOLD - Promotes healing, psychic opening, and clairvoyance. Helps one to focus on what is truly needed, even if one is not conscious of what that is.  MARJORAM - Cleansing, purification, dispels negativity, bring happiness.  Use in Love spells and love sachets.To banish grieving burn on charcoal. Sacred to Aphrodite and Isis. MASTERWORT - Strength, courage, protection MASTIC - Psychic powers, manifestations, lust MAYAPPLE - Money MEADOW RUE - Love, divination MEADOWSWEET - Love, divination, peace, happiness MESQUITE - Healing MIMOSA - Aids psychi...

G: GALANGAL - Success in court or legal disputes. GARDENIA - Promotes peace, repels strife, protects from outside influences. GARLIC and GARLIC SKINS - Cleansing, purification. Used to dispel depression, negativity, obsessive thoughts. Draws money, prosperity. Also used as a strong protection. GENTIAN - Love, power GERANIUM - Overcomes negative thoughts and attitudes, lifts spirits. Promotes protection, happiness. GINGER - Draws adventure and new experiences. Promotes sensuality, sexuality, personal confidence and prosperity. Adds to the strength of any mixture of which it is part, and makes it work more quickly. GINSENG - Asian variety of Mandrake. Promotes vitality, strength, personal power. Heightens sex drive and sexual attractiveness. GOAT'S RUE - Healing, health GOLDENROD - Money, divination GOLDENSEAL - Healing, money GORSE - Protection, money GOTU KOLA - Meditation GOURD - Protection GRAIN - Protection GRAINS OF PARADISE - Lus...

This is by no means a complete list. If there is something not seen, Google it to find the properties.  This is just the letters A-F since there are so many.  A: ACACIA - Blessing, raising of vibration, protection via spiritual elevation. ACORN - growth, potential, fertility, security, abundance, carried to counteract lonliness, illness and pain, aids longevity, brings luck, youthfulness ADAM & EVE ROOTS - Love, happiness ADDER'S TONGUE - Healing AFRICAN VIOLET - Spirituality, protection AGARIC - Fertility AGRIMONY  - Helps to overcome fear, dispel negative emotions, overcome inner blockages., protection, sleep AGUE ROOT - Protection ALFALFA - Prosperity, anti-hunger, money ALKANET - Purification, prosperity ALLSPICE -Adds strength to Will, gives determination and perseverance. Gives added vitality, energy. Also good for social gatherings -increases harmony, sympathy and co-operation between people. Stimulates friendly interactio...