====== Mugwort ======
---- dataentry herbs---- latin_names: Artemisia vulgaris folk_names: Artemis Herb, Artemisia, Felon Herb, Muggons, Naughty Man, Old Man, Old Uncle Henry, Sailor's Tobacco, St. John's Plant gender_tags: Feminine planet_tags: Venus element_tags: Earth deity_tags: Artemis, Diana effect_tags: Strength, Psychic Powers, Protection, Prophetic Dreams, Healing, Astral Projection part_tags: fresh leaves ----
===== Magical Uses ===== Place mugwort in the shoes to gain strength during long walks or runs. For this purpose pick mugwort before sunrise, saying: *Tollam te artemesia, ne lassus sim in via.* A pillow stuffed with mugwort and slept upon will produce prophetic dreams. Mugwort is also burned with sandalwood or wormwood during scrying rituals, and a mugwort infusion is drunk (sweetened with honey) before divination. The infusion is also used to wash crystal balls and magic mirrors, and mugwort leaves are placed around the base of the ball (or beneath it) to aid in psychic workings. When carrying mugwort you cannot be harmed by poison, wild beasts, or sunstroke, according to ancient tradition. In a building, mugwort prevents elves and "evil thynges" from entering, and bunches of mugwort are used in Japan by the Ainus to exorcise spirits of disease who are thought to hate the odor. In China, it is hung over doors to keep evil spirits from buildings. Mugwort is also carried to increase lust and fertility, to prevent backache, and to cure disease and madness. Placed next to the bed, it aids in achieving astral projection. ===== Aromatherapy ===== This beautiful herb has long been associated with the shadowy world of the seer as well as with the Moon. Its scent stills the conscious mind and awakens the deep consciousness. To promote psychic awareness, inhale the odor of the fresh, crushed leaves with visualization. For psychic dreams, inhale directly prior to falling asleep. To utilize its legendary ability to effect astral projection (the separation of the consciousness from the body, allowing it to travel at will unbounded by distance or time), sniff before making the attempt while visualizing perfect control over this ability. The essential oil is considered to be hazardous and is not recommended for use!