Key of Solomon 9 Aspergillum Herbs
Key of Solomon 9 Aspergillum Herbs
Key of Solomon 9 Aspergillum Herbs
1. Lavender was used by ancient Romans to perfume their bath and laundry water.
(Roman wash-women were known as Lavenders.) As such, it evolved an association
with cleanliness. In later times, it was commonly strewn on church floors or burned to
drive away evil spirits.
2. Sage has a long history as a medicinal plant. It was used in the medieval era to treat
fever, liver disease, epilepsy, and even cure warts. It was drunk as a general health
tonic, and was believed to aid the memory. And to this very day sage is burned to
chase away evil spirits and cleanse an area.
3. Rosemary is an especially sacred herb – being associated with Mary and Aphrodite.
It was often used as decoration at weddings, or given as gifts to wedding guests. It is
said that a man who does not enjoy the scent of Rosemary cannot love, and he who
smells it often will retain their youth. Rosemary also has healing and purifying
properties – having been burned in hospitals to purify the air, hung over cribs to
protect infants, and carried to ward off devils and the evil eye.
4. Valerian The Latin word “valere” means “to be strong/healthy.” Valerian is said to
have the ability to turn anything bad into good. When the roots are used to make tea,
it has a very calming effect – making it great for insomnia, anxiety, and other stress-
related ailments. Unlike most other herbs used for Aspergillums, valerian root is
known to have an unpleasant odor (often likened to old gym socks) – however that
smell is not present in the leaves.
5. Verbena – aka vervain – is another protective herb. It was worn around the neck to
protect from snakes, vampires, headaches, and evil magick. Growing it in your garden
is supposed to protect your house from weather damage and draw wealth. It has also
been used in love and friendship spells, and is traditionally included in bridal
bouquets to bring good fortune to the new couple. Legend has it vervain was used to
staunch the wounds of Christ, and has had a reputation for healing ever since.
6. Fennel brings strength and courage. Roman soldiers would chew fennel seeds before
battle. British farmers would rub a concoction including fennel on their plows to
strengthen the land and bring a good harvest. It is also protective: being hung over
doorways for protection, and stuffed into keyholes to keep out ghosts. Finally, it also
has properties of fertility – hence it was often thrown at newlyweds instead of rice.
7. Basil is another herb of protection. It’s name means “King”, and also has relations to
the word “Basilisk” – a dangerous creature that could bring about madness and death.
It was worn or ingested to protect against attack, and could either protect from or
cause madness. It was brewed into teas by witches to aid in flying (making it very
likely a skrying herb), and could be carried to ward off evil spells and pests. Finally, it
also has some relationship to love spells – being given to love interests, or set outside
to indicate a young woman is accepting suitors.
8. Spearmint: The many uses of mint are too numerous to list – just a few of them
being protection, love, lust, rest/sleep, travel, success, prosperity, and transformation.
All mints, and especially spearmints, are great general-use herbs to attract positivity,
luck, and good spirits to a place.
9. Peppermint: The many uses of mint are too numerous to list – just a few of them
being protection, love, lust, rest/sleep, travel, success, prosperity, and transformation.
Peppermint, especially, was used in the ancient world as a common food and wine
flavoring – thus associating it with prosperity and abundance.
10. Hyssop has a long history as a protective and healing herb. It was often strewn
across floors to freshen the home, repel pests, and ward against plague. It has been
used since ancient times as a purifying herb – often used to sprinkle Holy Water while
cleansing an area. (See Psalm 51.)
11. Marjoram is a form of oregano – which means “Joy of the Mountains.” Shepherds
would encourage their sheep to eat this plant to improve the taste of the meat.
Oreganos are said to produce happiness, health, wealth, tranquility, success, etc. It
was often made into wreaths worn by brides and grooms to ensure joy in marriage. It
is used in various love spells as well, and its pleasant scent was often used by women
as a deodorant. Growing it on your property can protect your home from harm, and
carrying it on your person is also protective.
1. Saturn Herbal Water
Made with three sacred plants: Cypress, Oak Moss, and Confederate Jasmine.