Wishing Herbs

CALENDULA -- Bits of these dried flowers under the bedare said to make one's dreams come true.

DANDELION -- When you need a special wish granted, write it out in Dove's Blood Ink on parchment, make three folds in the paper and place it in a red flannel bag. Fill the bag with dandelion, sew it closed with red thread, and wear it around the neck for three days. This spell is not recommended for acquiring money or property, but is most effective when used inconjunction with situations in which you already have something which may be in danger of being lost or taken from you by outside influences.

JOB'S TEARS -- Place seven of these in your pillow and sew it up to make a wish come true within seven days.

MUSTARD SEED -- To make a wishing bag of your own for a particular objective, into a drawstring pouch placeone rabbit's foot, five new nails, nine mustard seed,and thirteen pennies. Anoint the bag with Mojo Oil and rub it between the palms when you make the wish.

PEONY -- Write your wish on a piece of parchment paperand sprinkle on it a bit of peony. Roll the paper upand seal it with melted red wax from a candle. Secrete the talisman in your home as you repeat these words:

GRANT ME TODAY A WISH, A LARGE WISH, A SMALL WISH, A TINY WISH, A HUGE WISH. GROWING HERE AND GROWING THERE. GROWING SLOWLY EVERYWHERE. GRANT ME MY WISH SO THAT I MAY REJOICE.

Every third day change the hiding place of your amulet, repeating the incantation given. After your wish has been granted, destroy the token by burning.

QUEEN'S ROOT -- If you dare, hold this herb in your fists and say "Sader, Prostas, Solaster" nine times quickly, toss the herb over the opposite shoulder, and within a fortnight an infernal succubus will be transported into your vision by nubian slaves who will obey your every wish.

SANDALWOOD -- To fulfill a secret wish write it on a square of parchment with Dove's Blood Ink (unless it is a wish for the destruction of another's plan or a desire to bring harm to an enemy, in which case Dragon's Blood Ink is used). Place the wish beneath some sandalwood which you burn as incense. As you light it, say: "Adonai, Elohim, Elohim, Adonai."

SEA WRACK -- For quick fulfillment of a wish, mix a spoonful of sea wrack with some John the Conqueror Incense and burn it at the same time as you burn a purple candle under which you have placed your wish written on parchment.

VERVAIN -- Steep this herb in water and add to your scrub water to make your dreams or wishes come true. The carrying or wearing of this herb places one underthe protective influences of the love goddess. It is also considered a protection from enchantments being put upon the possessor.

WISH BEANS -- These can be used in a number of ways. Place one in a red bag and rub the bag as you make your wish. Carry the bag until your wish is attained. Or hold the bean in your hand, make your wish, and toss the bean into running water.

From the

The Modern Herbal Spellbook by Anna Riva