WORMWOOD ~ Small Bag

Magical Properties of Wormwood

Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) is a potent psychic and protective herb associated with the Moon, spirits, and the unseen realms. Long used in ritual, divination, and spirit work, it carries intense, otherworldly energy and should be handled with respect.

Correspondences

Element: Air (primary), Fire (secondary)

Planet: Mars (protective aspect) & Moon (psychic aspect)

Gender Energy: Feminine

Chakra: Third Eye & Crown

Zodiac: Scorpio, Pisces

Season: Late Summer / Dark Moon periods

Primary Magical Properties

Psychic Vision & Spirit Communication

Enhances clairvoyance

Deepens trance and meditation

Strengthens dream work

Assists in spirit contact

Traditionally burned before divination or placed under the pillow for vivid dreams.

Protection & Warding

Wards against harmful spirits

Protects during astral travel

Shields against psychic attack

Strengthens boundaries in spirit work

Often carried or added to protective sachets during ritual work.

Banishing & Curse Work

Breaks hexes and ill intentions

Dispels negativity

Used in banishing rituals

Aids in severing unhealthy attachments

Best used during the Waning Moon for removal magic.

Spiritual Awakening

Opens perception to hidden truths

Encourages shadow work

Strengthens intuition in darker lunar phases

Wormwood is often used in rites of initiation or deep transformation.

Ways to Use in Magic

Burn sparingly as incense for psychic clarity

Add to dream pillows (in small amounts)

Sprinkle around ritual circles for protection

Infuse in oil for anointing tools used in spirit work

Add to banishing jars or spell bottles

Best Timing

Waning Moon – Banishing & cord-cutting

Dark Moon – Shadow work & spirit contact

Monday (Moon day) – Psychic rituals

During Samhain or ancestral rites

Safety Note

Wormwood is toxic in large amounts and should not be ingested casually. Avoid internal use unless under qualified herbal supervision. It is very strong energetically and physically.

Energetic Signature

Wormwood feels sharp, mystical, and boundary-piercing — a gateway herb between worlds. It amplifies psychic ability but demands grounded, intentional use.