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Mugwort.
Artemisia vulgaris
Also known as Moxa, Felon Herb, Sailor's Tobacco, Old Man
Artemis's own herb — silver-backed leaf of dreams, divination, and the moon. Burn mugwort before scrying and the mirror grows clearer; tuck it under the pillow and the night becomes a country to be travelled.
Correspondences
Element
Earth
Planet
Moon/Venus
Zodiac
Libra, Taurus
Chakra
Third Eye, Sacral
Parts Used
Leaves, roots
Harvest
Late summer
Practice
Magical Properties
Dreams, astral travel, psychic ability, protection, divination
The premiere herb for dreaming and psychic work. Burn as incense before divination or before sleep. Stuff dream pillows with mugwort for vivid, prophetic dreams. Rub fresh leaves on crystal balls and scrying mirrors before use.
Mundane
Mundane Uses
Uterine stimulant used in traditional medicine. Moxa (moxibustion) in Traditional Chinese Medicine uses dried mugwort.
Devotion
Deity Associations
Artemis, Diana, Hecate
History
Folklore & History
Dedicated to Artemis and Diana, goddesses of the moon and hunt. Anglo-Saxon healers considered it the 'mother of all herbs.' Placed in shoes by medieval travellers to prevent fatigue.
Safety
Safety Notes
AVOID IN PREGNANCY — powerful uterine stimulant. Allergy possible in those sensitive to Artemisia family.
This information is provided for educational and magical reference only. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using herbs medicinally.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mugwort used for in witchcraft?
Mugwort is traditionally used in workings for dreams, astral travel, psychic ability, protection, divination. The premiere herb for dreaming and psychic work.
What element is Mugwort associated with?
Mugwort is associated with the Earth element and the sign of Libra, Taurus, and resonates with the Third Eye, Sacral chakras.
What planet rules Mugwort?
Mugwort is ruled by Moon/Venus. In the classical planetary system, this gives the herb its characteristic energetic signature and indicates which workings it most readily amplifies and which planetary hours best suit it.
Is Mugwort safe to use?
Some care is required when working with Mugwort. AVOID IN PREGNANCY — powerful uterine stimulant. Allergy possible in those sensitive to Artemisia family. The information here is provided for educational and magical reference only — always consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb medicinally.
In Your Practice
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