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(Artemisia vulgaris) Also known as Artemis Herb, Artemesia, Mother of Herbs, Felon Herb, Naughty Man, Old Man, Old Uncle Henry, Sailor Tobacco, St John's Plant.
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Parts Used: Leaf and stem
Magickal Uses: Named after the Goddess, Artemis, mugwort is used to gain psychic power, prophetic dreams, astral projection and as a strengthener. Add to divination incenses. It is carried to prevent poisoning and sunstroke.
As a bathing herbe prior to the shortest night, Mugwort offers many blessings. Bunches of dried Mugwort from the previous year's harvest may be tossed into the Midsummer fire. And Mugwort may be a herbe for the ritual cup, shared during the ceremony or feast.
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Perhaps the most widespread use of Mugwort today is to enhance dreams. When on a quest for a visionary dream, dried Mugwort provides the stuffing for a dream pillow. The protective energies of Mugwort keep one safe against dark forces, it is a special herbe, able to protect one's children. When cleaning the childrens rooms, the herbe may be burned upon a charcoal, the incense bringing protection.
Mugwort is said to protect travelers from fatigue, sunstroke, wild animals, and evil spirits. A crown of it is worn at Midsummer. In the home, it prevents elves and 'evil thynges' from entering. A tea or a pillow of it brings vivid prophetic dreams and helps one to contact the astral realm. Placed beneath your pillow, or in a dream pillow, it will promote astral travel and good dreams.
Use the tea (sweetened with honey) and incense (along with sandalwood or wormwood) to help in scrying. Use it as an infusion to wash magic mirrors and crystal balls. Placing Mugwort leaves around or underneath will also help. Mugwort is carried to increase lust and fertility, prevent backache, to cure disease and madness. In the shoes it promotes strength and endurance for long walks or runs. Pick it at sunrise and recite:
Tollam te artemesia, ne lassus sim in via.
In China it is hung over doors to keep evil spirits for 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. It is said to protect travelers from fatigue, sunstroke, wild animals, and evil spirits.
Mugwort will help bring your loved one's home safely from their journeys, It can be added to amulets and medicine pouches.
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