Herb Magick: Catnip

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Catnip, Nepeta cataria

Also known as catmint, catswort, Catania, and field mint, Venus and the astrological sign Taurus rule Catnip. Its element is Water, its direction is West, its day is Friday, and its magickal power is To Dare. Its energetic effect is receptive, feminine, and passive. Associated Deities are Anael (angel), and Hagith (Olympic Spirit)

Use in Rituals, Spells, and Magickal Workings

The leaves or sprigs from the Catnip plant can be used in magickal workings, fresh or dried. Catnip is used in workings to draw love and happiness to someone and to increase creativity. Catnip can also be used in protection spells.

Magickal Methodologies

• Dried Catnip can be used in mojo or charm bags, witch bottles, or dream pillows, or the sprigs can be hung above the bed.
• Anointed candles can be rolled in dried Catnip leaves to enhance a working.
• The dried leaves can be scattered to the winds at the end of a magickal working or around an area that needs protection.
• Catnip leaves can be infused and painted onto runes or parchment paper to be used in various magickal workings.
• Fresh Catnip leaves/sprigs can be used fresh on the altar or workspace either in a vase or scattered about. They can be floated in a bowl of water along with other herbs, or the crushed leaves can be dropped onto the top of a candle (votive, tea light, or large pillar candle) or into a simmer pot.