Herb Magick: Elecampane
Elecampane, Inula helenium
Also known as horse-heal or elfdock, the planet Mercury rules Elecampane. Its element is Air, its direction is East, its day is Wednesday, and its magickal power is To Know. Elecampane’s energetic effect is projective, masculine, and active; and its associated Deities are Raphael (archangel), and Ophiel (Olympic Spirit).
Use in Rituals, Spells, and Magickal Workings
The flowers/petals, leaves, roots, and seeds from the Elecampane plant can be used in magickal workings, fresh or dried. Elecampane is used in magickal workings to release negative thoughts, cleanse and purify, reveal deception, and for rebirth. Gather the seeds at the end of the growing season before they drop, or the wind scatters them.
Magickal Methodologies
- Fresh or dried Elecampane roots and flowers can be used whole on the altar or workspace during magickal workings.
- Dried Elecampane root can be added to mojo or charm bags and then carried with you to influence a desired outcome.
- Dried or powdered Elecampane root or flower petals can be added to a simmer pot or the top of a candle (pillar, votive, tea light) for cleansing, purification, or removing negativity. You can also anoint a candle with oil and then roll the candle in crushed leaves or dried blossoms.
- Make an Elecampane infusion with the flower petals, or you can decoct (simmer) the root, and then use the infusion (or decoction) to paint on a small piece of parchment paper or runestock to enhance a working. For example, paint the infusion on a piece of runestock (or parchment paper rolled into a small scroll) prior to creating a bindrune to carry with you.
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