DescriptionMugwort is burned as a sacred smoke cleansing herb for protection or divination. It enhances astral projection, lucid dreaming and altered states of consciousness. Some say that by simply keeping mugwort under your pillow or in your bedroom will bring about and encourage prophetic dreams. Others say you must burn or smoke it when working with divination tools like tarot or pasyan cards. Herbal water made of mugwort can be used to cleanse ritual tools and oneself.In Slavic folklore it was believed holding mugwort in your hand when asking someone for a favour will make them unable to say no to you. It is said to be most potent when collected on Kupala | Midsummer Eve or on Full Moons. During Kupala it served as a love potion and charm. Crowns of mugwort were worn during Midsummer to protect oneself against ghosts, evil witchcraft, and illness. This garland, crown, or girdle of mugwort would be worn while dancing around the bonfire and thrown into it at the end of the night to ensure protection throughout the year.An infusion of mugwort and periwinkle was used to wash rifles so that it would shoot without missing (censing it with thistle smoke after is also recommended), Mugwort is a component of magical fire-brooms used to protect one’s home against wildfire, as well as for astral travel for this broom was used to sweep and protect one’s path between the worlds. In Slavic tradition mugwort is often interchangeable with wormwood. It could even be used to repel rusalki (dangerous water spirits) simply by carrying a sprig was said to ward them off.Mugwort is used in protective sachets, especially those created in relation to travel as it is said to prevent delays, and other annoyances associated with traveling, as well as to protect the traveler from accidents, thieves and other dangers associated with traveling. When Russian mothers helped their daughters prepare the dowry for marriage, they would stuff the pillows with thyme, oregano, and mugwort.Hanging mugwort over or on a door will keep unwelcome energies from passing through.Grown and harvested by the Witch in Alberta, CanadaApprox 7 inch long
