The Encyclopedia of Magickal Ingredients
A Wiccan Guide to Spellcasting
Chapter One: A
Acacia
Ruler: Zeus, Obatala, Ra, Bast, solar deities
Type: plant
Magickal Form: oil, bark, branch, flower
Sitting under an acacia tree or burning the dried flowers brings wisdom and insight. The oil extracted from the plant is considered holy and used for purification and anointing. It is especially powerful when attempting to contact the dead and should be rubbed into white candles and not worn on the body while attempting such work. For personal anointing, mix with other oils (like musk or camellia) to cut and then it is said to bring happiness.
Acorn
RULER: Jupiter
TYPE: tree nut
MAGICKAL FORM: dried
Wisdom and prosperity are the main properties of the acorn. It is a symbol of great luck and fortune. Witches gather acorns and add them to autumn equinox altars to invoke nurturing and safekeeping during the coming winter months. On a full moon or a Thursday during a waxing moon, wrap a dollar bill over an acorn. Make sure the pyramid symbol of the dollar ... read full excerpt from: The Encyclopedia of Magickal Ingredients: A Wiccan Guide to Spellcasting ebook
