Herb of the Week – Star Anise

Botanical Name: Illicum verum
Gender: Masculine
Planet: Jupiter and Mercury
Element: Air and Water
Deities: Jupiter, Amun, Sekhmet, Hermes
Magical Uses: Psychic Powers, Money Drawing, Spiritual Growth, Manifestation, Purificaton, Good Fortune, Prophetic Dreams

This particular herb is extremely versatile and has long been associated with happiness, good luck, and magical workings of various kinds.

According to Scott Cunningham, the seeds can be burned in incense blends to enhance psychic awareness. Also, the Faery Star-shaped seeds placed on an altar can boost your magic as well.

Carried in a green or red pouch and carried on your person when making a trip to the casino, star anise can help increase your luck. Placed in a sachet under the pillow, it can assist in sleep and help you have prophetic dreams. If you happen to travel astrally at night, it can protect you while you are journeying.

Star Anise can pull your magical abilities to give them a laser focus.

Connect to this herb when you want to align your RootPsychic Powers, Money Drawing, Spiritual Growth, Manifestation, Purification, Good Fortune, Prophetic Dreams

Connect to this herb when you want to align your Root, Third Eye, or Crown chakras.