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WILLOW
This druid sacred tree is also known as the "Tree of Enchantment." Associated with the element of water and the moon, this tree exudes feminine energy and is often used for love, protection, and healing.

Traditional Uses:
1) To attract love, carve on a Friday with 3 love runes and carry with you:
2) To protect yourself, carry with you or hang in home (or place in window) to protect home.
3) Carry pieces of Willow bark to aid in healing. May also be added to other healing herbs and worn or carried in blue pouch for healing purposes.
4) To summon spirits, mix bark shavings with sandalwood and burn outside during the waning (between the full and new) moon.

WOOD BETONY
This druid sacred herb was highly regarded by the Celts for its ability to dispell nightmares, evil spirits, and depression. Considered to be highly protective, it was also used for purification purposes.

Traditional Uses:
1) To halt nightmares, sew herb into a small pillow and place under your regular pillow.
2) Scatter near doors and windows to form a protective barrier against negativity.
3) Burn Wood Betony in a Midsummer bonfire and jump through smoke to purify mind, body, and spirit.
4) Wear on the body for strength and for success when looking for a mate.

WOODRUFF
Also known as the Master of the Woods, this druid sacred herb was used to promote new beginnings, victory and protection. Was added to wine at the time of Beltane as a symbol of new beginnings.

Traditional Uses:
1) Carry or wear in pouch around neck when you wish to change the course of your life (especially in spring).
2) Burn to clear away the drabness of winter.
3) Carry or wear in green pouch to attract money and abundance.
4) Sew into leather pouch for protection against all negativity.
5) Carry or wear  Woodruff in a pouch to achieve victory.

WORMWOOD
Connected to the planet Mars and the element of fire, Wormwood is used to promote love, psychism, and protection.

Traditional Uses:
1) Burn as an incense and/or wear to promote psychic powers.
2) Sew into white pouch and hang in car for protection from accidents.
3) Sew into red pouch and carry to attract love.
4) Place Wormwood under the bed to attract love.


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YARROW
A favorite among many, Yarrow is most often used for attracting love and friendship, psychism, and courage.

Traditional Uses:
1) Steep in boiling water. Drink to improve your psychic powers.
2) Hold in your hand to assuage fears and summon courage.
3) Sew into white pouch and wear for protection.
4) Sew Yarrow into a pink pouch and wear near heart (around neck is best) to attract love and friendship.

YERBA SANTA
This plant is used to promote spirituality, healing, psychism, and protection.

Traditional Uses:
1) Carry in purple pouch to promote psychic powers or spiritual strength.
2) Sew into white pouch and wear for protection.
3 Sew into blue pouch and wear around your neck to promote healing and for protection from illness.
4) Steep Yerba Santa in boiling water, strain and add water to bath to increase attractiveness.