15 Magical Uses for Rosemary

If you’ve got rosemary in your garden, it may be one of the only ones still available for fresh harvest this time of year.  Of course, that’s because this powerful little aromatic is an evergreen, making it a go-to of mine all year long.

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15 Powerful Rosemary Magical Uses & Properties

Energetically Empowering

Precisely because of its balsamic and stimulating properties that have resonance even from the energetic point of view, it is rightly considered effective in protection rituals, for the purification of environments, to avert evil and to bless the home, and work activities.

It is said that keeping a twig under the pillow ensures a night of good restful sleep.

Its infusion is also useful for washing hands because it drains energy and frees it from negative influences accumulated during divination or a pranotherapy treatment.

A Good Omen for Love

Being a perennial and evergreen plant, it is a good omen whenever you start a business or a relationship, whatever it is, and to ensure its long life.

It is used in spells to strengthen memory and to preserve youth.

Helps you Stay Younger

There is a legend about Isabella, Queen of Hungary, who lived between the 14th and 15th centuries.

It is said that she had her herbalist make a tonic based on rosemary and other herbs, which gave her a fresh and youthful appearance despite being over seventy years old.

Unfortunately, the authentic recipe was lost over the centuries, despite being renowned for its miraculous effectiveness.

Some say that the real power of this lotion should be attributed to rosemary flowers fermented in honey, while others think that all the credit goes to orange flowers.

For the Afterlife

For the ancient Romans, the scent of rosemary cheered the dead and accompanied them in the afterlife.

Still, in the nineteenth century, it was considered a “plant of remembrance.”

It was customary to bring rosemary sprigs, daisies, and sage to the funeral.

A Great Addition When You Miss a Few Ingredients for Your Spells

Given its ability to adapt to different climates and soils, its main characteristic is its versatility.

Traditionally, rosemary is considered one of the magic plants par excellence.

In many Green Magic and Sorcery books, it is indicated as a suitable substitute for any missing ingredient.

In the book by Charles Leland “Gypsy Sorcery and Fortune Telling” a legend mentioned a small group of Witches, turned into cats, part in a boat for a long and adventurous expedition, for the sole purpose of reaching a distant land to find the precious rosemary!

A Great Plant to Create a Bond With

To do magic with herbs, it is not enough to buy them in herbal medicine and then follow the instructions of a book of rituals and spells.

We need to know the plant we want to work with, and possibly cultivate it, grasp its leaves and flowers in person, and establish a relationship with it.

If you don’t have a small garden to grow rosemary, I suggest you keep it in a small a vase, in a place where it can enjoy the sunlight for most of the day.

Use it, both in homemade herbal medicine and in some spontaneous and straightforward protection and purification ritual.

Plant it by your front door for protection

Some variety of rosemary grows well in almost every region of the continental of the US.  It practically takes care of itself, and I kill everything.  Plant it near the door for protection.

Use rosemary essential oil for cleansing

Rub it on tools, crystals and gemstones to cleanse and consecrate.

Include in kitchen witch spells for love

Rosemary is, of course, both edible and delicious!  Include it in a red meat dish and bless it for passion.

Wear it during exams at school to improve memory

The scent of rosemary is believed to enhance a sharp memory.  Include it in a success amulet before an important test or meeting.

Include it in sun magick rituals

Both masculine and ruled by the sun, rosemary is the perfect herb for inclusion in sun magick.

Burn for purification rites

Like sage, rosemary is perfect for burning as a purification herb.  You can even find it in smudge sticks like these.

Include in fertility sachets

Take a green drawstring bag, add rosemary and some pennies, and hang over your bed to assist with fertility.

Make an offering to Venus

This herb has strong ties with the Roman goddess Venus.  Make an offering of rosemary if you are seeking her favor.

Make a hair wreath for your handfasting or wedding day.

While it’s fresh, rosemary is quite pliable and dries well.Create a wreath to symbolize loyalty and fidelity in handfasting rites.

Add to incense blends for home cleansing

With its cleansing properties, easy burn and beautiful aroma, rosemary is perfect for home cleansing incenses.  Add to dried orange peel or cinnamon.