Wormwood
Artemisia absinthium
ElementFire
EnergyMasculine ♂️
SeasonUnclassified
PlanetMars
Magical Properties:Calling SpiritsDivinationHex BreakingProtectionVengeance Banishing
Uses
Wormwood is associated with spirit calling, divination, hex-breaking, protection, and forceful banishing. Its historical reputation gives it a strong place in ancestral, Samhain, and shadow-oriented work, but its toxicity makes careful handling important.
In Practice
Keep wormwood in clearly labeled, non-ingestive ritual use: a small amount in a sealed charm, beside scrying tools, or as a symbolic altar herb for ancestral and uncrossing work. Avoid casual ingestion, and use smoke only cautiously with strong ventilation.
Cautionary Notes
⚠️ HIGH TOXICITY: Contains Thujone. Do not ingest in uncontrolled quantities. Do not consume if pregnant.