Moon & Moss🌿 Herbalism & Plant Spirit Medicine
Bay Laurel: The wishing leaf
Bay laurel is the herb of wishes, success and victory. Write a wish on a leaf and burn it.
- Planet and element
- Sun · Fire
- Use
- Correspondences only, never to eat or drink
Bay laurel crowned victors in ancient Greece and Rome, and it's still linked to success, wishes, protection and prophecy. The best-known practice: write a wish on a dried bay leaf and burn it safely, releasing the wish to the universe.
Safety: Bay laurel is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. Burn leaves in a fireproof dish and never leave flame unattended. Keep dried herbs, resins and smoke away from pets, especially cats and birds.
Magical properties
- Wishes
- Success
- Protection
- Victory
Try this
Write one wish on a dried bay leaf and burn it in a fireproof dish on the new moon.
These are magical and folk correspondences only. Nothing here is guidance for eating, drinking or dosing any plant. For any health-related use of herbs, consult a qualified herbalist or healthcare provider. Some herbs are unsafe during pregnancy, with medications, or around pets, and correct plant identification is essential.
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