13 Herbs for the Moon

The moon is central to many witchcraft practices, so knowing the herbs that bring her energy into our lives is super helpful. I've got 13 herbs for the moon to help you enhance the lunar vibes in all your spells.

The moon is central to my personal witchcraft practice. Following her phases and connecting with her intuitive energy is how I mark time and stay in flow. I don't work with specific deities in my practice, but I do honor the moon and the goddess energy that she holds.

But of course, you can't put the moon in a spell jar. So it's good to know some correspondences to help you draw down the moon's energy into your specific workings. There are plenty of crystals, colors, and other correspondences, but today, I'm sharing herbs for the moon to help you connect to her gorgeous presence through plants.

Top 13 herbs for the Moon

Moon herbs tend to also be quite watery, which is no surprise since this is the "planet" of emotions, feminine energy, and intuitive insights. There are also some very feminine plants here. Often but not always, moon plants are white. These are the top 13 herbs that I think you might be able to find easily and incorporate into your spells and rituals without too much effort.

• Aloe Vera - Fille with water and soothing to the skin, this spiky plant can also help you create healing, love, and home protection.
• Clary Sage - A favorite with aromatherapists, this herb opens the third eye and helps bring visions.
• Evening Primrose - Often found in an herbalist's apothecary, you can use it to call in beauty, friendship, and success.
• Jasmine - With its gorgeous aroma, this delicate flower is used in spells for meditation, psychc dreams, and auric regeneration. It's also commonly found in love and lust spells.
• Lemon Balm - Also known as Melissa, this ingredient can bring emotional healing. It's also a favorite in herbal teas.
• Lemon - With it's bring, vibrant energy, this fruit is always a surprise on the list of moon herbs. Use it for cleansing, love, and protection.
• Lemongrass - One of my favorite essential oils, this herb is most commonly found in Thai cuisine. In your witchcraft, it can be used for lust spells and to increase your psychic powers.
• Mugwort - A classic for astral projection, this herb can also be used for protection, especially for travel.
• Opium Poppy - This is on the list not because I want you to use opium, but because this is where we get poppy seeds from, and they're super easy to find, and therefore use in spells. It's great for sleep spells and calling up visions.
• Pumpkin - You can use the whole gourd or the seeds to call in fertility, prosperity, and protection.
• Rice - A ubiquitous ingredient, use rice for protection, abundance, and grounding.
• Sandalwood - Found in many forms in metaphysical shops, this fragrant wood can be used to create peace for meditation, scrying, and divination.
• White Rose - The white rose represents purity and innocence and can be used to connect to the Maiden.

More Moon herbs

Of course, there are plenty of other herbs you can also use to bring you Moon energy. Add them to your spells when you want to connect to your receptive nature, open your intuitive senses, or let your feelings flow.

And remember, always always always make sure that anything you're ingesting or putting on your skin is safe. Not all spells will involve ingestion, but if you are going to have prolonged internal or external contact, know what you're putting on or in your body. Safety first, wtiches!

How to use your Moon herbs

Witchcraft is deeply creative, and what matters most is how the spell makes you feel, so use your herbs to put you in vibrational alignment with your desires. You're only limited by your imagination.

If you want some ideas to get you started, here are a few suggestions.

• Use moon-ruled essential oils to craft a sacred oil to anoint yourself and your tools.
• Craft your own loose incense blend to carry your intentions to Luna.
• Add moon herbs to a charm bag or spell jar to connect to your inner high priestess.
• Brew a moon tea to open up your intuition.
• Soak in the petals of moon-ruled flowers for a feminine bath spell.
• Sew moon herbs into a dream pillow for intuitive dreams and restorative sleep.
• Dress a white or silver candle with moon herbs for an offering to the goddess.

Recipes for the moon

There are also lots of edible plants that are ruled by the Moon, so if you're ready to work a little kitchen witchcraft, you have plenty of options. These dishes help you bring the energy of the moon right into your body. The only difference between making dinner and craft a spell in the kitchen is intention. So slow down and let the moon into your meals.

Some of the top 13 herbs are edible and common kitchen ingredients, but here are a few more Moon herbs that you can easily incorporate into meals and treats.

And if you're ready to start cooking with your herbs for the Moon, here are some recipe ideas to get you started.

• Pasta with Lemon Cream Sauce
• Lemongrass Gin Cocktail
• Orange Poppy Seed Muffins
• Gnocchi with Pumpkin Sauce
• Coconut Rice
• Pork & Apple Hot Pot
• South Indian Vegetable Curry
• Mint Cucumber Lemon Water
• Satsuma & Dark Chocolate Brioche
• Bacon and Egg Salad
• Potato Rolls
• Raspberry Cooler
• Tomato Soup with Cheese Dumplings

Adding moon energy to your witchcraft is so easy and so powerful. I hope these 13 herbs for the moon will help you make your moon magick much more accessible.

How do you work with the moon in your witchcraft? Let me know in the comments.

Source: The Hearth Witch's Compendium by Anna Franklin