Herbs in Witchcraft - Honey

Honey has powerful healing and metaphysical qualities and has been used in witchcraft for centuries. Make your life a little sweeter with this magical ingredient.

Yes, I know honey is not an herb, but it can't be made without flowers, and it's a powerful natural ingredient in witchcraft, so I think it fully deserves to be part of this series. This golden liquid has been coveted by humans and many other species forever, so naturally it plays a role in folk magick throughout history and across civilizations. Plus, it just tastes awesome.

Beyond drizzling on your morning toast, honey has so many practical and metaphysical uses. Let's all do our best to protect bees and flowers so we can continue to have plenty of this magical ingredient.

Healing Properties of Honey

Infused honeys have been used in herbalism as a way to convey the qualities of certain plants into the body for ages, but it can also be healing all on its own.

Honey is mainly known for its sweetness, and while you definitely can't go eating it by the handful Winnie the Pooh-style, studies show it's better for blood sugar management than regular sugar.

Honey is naturally antibacterial, which is partly why it never goes bad in your pantry. You can actually use raw honey on wounds and burns to help them heal. Manuka honey is especially good for this type of home remedy, but be sure to seek medical attention for severe burns and infections.

It's also rich in antioxidants. The less processed and darker your honey, the higher the levels of these beneficial nutrients.

I've used this ingredient for sore throats and coughs forever. This is a great home remedy for children with a cough as there are no side effects. Plus, it tastes great so you won't have to fight with your kids to take a spoonful to soothe their cough and help them, and you, get a good night's sleep. Never give honey to children under 1 year old.

Magical & Spiritual Properties of Honey

Honey is best known for its powers of attraction. It can be used in any spell where you want to sweeten the deal or attract someone or something more quickly. It acts like metaphysical bait in spells. It's also a typical offering to the fae and other spirits and deities.

You can also use it to call in love and passion, as well as happiness, healing, sweetness, and prosperity. With its association with bees, honey can also help enhance your spiritual connection.

This ingredient has been used for centuries, so it's tied to deities around the world including Ra, Artemis, Demeter, Vishnu, and Krishna. It's also tied to the elements of water and earth and carries feminine or receptive energy.

Single origin honeys will also carry the metaphysical properties of the plant they were created from, so you can use this to heighten the energy of your spell

Witchcraft Uses

Leave honey out on your altar as an offering to deities or fairies or to attract angels or other beneficial spirits.

Craft a honey jar spell to attract something positive into your life.

Add honey to a bath spell for sweetness and love.

Create herb-infused honeys for a variety of purposes based on your intention. Choose herbs to amplify the energy you need.

Anoint yourself or your magical tools with honey to increase attraction power.

Stir honey into your tea to call in sweetness or healing.

These are just a few ideas to get you started. How else would you use this ingredientin your witchcraft? Let me know in the comments below.

Recipes for the Kitchen Witch

And of course, you can just eat honey, and that always feels like magick. Spread it on toast, drizzle it over oatmeal, or use it to sweeten your tea. This golden liquid is absolutely delicious, and you can take its energy right into your body anytime.

Here are a few recipes to get you making some of your own magick.

I hope this has inspired you to start using this sweet liquid in your witchcraft practice as well as in your kitchen. It's such a beautiful ingredient, and it's only going to bring awesomeness into your life.