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Basil has a long file in folk magic: Love, exorcism, wealth, sympathy, and protection.
Basil in the craft
Love, exorcism, wealth, sympathy, and protection. Dispels confusion, fears & weakness. Drives off hostile spirits. Associated with Candlemas. Carry to move forward in a positive manner despite perilous danger. Strewn on floors to provide protection from evil. Sprinkle an infusion of basil outside of the building where you hope to be employed for luck in a job interview (be careful not to be seen!) or in your business to attract money and success. Wear or carry to aid in attracting money and prosperity.
Correspondences
- Also called: Common Basil, Sweet Basil, St. Josephwort, St. Joseph"s Wort, Tulsi, Tulasi, Krishnamul, Kala Tulasi, Witches" Herb, Alabahaca, American Dittany
- Gender: Masculine
- Planet: Mars
- Element: Fire
- Deities: Vishnu, Ezrulie
Old correspondences
The older systems read as one web, and this one has clear ties: Red — color of the same planetary force, Orange — color of the same planetary force and Green — color of the same planetary force.