Witch’s Laurel
Ancient Associations
Known as the Witch’s Laurel, bay leaves have been revered for their powerful connection to prophecy, wisdom, and protection. Ancient witches and seers burned bay leaves to enhance visions, invite divine guidance, and ward off evil. Used in spellcraft to manifest desires, bay leaves were inscribed with wishes before being burned to send them into the ether. Considered a sacred herb of victory and success, it has long been carried for strength, courage, and Magickal empowerment.
Magickal Uses:
• Wish Magick & Manifestation:
Write your desires on a bay leaf and burn it to release the intention into the universe.
• Protection & Banishing:
Keep in charm bags, place under pillows, or burn as incense to ward off negative energies.
• Divination & Prophetic Dreams:
Burn before scrying or keep beneath a pillow to enhance psychic visions and dream messages.
• Success & Victory:
Carry in spell pouches or sprinkle in candle Magick to attract success and triumph.
• Purification & Cleansing:
Burn to clear stagnant energy and cleanse ritual tools or sacred spaces.
Element: Fire
Planetary Ruler: Sun
Deities: Apollo, Hecate, Cerridwen
Energy: Protective, empowering, visionary
Magickal Uses: Manifestation, protection, divination, success, purification