This week’s magical herb is anise. Anise has a taste similar to licorice, with sweet notes and is very fragrant. Jägermeister and Sambuca contain anise. Anise is also used in biscotti and many sausages.

Latin Name: Illicium verum

Other Names: Star Aniseed, Chinese Star Anise

Gender: Masculine

Element: Air

Planet: Jupiter, Moon

Sign: Sagittarius, Pisces, Cancer

Day: Monday, Thursday

Deities and Beings: Buddha, Jupiter, Zeus

Parts Used: Seed

Magical Uses: Altar powering (seed in each corner), consecration (plant), luck (carry), protection, psychic powers (burn)

If you’re interested in more magickal herbs, check out the full Magical Herb of the Week series.

Want to know even more about magical herbs? Check out The Herbal Magic Correspondences Guide for information on nearly 600 herbs and plants.

Briana Blair

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