This week’s magical herb is parsley. Parsley has a bright, rich and slightly bitter flavor. It’s one of the most commonly used garnishes anywhere. Parsley is a traditional component of bouquet garni, and is used all over the world.

Latin Name: Petroselinum crispum

Other Names: Garden Parsley

Gender: Masculine

Element: Air

Planet: Mercury

Sign: Gemini, Virgo

Day: Wednesday

Deities and Beings: Aphrodite, Hermes, Mercury, Persephone, Venus, Zeus

Parts Used: Leaf, root, seed

Magical Uses: End misfortune, funeral rites, prevent contamination of food (place on plate), protection (wear), purification (bath)

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.

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Briana Blair

Briana Blair is an author and artisan. She has published more then 30 books and thousands of articles across multiple sites. After practicing Paganism and witchcraft for 25 years, she's now on a journey as an atheist and skeptic. She's eclectic, unpredictable, and always evolving. Facebook - Twitter