This week’s magical herb is thyme. Thyme has a natural, woody flavor and is very aromatic. A staple part of boquet garni and za’atar, thyme is used often in French and Mediterranean cooking.

Latin Name: Thymus vulgaris

Other Names: Common Thyme, Garden Thyme

Gender: Feminine

Element: Water

Planet: Venus

Sign: Taurus, Libra

Day: Friday

Deities and Beings: Aphrodite, Ares, Fairies, Gefion, Mars, Nehallennia, Venus, Weiland

Parts Used: Above ground parts

Magical Uses: Centering, clairvoyance, cleansing (bath), courage, divination, energy, healing, love, money, power, psychic awareness, psychic development, purification (incense), repel mourning negativity (wear), repel nightmares (in pillow), sleep, spiritual healing, strength

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