One of the first things you do when you want to create a spell is to choose your ingredients
Some of my favorite ingredients are plants
But new beginnings could mean a lot of things
Some possible plants you can choose for a new beginnings spell are:
- Daffodil
- Barberry
- Bayberry
- Black Cohosh
- Blue Cohosh
- Boneset
- Butcher’s-Broom
- Feverfew
- Horehound
- Hyssop
- Jojoba
- Lemon Balm
- Linden
- Lobelia
- Myrrh
- Oatstraw
- Parsley
- Red Clover
- Sage
- Seneca Snakeroot
- Tansy
- Tea Tree
- Valerian
- Wormwood
- Yellow Dock
Some of them can be used alone, and others would be best put together
There are several parts to a new beginning
The old you must die, the new you must be born, and your environment needs to be cleaned to protect the new you
You know what you need, so choose the plants that feel right
Daffodil
Daffodils are one of the first flowers to bloom in Spring
Because of this, they symbolize new beginnings and rebirth
Sometimes they can be used to symbolize forgiveness, creativity, and inspiration
Barberry
Barberry was used by Native Americans as an appetite stimulant
They can also be used to treat digestive problems
Barberry is also called an Oregon Grape
They are used for clearing cleansing,a nd letting go
They can also be used in banishing spells
I included Barberry because we have to let go and clean the old before we can create something new
There is no new beginnings if you and your energy are stuck in the past
Bayberry
Bayberry root bark can be infused to create a healing tonic
It can also be used to treat stomach ulcers and other stomach issues
Make sure you consult a doctor first though because recent studies do not recommend consumption
Bayberry is ah herb used in candle magick
Bayberry candles are lit during the winter solstice to sympoize the return of the light.
I included it as a celebratory ingredient
We are celebrating the end of the old you and the beginning of the new you
Black Cohosh
Native Americans used Bloack Cohosh to treat sprains, fevers, coughs, and pneumonia
European colonists used it to treat irregular menstrual cycles and as an insect repellant
It has a beautiful flower, but an unpleasant smell
Black Cohosh is used for banishing spells to rid yourself of unwanted energy
I added this one because you carry the energy of your old self until you fully banish it
Back Cohash tincture can be added to distilled water and witch hazel to clear energy from your space
You can add sage essential oil to amplify the spell
Blue Cohosh
Blue Cohosh has been used by Native Americans to stimulate a late menstrual flow or even labor
Blue Cohosh is used to endings and having hte strength to end something
When you need a new beginning, you need the strength to let go of the things that hold you back
If ending the old that doesn’t search you is something you struggle with, then Blue Cohosh could be a useful plant to use in a spell
Boneset
Boneset is a medicinal herb that relieves fever, nausea, and purges toxins
Boneset is an herb that can be magickally used in spells that mark an ending, letting go, parting ways, or ending a partnership
In order to start new, the old must end
Butcher’s-Broom
Butcher’s-Broom wsas a first century laxative, but it was also used to help heal broken bones
You can use Butcher’s-Broom in clearing spells
You can use it to reclaim your sacred space or to fortify boundaries
Making an herbal charm will amplify your quest for clarity
I added this one for reclaiming your personal space and strengthening boundaries
Not everyone in your life will understand your new beginning and will try to treat you like they always have
Setting and keeping boundaries is important to make your new beginning permanent
Feverfew
Feverfew has been used to treat fevers, headaches, stomachaches, and irregular menstrual cycles
It was also used to help people with migraines
Feverfew is a purifying herb and a countercharm
It can be used to break binding spells
Horehound
Horehound was used to treat everything from lung issues like asthma to tuberculosis
Horehound is a stablizing herb
It can be used for grounding rituals or to bring you back to center when things get intense
I included Horehound as a followup for your new beginning to ground you when things get tough
Starting new is not easy
Horehound can also charge and purify your crystals
Hyssop
Hyssop has been a proven remedy for coughs and colds
It is a common plant in the mint family
Hyssop is used in magick as a cleansing and clearing herb
Just like the ones I already mentioned, this is used to clear your space of unwanted energy coming from people, objects, and places
Jojoba
Jojoba is amazing for your hair and skin
It can also be used to reduce dandriff
I use it in my shampoos and soaps when I make them
The wax from Jojoba seeds makes an excellent carrier oil for essential oils
It is an important ingredient for aromatherapy and can be used for clearing and banishing on its own
Lemon Balm
Lemon balm has been used and celebrated for a long time
Some of the many benefits of this plant are mood elevation, relief from digestion issues, and relieved toothaches
Lemon balm brings strong emotions
It can be used to attract love and mend a broken heart
It was calming and soothing when used in a bath or ointment
I included Lemon balm for the attracting new love and mending broken hearts
Love doesn’t have to be romantic
If you need new people around you when you start over, this can be used to attract those new people and heal the hurt from your old people
Linden
Linden has been used to heal fevers, headaches, indigestion, and hysteria
It has powerful nerve-calming properties
It is used for calming, clearing, and de-stressing
I included Linden because it can be terrifying to start over
Lobelia
Lobelia was used in eclectic medicine and was very popular in the 1970s
It is also called the Indian’s Tobacco because it is a stimulant similar to nicotine
Studies have shown that it is not safe to ingest or inhale even though it is still used in products to help people stop nicotine
Lobelia is often used to clear a sacred space, as an incense, or part of a cleansing.
It is very help as a blessing after a move
And it promotes a general sense of well-being
I including it as a blessing for your new you and to increase your well-being
Myrrh
Myrrh was used as a fragrance and embalming agent
In folk medicine, it was used as an antiseptic and to stimulate menstruation
Myrrh is sacred to the dead
It is a popular ingredient for incense as a offering or a cleansing herb
I included it because it is cleansing and great for preparing your space for a spell
Oatstraw
Oatstraw was used to support brain health and is used as feed for livestock
Oatstraw is a calming herb and it is great for reducing anxiety
It can cause a sense of well-being and relaxation
It is calming, but it is not a sedative
Instead, it energizes
Oatstraw is also nourishing to the skin
I included it to increase your sense of well-being in your new beginning, relax you, and give you energy to keep going
Parsley
Parsley is an herb that has been used for bladder problem and to adorn tombs of the dead
Medicinally, the taproot, seeds,a nd leaves were used
Parsley is one of my favorite herbs to cook with!
Parsley is strongly associated with dealth
I added to to symbolize the dealth of the old you
Red Clover
Red clover had a huge range of ses that have changed over the years
Everything from psoriasis to anxiety
Red clover is used for purification
An infusion of red clover can be used to cleanse ritual tools and spaces
Making red clover tea and letting it cool before adding it to a spray bottle can be effective for cleansing your space of unwanted energy
Sage
Sage is probably the most famous cleansing herb
It used to be used for memory enhancement
Now it is used for cleansing magickal tools and spaces while invoking spiritual purity
It can be combined with other herbs as well
Seneca Snakeroot
Seneca Snakeroot was a Native American remedy used to cure snake bites and coughs
It was also used for toothaches and earaches
Now it is a banishing herb used for dispelling unwanted energy
Tansy
Tansy has been used in Folk medicine to destry parasites
It has a toxin so it is not recommended for consumption
Tansy is used for ban ishing spells if you want someone or something outof your life
Tea Tree
Tea tree is very different than the plants that give us black, white, and green tea
It was used as a topical antiseptic and it was used to lubricate machines during World War 2
Tea tree is a powerful healer and it very effective at protection.
I added it for both those reasons
If you want a new beginning, you may need to heal and be protected from your old life
Valerian
Valerian has been used as a calming agent for thousands of years
It is an effective banishing herb and can be dried and used to dispel unwanted energy
Wormwood
Worm wood was used to favor alcoholic drinks, but now is considered poison
It is also a mind-altering substance
Wormwood is now used to protect a witch from evil
It keeps pests and snakes away when planted in a garden
It will also keep unwanted people and energies away from you
Yellow Dock
Yellow dock has been recommended by herbaligists for hundreds of years as both a food and a remedy
It is used for purification and prosperity
It is also used to attract the people you need in your life