Basil

Magickal Properties of Bas

• protection,
• exorcism,
• money spells,
• to improve your job or even to get a new one,
• beauty spells
• love spells

Associations

Zodiac – Scorpio, Aries and Pisces

Planet – Mars

Element – Fire

Gender – Masculine

Crystals – Aventurine, tigers eye, citrine and ruby

Details:

Dried Herbs

Shelf Life: 12-24 months

Storage: Shelf-stable

Weight: 10g

Dimensions: 7.5in x 0.5in x 12in

Fun Facts about Basil

• In Europe, placing basil leaves in the hands of a deceased person is meant to ensure safe passage into the next life. In India placing a basil lead into the mouth of someone who is dying ensures that they make their way to god. 
• Ancient Egyptians and Ancient Greeks thought that basil would ensure that the heavenly gates remained open for recently deceased souls. Funny since other ancient Greeks believed that Basil represented Satan. 
• There are quite a few varieties of basil seeds which will absorb quite a bit of water and become gelatinous. These seeds are often used in Asian drinks and desserts.
• Basil is a traditional herb used in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine.
• Basil was once used to see if a woman was “pure” or not. She was given basil and if it withered in her hands she was considered “impure”.