A must-have for any magickal apothecary cabinet, as Juniper Berry carries so many magickal uses!
An active magickal ingredient use to guard against theft & build an energy of protection, Juniper also works to awaken creativity, activating the throat chakra & helping one to find the true joy in self expression. Historically, Juniper was often hung at the front door to reflect evil spirits, bad elements & sickness. It's crisp, pungent & strong aroma awakens many of the senses, aiding in growth towards enlightenment & drastically raising one's vibrations. This high vibration helps to banish curses, hexes or bad luck, resulting in a fun-filled, care-free lifestyle. Used for centuries to create incense, Juniper's positive, earthly energies promote a powerful belief in self manifestation, awarding the user with great strides towards their goals & dreams. This makes Juniper a magickal element for blessings, enchantment & true Joy.
Botanical Name: Juniperus Communis
Element Correspondences: Fire
Planetary Correspondences: Jupiter
Zodiac Correspondences: Sagittarius
Magickal Uses: Good Health, Love, Protection, Wisdom, Purification, Clarity, Prosperity, Banishment, Spirit Communication, Anti-Theft, Increased Visions, Creativity, Male Potency, Raising Vibrations, Manifesting.
Chakras: Throat (5th), Third Eye (6th)
Magickal Tip / Spellwork:
* To detour thieves, grind up dried juniper berries into a power and lay a line across your front door. You can also add the powder to a sachet or tied black cloth and place in a car or jewelry box.
* You can make a home guardian poppet, by adding a blessed Juniper Berry over the heart and leaving the poppet either buried next to your front door or near it.
* It was believed that you could keep evil witches away by planting a juniper bush near your front door, as for them to enter they would have to count the needles upon each leaf, which would most likely detour them from wasting their time.
* Make an amulet Necklace or bracelet made of juniper berries for protection & heightened clairvoyance for deeper meditations & ritual work.
Holistic Uses: Antiseptic, Bladder Infections & tea.
(Tea Preparation) To make a tea, lightly grind a spoonful of berries and add to hot water. Let steep for several minuets. You may add natural sweetener or honey to desired taste.
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But How much goes in one Jar of Refill bag?
One jar can hold up to 100 ml. That translates in about 5 tablespoons of dry herbs.
We have always gone with the volume, not the weight as some herbs whey more than others.
That way the amount stays the same.
As one jar can hold 20 grams of one herb and 100 of another, that would not be fair.
So we fill all Jars and thus Refill bags with 5 tablespoons of the dry botanicals.
If it is a large item, like a Nutmeg, we tend to go for 10 pieces. In any case, the jar will be full and the refill bag, also.
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