Valerian is a powerful herb with a long history in both medicine and magic. Known primarily for its ability to promote calm and relaxation, valerian has potent magical uses, particularly in protection, love, and dream magic. In this blog post, we’ll explore the magical properties of valerian and how to incorporate it into your witchcraft practice.
What is Valerian?
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is a flowering plant native to Europe and parts of Asia, known for its strong, earthy scent. Its root is traditionally used in herbal medicine for calming anxiety, promoting sleep, and easing tension. In witchcraft, valerian is highly regarded for its ability to create a sense of peace and protection while also being useful in love and dream work.
Magical Properties of Valerian
Valerian’s magical uses align with its calming energy, but it also offers protection, dream enhancement, and love magic. Here are the key magical properties of valerian:
- Protection: Valerian root is often used in protective spells and charms to guard against unwanted energies or psychic attacks.
- Love Magic: Valerian is sometimes used in love spells, particularly for drawing a peaceful and harmonious love into one’s life.
- Sleep and Dream Magic: Known for its sedative effects, valerian is ideal for dream work and can help with lucid dreaming, prophetic dreams, and insomnia.
- Peace and Calm: Valerian’s calming energy is perfect for peace rituals, helping to soothe tensions, calm emotions, and promote inner harmony.
- Breaking Hexes: Valerian root is traditionally used in rituals to remove negative energy or to break hexes and curses.
How to Use Valerian in Witchcraft
Valerian can be used in its dried form, as an essential oil, or as part of an incense blend. Here are some common ways to use valerian in your magical practice:
1. Protection Spells and Warding
Valerian is a strong protective herb. Place dried valerian root near doorways, windows, or in corners of your home to protect against negative energy or psychic attacks. You can also create a protection sachet with valerian and other herbs like rosemary or black salt, and carry it with you for personal protection.
2. Love Spells
For love magic, use valerian to create a peaceful and loving atmosphere. Add valerian root to love spell jars or sachets, combining it with herbs like rose petals and lavender to attract calm and harmonious relationships. You can also burn valerian incense during a love ritual to enhance emotional connections.
3. Dream and Sleep Magic
Valerian’s association with sleep makes it perfect for dream magic. Place a dream pillow filled with valerian root under your pillow to encourage restful sleep, lucid dreaming, or prophetic dreams. You can also brew valerian tea before bed to induce sleep and invite clear dreams.
4. Breaking Hexes and Curses
Valerian is a powerful herb for removing negativity. Use it in banishing spells or create a bath sachet with valerian to cleanse your aura of any hexes or curses. Alternatively, burn valerian with protective herbs like sage or rue to remove unwanted energy from your space.
5. Peace Rituals
Valerian is excellent for creating peace in your home or within yourself. Burn valerian incense or use valerian-infused oil to anoint candles for peace spells. For inner calm, create a ritual bath with valerian, chamomile, and lavender to release stress and promote tranquility.
Valerian Correspondences in Witchcraft
- Element: Water
- Planet: Venus
- Zodiac: Pisces
- Gender: Feminine
- Deities: Venus, Aphrodite, Freya
Final Thoughts
Valerian is an incredibly versatile herb in witchcraft, offering protection, peace, love magic, and dream enhancement. Its strong calming energy makes it perfect for witches seeking to remove negativity, calm their emotions, or invite restful sleep. Whether you are working on a protection spell or enhancing your dream work, valerian can be a powerful ally in your magical practice.
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