Valerian Root - Organic 24g

Valerian Root (Valeriana officinalis) is a powerful and pungent herb, known for its calming and sedative properties in both medicinal and magical practices. Traditionally used to promote peace, tranquility, and sleep, Valerian Root is often employed in spells and rituals aimed at emotional healing, reducing anxiety, and enhancing restful sleep. Ruled by Mercury and associated with the element of Water, Valerian Root brings grounding, soothing energy to any magical working. In baneful magic, it can be used to induce emotional confusion or mental disruption, particularly when dealing with adversaries.

Magical Properties:

• Calm & Tranquility: Valerian Root is most frequently used in rituals to calm the mind, soothe emotional stress, and promote peace. It is excellent for sleep spells, dream work, and rituals designed to relieve anxiety or tension.
• Protection & Grounding: Despite its strong sedative properties, Valerian Root is also protective, helping to ward off negative energies and psychic attacks while providing grounding during emotional turbulence.
• Baneful Magic: In baneful workings, Valerian Root can be employed to confuse or cloud an adversary’s judgment, disrupt their mental clarity, or sow emotional unrest. It’s particularly effective in spells designed to unsettle a target or cause emotional instability.

Astrological & Elemental Correspondences:

• Planetary Ruler: Mercury (associated with communication, intellect, and clarity)
• Element: Water (associated with emotions, healing, and intuition)
• Polarity: Feminine (Magnetic/Passive)
• Chakra: Crown and Third Eye Chakras (promotes mental clarity, intuition, and emotional balance)
• Zodiac Sign: Virgo (aligned with healing, grounding, and balance)
• Deity Associations: Hecate, goddess of magic and crossroads, and Hypnos, the Greek god of sleep and dreams.