s you know,  Sweet Basil Corresponds to: Basilisks, Dragons, Fertility, Funereal Rites, Compassion, Consecration,  Immortality, Love, Lust, and Purification.

Better Business

Boil basil and water; allow it to steep for three days, preferably in full sun and moon light. On the fourth day, strain out the excess material and sprinkle the liquid over your business's doorstep, behind doors, along windows, and across the cash register. Pay special attention to objects or areas of the store that are vulnerable to shoplifters. For best results, work your way from the outside in, to "draw in" business. This recipe is said to bring in customers and prevent theft.

Cleansing Bath

To remove the influence of negative and controlling people, make a strong infusion of basil ( about 2 handfuls to a pint of boiling water). Allow it to cool, strain, and add it to your bath.  This is particularly good for those who feel drained by being around such people on a daily basis. I have found it to be more energizing than a sea salt bath, but quite relaxing.

Kitchen Witchery

Basil is renowned for attracting love, happiness, and money, as well as maintaining and enhancing harmony within the home. Feel free to charge this delicious herb with intent, and add it to your food.

Love Spell

Take two candles, and name one as yourself. Charge it with your very best qualities; now is NOT the time to be harping on your faults. Picture yourself as happy and fulfilled. *Name the other candle as "my love" or whatever seems most appropriate to you. Charge it with all of the qualities that you most desire in a partner. Dress the candles both with "Love Drawing Oil" and roll them gently in dried and powdered basil leaf. Set both candles on your altar or table,  about six inches from each other. Light the candles and focus on having this person in your life, right now. This ritual can be performed over the course of several days, moving the candles closer to each other with each passing day, or in the course of one day; again, drawing the candles closer to one another.

" The odds of something interesting happening to you are greatly increased if you step outside your front door"

-R. J Randolph

*While you can name someone specific, I WILL tell you that the ethicality of doing so is currently much in question, and from my own experiences, leads to serious disaster and heartache.

-Carmin

Protection and Curse-Reversal

Basil truly is a benevolent herb, capable of repelling and removing malevolent influences, as well as repairing auras damaged by repeated attack. I strongly suggest an initial cleansing (smudging or sea-salt bath) beforehand to allow the energy of this herb to work most efficiently. Make a very strong infusion of basil. Strain, and allow to cool; it will be touching your naked skin, so make sure you can comfortably stick your hand in it. Bring the bowl and a clean white washcloth with you to the empty bathtub. Standing naked in the tub, dip the cloth into the infusion and wipe, down and out, starting from you head/ face to chest, arms, then hands, etc. Do not rinse. Allow yourself to air dry and reserve the infusion. Repeat the procedure for nine days. When you have finished, take the leftover infusion (please, please, make sure you have some left, this is important! ) and throw it out your front door forcefully.Even if you aren't the victim of magical attack, this spell is very effective in helping you to raise and strengthen your personal shields.

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