Star Anise

10 grams of dried Star Anise. 

Star Anise

(Illicum verum)

Folk Names: Anise Estrella, Badian, Chinese Anise, Swamp Star

Element Association: Water + Fire + Air

Planetary Association: Jupiter

Astrological Association: Sagittarius + Pisces

Chakra Association: Throat chakra, Root Chakra, Third Eye + Crown

Energy: Masculine/Projective

Deity: Jupiter, Buddha, Quan Yin

Magical Properties: Calming, Abundance, Awareness, Banish, Divination, Spirituality, Success, Luck, Protection, Psychic Powers, Conjuring, Justice, Purification.

Magical Uses: Place on your altar or use in spells and rituals to attract justice. Star Anise is also a general bringer of good fortune. The seeds can be burned as incense to increase psychic powers and can be worn in charms for the same purpose. Star Anise can be placed on your altar to give it power; one is placed in each of the four directions. Can also be carried as a general luck bringer. Add Star Anise seeds or the whole pod to a bath, incense, or herbal amulets for purification or renewal. 

These herbs, resins, roots, flowers, and powders are meant to be used for spell and ritual work not for human consumption.

***Always consult a physician before using herbal products, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medication(s).

Information sourced from “The Herbal Alchemist’s Handbook- Karen Harrison”, “Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs – Scott Cunningham”, “Complete Book of Correspondences – Sandra Kynes”, “Magical Herbalism- Scott Cunningham”, “The Witches Encyclopedia of Magical Plants – Sandra Kynes.”