Witching Herbs as Familiar Spirits, Plant Allies for the Crooked Path with Coby Michael, July 17th 6:30 PM

Plants throughout history that have been associated with sorcery and witchcraft are powerful allies for the occult practitioner.  Just as there are plants for warriors and plants for healers; plants like deadly nightshade and mandrake have been approached for centuries to enlist the help of the spirits that reside within them.  herbs such as mugwort and henbane have been valued by people for their aid in psychic practices.  Many other herbs and fungi have a reputation for helping humans connect with the spirit world, the gods and their psychic self.  

These magical catalysts known as witching herbs or power plants have profound physical and spiritual effects and distinctly individual personalities.  Witches are known for partnering with all sorts of spirits to aid in their magical pursuits-plant, animal and otherwise.  These interactions when continued on a regular basis become "familiar."  Familiar spirits are trusted allies, teachers and protectors that we can have deep and meaningful relationships with.  In this presentation we will explore plant spirits with an affinity for occult discovery and magical development, and what can be learned from these relationships. We will discuss techniques for connecting with a desired plant spirit and strengthening that relationship through meditation, stewardship and magical practice.