Metaphysical Properties of Anise Star Seed
Official Name: Pimpinella anisum
Other Names: Anneys, Aniseseed, Yanisin, Sweet Cumin
Gender: Masculine
Planet: Jupiter
Element: Air
Uses: Protection, Purification, Youth
Common Magickal Uses and Folklore of Anise Star Seed
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By sleeping with Anise seed in your pillowcase, you will not have nightmares.
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Use it in protection and meditation incenses.
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Fresh anise leaves in a room will drive off evil and are sometimes placed around the magic circle to protect the magician from evil spirits.
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It averts the evil eye.
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Used in purification baths, along with bay leaves.
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It is used to call spirits to aid in magical spells.
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A sprig hung from a bedpost will restore youth.
Anise Star can stimulate psychic awareness, instill a sense of calm, ward off the evil eye, and bring good luck, to name a few of its spiritual properties. It is associated with the element of air, the planet Jupiter and masculine energies.
Anise Star Seed is said to be used in multiple practices and in multiple ways. Carrying some Anise Star Seed in a sachet for luck or for hiding from the Evil Eye are a couple different ways to use this herb. Anise Star Seed can be used in rituals and spells to raise or awaken psychic awareness or abilities. If carried into court it is said to aid in legal matters, while adding some to your cleansing ritual can be helpful.
Anise Star Seed can be used in rituals and spells for love also, however be cautious when doing so as it is also used for fertility spells and rituals.