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Description Catnip – Uses in Witchcraft & Folk Magic Catnip has a long history in spellcraft for matters of love, attraction, and happiness. Practitioners reach for this herb when seeking to capture another’s heart, strengthen bonds of friendship, or draw spirits of a friendly nature. Its gentle, playful energy makes it ideal for household magic that fosters cheer and companionship. Because it so strongly affects cats, it is also invoked when calling on feline deities or working for stealth and psychic agility. Traditional Energy & Lore Historically, catnip has been worked in both Old World herbcraft and New World conjure. Folklore tells of warming catnip in the hand, then clasping another’s to seal a lifelong friendship, so long as the herb was kept safe. Its strong bond with cats tied it to goddesses such as Bast and Freyja, as well as to Venus and Aphrodite in love rites. In folk magic, its rapid growth made it a natural symbol for multiplying joy and abundance. The playful response it sparks in cats is mirrored in love spells, believed to mimic the intoxication of attraction and romance. Catnip also appeared in dream pillows and threshold charms, believed to open the way for pleasant spirits and easy laughter. Correspondences Planet: Venus Element: Water Deity Associations: Bast, Sekhmet, Freyja, Aphrodite Folk Names: Catmint, Catnep Botanical: Nepeta cataria Plant Part/Form: Dried leaf and flower How to Use Incense & Charcoal: Burn on a sand or ash bed with frankincense for attraction or spirit-ally rites; always use good ventilation. Sachets & Poppets: Sew catnip into a red flannel bag with a name paper to encourage love or friendship. Candle Magic: Combine with Love Attracting Oil on a Pink 4″ Chime Candle for tenderness, or pair with Money Drawing Oil on a Green 4″ Chime Candle for prosperous social ties. Floor Wash: Simmer catnip into a tea, strain, and combine with Chinese Wash to sweep in joy and friendship. Ritual Bath: Add to a muslin bag, steep in bathwater, strain well; patch test first and use only for external ritual purposes. Petitions & Jars: Place catnip with sugar in a honey jar to sweeten a relationship or build community goodwill. Sample Spells & Workings Spell for Lasting Friendship What You Need: Catnip, Pink 4″ Chime Candle, Love Attracting Oil, small sachet. Dress the candle with Love Attracting Oil, light it beside a sachet filled with catnip while speaking your intention for a lifelong bond. Carry the sachet when meeting your friend to seal the charm. Gentle Love Attraction Charm What You Need: Catnip, Red 4″ Chime Candle, Love Attracting Oil, paper heart with names. Dress the candle with Love Attracting Oil and sprinkle catnip over the paper heart. Burn the candle, fold the paper toward you, tie with thread, and keep it to draw affection. Prosperous Friendship Sweet Jar What You Need: Catnip, sugar, Green 4″ Chime Candle, Money Drawing Oil. Layer sugar and catnip in a jar with a petition for lasting goodwill. Burn the green candle dressed with Money Drawing Oil on top of the jar each Friday to encourage mutual prosperity and cheerful relations. Notes & Care All herbs vary naturally in color and fragrance. Store catnip in a cool, dry place, sealed against moisture and sunlight. If burning, let charcoal cool fully before disposal. External ritual use only. We make no medical claims. Why Choose aromaG’s Botanica For over 25 years, aromaG’s Botanica has provided carefully curated magical herbs and supplies. Each product is chosen for authenticity, handled with care, and rooted in respect for cultural tradition and practical spell use. FAQ Is catnip mainly for love spells?Yes, catnip is most often used to draw love, affection, and loyal friendship. Which herbs pair well with it?Catnip pairs beautifully with lavender, rose, and damiana in attraction and joy work. Which candle colors are best?Use Red 4″ Chime Candle for passion, Pink 4″ Chime Candle for tenderness, and Green 4″ Chime Candle for prosperity in social ties. Can I burn it as incense?Yes, but always use on a charcoal in a sand bed with good airflow. Is it safe in ritual baths?Yes, but strain well, patch test, and remember it is for external ritual use only. Can I use it in honey jars or sachets?Absolutely—catnip is traditional for binding friendship and sweetening love. Does this replace mundane action?No—folk magic supports but never replaces real-world effort and care. How should I store it?Keep tightly sealed, away from heat and sunlight; best used within a year. Post Views: 4,610 Share this
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