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This Mars scent offers protection from attack, especially by Mars-ruled creatures, whether wasps, scorpions, or snakes. The herb grew in the tracks of the snake that was expelled from the Garden of Eden. The Mars connection makes it helpful in fending off unwanted love magick and other Venus-associated works. In Russian culture, it is considered protective against the rusalki, water spirits who would wander the woods in spring, looking for someone to get their claws into (funny how old religious figures turn into enemies, no?). The rusalki hated this herb, probably because of its bitterness (and perhaps because of its connection with Mars and thus to Fire), so people who had to go into the woods during spring carried some with them. Perhaps this is related to the idea that this herb will also protect people against sea serpents. Consider this natural fragrance as an ingredient in magick oils dedicated to protection. However, its flip side is destruction: it is connected to the Tower in the Tarot, probably because it is mentioned in Christian Revelations as the Star Wormwood, representing destruction (because ruination is bitter). This too fits with Mars rulership in terms of its association with war. Keep in mind, though, that this plant gets its name from Artemis and consider it for war-like female deities. Steam-distilled from Artemisia absinthium. Top Combining With Other Essential Oils The scent of this oil is very herby and green but warm instead of cool. Use only well diluted. If you have epilepsy or stomach ulcers, especially keep away from it. Try combining it with anise, angelica root, bergamot, cedarwood, chamomile, black pepper, clary sage, cypress, eucalyptus, geranium, grapefruit, juniper, lavender, lemongrass, mandarin, marjoram, palmarosa, ravintsara, rosemary, and tansy. |
Wormwood
Essential Oil 
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Wormwood
Essential Oil