HERB OF THE MONTH

Star Anise

(Illicum Verum

Folk Names:  Badiana, Chinese Anise

Gender:  Masculine

Planet:  Jupiter

Element:  Air

Powers:  Psychic powers, luck

Magical Uses:  The seeds are burned as incense to increase psychic powers, and are also worn as beads for the same purpose.  Sometimes star anise is placed on the altar to give it power; one is placed to each of the four directions.  It is also carried as a general luck bringer, and the seeds make excellent pendulums.