Basil

Other Names: None

Element: Fire

Planet: Mars, Venus

Zodiac: Aries, Scorpio

Ritual Uses: While common in culinary traditions today, it actually took Europe a long time to decide whether Basil was or was not poisonous. It gets its name from the Greek word for “king”, but looked eerily like the word for the basilisk when translated to Latin. It was classically attributed to Mars, and used to be added to poultices to remedy insect stings.

World usage of Basil and its folklore speak more to love, however. It’s more appropriate for work seeking a deep bond rather than a fleeting physical connection. Basil is often used in money work, particularly for businesses.