Thyme

This tiny-leafed garden herb is another member of the mint family, and has long been used to flavor soups, stews and other savory dishes. Historical records show that thyme has been in magical and medicinal use since ancient Egypt, where it was used along with rosemary as a rub before mummification, and in household use as a pain killer. Roman emperors particularly favored thyme, as they ate it before a meal to foil any poison attempts and also gave it to their soldiers before a battle as a sign of courage. Ancient Greek women wore thyme in their hair to increase their attractiveness.

Thyme’s use as an antiseptic was recorded as early as 3000 BCE by Sumerians, and by the plague years of the Middle Ages, thyme was a common ingredient in many treatment and pain killing medicines. Essential oil of thyme, known as thymol, is still used as a disinfectant and an antiseptic, and modern herbalists have recommended thyme to treat sinus infections and freshen breath

Magically, thyme is aligned with the feminine energies, the Element of Water, and the planets Mercury and Venus. Said to be a popular dwelling space for faeries, the plant has long been used to summon and communicate with the faerie realm—wild, fresh-picked thyme is worn as a charm, or the essential oil is used in order to open the eyes to the faerie realm and receive psychic knowledge

Another association of thyme is with bringing about an increase in monetary fortune. Both “Three Jacks” and “King Oil,” popular lucky oils used by gamblers, count thyme as a main ingredient, and folklore states that when we plant thyme in the garden, our money luck will increase as the thyme crop grows

Practitioners of Wicca often burn thyme before rituals to magically cleanse the ritual area. It is also burned in spells for healing and for developing psychic powers, and can be carried to smell when courage and energy is needed. In this chapter, you will find spells using thyme for courage, confidence, resilience and abundant luck

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