Modern Guide to a Flying Salve

Welcome to one of the most mystical times of the year.

The veil between realms is thinning. The threshold between this physical world and the world of spirit is more accessible than ever, if you are willing to step through. This liminal space invites connection. As the natural world begins to die back, our senses awaken, sharpened, and primed for communion with what lies beyond.

Our relationship with plants is steeped in history and culture. Plants act as bridges across the veil, offering vibrational frequencies and energetic lenses through which we can see, communicate, and travel. Witches of yesteryear used psychedelics and herbal salves, rubbing them onto broomsticks. Once absorbed, these salves allowed them to “fly,” entering trance states and connecting with spirit.

Today, we still craft flying salves for trance work, meditation, and spirit connection. They no longer need to come from bat wings or the eye of newt (though you could, if you so desired). Every plant has a spirit essence, from dried herbs to your dinner salad. The magic is in the reverence you give, the attention you pay, and the intention you cast. It is a relationship you consciously activate, whether through ritual, tea, smoke, or a simple offering like a red rose.

Starting Your Practice

Begin simply. Make a tea, a bath, or a smoke blend. The veil is thin. Notice the connection. Here are some herbs to try:

• Damiana – Love, Passion, Visions

• Dandelion – Divination, Psychic Visions, Spirit Communication, Love

• Mugwort – Psychic Abilities, Healing, Strength, Astral Travel, Prophetic Dreams

• Rose – Love, Healing, Divination, Peace, Happiness, Luck, Protection

• Star Anise – Psychic Ability, Luck

• Tobacco – Healing, Purification, Offerings (especially for ancestral work)

• Wormwood – Spirit Communication, Psychic Power, Love

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