Catnip

Element: water

Planet: Venus

Deities: Bast

Powers: 

cat/animal magic, love, beauty, happiness, calming energy, good luck, purification

Use With: 

rose petals for love magic. Crystals to use with it include emerald and topaz.

Warnings: planting catnip will bring ALL the cats to your yard.

Rituals, Holidays, and Celebrations:

Given to your cat, catnip creates a physical bond between you two. It also intoxicates your cat.

Catnip is used in love sachets, usually in conjunction with rose petals. If you hold catnip in your hand until it’s warm, then hold anyone else's hand; they will forever be your friend, as long as you keep the catnip you used for the spell in a safe place.

Grown near the home or hung over the door, catnip attracts good spirits and great luck. Catnip is also used in spells designed to enhance beauty and happiness.

Large catnip leaves are pressed and used as bookmarks in magical texts.