Esbath Herbs for the 13 Moons

The following herbal correspondences are arranged so that you can choose the proper plant materials for use as incense, oils or fresh flowers and herbs in your Esbat ritual workings. This list is by no means all inclusive. Many other herbs are associated with the Esbats, but this will at least give a general idea of what plants are tradionally used for the 13 Pagan Months.

Storm Moon: Full Moon of January (Aquarius)

Herbs: Elderberry, Mullien, Barley

Chast Moon: Full Moon of February (Pisces)

Herbs: Bilberries, Meadowsweet, Rose Hips, Lungwort

Seed Moon: Full Moon of March (Aries)

Herbs: Rosemary, sweet Marjoram, Garlic Horsedish, Cowslip

Hare Moon: Full Moon of April (Taurus)

Herbs: Garden Mint, Thyme, Coltsfoot, Lovage

Dyad Moon: Full Moon of May (Gemini)

Herbs: Parsley, Lavender, Dill, Caraway, Mulberry

Mead Moon: Full Moon of June (Cancer)

Herbs: Agrimony, Balm, Daisies, Lettuce, Cucumber

Wort Moon: Full Moon of July (Leo)

Herbs: Bay Tree, Borage, Chamomile, Saffron, Rue

Barley Moon: Full Moon of August (Virgo)

Herbs: Fennel, Savory, Southernwood, Valerian

Blood Moon: Full Moon of September (Libra)

Herbs: Dandelion, Yarrow, Violet

Snow Moon: Full Moon of October (Scorpio)

Herbs: Basil, Tarragon, Barberry

Oak Moon: Full Moon of November (Sagittatius)

Herbs: Sage, Chervil

Wolf Moon: Full Moon of December (Capricorn)

Herbs: Comfrey, Red Beets, Sorrel, Solomon's Seal

Blue Moon: Second Full Moon of Any Calander Month

Herbs: Chamomile, Eucalyptus, Jasmine, Lavender, Rosemary, Sandalwood

Sabbat Herbs for the 8 Pagan Holidays

The following herbal correspondences are arranged so that you can choose the proper plant materials for use as incense, oils or fresh flowers and herbs in your Sabbat ritual workings. This list is by no means all inclusive. Many other herbs are associated with the sabbats, but this will at least give a general idea of what plants are traditionally used for the 8 Pagan Holidays.

Yule: December 21 or 22

Apple, Ash, Bay, Cedar, Chamomile, Cinnanon, Frankincense, Holly, Ivy, Juniper, Lemons, Mistletoe, Nutmet, Oak, Orange, Pine, Rosemary, Sage, Thistle and Yew.

Imbolc: February 2

Angelica, Basil, Bay, Benzoin, Blackberry, Cinnamon, Coltsfoot, Frankincense, Mace, Myrrh, Rosemary, Rowan, Snowdrop, Snowdrop, Tansy and Violet

Ostara: March 21 or 22

Broom, Cinquefoil, Daffodil, Dogwood, Gorse, Iris, Jasmine, Lavender, Narcissus, Olive, Peony, Rose, Sage, Strawberry, Tansy, Violet and Woodruff

Beltane: May 2

Almond, Angelica, Apple, Ash, Calendula, Cinquefoil, Clover, Frankinsence, Hawthorn, Honeysuckle, Ivy, Lilac, Rose, Rowan, St. John's Wort, Woodruff

Litha: June 21 or 22

Basil, Carnation, Chamomile, Cinquefoil, Daisy, Dogwood, Elder, Fennel, Fern, Frankincense, Ivy, Lavender, Lemon, Lemon Verbena, Lily, Mistletoe, Mugwort, Oak, Pine, Rose, St. John's Wort, Vervain, Wild Thyme, Wood Betony and Yarrow

Lughnassadh: August 2

Acacia, Blackberry, Calendula, Crab Apple, Frankincense, Grapes, Heather, Mistletoe, Oak, Pear, Rose, Sandalwood, Sloe

Mabon: September 21

Acorn, Aspen, Balm of Gilead, Benzoin, Calendula, Cypress, Fern, Hazel, Mugwort, Myrrh, Oak, Orris, Passionflower, Pine, Rose, Sage, Thistle

Samhain: October 31 or November 1

Apple, Broom, Chrysanthemum, Dittany of Crete, Fern, Hazel, Mandrake, Mint, Mulletin, Deadly Nightshade, Woody Nightshade, Nutmeg, Oak, Pear, Pomegranate, Pumpkin, Sage, Thistle, Wormwood