Psychism, Protection, Luck

The fragrance of Star Anise is helpful in stimulating psychic awareness. Prepare a strong infusion and inhale the steam.

Place a sachet of Star Anise in your pillowcase to encourage psychic dreams.

Place bowlfuls of the attractive and fragrant stars around your home to banish negativity and to add a protective element. String 13 perfect stars onto a purple cord, making 3 knots between each star (36 knots in all), to form a protective garland to hang above your front door. Make a similar garland using 21 pieces to enclose your magick circle. Adjust the space between the knots (60 knots, plus tie an additional 3 at the end) to make the garland long enough for this purpose. Store this wrapped in a purple or yellow cloth when your circle has been cleared.

Burn as both a psychic and protective incense. The Japanese use Star Anise as a temple incense. Burn only the shiny dark seeds found within the points, rather than the whole star.

Carry a sachet of Star Anise for luck and general protection, and inhale its fragrance at times when your intuition needs a boost.