CATNIP 

Other Names: Cat, Catmint, Catnep, Catrup, Cat's Wort, Field Balm, Nepeta,Nip

Planet: Venus

Element: Water

Deities: Bast

Powers: Cat Magic, Love, Beauty, Happiness

Magical Uses: Given to your cat, it creates a psychic bond between you. It is also intoxicating to the cat. Catnip is used in love sachets, usually in conjunction with rose petals. If you hold Catnip in your hand until 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 near the door, catnip attracts good spirits and great luck. Large Catnip leaves are pressed and used as bookmarks in magical texts.