STAR ANISE

Magical Properties of Star Anise

Star Anise (Illicium verum) is a highly spiritual, protective spice with strong psychic and luck-enhancing qualities. Its natural eight-pointed star shape makes it symbolically powerful for divine guidance, cosmic alignment, and wish magic.

Correspondences

Element: Air (primary), Fire (secondary)

Planet: Jupiter

Gender Energy: Masculine

Chakra: Third Eye & Crown

Zodiac: Pisces, Sagittarius

Number Vibration: 8 (abundance, infinity, cosmic balance)

Primary Magical Properties

Psychic Development & Divination

Enhances intuition

Strengthens psychic awareness

Aids in dream work

Deepens meditation

Burn before tarot, scrying, or spirit communication to open higher perception.

Spiritual Protection

Wards against negative spirits

Creates a protective spiritual shield

Guards during astral or dream travel

Protects divination tools

Often added to protection jars and charm bags.

Luck & Prosperity

Attracts good fortune

Supports success in ventures

Draws abundance and opportunity

Amplifies manifestation spells

Carry a whole pod in your wallet or money bowl for steady luck.

Manifestation & Wish Magic

Strengthens intentions

Aligns energy with higher will

Helps “seal” spells

Its star shape symbolizes wishes reaching the cosmos.

Ways to Use in Magic

Place whole pods on your altar for psychic focus

Add to dream sachets for prophetic dreams

Burn (carefully) as incense for protection and divination

Add to prosperity jars or abundance bowls

Float in ritual baths for intuitive clarity

Use whole in candle spells to amplify intentions

Best Timing

Full Moon – Psychic enhancement

New Moon – Wish setting

Thursday (Jupiter day) – Prosperity work

During eclipse or high-cosmic-energy nights for divination

Energetic Signature

Star Anise carries expansive, celestial energy — protective yet visionary. It bridges practical luck magic with higher spiritual awareness.