The Goddess Vesta Herbarium for Kitchen Herbs and Spices

The Goddess Vesta Herbarium for Kitchen Herbs and Spices covers kitchen witchcraft herbs, a soothing kitchen plants first-aid kit, and kitchen witch spices with Plants By Laurali! Vesta is a goddess known for hearth, warmth, and nourishment.

Since Thanksgiving is right around the corner, I figured it was the perfect time to write about Goddess Vesta’s kitchen garden, filled with kitchen plants, green hearthcraft herbs, and spices. Working with the Roman goddess of hearth and home is a regular part of my plant spirit witchcraft practice.

Goddess Vesta is a kitchen witch goddess who protects the home and its inhabitants. She has held a place in my heart and kitchen cabinets for many years. I keep a small space in my kitchen cabinet with an altar dedicated to her.

The tiny kitchen cupboard altar holds the Queen of Pentacles Tarot Card, a pentacle for protection, a vanilla bean, and her favorite kitchen oils, such as olive oil and avocado oil. Sometimes, I leave her offerings of star anise and cinnamon sticks.

The Queen of Pentacles Tarot Card symbolizes all that reminds one of Goddess Vesta. She’s a court card of motherhood, femininity, and earthly creature comforts of the material world. She’s also the court card of home, family, and the kitchen.

In How to Be a House Witch, I talk about the hearth being the heart of the kitchen and the heart of the home. It’s where we cook nourishing meals, break bread with family, and make soothing remedies with houseplants.

Goddess Vesta is the Roman goddess of the hearth, family, and home. She’s there at family gatherings, dinner parties, and holiday celebrations. In many ways, she is very much part of the family.

She is the goddess you call on when you’d like to connect with the house spirits of your household. She’s the ultimate kitchen witch, and through her, you can learn how to prepare your favorite meals with love.

Working with Goddess Vesta will teach you how to cook delicious meals with intention. She’s also a wonderful ally in learning how to use soothing plants, such as aloe vera, to create healing remedies from the home front.

Vesta knows which herbs and spices work best with each dish you make. She’s the goddess who can teach you how to cook, bake, and prepare things. If you want to know more about canning, making jams, or growing a windowsill herb garden, then Vesta is the goddess you’ll want to turn to!

Kitchen herbs and spices are often healing, soothing, and delicious! They add layers of flavor to each dish you make. Everything from mindful eating to intention smoothies and cooking spells brings the food to life.

With Goddess Vesta by your side, hearthcraft, kitchen witchery, and growing a garden of vegetables become as natural as breathing. She can help make your home, kitchen, and garden a place to step into and love.

The Goddess Vesta Herbarium for Kitchen Herbs and Spices

When you walk the path of a kitchen witch, you find yourself moving deeper into your green hearthcraft magic. It is a path focused on putting intentions into everyday, mundane tasks like cooking, cleaning, and watering plants.

The kitchen garden is downright magical, like food nourishing your body, mind, and soul. It teaches us patience, growth, and mindfulness. The kitchen plant material is made from soothing, healing plants that taste good.

Kitchen herbs and spices are made from parts of plants, seeds, bark, buds, and fruits. They are added to dishes or eaten as whole foods, such as apples or bananas. Kitchen witch spells can be used for both right-handed and left-handed magic using wooden spoons, tea witchcraft, and witchy kitchen cookbooks.

Another way to work in the herbal kitchen is to use DIY intention simmer pots. You can use a slow cooker or a boiling pot as a container vessel to fill with herbs, fruits, and gemstones. Put your intention into it to create a new blessing spell for each witchy holiday season!

Blessing your kitchen witchery tools or enchanting kitchen appliances helps set the tone for working with magical kitchen herbal ingredients. You’ll want to fill your kitchen with things at the ready!

Goddess Vesta is a hearth goddess who will bring good things into the kitchen! The hearth is usually the center of the home, where the oven resides, and this is often where herbs and spices are used the most.

Goddess Vesta and the Fornax

Goddess Vesta is the patroness of bakers and the making of bread. Goddess Fornax is the goddess of the oven. Goddess Vesta and the fornax go hand in hand!

As the goddess of home, hearth, and family, Vesta is the goddess who tends the warmth and heat of the oven. She governs the flame and hearth of the homefront.

Fornax regulated the oven temperature. She represented the fornax, the oven, in Ancient Roman culture. The oven temperature ensured the bread wouldn’t burn while baking.

I find that Goddess Vesxta keeps the homefires burning, especially in the kitchen and the home's fireplace. She emits warmth and heat. She is truly the heart of the home, and home is where the heart is.

If becoming a hearth witch or a kitchen witch is something you’re aspiring toward, Goddess Vesta is the perfect deity to turn to! She can teach you how to cook, bake, and prepare healthy meals for all to enjoy.

I find that she’s helpful for dinner parties and get-togethers! She helps you create the perfect mood, lighting, and setting to break bread with loved ones. She’s the ultimate kitchen witch!

Vesta’s Kitchen Herbs

Kitchen herbs are often aromatic and edible, adding flavor to dishes. Many of them have medicinal properties, making them perfect for home remedies. They are usually divided into “soft herbs” and “hard herbs” based on when you can add them to cooking.

Soft herbs are often added at the end of a meal, such as chives and cilantro. They add flavor at the end of the cooking process, working as a garnish.

Hard herbs can withstand long cooking, such as rosemary and thyme. These herbs have a robust, hearty flavor.

You should add hard herbs at the beginning of cooking and softer herbs at the end. Some herbs, like dill weed, can be added to cucumber sandwiches and other cold dishes. Cilantro can be added to homemade guacamole for a fresh flavor.

Goddess Vesta is a household deity and can be called on in meal prep! She can help learn which flavors work together and how to spice up a dish. She makes a great assistant in the kitchen!

While many of her favorite herbs are warm and fiery, she definitely has a penchant for herbs that can be used in the kitchen. This is where she shines the most!

Herbs can add texture, flavor, and color to every dish you make, whether it be a cold dish or a hot meal. Here are some of the kitchen herbs you’ll want to keep handy!

Basil - This herb is one of the most used herbs for culinary purposes, especially in Italian dishes! Basil leaves are sweet-smelling, highly aromatic, and slightly peppery. Basil herb can be used in pasta, pesto, soups, salads, and pizzas. Magically, basil is often used in money magick spells! It is also commonly used in attraction spells. Therefore, it can be used for glamour magick. It’s one of my favorite herbs to use in a bath before a date. Medically, basil can help control blood sugar and lower cholesterol. It’s also considered heart-healthy and helps with bloating and gas. Astrological Correspondence: Planet Mars, the fire element, and its zodiac sign is Scorpio.

Bay Laurel - An evergreen plant that is often used in culinary dishes! The leaves are added to soups, stews, meat, and fish dishes. Bay laurel leaves are meant to be placed in a pot for flavoring, but removed at the end of the cooking process. Bay leaves are not meant to be eaten whole. For magical purposes, bay leaves can be used for wishing magick. The leaves can be burned one by one as a wish. Carry a bay leaf in your wallet to attract money. Ancient temples were decorated with bay laurel in honor of Goddess Vesta. This is one of her favorite herbs! Medicinally, bay laurel can be used for digestion, respiratory issues, and muscle/joint pain. Astrological Correspondence: Planet Sun, the fire element, and its zodiac sign is Leo.

Chives - A perennial herb that comes from the onion family with hollow, tube-like stems. Chives have a fresh, mild onion flavor. They are often used on baked potatoes, scrambled eggs, soups, salads, in deviled eggs, and in dressings. The edible flowers can be used fresh or dried, especially after they open. For magical purposes, chives are often used in communication spells, fortune-telling, prosperity magick, and to ward off negative energy. Chives work great for protection and defense magick! Medically, chives can support heart health, boost the immune system, and lower blood sugar levels and cholesterol. Chives are a good source of Vitamin K, which is ideal for bone health. Astrological Correspondence: Planet Mars, the air element, and its zodiac sign is Aries.

Cilantro - A fresh, aromatic leafy green herb with notes of citrus! Cilantro is mostly used in Mexican dishes to add a fresh flavor. It is often used in tacos, homemade guacamole, salads, and in homemade salsa recipes. For magical purposes, cilantro is used for love spells to spice up a relationship. It is also used for cleansing, healing, and purification purposes. It aids in emotional release and healing, and can be used to clear the air after a dispute. It’s the kind of herb that brings everything back into balance. Medically, cilantro eases digestion, lowers blood sugar, and increases HDL, aka “good” cholesterol. Astrological Correspondence: Planet Venus, the fire element, and its zodiac sign is Aries.

Dill Weed - This herb is light, delicate, and feathery. Dried dill has a brittle texture. Its flavor is pungent, herbaceous, and fresh. Dill weed works great in cucumber sandwiches, homemade ranch dressing, potato salad, and deviled eggs. Dill can bring good luck! It works great in love and attraction spells, as well as money magick spells, too. Medically, dill can help heal relationship wounds and is often used to increase milk production in nursing moms. It has a multitude of uses! Astrological Correspondence: Planet Mercury, the air element, and its zodiac sign is Gemini.

Lavender Herb - This herb is highly aromatic, inducing feelings of peace, calm, and tranquility. Its texture is soft and velvety. Lavender herb has a sweet, floral taste when it’s added to dishes. It’s one of the herbs that is visually aesthetic and pleasing! Lavender is often used in dream pillows and charm bags to induce sleep and the dream state. It can be used in beauty spells, yoga witchcraft, and anti-anxiety spells. Many people often use them in love spells. Lavender is often used in lavender lemonade, cookies, cakes, and salads. Medicinally, lavender is used for insomnia, aromatherapy, and skin and beauty remedies. Astrological Correspondence: Planet Mercury, the air element, and its zodiac sign is Aquarius.

Mint Herb - This herb is refreshing, cool, and aromatic! Mint leaves are smooth, but the texture changes when they’re dried, and they become rougher. Mint herb can be used in communication spells, luck spells, beauty spells, and money magick. This fresh herb can also be used in love spells when trying to find the ideal partner. Medicinally, mint can be used to ease tummy troubles, improve dental hygiene, and clear up acne with natural skincare. Mint is often used to improve memory retention and to clear the mind of ruminating thoughts. For pregnancy, mint can be used to support a baby in utero. Astrological Correspondence: Planet Venus, water + air element, and its zodiac sign is Aquarius.

Oregano Herb - This herb is a perennial plant in the mint family! Its flavor is down-to-earth, and it is often used in Italian dishes. It is considered a Mediterranean herb. Oregano is often used on pizza, pasta, caprese salad, and Greek salads. It also adds flavor to meat dishes, such as lamb and chicken. Magically, the oregano herb is a favorite for any kind of love and attraction spell! It can be used for luck, love, protection, and promotes happiness and well-being. Medicinally, Oregano can be used as an omega-3 fatty acid, much like fish. It eases digestion, soothes spasms and coughs, and is considered a wound-healer. Oregano can also help promote weight loss. Astrological Correspondence: Planet Venus, the air element, and its zodiac sign is Aries.

Parsley Herb- A highly aromatic flowering herb! It is often used for seasoning and garnishing. Parsley herb has a peppery, lemony flavor with citrus notes. It can be used in soups, stews, sauces, and pasta dishes. It can also be chopped into grain bowls and rice pilaf. Additionally, it can be used in a variety of meat dishes. For magical uses, parsley is considered a death herb, as it was often used at funerals to send loved ones into the afterlife. It can be used in protection spells, love spells, and for purification. Medicinally, parsley can aid digestion, strengthen bones, and boost the immune system. It is also used as a diuretic, flushing toxins out of the system. Astrological Correspondence: Planet Mercury, the air element, and its zodiac sign is Gemini.

Rosemary Herb - A highly aromatic evergreen herb with needle-like leaves that can be used in herb-infused oils! Rosemary herb is one of the most versatile, well-rounded herbs out there. Rosemary belongs in the mint family with a pungent taste and pine-like flavor. Rosemary bread is one of my favorite breads to bake, especially for my ancestors. It can be used in potatoes, meat dishes, stuffing, marinades, rubs, and roasted or grilled vegetables. Magically, rosemary can be used in spells to enhance memory and help pass tests. It is known as a time travel herb. It’s best used in new beginnings and blessing spells. Medically, rosemary can be used to treat headaches, stimulate hair growth, and ease the signs and symptoms of depression. Astrological Correspondence: Planet Venus, the fire + air element, and its zodiac sign is Capricorn.

Sage - An herb that thrives in a sunny environment! As part of the mint family, sage has a bold, earthy flavor that’s a bit pungent. Sage herb can be used in stuffings, soups, sauces, and pasta dishes. It can also be used for baking scones and pancakes. For magical uses, sage is often used in smudging ceremonies to clear the air of negativity, ghosts, and other forms of darkness. It can also be used for protection, ancestral wisdom, and healing. You can also use it to connect with a spirit animal. Medicinally, sage helps with oral hygiene, digestive issues, menopausal symptoms, and blood sugar control. Sage is a time-travel herb that can be used to enhance memory retention.

Tarragon Herb - A perennial herb with a licorice-like flavor! Shaped like a dragon, tarragon is often used in French cuisine. Tarragon herb can be used in chicken and seafood dishes, bearnaise sauce, and added to egg dishes and omelets. Due to its unique flavor, it is often used in kitchen oils and vinegars. Magically, tarragon creates warm, cozy vibes! It is often used in draconian magic, also known as dragon magic. It’s an herb that creates warmth and security, making it perfect for protection spells. Medically, tarragon can be used to relieve pain and inflammation, ease digestion, reduce water retention, and improve blood sugar levels. It can also be used to alleviate menstrual symptoms. Astrological Correspondence: Planet Mars, the fire element, and its zodiac sign is Leo.

Thyme Herb - An aromatic herb from the mint family with tiny, oval leaves on branches. Thyme has a warm, earthy flavor with citrus notes. It is often used in roasted chicken, potato dishes, and in omelets and frittatas. Additionally, it can be used in soups, stews, and roasted vegetable dishes, adding a unique flavor. Thyme is a time-travel herb. For magical purposes, thyme promotes courage and strength. It works great in beauty, shapeshifting, and glamour magic spells. It corresponds to anti-aging. It is often used to increase psychic powers, protection magic, and love spells. Medically, thyme is used for respiratory issues, cough, congestion, and sore throats. It is considered an antiseptic. Astrological Correspondence: Planet Venus, fire + water elements, and its zodiac sign is Leo.

Vesta’s Kitchen Spices

Goddess Vesta’s kitchen spice corresponds with the hearth. These are usually warm, cozy spices that lend heat to most dishes. She enjoys adding a little spice to a dish.

Spices are categorized as parts of plants, including roots, seeds, bark, and fruits. They are edible and can be ingested. Many of them can be added to green kitchen witch spells and recipes.

Most spices have a stronger, bolder flavor than those of herbs. Some, like the cinnamon plant profile, actually come from the bark of a tree. They can often be used to preserve food or marinate it.

In my opinion, spices have a magic all their own! They do not come from the green, leafy parts of plants like herbs do. They are aromatic and have a sensory appeal that makes them so special to work with.

A lot of fiery, burning spices, like cayenne pepper, can be used in baneful moon magic spells. I often use them for left-handed magic, and for those times when I’d like something to manifest instantly.

Some spices, such as lemon pepper, are associated with the sun and communication. Solar spices are often used in kitchen magic for healing, happiness, and well-being. They come with a gentle, warming heat.

When one wishes to obtain power, ginger root is often used to speed things up very quickly, while turmeric can be used as a powerful healer. These would also be considered solar spices.

Spices can add additional flavor and speed to your spell! As a kitchen witch, you’re going to want to learn all about spices and add them to your cooking spells. Some, like cinnamon and nutmeg, can also be used for baking and for warming winter holiday drinks.

Black Pepper - A spice made from the dried, unripe fruit of the piper nigrum vine. Pepper has a distinctive flavor and is often used as an add-on to many dishes. You can purchase them whole or ground, which is most commonly used. Magically, black pepper is a spice most used for protection and defense magic. It is part of the baneful family, and therefore, it can be used for left-handed magic. It is often used in banishing spells to dispel negativity. It can also be used for grounding rituals. Additionally, it can be used as a good-luck spice! Medicinally, black pepper can be used to break down digestive enzymes, easing digestion. It reduces gas and bloating and improves nutrient absorption. Astrological Correspondence: Planet Mars, the fire element, and its zodiac sign is Aries.

Cardamom Spice - An aromatic spice from the ginger family with a strong, sweet flavor. It is considered to be a warming spice. It has a minty, floral flavor profile and is often used in Indian cuisine. It is often used in sweet pastries, warming drinks, and rice pilaf. For magical uses, cardamom spice can be used as an aphrodisiac to heat things up in the bedroom. It is commonly used in love and attraction spells due to its heat. Cardamom is also used in good fortune spells and to bring new blessings into one’s life. Medically, cardamom is used for nausea and vomiting, gas and bloating, and for respiratory health. It can also be used for oral health. Astrological Correspondence: Planet Mercury, air + fire element, and its zodiac sign is Aquarius.

Cayenne Pepper - A hot chili pepper with a lot of heat! It’s a versatile spice that can add flavor to many dishes. Cayenne pepper has a hot, peppery flavor that builds with heat as you cook with it or eat it. It is commonly used in both sweet and savory dishes. It can often be found in Cajun cuisine. It is used as a spice in deviled eggs, curries, jambalaya, gumbo, and as a marinade on meats. Magically, cayenne pepper can be used for many kinds of baneful magic, especially sour jar spells. It can be used in war water. It can also be used to speed up and accelerate spells. Medicinally, cayenne is a stimulant that can be used for weight loss, pain relief, and to reduce itchy skin conditions, such as bug bites and eczema. Astrological Correspondence: Planet Mars, the fire element, and its zodiac sign is Aries.

Chili Powder - Made from ground chili peppers, chili powder includes garlic, paprika, cumin, and oregano! It has an earthy, savory, and smoky flavor and can be used in many Mexican dishes. With mild heat, chili powder can be used in tacos, enchiladas, chili con carne, and meat rubs. Magically, chili powder can be used in love spells and to spice up a relationship. It is considered an aphrodisiac. It is used to ward off hexes and curses as a counter-magic. It can also be used in protection spells. Medicinally, chili powder can be used as a pain reliever, to reduce inflammation, as a topical pain reliever, and to stimulate digestion. Astrological Correspondence: Planet Mars, the fire element, and its zodiac sign is Scorpio.

Cinnamon Spice - An aromatic spice made from the bark of trees! It has a warm, sweet, and slightly spicy flavor that can be used in baking and warming drinks. It is often used in coffee, tea, pancakes, cinnamon butter, and muffins. Cinnamon spice is a favorite of Goddess Vesta, the baking queen herself. Magically, cinnamon is often used to speed up spells and propel them forward. There’s a great deal of power behind cinnamon. It is most often used in money magick spells, such as money bowls and cinnamon blowings. Medically, cinnamon can support heart health, regulate blood sugar levels, and reduce swelling and pain. Astrological Correspondence: Planet Mars, the fire element, and its zodiac sign is Aries.

Cloves - A dried, unopened flower that is highly aromatic! Cloves have a warm, sweet flavor and an earthy smell. They can be found in pumpkin pie recipes, gingerbread, cakes, cookies, and warm beverages. They also work well in a rice pudding recipe. For magical uses, cloves can be used to ward off gossip, for protection magick, and to boost money and business! They also work great in grounding rituals. Medicinally, cloves support immune and liver health. Astrological Correspondence: Planet Jupiter, the fire element, and its zodiac sign is Leo.

Cumin Powder - A warm, earthy spice that comes from the parsley family with a slightly bitter flavor. Cumin powder is a highly aromatic spice with a spicy aroma. It is commonly used in Indian cuisine and can be found in curries, spice blends, rice, and lentils. Magically, cumin powder works great in love spells, sex magick, protection, luck, and money magick! It can be used in exorcisms of demons, ghosts, and dark entities. Medically, cumin is an anti-inflammatory, lowers blood pressure and cholesterol, and eases digestion. Astrological Correspondence: Planet Mars, the earth element, and its zodiac sign is Aries.

Garlic Powder - An aromatic kitchen herb known for its healing properties. It can be used for cleansing, healing, and protection magic. Historically, it has been used to ward off vampires, including the energy vampires of today. Garlic can also be magically used in money magick spells to pay off debts. Medicinally, garlic lowers blood pressure and cholesterol levels and helps reduce the risks of heart disease. It’s also known for supporting the immune system and for its antimicrobial properties, meaning it can help fight nasty colds and flu symptoms. Astrological Correspondence: Planet Mars, the fire element, and its zodiac signs are Aries and Scorpio.

Ginger Root - The root of the Zingiber Officinale plant, with a slightly spicy flavor, with a bit of zing! It is often used in traditional medicine. Ginger root can be added to juices, smoothies, and chai tea. It is often sliced and served alongside sushi. It works great in soups, curries, and stir-fries. It can also be an active ingredient in baked goods. For magical purposes, ginger root is used for power. It is also used to speed up spells. It works well in communication spells, prosperity spells, and for healing magic. Medically, ginger is used to treat nausea and upset stomach. It’s used to treat pregnancy sickness, motion sickness, and chemotherapy. Astrological Correspondence: Planet Mars, the fire element, and its zodiac sign is Sagittarius.

Lemon Pepper - A spice made from black pepper and lemon peels to create a citrusy flavor! It’s a solar spice with a bright, sunny flavor and disposition. It is often added to fish dishes, marinades, rubs, and chicken. Magically, lemon pepper is used in communication spells, courage, strength, energy, and purification. It can be used for health, well-being, and happiness! Medically, lemon pepper is used to support the immune system, boost vitamin C, and boost energy. Astrological Correspondence: Planet Sun, the fire element, and its zodiac sign is Aquarius.

Nutmeg - It comes from the seed of an evergreen tree in Indonesia, making it an exotic spice. It’s a warm, aromatic spice that looks like a nut, but isn’t. Nutmeg can be used in warm beverages, sauces, and baked goods. For magical uses, nutmeg can be used in home and family spells to create a warm, cozy environment. Additionally, it can be used for luck spells, money magick, and worn in amulets for protection. Planet Jupiter, the earth element, and its zodiac sign is Aries.

Onion Powder - An aromatic kitchen herb with a pungent smell and flavor! It can be used for protection from evil, purification, and new beginnings. Onion’s magical properties revolve around protection of all kinds. Medically, onions can support heart health, antioxidant function, and immune health. Astrological Correspondence: Planet Neptune, the earth element, and its zodiac signs are Aries and Sagittarius.

Paprika - A spice made from a variety of dried, ground peppers with a bit of a kick! It has a sweet, earthy taste with a hint of smokiness. Paprika is often used to make deviled eggs, egg salad, and roasted vegetables. It can also be added as a rub for meats. Paprika’s magical properties range from good fortune and protection to breaking hexes and curses. Medically, paprika powder can be used for bone health, immune support, heart health, digestive support, and vision and skincare. Astrological Correspondence: Planet Mars, the fire element, and its zodiac sign is Aries.

Saffron - An aromatic herb that is sweet, floral, and improves mood instantly! It can be used as an aphrodisiac and for attracting love and romance into your life. Saffron can also be used in fertility, money, and protection spells. Medicinally, Saffron can be used to promote calm, balance, and emotional well-being. Astrological Correspondence: Planets Sun, Jupiter, and Venus. It is associated with the fire element, and its zodiac sign is Sagittarius.

Salt - A mineral that often comes from the evaporation of seawater. It can be used to season a wide array of dishes. It also works great for food preservation. Magically, salt can be used to dispel negativity, cleanse, purify, and heal. Keeping a bowl of salt on the counter absorbs dark energies. Medically, salt can be used to maintain electrolyte balance and fluid volume. It can also support nerve and muscle function and ease digestion. Astrological Correspondence: Planet Moon, the water element, and its zodiac sign is Cancer.

Turmeric Root - A root that comes from the rhizome of a native plant in Asia. This orange-colored root can be used in Indian cuisine. It can be used in curries, soups, smoothies, stir-fries, egg dishes, and roasted vegetables. The magical properties of turmeric root are spiritual cleansing, healing spells, dispelling negativity, and good fortune. Medically, turmeric is an anti-inflammatory. It can be used for depression, bone health, joint pain, and respiratory issues. It is also anti-cancer. Astrological Correspondence: Planet Sun, the fire element, and its zodiac sign is Capricorn.

Vesta’s Sweet Confections

For Goddess Vesta’s herbarium, I’m including some of her sweet confections that are often added to baked goods and sweets, as well as warm beverages like hot cocoa. Since Goddess Vesta is the patroness of bakers, it only makes sense that she would adore sweet confections.

For baking, you can enchant your mixing bowl, oven, or other baking tools to make the process smoother. Enchanting kitchen appliances bring magic to life! It enhances the experience.

You can also use a DIY green kitchen witch wand out of a wooden spoon, a cinnamon stick, or a vanilla bean. Wands help you focus your intention, while also stirring intention into whatever you’re baking.

Sweet confections are often made with baking soda, baking powder, sugars, butters, dairy products, and syrups. They all hold magical properties that can be used in a baking spell. It’s important to keep your intention in mind when blending ingredients.

Some sweet confections are transformed into hard candies, gummies, cupcakes, muffins, and cookies. As the goddess of baking, Vesta helps bakers everywhere achieve the best results.

You’ll find these sweet ingredients in candy shops and at the baker’s, and hopefully, in your kitchen. They make the house smell warm and sweet with notes of vanilla, chocolate, and maple. This lends the house a cozy, comfy vibe that’s warm and inviting.

When baking confections, the act of mixing and making creates a process that can be used in spellwork. Use an icing spatula to stir your intentions into the cake, cookies, or brownies you create. Stir clockwise to invite your intention and stir counterclockwise to banish something from your life.

You can also use a sweetened medicinal preparation to create a cough syrup or cold medicine. Elderberry syrup is a great example of this! You can also use mint and eucalyptus to make cough drops from hard candies.

Even decorating cupcakes, cakes, pies, and pastries is a sweet confection that can become part of the spell. Add powdered sugar, sprinkles, coconut shavings, and edible glitter with the intention of creating a work of art. If baking for someone else, they will eat your sweet concoction and ingest the spell for love, attraction, safety, and a happy home life and marriage.

Baking sweet confections is best used for sweetening spells! If you’re trying to sweeten someone’s disposition toward you, usher money into your life, or bring good luck energy, then baking sweet confections is the way to go!

Baking Powder - A dry leavening agent that makes baked goods rise in the oven. It can be used for sugar cookies and cakes. Baking soda requires an acidic ingredient, such as molasses or buttermilk, to work. Magically, baking soda raises energy in spells. It creates growth, transformation, and manifestation. If you want to “raise” a manifestation, baking powder is the way to go! Medically, baking powder treats indigestion and heartburn, and it helps relieve itchy skin conditions like eczema or bug bites. Astrological Correspondence: Planet Mercury, the air element, and its zodiac sign are Gemini.

Baking Soda - Used for baking and cooking, baking soda is a leavening agent that must be mixed with something acidic to cause cookies and cakes to rise and become fluffy. It must be mixed with lemon juice, buttermilk, or yogurt to make it spring to life. It can also create browning in gingerbread and chocolate cakes. It’s also used as a fridge deodorizer to combat garlic, onion, and other unpleasant smells. For magical uses, baking soda can be used for clarification, purification, cleansing, and new beginnings! Medically, baking soda can be used to enhance athletic performance. It can also be used for dental hygiene, heartburn, skincare, and as a natural underarm deodorant. Astrological Correspondence: Planet Mercury, fire + air elements, and its zodiac sign is Leo.

Butter - Used in sweet confections for tenderness, moisture, and combining textures. Butter is high in fat (80% butterfat) and contains milk, salt, and water. It adds richness and moisture to baked goods and sweets. Magically, butter is used to smooth out problems in relationships, ward off mischievous fairies when left out, and for healing, calming, and smoothing. Medically, butter can be used topically to treat burns, support the immune system, improve bone health, and support heart health. Astrological Correspondence: Planet Jupiter, the water element, and its zodiac sign is Aries.

Cacao - Like a warm hug, cacao is what makes chocolate. hot cocoa, and other chocolate-based sweet confections. It can be used in smoothies, oatmeal, warm beverages, and baked goods. For magical uses, cacao can be used in a sweet jar spell. It is also considered an aphrodisiac and can be used to induce passion, attraction, and romance. As a heart opener, cacao can also support emotional healing, comfort, and protection. It is also used in spells to attract money! It’s also a huge mood booster. Medically, cacao can improve brain function, lower blood pressure, increase blood flow, and promote cardiovascular health. Astrological Correspondence: Planet Venus, the earth element, and its zodiac sign is Cancer.

Cinnamon Sugar - A sweet confectionery mix of sugar and ground cinnamon! It can be sprinkled in warm beverages, oatmeal, smoothie bowls, pretzels, and French toast. It’s often used to make cinnamon rolls! Magically, cinnamon sugar is used for sweetening spells to attract something to you. It can also be used to sweeten a relationship or situation. It heats up a spell and brings faster results. It can also be used to attract money and sales in your business. Medically, cinnamon sugar can be used to stabilize blood sugar levels, lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and help prevent cancer. Astrological Correspondence: Planet Sun, the fire element, and its zodiac sign is Sagittarius.

Eggs - A nourishing, nutritious food that comes from the eggs of a chicken. It contains a high amount of protein and B12, and it boosts HDL (“good”) cholesterol. Eggs are often a key ingredient for baking sweets! You can make scrambled eggs, egg frittatas, omelets, breakfast burritos, and tacos. Eggs can be used for a multitude of things. For magical purposes, eggs can be used for protection and defense magick. It can also be used in fertility spells and to attract money. Medically, eggs can be used for “good” cholesterol, building muscle, weight gain, and eye health. It is also considered to be a heart-healthy food of choice! Astrological Correspondence: Planet Moon, Ostara holiday, and its zodiac sign is Pisces.

Fruits - Come from a seed-bearing flowering plant structure and are considered a nutritional powerhouse! Fruits are loaded with antioxidants. Fruits are often used in sweet confections as toppings, garnishes, or cake decorations. While each fruit holds a different magical property, the overall magical properties of fruits include love spells, protection magic, and money spells! Some fruits, like the lime in Key Lime Pie, bring good luck! Medically, fruits help prevent cancer, promote weight loss, support skincare, and improve oral hygiene. Astrological Correspondence: Planet Moon, the water element, and its zodiac sign is Cancer.

Honey - A sweet, syrupy liquid that is produced by honeybees from flower nectar! Honey is often added to tea as a natural sweetener. It can also be added to Greek yogurt, cereal, granola bars, and baked goods. Homemade honey butter adds a sweet flavor to pancakes. Magically, honey is used in honey jar spells to “sweeten” a relationship, create harmonious vibes, and promote affection. It is often used in binding spells, love spells, and spells of good fortune. Medically, honey can be used as an antiseptic for wound healing, skincare, and as a cough suppressant. It is also used to promote “good” cholesterol. Astrological Correspondence: Planet Venus, the earth element, and its zodiac sign is Libra.

Milk - A liquid produced by mammals with a plethora of rich vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It is considered a fat, depending on the process and the kind of milk you purchase. There are many different kinds of milk. Milk is often a key ingredient in baking! Milk can be used as a creamer in coffee, cereals, oatmeal, puddings, cheeses, ice cream, and baked goods. For magical properties, milk can be used for healing, soothing, and nourishment. It can be used in prosperity, fertility, and baby and child spells. Medically, milk can be used for nourishment, bone health, dental hygiene, and immune support. Astrological Correspondence: Planet Moon, the water element, and its zodiac sign is Cancer.

Nuts - Most nuts grow on trees and are rich in protein and healthy fats! There are many different kinds of nuts, such as peanuts, cashews, hazelnuts, walnuts, and pecans. Nuts can often be used in the baking of sweet confections. You can add walnuts to brownies, peanut butter brittle, and chocolate-covered nuts. Nuts can also be added to trail mix, granola bars, and peanut butter sandwiches. Magically, nuts can be used for luck, protection, and money magick. You can even make a spell out of nutshells. Medically, nuts can be used to boost “good” cholesterol, promote weight loss, and are heart-healthy. Astrological Correspondence: Planet Jupiter, the earth element, and its zodiac sign is Aquarius.

Pumpkin Spice - Made of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger, pumpkin spice is a sweet spice blend that can be used for kitchen witchery! It can be used in pumpkin pies, warm beverages, pumpkin spiced lattes, pancakes, oatmeal, and pumpkin bread. For magical uses, pumpkin spice can be used to “sweeten” someone’s disposition toward you. Pumpkin spice can also be used for productivity, abundance, and love. It can also be used for community building. Medically, pumpkin spice can help reduce inflammation, ease digestion, and regulate blood sugar. Astrological Correspondence: Planets Mars and Jupiter, the fire element, and their zodiac sign is Aries.

Sugar - A sweet, white, granulated carbohydrate used to increase energy in the body. It is commonly found in fruits, honey, agave nectar, fruits, and milk. Sugar is often added to baked goods! It can be used for sweets and candies. Magically, sugar can be used in a sugar jar spell! These spells bring love, affection, attraction, and kindness. They can also be used to draw money. Medicinally, sugar can be used for pain relief in babies, wound healing, and for sore throats and burns. Astrological Correspondence: Planets Venus and Jupiter, the earth element, and its zodiac sign is Cancer.

Vanilla Bean - They come from the fruit of a tropical orchard and have a sweet, warm flavoring! They can be used in bean form and as an extract. Vanilla is a common ingredient for baking sweets! It can also be used in perfumes for a nostalgic scent. Magically, vanilla can be used for money magic, love spells, and beauty enhancement. It can also be used to evoke sweet memories. Medically, vanilla bean can be used to promote healthy hair, repair nerve damage, and reduce anxiety and stress. It also controls blood sugar regulation. Astrological Correspondence: Planet Venus, the earth element, and its zodiac sign is Virgo.

Yeast - A single-cell fungi used for baked goods, alcoholic beverages, and as a probiotic. It is often used in the fermentation process. Yeast is a leavening agent that causes bread, cakes, and pastries to rise. Magically, yeast is used to raise energy, boost mood, and spread good vibes! Medically, yeast is used to promote gut health and acts as a probiotic. It can also be used to regulate blood sugar. Astrological Correspondence: Planet Venus, the air element, and its zodiac sign is Libra.

Goddess Vesta’s Kitchen Garden

Goddess Vesta’s Kitchen Garden is filled with nutritious, nourishing herbs and spices that create warmth and safety. Many of Vesta’s herbs, spices, and sweet confections are warm, inviting, and sweet. They wrap you in a blanket of coziness.

You can create an herbal windowsill garden, keep soothing houseplants handy, and add warmth and comfort to any kitchen setting. Setting an aloe vera by a sunny kitchen window can be kept at the ready to soothe oven burns.

Goddess Vesta’s domain is the home and the kitchen. She is the patroness of bakers and, therefore, can be called on to bring luck to any baking endeavors. She can help you become a better cook and kitchen witch overall.

You can also keep dwarf fruit trees in the kitchen to add magic to meals and adorn baked goods! Miniature orange trees, for example, can be used to dry out orange peels to be used in prosperity spells. Mini lemon trees can be used for lemon zest and a homemade lemonade recipe.

Goddess Vesta often dwells in the kitchen because that is where the hearth is in the home. It’s a hub of activity for cooking, cleaning, prepping, canning, and boiling. It’s also a great place to keep intention simmer pots.

The kitchen is her domain. It’s where the vestal flame is lit in her honor, whether it be by gas stove, oven, or stovetop. She is a domestic goddess who is drawn to the home and its hearth.

Many herbal remedies can be made here. Salves, powders, tinctures, and herbal bandages. It’s also a place where herb-infused oils and vinegars are made.

Vesta’s kitchen plants include, but are not limited to, herbs, spices, and soothing plants. Many air plants are also kept in the kitchen area.

Additionally, Goddess Vesta’s sweet confections are sugary concoctions meant to bring warmth, luck, love, and affection into your life. They act as sweetening spells to draw something into your life or to sweeten a relationship.

Goddess Vesta is the ultimate kitchen witch! She knows the ins and outs of the kitchen. She brings blessings to the home. Blessed be and happy baking! xo