Plant the Seeds

All things that grow have to start somewhere, with seeds both actual and metaphorical. Whether it is the seed of an idea, a new beginning, or a garden of magical herbs, you have to plant it, and then nurture it well to get the results you want. Caring for your seeds takes effort, but sometimes the biggest challenge is having the courage and forward momentum to plant them at all. What seeds are you planting in your life?

Plant a seed. Heck, plant a dozen; they’re small. Do you like flowers? Then plant flower seeds. Like to cook? Plant culinary herbs or a simple vegetable like lettuce or spinach. They grow fast and give you nearly instant gratification. Want something magical? Plant the seeds for magical herbs or (if you live where it is warm and dry) even the white sage used in sage smudge sticks. Or, of course, you could start on a new project. That counts too. Plant the seeds for anything that will grow over time and bring you joy.

This card probably isn't telling you to plant an actual seed. Instead, it suggests that it is time to start something new. Is it time to look for a new job, embark on an adventure, or encourage a budding relationship? Plant the seeds for future growth in your life, even if you have to start small. Is there some project you have been considering? This card is a hint that it might be time to take the first step.

Most witches use herbs and other plants in their magical work. Growing them yourself gives you a chance to put your energy and your intentions into them from the very beginning, which makes them even more powerful. Choose an herb that is easy to grow (most of the common ones are) and prepare some soil in your garden if you have one, or in a pot inside if you don’t. Press the seeds firmly into the soil while saying, "Element of Earth, receive these seeds which I dedicate to positive magical work. Nourish them and strengthen them, and bless them with your power. So mote it be." Don’t forget to tend them with extra special care afterwards and thank the plant when you clip a bit for magical work later.