Chaste Tree Berry
(Vitex agnus-castus)
With a complex history rooted in both suppression and empowerment, Chaste Tree Berry is a potent and versatile herb in witchcraft. Also known as Monk’s Pepper, these tiny berries have been used for centuries in spiritual and medicinal traditions - often walking the line between purity and passion. Whether you’re working on fidelity spells, fertility rituals, or connection to divine feminine energy, this herb offers a unique spectrum of magical intention.
Curious about Chaste Tree Berries and how to use them in your craft? Read on to explore their uses, lore, and a simple mojo bag recipe you can try at home.
Chaste Tree Berry’s Magickal Properties
Historically, these berries were carried by medieval monks to suppress sexual desire and maintain spiritual focus. Their energy was believed to cool the body and mind, helping to silence distractions and support vows of chastity. This is how the herb earned its common names: Chaste Tree and Monk’s Pepper.
In witchcraft, however, intention is everything. While Chaste Tree Berries can still be used for celibacy, purification, and psychic focus, they’ve also found their place in fertility magic, sacred devotion, and sex magick — especially when control and power are themes in the working.
Use them in spells to reinforce fidelity, either in yourself or a partner. They are also included in curse work to dampen a target’s sexual energy or prevent infidelity. Conversely, with intention flipped, they can boost fertility and virility, drawing on older Moroccan traditions where the plant symbolised passion and vitality.
Burn the berries as incense to purify your ritual space or deepen your focus during meditation. Place them on your altar to honour the divine feminine or to reinforce vows to a deity or spiritual path. They also make a powerful addition to spell sachets and mojo bags for commitment, healing, and renewal.
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Mojo Bag for Commitment, Clarity, and Divine Connection
This mojo bag recipe is perfect for anyone seeking to deepen a spiritual bond, strengthen personal vows, or ground themselves in a path of purpose. Whether it’s for a relationship, a new chapter, or your craft itself, this blend supports dedication and emotional clarity.
You’ll need:
- A pinch of Chaste Tree Berries
- Dried Rosemary (for clarity and commitment)
- Dried Rose Petals (for love and harmony)
- A small piece of amethyst or moonstone (for divine connection and intuition)
- A small charm or symbol representing your vow (optional)
- A white or purple mojo bag
- A few drops of blessing oil or devotional oil, or an essential oil that speaks to your intention.
Instructions:
- Place all ingredients into the mojo bag one by one, speaking your intention clearly as you do.
- Dress the bag with a drop of oil, holding it in your hands to charge it with energy.
- Carry it with you or keep it on your altar. Recharge it during the waxing moon or on ritual days aligned with your chosen deity or path.
Chaste Tree Berry is ideal for working with themes of fidelity, fertility, healing, and sacred devotion. Whether you're honouring the divine feminine or setting new intentions, these berries make a deeply symbolic and potent addition to your practice.
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