The Empress can represent the germination of an idea before it is ready to be fully born. She is the giver of earthly gifts. “L et’s see. Different spirits are affected by a wide range of herbs. We’ll have to try a bunch of them. Rosemary, sandalwood, blackberry, Saint-John’s-wort, wintergreen, linden, and heather. Now there, that’s a good start. Now, let me think a moment.” She tapped her finger thoughtfully against her jutting chin. “The holidays are coming up, which is good, because many of the herbs used this season like clove, frankincense, and mistletoe are quite bothersome to spirits.” She spoke in a singsong manner as she filled the satchel with various herbs and flowers. “Salt. Bells ringing. The smell of burning leather. Wind chimes. Pentacles. Crosses. All of these will help rid you of this spirit.” “But, sweet child,” she continued, “I will now tell you the most powerful weapon you can use against this evil spirit.”
