Nine Keys Botanica

09/10/2025

The root remembers what the tree forgets

Ancestral memory runs deeper than surface memory. The branches (what’s visible to us) may forget where we come from, but the roots (our bloodlines, ancestors, spiritual foundations) always hold the memory.

09/09/2025

Verbena, also called vervain or hierba sagrada, has long carried the name “holy.” Born from the Mediterranean sun and carried across continents, this plant has followed women and healers through the ages. In folk medicine, it has been a trusted ally for women—bringing on a late moon, easing recovery after birth, and strengthening milk for the child. But its power does not stop there. Taken as tea or tincture, verbena eases fever, soothes the belly, and calms the restless spirit. It is a plant that cools, restores, and reminds the body of its rhythm.

In spirit work, verbena holds an even deeper story. The ancients named it the “tears of Isis,” sacred to the mother goddess of magic and healing. Greeks and Romans gathered it only with ritual, laying it on altars for purification and protection. In medieval Europe, witches and wise women reached for verbena when crafting charms, warding sickness, or calling in fertility. In the Americas and Caribbean, verbena is often offered in spiritual baths and works of cleansing. In some houses, it is associated with Yemaya, carrying her cooling and healing waters, and in 21 Divisions, some call on its strength in the works of Marta la Dominadora.

Verbena carries the power of purification and protection. Whether steeped as tea, bathed in, or placed on the altar, it opens a pathway for healing and divine blessing.

09/03/2025

Long before colonization, our Ancestors across the Americas honored to***co as one of the most sacred plants. It was never taken lightly. To***co was a living spirit, a force that carried prayers and opened the way for communion with the invisible.

When lit, the smoke was not just smoke — it was breath made visible. Life itself, moving between the worlds.

Sacred Roles of To***co:

Feeding spirits and mu***os: The smoke is spiritual food, nourishment for the dead and the spirits who walk with us.

Purifying and clearing space: Its smoke drives out malevolent forces and unwanted spirits.

Opening the roads and calling spirits: The worker’s breath, carried through the plant, calls spirits down and empowers every word spoken.

This is why to***co is more than a crop. It is a spirit ally. In rootwork, it seals spells, charges workings, and strengthens the presence of the spirits being petitioned.

Origin: To***co (Nicotiana tabacum and related species) is native to the Americas, especially Central and South America.

06/09/2025

06/02/2025

This is why healing is not just personal — it’s ancestral warfare.

05/29/2025

Cinnamon is a time-honored spice long valued across Indigenous cultures for its power and potency. It has been used in rituals workings for protection, to draw workings tied to attraction, sweetening, and opening the roads.

Its warmth is used to awaken energy, amplify prayers, and fortify intentions—particularly in matters of love, business, and spiritual clarity.

Cinnamon is often associated with the element of fire, symbolizing transformation and rapid manifestation. Use in rituals serves to energize and accelerate the spiritual workings, acting as a catalyst for desired outcomes.

It comes in a beautiful, high-quality glass bottle that is perfect for display on your altar or in your sacred space.

05/26/2025

Memorial Day isn’t just about national remembrance—it’s a sacred time for ancestor veneration. A day to honor the warriors in your bloodline, known and unknown, who fought for survival, protection, and legacy.

What if I don't celebrate national holidays?

Personal participation isn’t required for a holiday to hold energetic significance. Holidays gather energy through collective emotion, focus, and ritual over time.

Use high-energy days, regardless of personal belief, to amplify their workings.

02/26/2025

The history of the curandera (female healer) is deeply rooted in Indigenous and African traditions, blending spiritual, herbal, and holistic healing practices.

The word curandera comes from the Spanish verb curar (to heal), and curanderismo refers to a traditional healing system practiced across Mexico, Carribean, Central America, South America, and the southwestern United States.

Before colonization, many Indigenous cultures had their own healing systems based on the use of herbs, energy work, and spiritual rituals.

When the Spanish colonized the Americas, they brought Catholicism, which was later blended with Indigenous beliefs. Many curanderas invoke saints, prayers, and spiritual protection in their healing work.

The African influence came through the transatlantic slave trade, especially in regions like the Caribbean and parts of Mexico. Many curanderas integrate elements of espiritismo, ancestor veneration, and energy healing, reflecting African diasporic traditions

Curanderas are known for their ability to heal physical, emotional, and spiritual ailments. Their practice includes:

• Yerberas (Herbal medicidine) – Using plants and natural remedies for healing.

• Limpiezas (Energy cleansing) – Removing negative energy using eggs, herbs, or smoke.

• Spiritual guidance – Connecting with spirits, ancestors, or saints for guidance

• Midwifery & women's health – Assisting with childbirth and reproductive health

11/13/2024

From a psychospiritual perspective, a woman's sexuality is a powerful, creative force that connects her to her inner wisdom, intuition, and purpose. Known as the “dark feminine,” this archetype embraces strength, mystery, and transformation.

When a woman taps into this energy, she reclaims her sense of self beyond societal roles, using her sexuality as a bridge between the physical and spiritual.

Rooted in the sacral chakra, this force inspires creativity, pleasure, and autonomy, making her sexuality an expression of self-discovery and inner empowerment rather than external validation.

07/31/2024

Spiritual warfare is real, and it doesn’t just come in the form of a hex.

It sneaks in as distractions, pulling you away from your true path and weakening your spiritual defenses.

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07/15/2024

That the inner strength, power, and spiritual essence you possess are inherent and inseparable from who you are. Feed it that inner magic, test it, nourish it

05/12/2024

In indigenous wisdom, honoring the divine feminine is the guiding light to spiritual enlightenment; neglecting her leaves one in darkness, devoid of soulful connection.