Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs - Scott Cunningham 1985

Star Anise
The Herbs

(Illicum verum) G (Illicum verum only)

Folk Name: Badiana

Folk Name: Chinese Anise

Gender: Masculine

Planet: Jupiter

Element: Air

Powers: Psychic Powers, Luck

Magical Uses: The seeds are burned as incense to increase psychic powers, and are also worn as beads for the same purpose.

Sometimes star anise is placed on the altar to give it power; one is placed to each of the four directions. It is also carried as a general luck-bringer, and the seeds make excellent pendulums.