Herb-filled sachets, when tucked near your pillow as you slumber, are a wonderful way to induce sleep, encourage pleasant dreams, or release anxiety. Another way to use them in your craft is to induce prophetic dreaming. Before you go to sleep, use a dream journal to write down questions you would like the answer to. Then tuck your herbal sachet near your pillow and see what your dreams reveal. Remember to write down your revelations as soon as you awaken so you won't forget them. To make a prophetic dream sachet, you will need:

• A 3-to-4-inch purple organza drawstring bag
• 2 parts mugwort
• 1 part sage
• 1 part lavender
• 1 small amethyst stone

Mix the herbs together and fill the bag with them. Add the amethyst. Charge your bag by saying something like this:

Bring me visions, second sight,

Dreams of the future on this night.

Other herbs to consider include yarrow, crocus, peppermint, bay, ginkgo, borage, thyme, and cinnamon.