If you are looking to ward off negative energy from your home , perhaps by attracting positivity, prosperity and good fortune , then bay leaf is definitely the plant for you. Widely used in cooking and known for its digestive, expectorant and anti-inflammatory properties, bay leaf has energetic powers associated with abundance and for this reason it is widely used in good luck rituals. The Greeks and Romans associated success with bay leaf and used it in the crowns of emperors to mark their victories and greatness. They believed, among other things, that the aroma of bay leaf helped them make better decisions. In the world of esotericism, bay leaf has protective properties and is worn as an amulet against negative energies. Bay leaf under the bed : for this simple ritual, simply place a few bay leaves under the bed, on the side where you sleep. It should be done every day for a month, changing the leaves once a week. Laurel Under Your Pillow : If you need answers about a business or a profitable job, place three bay leaves under your pillow. This plant is believed to have the ability to stimulate “prophetic dreams.” Bay Leaf in Your Shoes : If you are looking for more luck, abundance, and love, put a bay leaf in your shoe. Keep your shoes clean and change the leaf regularly. Bay Leaf in Wallet : Put a bay leaf where you normally keep money to attract more luck and money. According to esoteric experts, this ritual is best done on new moon nights. Bay Leaf to Find a Job : If you have a job interview, do this simple ritual. On a green candle, write your name and the position you are applying for. Light the candle and place it on a plate. On its left, put a handful of salt and a few grains of rice, on the right, three bay leaves. Allow the candle to burn out completely, then store the rice and bay leaf in a green bag for maintenance. As with most esoteric rituals, there is no scientific evidence to support or confirm the effectiveness of these rituals, but it doesn’t hurt to try.