When one refers to masculine energy in a magical or spiritual context, one is referring to energy that is active and penetrating, versus passive, yielding feminine energy. This is similar to the Eastern concept of yin-yang.
The idea of masculine and feminine energy is often applied to natural objects that may be used in spellwork. Some of these are listed below.
Acacia
Acacia Nilotica
Agrimony
Agrimonia eupatoria
Almond
Prunus dulcis
Basil
Ocimum basilicum & spp
Feverfew
Tanacetum parthenium, Chrysantheim parthenium or Pyrethrum parthenium
Garlic
Allium sativum
Gum Arabic
Acacia Nilotica
Hawthorn
Craaegus spp.
Holly
Ilex spp
magic mushroom
Amanita muscaria
Mandrake
Atropa mandragora
Okra
Abelmoschus esculentus or Hibiscus esculentus
Rosemary
Rosmarinus officinalis
