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magical properties of plants, flowers, and herbs: a master thread 🍃🌿🥀
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astragalus
element: air
astragalus is used to increase the flow of vital energy. use astragalus in spells for mental clarity, concentration, and psychic shielding.
baby cosmos/cosmos
element: air
cosmos are used in witchcraft to attract harmony, order, balance, simplicity, and confidence.
tip: plant them in your garden to attract fairies.
baby’s breath
element: water
as a venus plant, it is most often utilized in love and garden magick. baby's breath represents a pure heart or everlasting love. you can use it to attract the fae to your garden - it is said to be one of their favorites.
basil
element: fire
basil is a symbol of love, fidelity, eternal life, purification, and protection. basil is great to include in love spells and rituals. it’s also great in spells for psychic ability development as well as attracting abundance!
bay leaves
element: fire
the magickal associations of bay leaves include victory, purification, strength, protection, and prophecy.
tip: write your wishes on bay leaves and then burn them at the full moon!
bloodroot
element: fire
this herb is great for family protection and luck, typically powdered and sprinkled around the outside of the house. bloodroot is also considered an aphrodisiac making it great for love spells.
blue lily
element: water
blue lily symbolizes the continual renewal of life. it is considered sacred, and it is actually a psychoactive use by priests and shamans. smoke blue lily for anxiety relief, relaxation, and mood enhancement.
calla lily
element: water
calla lilies are a symbol of purity and fertility. they are also used to provide more balance between the yin and yang.
carnations
element: fire
carnations are a great addition to healing and protection spells, as they provide physical protection. they are also used for travel sickness, mild depression and fatigue.
chamomile
element: water
connected to love, good luck, and prosperity. soothes the mind and body, making it useful for meditation. use it for tea magick! chamomile steeped in water has been used as a skin tonic for centuries
cherry blossoms
element: earth
the blooming of cherry blossoms represents spring, freshness and renewal. use cherry blossoms to drawn in these energies & celebrate the start of new beginnings. they can also aid/help you in achieving your goals.
chrysanthemum
element: fire
chrysanthemums are used for spiritual defense and to protect against negative entities. hang chrysanthemum buds in your home to create environmental protection. sprinkle chrysanthemum blossoms around a candle spell to add extra power.
cinnamon
element: fire
cinnamon is used for magick of passion and willpower. use cinnamon to in a love spell, to create a shield of protection, or summon courage and ambition. smudge cinnamon sticks to create a protective smoke for spirit evocation. cinnamon accelerates any spell
daffodil
element: water
daffodils are used in witchcraft for luck, fertility, and love. keeping a bouquet of daffodils in your bedroom increases fertility. daffodils can be carried or worn to attract luck and love, and daffodils in the home increase abundance.
dahlia
element: water
dahlias are said to strengthen friendship, as well as your connection to the divine. dahlias are associated with the third eye chakra, and are used in witchcraft to strengthen psychic abilities.
daisy
element: water
some magickal properties of daisies include love, friendship, divination, healing and protection. if you want to re-ignite an old love affair, place some daisies under your pillow! “they love me, they love me not” is a great method of yes-or-no divination.
dandelions
element: air
dandelion is attributed to jupiter and masculine energy. It is used for divination, wishes, and calling upon spirit. dandelion tea promotes psychic powers.
eucalyptus
element: water
eucalyptus is a powerful cleansing herb. use it to remove negative influences, cleanse your ritual tools, and aid in healing practices. eucalyptus leaves are a great ingredient for soothing baths, spell bags, and dream pillows.
forget-me-nots
element: earth
forget-me-nots can be worn or carried to keep a lover close to your heart. give forget-me-nots to someone you would like to keep you in mind.
foxglove
element: air
placed in front of the house, foxglove protects you from evil influences. a piece of foxglove flower placed in a charm or talisman is believed to keep one inside protective fairy light.
frankincense
element: fire
frankincense helps protect and heal skin and is used to reduce acne, prevent wrinkles and slow signs of aging. frankincense essential oil can be added to any moisturizing serum as a magickal addition to a daily skin care routine.
gardenia
element: water
gardenias are said to be effective not only for love workings, but for protection and stress relief. add dried petals to healing mixtures. dried gardenia scattered around a room induces peaceful vibrations.
hibiscus
element: water
hibiscus flowers are associated with love and are said to be quite a potent aphrodisiac, as well as being useful in spells and rituals to attract love and lust.
honeysuckle
element: water/earth
honeysuckle is used for all kinds of spells, but its specialties are enhancing love and sexuality. honeysuckle is also used for good luck and prosperity. It can be added to all spells of gain to add a touch of sweetness to their energy.
hydrangeas
element: water
hydrangeas can be used to develop psychic awareness/intuition, create protective barriers, break curses/hexes, attract love, fidelity, bring back lovers, and deconstruct challenging karmic patterns
jasmine
element: water
jasmine is an good choice for all types of moon magick: dreaming, attraction, psychic abilities. jasmine especially corresponds to the waxing moon. It is used in love-drawing magick, and is said to attract spiritually pure love.
lavender
element: air
lavender is known for its natural calming effect, as well as the magickal ability to help release energy blocks. lavender helps bridge the gap to communication with your guides & angels
lilac
element: water
lilac flowers have the magical qualities to banish bad energy. lilac plants should be planted around the home to keep out those who have malicious intentions, as well as malevolent spirits and ghosts.
lotus
element: water
the lotus is a symbol of spiritual enlightenment as well as fertility and sexuality. the lotus is often used in sex magick, and the flowers are associated with nymphs. the lotus is a good symbol of purity and of persistence, as it is a “light in the dark”
marijuana
element: earth/air
this herb can help you open the doors to your soul. by opening up to your inner world with the help of cannabis, we are able to connect with the divine and gain deeper understanding of our place in the universe. it relieves anxiety & aids with sleep.
mint
element: air
dry mint and keep it near your work space. it’s associated with prosperity and financial success. put mint in with your tarot cards. Its cleansing properties keep the energy clear and fresh!
monstera
element: earth
monstera is capable of eliminating internal contradictions, of systematizing work and of freeing up confusion. it can be used as a talisman. It is believed that monstera can bring harmony and joy into the house.
orchids
element: water
there is nothing more magnetic than the orchid and its magical properties have long been revered for love and lust. using orchids in love magic is not only effective, it can also be exceptionally potent!
oregano
element: air
bathe in an infusion of oregano to calm your nerves and give you clarity. burn dried oregano leaves and send intentions through the smoke that justice will be served.
palm leaves
element: air
palm leaves are often used in witchcraft for spells relating to fertility. focus during divination is another use for palm leaves!
parsley
element: air
parsley is associated with protection, as well as love and lust. it is also associated with death. you can use parsley in:
    - purification rituals
    - love spells
    - fertility magic
    - death magic
    - spirit work
    - ancestral work
peace lily
element: air
lilies represent both purity (because they're white) and sexual energy. lilies are associated with motherhood and fertility. peace lilies are also known to purify the air. work with this plant to encourage loving, comforting, and harmonious vibrations.
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