Phyllis Curott once wrote that Nature is "the gown the goddess wears," but nature is much more than decoration.  On this page you will find correspondences for flowers, plants, trees, and spices.

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All | A B C D E F G H J L M N O P R S T V W Y
There are currently 13 plants in this directory beginning with the letter A.
A
Acacia
Genus/Species:  Acacia acanthoclada
Type:  deciduous evergreen shrub
Ruling Planet: Sun
Elemental: Air
Sacred to:  Astarte, Diana, Osiris, Ra
Magical Energies: Blessing, raising of vibration, protection via spiritual elevation. Protection, psychic and spiritual enhancement, money, platonic love, and friendship.

  • Use to anoint candles & censers and to consecrate chests or boxes that hold ritual tools.

  • Use in incense to promote a meditative state.

Agrimony
aka – Cocklebur, Church Steeples
Genus/Species:  Agrimonia parviflora
Type: perennial
Ruling Planet: Jupiter
Elemental:  Air
Magical Energies: Helps to overcome fear, dispel negative emotions, overcome inner blockages, deflects spells and sends them back to the one who cast it.
Alfalfa
Genus/Species:  Medicago sativa
Type:  perennial
Ruling Planet: Venus
Elemental:  Earth
Magical Energies: Fertility, abundance, protects from poverty and huger

  • Put a small jar in the cupboard or pantry to ward off poverty and hunger.

  • Burn in a cauldron and use the ashes in amulets for protection from hunger and poverty.

Allspice
Genus/Species:  Pimenta dioica
Type:  tropical evergreen
Ruling Planet: Mars
Elemental:  Fire
Magical Energies: Adds strength to Will, gives determination and perseverance; Gives added vitality, energy. Also good for social gatherings. Increases harmony, sympathy, and cooperation between people. Stimulates friendly interaction and cooperation.
Almond
Genus/Species:  Prunus dulcis
Type: deciduous tree
Ruling Planet: Mercury
Elemental:  Air
Sacred to:  Hermes, Mercury
Magical Energies:   Attracts money.  Promotes alertness and wakefulness.  Wands made from the wood of an almond tree are said to be particularly powerful.   Invokes the healing energy of the deities. Provides magical help for overcoming dependencies & addiction. Carry, wear, or use as incense to attract abundance.
Aloe
Genus/Species: Aloe vera
Type: perennial
Ruling Planet: Moon
Elemental:  Water
Magical Energies: Promotes patience, persistence, resolve.  Also for inner healing and removing blockages. Protects against evil influences.  A charged plant in the kitchen is said to protect against accidents involving fire, burns, heat, etc..
Amaranth
Genus/Species: Amaranthus hypochondriacus
Type:
Ruling Planet: Saturn
Elemental:  Fire
Sacred to:  Artemis
Magical Energies:  Healing, protection, invisibility
Anise
aka Star Anise
Genus/Species: Pimpinella anisum
Type:
Ruling Planet: Jupiter
Elemental:  Air
Sacred to:  Mercury, Apollo
Magical Energies: Psychic opening, clairvoyance, opens the Third Eye.  Protection from nightmares.  Used to help ward off the evil eye, find happiness, and stimulate psychic ability.

  • Fill a sleep pillow with anise seed to prevent disturbing dreams.

  • Use in purification baths with bay leaves.

  • A sprig of Anise hung on the bedpost will restore lost youth.

  • Use in protection and meditation incenses.

Apple
or Apple Blossom
Genus/Species:  Malus domestica
Type:
Ruling Planet: Venus
Elemental:  Water
Sacred to:  Venus, Hera, Aphrodite, Diana
Magical Energies: Promotes peace of mind, contentment, happiness, success in all undertakings.  Symbol of immortality and knowledge.

  • A branch from the apple tree that bears buds, blossoms, and fully ripened fruit is called the “Silver Bough” and is extremely magical, and lucky!

  • Wands made from apple wood carry extra strength in emotional magic.

Apricot
Genus/Species:  Prunus armeniaca
Type:
Ruling Planet: Venus
Elemental:
Sacred to:
Magical Energies:  Encourages sexuality and sensual passions.  An aphrodisiac.
Asafoetida
aka - Devil's Dung  (due to its intensely horrible smell!)
Genus/Species:  Ferula assafoetida
Type:
Ruling Planet: Mars
Elemental:  Fire
Sacred to:
Magical Energies: Protection, Banishing negativity
Ash
Genus/Species:  Fraxinus excelsior
Type:
Ruling Planet: Sun
Elemental:  Fire
Sacred to:  Uranus, Poseidon, Thor, Woden, Neptune, Gwydion
Magical Energies: protection, prosperity, sea magic, image magic, invincibility, protection from drowning, general protection, and luck.

  • Burning an ash log at Yule brings prosperity.

  • The leaf of this plant is used for travel safety.

  • Place one tablespoon of ash leaves in a bowl of water in the bedroom overnight, then toss out in the morning -- doing this daily is said to prevent illness.

  • Ash represents Ygdrasill, the World Tree in Teutonic lore.

  • Wands made from the Ash tree are powerful for healing magic.

Azalea
Genus/Species:  varies
Type: perennial
Ruling Planet:
Elemental:
Magical Energies: Encourages light spirits, gaiety, happiness.