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lavender
Plant

Lavender

PlantIn 2 Signatures1 tradition
overview

Lavender is the great herb of calm and cleansing, used in baths since Roman times. Modern practice gives it to Mercury, Gemini, and Virgo. It stands for peace, purification, and clear communication.

Uses

  • Calm and sleep
  • Purification
  • Clear communication
  • Love and friendship
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Working with it

Tuck lavender under your pillow for sleep, add it to a ritual bath before any working, or burn it to clear a room. On a Wednesday, keep a sprig on your desk when writing important messages.

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Botanical name
Lavandula angustifolia
Planet
☿︎ Mercury
Element
Air
Works for
HarmonySleepLovePurificationProtection
Forms
flowersdried herbessential oiltea
How to use
Under the pillowRitual bathSachet or charm bagAnointing oilBrew (drinkable tea)Burn as incense or loose herb

⚠ Safety

  • Toxic to pets. Harmful to cats, dogs, or horses. Keep it, and any oil made from it, out of their reach.
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★ Part of the Signature of

♊︎ Gemini· Plant☿︎ Mercury· Plant

Where the traditions place it