Herbs in Witchcraft - Cherries

Bright red cherries are sweet and beautiful and full of powerful magic. Read on for the healing and magical properties of this beautiful fruit.

We had a big cherry tree in the first house I can remember living in. I have memories of munching through bags of cherries from friends' backyards in the summer, laughing and spitting the pits at each other. The blossoming of cherry trees is celebrated around the world for its astounding beauty.

These tiny red fruits or beautiful, delicious, and evocative. And just like all herbs and plants, they have strong metaphysical properties that can help us create magick in our lives.

Healing Properties of Cherries

In medievil Europe, cherry pits were used in remedies for sore throats and stomach aches, but the pits can be poisonous if not used carefully. Wild cherry is still used today for coughs and can be found in cough drops and syrups.

The bark is used to help with respiration and contains anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and expectorant properties which is what makes it so great for coughs and sore throats. It's also a mild sedative so can help you sleep when you're suffering from respiratory symptoms. It can be used in teas and tinctures.

The fruit is high in fiber, vitamin C, and potassium. They're also rich in antioxidants, and their anti-inflammatory properties can make them a great post-workout snack.

As always, please consult a professional before consuming any herbal remedies.

Magical & Spiritual Properties of Cherries

The Iroquois believe that wild cherry bark helps to ward off evil spirits, and the trees are a symbol of strength and power.

As a very sensuous fruit, cherries can be used in spells for attraction, love, happiness, and stimulation.

With their beautiful deep red color, it makes sense that they're tied to the element of fire and the planet Mars.

Cherry blossoms are a symbol of spring. Use them is spells for beauty and renewal.

Witchcraft Uses for Cherries

The uses for this fruit are only limited by your imagination, but here are a few ideas to get you started.

Add cherry pits or dried cherries to charm bags or spell jars for love and romance.
Use cherry juice in a love potion.
Add cherry bark to a bedtime tea blend.
Spend time amongst the cherry blssoms in spring to summon a vibration of rebirth.
Connect with a cherry tree for strength and healing.

Cherry Berry Cocktail on a wooden board with fresh cherries

Recipes for the Kitchen Witch

As with any edible ingredient, cherries are powerful for kitchen witchcraft. I think they're especially potent in love spells with a willing partner. There's just something so seductive and sensual about them.

As a weirdo picky eater, I don't really enjoy eating cherries, but I do love the juice and think it's beautiful in cocktails. Here are a few recipe ideas to get you started.

I hope you're feeling inspired to make some magick with cherries this summer. Remember, whatever intuitive associations you have with this fruit will also be powerful in your spells. Combine that with the traditional interpretations, and you can create big magick