Herbs in Witchcraft - Lavender

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Though I don't eat it that often, lavender is one of my favorite herbs to work with in witchcraft. Powerful for sleep and calm, this pretty purple flower carries big magick.

I know not everyone does, but I love lavender. First off, I'm obsessed with the color purple, so obviously I'm more of a lavender girl than a rose girl. I'm so fond of these delicate flowers that I've even incorporated their image in my logo. It's not an herb I eat very much, as floral flavors can quickly become overpowering, but I use it in my witchcraft all the time.

One of the things on my bucket list is to visit a lavender farm and wander the fields of fragrant flowers. Imagine how zen you'll feel after that. Let's dig into the healing and magical properties of this popular herb.

Healing Properties of Lavender

Lavender is probably most commonly known as a sleep aid. From lozenges to pillow spray to bedtime tea, you see this ingredient all over the shelves of the pharmacy when you're looking for things to help you sleep.

It's also probably one of the first essential oils people buy when they start learning about aromatherapy. Simply smelling lavender has been shown to have a slight calming, soothing, and sedative effect. As such, it's been used to help with things like anxiety, depression, and insomnia.

The oil is so gentle, it's one of the few that can be directly applied to the skin. Massage with lavender oil has been shown to have a calming affect. It's antimicrobial properties also make it helpful for things like acne and eczema.

These are just some of the amazing healing properties of this flower. Even though this product is known to be very gentle, some people may still have adverse reactions or contraindications. Always consult a professional and use your own best judgment before using any herbal remedies.

Magical & Spiritual Properties of Lavender

Many of lavender's medicinal properties also translate beautifully into metaphysical properties as well. Use the flowers or the oil in spells for calm for body, mind, and spirit. Use it to enhance meditation and energy work.

It can also be used in sleep and dream spells. Use it to call in peace, tranquility, love, purification, and healing. It can also be used to restore harmony after conflicts with loved ones.

Here are some of the correspondences for lavender:

Sabbat - Litha
Planet - Mercury
Element - Air
Deities - Cernunnos, Circe, Hecate, madea, Saturn

Witchcraft Uses

There are dozens of ways to use this versatile flower in your witchcraft practice. You're only limited by your imagination. Here are a few ideas to get you started.

Use lavender oil or infusions in bath magick to purify and cleanse the spirit.

Add lavender to soaps and shampoos and let it's pleasing scent bathe you in calm.

Mist your pillow with a lavender pillow spray before bed for peaceful dreams. Or craft a dream pillow filled with dried lavender and tuck it under your mattress.

Dress candles with lavender oil to enhance meditation.

Add dried lavender to a bedtime tea blend to improve sleep.

Add dried lavender to a fragrant sachet, then tuck it in your suitcase for calm and peaceful travel.

Recipes for the Kitchen Witch

As I said, I don't love to eat this herb, though I'm learning the best proportions to use it in to keep your food from tasting like soap. I do love dried lavender and the essential oil as an ingredient in homemade bath proucts and home sprays, though. Here's a mix of different types of recipes that can bring this magic into your life.

I hope this inspires you to use more of this beautiful flower in your daily life. If you are one of those people who actually hate the scent of lavender, chamomile has many similar properties. But if you love it as much as I do, you'll find yourself burning through its essential oil and wanting to surround yourself with its calming vibes. This is an excellent as easily accessible magical tool, so jump right in and start crafting those calming spells.