Olive (Olea europaea)

New beginnings, peace, continuity, the expulsion of evil and negativity, consecration, purification, blessing. Ruled by the sun and the element of fire. Sacred to Amun Ra, Apollo, Artemis, Athena, Auxesia Hera, Damia, Demeter, Ganymede, Hercules, Hermes, Indra, Isis, Juno, Jupiter, Nut, Poseidon, sun gods, and Zeus. [1]

Resources

[1] The Hearth Witch’s Compendium by Anna Franklin

Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis, Aloe indica, Aloe perfoliata, Aloe vulgaris)

Healing, love, home protection, divination, spiritual development. Ruled by the moon and the element of water. Sacred to Aeacus, Amun Ra, Artemis, Chandra, Indra, moon goddesses, Rhadamanthus, Venus, Vulcan, and Yama. [1]

Succulents. Protection, prosperity, abundance, good luck, friendship, healing. In addition to these correspondences, certain succulents are especially suited to specific intentions:

  • Aloe. Healing, fertility. [2]

Resources

[1] The Hearth Witch’s Compendium by Anna Franklin

[2] Practical Witch’s Almanac 2022 by Friday Gladheart

Cedar (Cedrus spp.)

Associated with Tuesday. Burn at bedtime for spiritual healing, cleansing and protection. [Green Witchcraft]

True cedars belong to the genus Cedrus and are associated with eternity and preservation from decay and corruption, the continuation of the soul, and longevity. Ruled by Mercury and the sun and the element of fire. Sacred to Amun Ra, Cernunnos, Indra, Isis, Jupiter, Osiris, Pan, Poseidon, and Wotan. [1]

Resources

[1] The Hearth Witch’s Compendium by Anna Franklin