Apothecary
Aloe Vera.
Aloe barbadensis miller
Also known as Burn Plant, Medicine Plant, First Aid Plant
The Plant of Immortality — grown in the homes of Egyptian pharaohs and on the windowsills of modern witches alike. Aloe vera is a quiet, generous protector whose thick gel-filled leaves absorb the hurts of the body and the ill intentions of the world with equal patience.
Correspondences
Element
Water
Planet
Moon
Zodiac
Cancer
Chakra
Heart
Parts Used
Gel (inner leaf), leaves
Harvest
Year-round
Origin
Arid regions, indoors
Moon Phases
Waning
Practice
Magical Properties
Healing, protection, luck, beauty
Hang aloe vera in the home to protect against evil and prevent household accidents. Place a pot near the door to absorb negative energy before it enters. Use fresh gel in beauty magic and glamour workings.
Mundane
Mundane Uses
Topical wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, soothing for burns and skin irritation. Widely studied for its gel's healing properties.
Devotion
Deity Associations
Venus, Ra
History
Folklore & History
Aloe vera has been used medicinally for at least 6,000 years. Ancient Egyptians called it the Plant of Immortality and included it in the burial offerings of pharaohs. Cleopatra is said to have used its gel in her daily beauty regimen.
Safety
Safety Notes
Internal use of the latex (yellow layer beneath the skin) is a strong laxative — avoid. Do not use on deep wounds. Avoid during pregnancy.
This information is provided for educational and magical reference only. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using herbs medicinally.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aloe Vera used for in witchcraft?
Aloe Vera is traditionally used in workings for healing, protection, luck, beauty. Hang aloe vera in the home to protect against evil and prevent household accidents.
What element is Aloe Vera associated with?
Aloe Vera is associated with the Water element and the sign of Cancer, and resonates with the Heart chakra.
What planet rules Aloe Vera?
Aloe Vera is ruled by Moon. In the classical planetary system, this gives the herb its characteristic energetic signature and indicates which workings it most readily amplifies and which planetary hours best suit it.
Is Aloe Vera safe to use?
Some care is required when working with Aloe Vera. Internal use of the latex (yellow layer beneath the skin) is a strong laxative — avoid. Do not use on deep wounds. Avoid during pregnancy. The information here is provided for educational and magical reference only — always consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb medicinally.
In Your Practice
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