Apothecary
Clover (Red).
Trifolium pratense
Also known as Trefoil, Three-Leafed Grass
Three leaves for the Holy Trinity, three for the Triple Goddess, four for the rarest of luck. Red clover is the flower of fidelity and friendship, of wealth slowly earned and love long-kept — few herbs are as quietly kindly to the worker who carries them.
Correspondences
Element
Air
Planet
Mercury
Zodiac
Gemini
Chakra
Heart
Parts Used
Flower heads, leaves
Harvest
Summer
Practice
Magical Properties
Luck, protection, love, fidelity, money, success
The four-leaf clover is the ultimate luck charm. Use three-leaf clover in protective sachets. Carry in a green sachet for money and success. Add to love spells for fidelity and lasting relationships.
Mundane
Mundane Uses
Isoflavones in red clover studied for menopausal support. Historically used as a respiratory herb.
Devotion
Deity Associations
Rowan, St Patrick
History
Folklore & History
The three-leaf clover (shamrock) was used by St Patrick to illustrate the Trinity, but the plant had been sacred to the druids long before Christianity. Finding a four-leaf clover was believed to allow a person to see faeries.
Safety
Safety Notes
Avoid in pregnancy and with blood-thinning medications. Estrogenic effects with therapeutic doses.
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 Clover (Red) used for in witchcraft?
Clover (Red) is traditionally used in workings for luck, protection, love, fidelity, money, success. The four-leaf clover is the ultimate luck charm.
What element is Clover (Red) associated with?
Clover (Red) is associated with the Air element and the sign of Gemini, and resonates with the Heart chakra.
What planet rules Clover (Red)?
Clover (Red) is ruled by Mercury. 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 Clover (Red) safe to use?
Some care is required when working with Clover (Red). Avoid in pregnancy and with blood-thinning medications. Estrogenic effects with therapeutic doses. The information here is provided for educational and magical reference only — always consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb medicinally.
In Your Practice
Track your work with Clover (Red).
Record spells, rituals, and observations in your private digital grimoire.
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