Apothecary
Cloves.
Syzygium aromaticum
Also known as Clove Tree, Lavanga
Once worth their weight in gold along the spice routes of the world, cloves bring with them the heat and shimmer of distant lands. Strung as a necklace they stop the wagging tongue; burned in incense they sharpen both prosperity and the will of the practitioner.
Correspondences
Element
Fire
Planet
Jupiter
Zodiac
Aries, Scorpio
Chakra
Root, Crown
Parts Used
Dried flower buds
Harvest
Year-round (dried)
Origin
Tropics
Moon Phases
Full
Practice
Magical Properties
Protection, exorcism, love, money, clarity of mind
String cloves and wear as a necklace to attract love and drive away hostility. Burn as an incense to stop others gossiping about you. Add to prosperity and money-drawing spells.
Mundane
Mundane Uses
Antimicrobial, analgesic (dental pain), antioxidant. Eugenol is a key active compound.
Devotion
Deity Associations
Brigid
History
Folklore & History
Cloves were so valuable in medieval Europe that they were sometimes used as currency. In Indonesia, cloves are mixed with tobacco to make kretek cigarettes still used in ceremony today.
Safety
Safety Notes
Do not apply essential oil neat to skin. Can irritate mucous membranes.
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 Cloves used for in witchcraft?
Cloves is traditionally used in workings for protection, exorcism, love, money, clarity of mind. String cloves and wear as a necklace to attract love and drive away hostility.
What element is Cloves associated with?
Cloves is associated with the Fire element and the sign of Aries, Scorpio, and resonates with the Root, Crown chakras.
What planet rules Cloves?
Cloves is ruled by Jupiter. 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 Cloves safe to use?
Some care is required when working with Cloves. Do not apply essential oil neat to skin. Can irritate mucous membranes. 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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