Apothecary
Honeysuckle.
Lonicera periclymenum
Also known as Woodbine, Eglantine, Goat's Leaf
Twining, sweet-scented, and impossible to untangle once it has wound itself around a support — a true emblem of devoted love. Bring its flowers indoors and the house fills with prosperity; crush its blossoms gently and the third eye begins to open.
Correspondences
Element
Earth
Planet
Jupiter
Zodiac
Cancer
Chakra
Sacral, Crown
Parts Used
Flowers, leaves
Harvest
Summer
Practice
Magical Properties
Love, psychic powers, money, protection
Bring honeysuckle flowers into the home to attract love and prosperity. Gently crush flowers and anoint the temples to increase psychic powers. Weave into garlands for summer rituals.
Mundane
Mundane Uses
The flowers have been used in folk medicine for respiratory complaints and skin conditions.
Devotion
Deity Associations
Aphrodite, Mercury
History
Folklore & History
The twining nature of honeysuckle has made it a symbol of devoted love — once wound around a support, it is very difficult to untangle. In Celtic traditions, the spiral pattern of its growth was considered sacred.
Safety
Safety Notes
BERRIES ARE TOXIC in most species. Flowers are generally safe for external use.
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 Honeysuckle used for in witchcraft?
Honeysuckle is traditionally used in workings for love, psychic powers, money, protection. Bring honeysuckle flowers into the home to attract love and prosperity.
What element is Honeysuckle associated with?
Honeysuckle is associated with the Earth element and the sign of Cancer, and resonates with the Sacral, Crown chakras.
What planet rules Honeysuckle?
Honeysuckle 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 Honeysuckle safe to use?
Some care is required when working with Honeysuckle. BERRIES ARE TOXIC in most species. Flowers are generally safe for external use. 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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