Apothecary
Violet.
Viola odorata
Also known as Sweet Violet, English Violet, Florist's Violet
A small, shy purple flower beloved of poets and emperors alike — Napoleon kept a pressed violet in his locket until the day he died. Violet is the herb of gentle love, modest luck, and the dreams of children safely watched over.
Correspondences
Element
Water
Planet
Venus
Zodiac
Libra, Pisces
Chakra
Heart
Parts Used
Flowers, leaves
Harvest
Spring
Origin
Woodlands
Moon Phases
Waxing
Practice
Magical Properties
Love, luck, healing, protection, dreams, wisdom
Carry violet flowers to bring love and luck. Add to love sachets. Place under the pillow in a charm bag for prophetic dreams. Add to protection sachets for children.
Mundane
Mundane Uses
Anti-inflammatory, expectorant, wound-healing. Flowers and leaves edible.
Devotion
Deity Associations
Aphrodite, Venus
History
Folklore & History
Napoleon wore violets in a locket as a lucky charm and sent Josephine violets on their anniversary every year. When Napoleon died and his locket was opened, a pressed violet was found inside.
Safety
Safety Notes
Generally very safe. One of the mildest healing herbs.
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 Violet used for in witchcraft?
Violet is traditionally used in workings for love, luck, healing, protection, dreams, wisdom. Carry violet flowers to bring love and luck.
What element is Violet associated with?
Violet is associated with the Water element and the sign of Libra, Pisces, and resonates with the Heart chakra.
What planet rules Violet?
Violet is ruled by Venus. 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 Violet safe to use?
Some care is required when working with Violet. Generally very safe. One of the mildest healing herbs. 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 Violet.
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