Aloe

 

Names: Aloe vera, Many other names under these subsets of plants

Warnings: Some of these plants have defence mechanisms like sharp spikes and others carry some toxins research should be done before any use of plant.

Planet: The Moon

Elements: Water

Gender association: Feminine

Signs: Virgo, Scorpio

Deities: Pelene, Aphrodite

Spell types: Protection, Healing, Luck, Longevity, Love, Beauty, House protection, Warding, Success, Preventing feelings of loneliness, Health, Immortality, Love

Medical uses: Anti-inflammatory, Wound/Skin healing, Immune supporter, Repairing tissue damage, Improves circulation, Anti-viral, Antiseptic,

Uses:

·         Keep them in your house or room to guard against dark influences and to prevent household accidents.

·         Plant on the graves of loved ones of set as offering on alter dedicated to ancestors to promote a peaceful existence until deceased is reborn.

·         Can be used to help with skin problems like sun burns and irritation of the skin.

·         To strengthen healing work put a bit of aloe at the bottom of a green candle

·         Dry aloe leaves and then burn them during a full moon, this is said to bring a lover by the new moon

·         Is good for chemical burns in an emergency (medical advice should still be advised and sought out)

Growing tips:

·         They are incredibly low maintenance plants all that’s really needed is water when very dry, dead leaves being removed and a good draining soil & pot.

Please do not use any plant or herb medicinally without consulting your doctor, some of these plants and herbs can be very dangerous and even poisonous.