Rose

 

Names: Rosa

Warnings: If collecting roses fresh from a rose bush be careful of the thorns as they can cause injury. Be careful planting roses in your garden if you have pets as the thorns can injure them especially dogs who can get thorns stuck between the pads on their paws. If ingested too much it can cause stomach upset so be careful of how often you ingest this plant.

Planets: Venus

Signs: Taurus, Cancer, Libra, Aries

Gender associations: Feminine

Elements: Water

Deities: Eros, Adonis, Aphrodite, Isis, Venus

Celebrations: Beltane

Spell types: Love, Healing, Psychic abilities & development, Divination, Luck, Protection, Sex, Passion, Spirituality, Attraction, Health, Peace, Beauty, Romance, Innocence, Uncrossing, Glamour magick, Self-love, Self-confidence, Balance, Emotions, Friendship, Relationships, Dreams, Sleep, Fertility, Clairvoyance, Calming, Lunar Magick, Banishing, Spirit work, Tool crafting, Trust, Truth, Sexuality, Happiness, Consecration, Harmony, Longevity, Memory, Transformation, Tranquillity, Grief, Lust

Medical uses: Astringent, Detoxing, Skin problems, Antidepressant, Aphrodisiac, Headaches, Stomach problems

Uses:

·         Sprinkle on alter to attract good luck.

·         Drinking rose tea before going to sleep can promote prophetic dreams.

·         Wear in an amulet to attract love.

·         Carry a petal in your pocket to attract love.

·         Add rose petals to bath/shower rituals to aid in emotional balance & self-confidence.

·         Use rose petals to cast your circle.

·         Can be used in colour magick as each colour has more specific correspondence.

·         Put in a sleep pillow to aid in peaceful sleep.

·         Can be used as a spiritual offering.

·         Use when making/anointing love candles.

·         Use to make rose water.

·         Use in any love/passion workings.

·         Edible rose petals can be used in kitchen magick.

·         Rose is highly effective in self-love rituals.

·         Thorns from a rose can be used in protection spells.

Growing tips:

·         Research the type of rose you want to buy/plant as there are many different types and they all have different needs.

·         Most types of roses will grow best in an environment with good sunlight.

·         The soil for a rose will have to have good drainage.

·         The best time to plant roses are in the spring or in early autumn.

·         To make the most of your rose bush cut of the dead rose heads so the new buds can bloom.

·         Keep an eye on your rose plants for any changes in the plant to prevent diseases and research ways to prevent these problems.

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.