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Patchouli has a long file in folk magic: Patchouli is a rich, earthy herb associated with grounding, prosperity, and sensuality.
Patchouli in the craft
Patchouli is a rich, earthy herb associated with grounding, prosperity, and sensuality. Patchouli, promotes stability, abundance, and emotional balance. Often used in money spells, love rituals, and protection work, its musky scent is also popular in perfumery and meditation for its calming yet energizing effects.
Correspondences
- Also called: Pogostemon, Stinkweed
- Gender: Feminine
- Planet: Saturn
- Sign: Taurus
- Element: Earth
- Deities: Gaia, Hecate, Lakshmi
Note: Patchouli essential oil should be diluted before skin application. Avoid during pregnancy (may stimulate uterine contractions). Some find its scent overpowering—use sparingly.
Old correspondences
Readers who cross-reference the systems will recognise these ties: Taurus — plant of the Taurus season, Hekate — deity of this plant and Black — color of the same planetary force.