Magnolia blooms are so sweet and delightful it is obvious they are associated with love. Luckily for us, almost all parts of the plant are used. In your magickal spells and formulas most often the blooms and the oil is probably the most popular part of the plant. But the seed pods, roots and leaves are also quite powerful.
Magnolia Seed Pods
Like any seed pods, the ones from a magnolia tree can be used for growth and new beginnings. Try making a gris gris bag, or herbal magickal charm, that contains lavender petals, magnolia seed, and sesame seed. Craft it on the eve of the full moon and hang this over your front door. This is designed to bring luck and success into your home.
Using Leaves and Flowers
I always appreciate when all parts of a plant can be used in my magicks. The leaves of this plant, either powdered or used whole, and places in one’s shoes is said to lead to good luck and financial success. An oil made from the leaves when worn to bed is said to attract a night of passion and love.
Growing Magnolia Trees
As trees go Magnolia is a pretty easy one to cultivate. It can grow in sun or partial shade, and moist soil. Well established plants can also tolerate some drought. With changing weather conditions, I think this makes it an ideal plant to consider adding to your garden if you can. Typically found in zones 5-9 they are adaptable to many climates. Many varieties are native to Louisiana and my hometown of New Orleans, and on warm nights their intoxicating scent can be found wafting through the breeze.
Magickal Uses For Magnolia
- love and romance
- luck
- happiness
- attraction
- relationships
- fidelity
- wisdom
- self-confidence
How do you use magnolia in your practice? I would love to hear about it in the comments section. If you would like to learn more about plants, herbs, and flowers associated with Hoodoo, please check out the other Hoodoo How We Do posts in this series. And as always please remember to like, comment, and share !
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