GENDER: Feminine
ELEMENT: Earth
PLANET: Saturn and Venus
DEITIES: Aphrodite, Gaia, Athena
USING PATCHOULI IN MAGICK:
Patchouli is well known for its magical attributes and has long been used for medicinal and spiritual purposes. Patchouli and its exotic scent is often used in ritual workings and in incense and potpourri blends.
A member of the mint family, the most commonly used portions of the plant are the dried leaves and the essential oils. Some rootworkers use the stems as well. When grown, the patchouli bush will reach about three feet tall. It is covered in pretty purplish-white flowers. Patchouli oil is very strong, and has a deep, musky scent. It is associated with the element of earth and magic users consider it a female plant.
Associated with love, wealth and passion, although it’s also a powerful money attractor, patchouli can be used in a variety of magical workings. Patchouli smells like the soil and earth and is associated with the root chakra. The root chakra represents money which makes patchouli perfect for money and prosperity rituals and spells. Patchouli is also used in fertility spells and rituals. It is commonly added to love sachets and baths. It is also used to attract people and to promote lust. Patchouli is most commonly used in money spells. Legend states that Saturn, the god of hard-work, rewards, and limitations, governs patchouli. To honor him, money spells should be performed on Saturday, the day of Saturn. Patchouli is a well known aphrodisiac and is often incorporated into lust and love spells. Adorn your body with patchouli oil to attract a lover. If you don't wish to wear the oil on your skin, then use the root instead. Place some patchouli root in a red mojo bag, and carry it in your pocket, purse or place it under your bed.
Bathing with patchouli soap is another powerful way to draw the one you desire to you.
It is believed the pleasant odor of patchouli summons the spirit of love so to bring back a lost love, wash your floors with patchouli floor wash.
Light a patchouli incense stick and walk through your home, spreading the powerful fragrance from room to room. Patchouli incense is a soothing presence in any room in which it is burned. As you move through your house, imagine your lover walking through the door. Repeat the following words:
Magic herbs burn in fire, Bring to me my heart's desire.
Add patchouli to your bath for fertility rituals. It is often added to bathwater during a ritual bath. To perform a fertility bath, place a pink female image candle, a green male image candle and a patchouli 7 day scented candle near the tub. Fill your tub with water and patchouli to the water. Add three drops of lemon oil, three drops of orange oil and three drops of lime oil. Light the candles and stand naked in the tub.
Use a bucket to scoop up some of the water and pour it over your head. Once you are fully covered with the patchouli water, soak in the tub while concentrating on your desire. As you enter a state of deep meditation, envision holding your newborn baby in your arms. Let the flame of the candle mesmerize you and send you into a state of deep relaxation. Stay in the tub for fifteen minutes, or until the water gets cool. After your bath, do not dry yourself with a towel. Allow yourself to air dry. Once you are dry, massage patchouli lotion onto your skin to moisturize your body.