Marigolds Also known by these names - Herb of the sun - Flower of the dead Marigolds are associated with the sun and the dead and as a result are perfect offerings to sun deities, death/underworld deities , the dead, sun related rituals/spells/altars, and death related holidays/rituals/spells/altars. They can be added so Sun oil to strengthen the effects. Trying to contact the dead? Add a Marigold near you! Marigolds are known for keeping away animals and micro works with their scent and awful taste, so plant some around your herbs and plants that are prone to animal and insect attacks to keep them away without the use of or need for harmful chemicals! Marigolds being the flower pf the sun are great for charging crystals, especially crystals accosiated with the sun. Ex: Sunkisses Quartz, Citrine, Sunstone, Sunpillar, Helidor, Golden Topaz, Ruby, Red Spinel, Rutilated Quartz, and much more!