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Honeysuckle

Money, psychic power, protection

Honeysuckle (Lonicera spp.) — photograph of the herb
Honeysuckle

About Honeysuckle

Honeysuckle's sweet scent is said to draw prosperity and sharpen intuition. In British lore it was hung over the door at May Day to protect the home.

The scent alone is traditionally said to draw prosperity into a home.

History & folklore

Honeysuckle was brought into the house in Scotland to protect it from witchcraft, and in England it was hung over doors on May Day. Its twining habit made it a symbol of devoted love. Honeysuckle over the door was said to bring money into the house.

Correspondences

Traditional uses
Money, psychic power, protection
Latin name
Lonicera spp.
Element
Earth
Planet
Jupiter
Best day
Thursday
Moon phase
Waxing moon — for drawing things toward you
Intentions
Abundance, Clarity

Ways to work with it

  1. Grow honeysuckle around the door to draw prosperity.
  2. Place flowers in a vase to sharpen intuition.
  3. Add dried flowers to a money sachet.

Growing & gathering

Honeysuckle is a climber for fences and walls in sun or part shade. Pick flowers in the evening for the strongest scent. They can be dried quickly for sachets.

Safety

The berries of many honeysuckle species are mildly toxic. Don't eat them.

Spells to try

Correspondences are traditional associations gathered from folk practice and modern craft books. They vary between sources, and they are not medical advice. Read our editorial approach.

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