About Mint
Mint is fresh, lively and quick — a herb of money, travel, clear thinking and healing. Rubbing a leaf between the palms before an interview or deal is a traditional luck gesture.
Traditionally rubbed on the hands before a job interview or financial meeting.
For the peppermint in your kit, see the dedicated Peppermint page. This broader Mint entry remains available for comparison.
History & folklore
Mint is named for Minthe, a nymph whom a jealous Persephone turned into a plant. The Pharisees paid tithes in mint, and Romans wore mint crowns at feasts. It was scattered on floors to freshen homes, and a leaf in the wallet is a very old money charm.
Correspondences
- Traditional uses
- Money, travel, healing
- Latin name
- Mentha spp.
- Element
- Air
- Planet
- Mercury
- Best day
- Wednesday
- Moon phase
- Waxing moon — for drawing things toward you
- Intentions
- Abundance, Clarity, Healing
Ways to work with it
- Rub a fresh leaf on your palms before a job interview or important meeting.
- Keep a leaf in your wallet to draw money.
- Add to a morning tea for clarity and a fresh start.
Growing & gathering
Mint grows almost anywhere with water and will take over a garden — grow it in a pot. Pick sprigs any time and dry in bundles or use fresh. Any variety works: spearmint, peppermint, apple mint.
Safe as a food. Peppermint oil should not be used on or near babies and young children, and is toxic to cats.
A simple sample spell
Give your money a purpose
You will need: A closed jar of dried mint, a coin and paper.
- Write one small savings goal and a realistic amount you can set aside.
- Place the coin beside the jar and read the goal aloud.
- Say, “May my resources follow my considered choices.”
- Move the amount into savings if feasible. Keep the coin as a reminder, store the herb and review the goal next week.
This original Flint & Flicker spell is a symbolic practice for reflection and intention, not a guarantee of results. It needs no flame, ingestion or skin application. Use a closed, labeled packet or a drawing if handling the herb is unsuitable; keep all materials away from children and pets.
Pairs well with
ThymeCourage, healing, psychic ability
NutmegLuck, money, psychic ability
AllspiceMoney, healing, luck
ComfreySafe travel, money, healingCorrespondences 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.