MARIGOLD FLOWERS

Magical Properties of Marigold Flowers

Marigold (Tagetes spp., often Calendula) is a bright, sunny flower celebrated in folk magic for protection, prosperity, love, and divination. Its vibrant orange and yellow blooms carry solar energy, symbolizing courage, vitality, and the ability to draw blessings and repel negativity.

Marigolds are often called the “herb of the sun” in magical tradition.

Core Magickal Properties

Protection & Warding

Guards against evil spirits, hexes, and psychic attack

Used in protective sachets, wreaths, and floors washes

Shields the home, children, or sacred spaces

Prosperity & Abundance

Attracts wealth, opportunity, and good fortune

Added to money-drawing charm bags and spell jars

Often combined with cinnamon or basil for financial magic

Love & Happiness

Encourages joy, fidelity, and warmth in relationships

Promotes emotional healing and harmonious connections

Used in love sachets or ritual offerings

Divination & Spiritual Insight

Enhances clairvoyance, dreams, and spiritual guidance

Often burned as incense or sprinkled on altars during divination

Supports psychic clarity and intuition

Solar Energy & Courage

Boosts confidence, vitality, and personal strength

Used to dispel fear or stagnation

Aligns with solar rituals for empowerment and manifestation

Correspondences

Planet: Sun

Element: Fire

Energy: Masculine / active

Chakra: Solar Plexus & Sacral

Colours: Orange, yellow, gold

Number: 1 or 6

Traditional Folk Uses

Marigolds were traditionally planted around homes to protect against evil and misfortune

Used in day-of-the-dead or ancestor offerings for spiritual connection

Burned as incense for courage, clarity, or solar energy

Added to love or prosperity charm bags

Marigold has been revered in folk tradition as a cheerful, protective, and empowering flower, connecting the magic of the sun to everyday life.