Copper

MetalIn 3 Signatures2 traditions

overview

Copper is the metal of Venus, named for Cyprus, the island where Aphrodite came ashore and where copper was mined. It conducts warmth and current, turns green with age, and was used for mirrors in the ancient world. Taurus and Libra share it through Venus.

Uses

Love and attraction
Beauty and harmony
Conducting energy in spellwork
Healing (popularly, copper bracelets)

ritual

Planet: Venus ♀︎
Day: Friday
Signs: Taurus, Libra
Alchemical symbol: ♀︎
Chemical symbol: Cu (atomic number 29)

Working with it

Wear copper on Fridays for love and attraction. Copper wire wrapped around a crystal or wand is said to conduct and amplify its energy. A copper coin placed with a rose on the altar suits Venus workings.

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★ Part of the Signature of

♉︎ Taurus· Metal ♎︎ Libra· Metal ♀︎ Venus· Metal

Where the traditions place it

Taurus — Common practice
Libra — Common practice
Venus — Common practice, Golden Dawn