Gardenia

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overview

Gardenia's heavy, creamy scent fills a room. In modern practice it is a flower of peace, love, and spiritual calm, often placed in sickrooms and on the altar.

Uses

Peace
Love
Healing
Spiritual calm

ritual

Working with it

Float a gardenia flower in water on the altar during meditation. Add dried petals to a peace sachet.

⚠ Safety note for Gardenia

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Botanical name: Gardenia jasminoides
Planet: ☽︎ Moon
Element: Water
Works for: Love Harmony Healing Compassion Intuition Emotional Healing Partnership
Forms: flowerspetals
How to use: Altar or offeringSachet or charm bagRitual bath

⚠ Safety

Toxic to pets. Harmful to cats, dogs, or horses. Keep it, and any oil made from it, out of their reach.

Receptive

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Where the traditions place it

Moon — Common practice