Calendula, also known as Pot Marigold, is a bright and cheerful annual with golden orange flowers that follow the sun. Long valued for its skin soothing and wound healing qualities, Calendula is also a traditional dye plant and has been used for centuries to bring warmth, colour and comfort to home and hearth.
Uses
Calendula petals can be used to make soothing herbal teas, infused oils and salves for the skin. The flowers also produce a beautiful golden-yellow dye for natural textiles. Dried petals make a nutritious and colourful treat for rabbits and tortoises when offered occasionally in small amounts.
Directions for use
For tea, infuse 1 teaspoon of dried Calendula petals in freshly boiled water for 5–10 minutes. For dyeing, simmer the petals gently in water before adding natural fibres. For external preparations, infuse in oil or alcohol as desired.
CAUTIONS: Not a substitute for professional medical advice. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Ingredients
Calendula Petals (Calendula officinalis)
Growing Information
Folklore
Calendula’s golden flowers have long been associated with light, joy and protection. In medieval Europe they were dedicated to the Virgin Mary, hence the name “Mary’s Gold.” The blooms were used to lift the spirits and were often added to soups and broths to bring warmth through the winter months. In folklore, Calendula symbolises love and constancy and its petals were once used in divination to reveal true affections.
Magical Correspondence
Planetary Ruler: Sun
Elemental Nature: Fire
Associated Deities: Apollo
Day: Sunday
Magical Uses: Vitality, attraction, success.
Calendula is worked with to strengthen personal presence, reinforce protective boundaries and encourage warmth and openness in social or emotional matters. In magical practice, the dried petals are used in charms or domestic workings aimed at maintaining a bright, protected atmosphere and attracting honesty, goodwill and constructive attention. Calendula’s magic is restorative and fortifying, aligning with the Sun’s role in sustaining life, clarity and purpose.
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