JASMINE
🌼 Jasmine
Jasminum officinale
Also known as Poet’s Jasmine, Moonlight on the Vine, or Queen of the Night
Family: Oleaceae
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💫 Magical Properties
Love & sensuality
Psychic dreams & lunar magic
Divine feminine energy
Spiritual insight
Happiness & attraction
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🧙♀️ Uses in Spellwork
Love spells: Add to honey jars, mojo bags, or bath soaks for romance and passion
Dream magic: Burn dried jasmine or place beneath your pillow to enhance visions
Moon rituals: Use fresh or dried flowers in moon water or full moon altar work
Anointing: Infuse jasmine flowers in oil and use to dress candles or your third eye
Aura cleansing: Burn gently to attract joy and soothe heavy emotional energy
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🔮 Elemental & Planetary Correspondences
Element: Water
Planet: Moon
Chakra: Crown & Heart
Zodiac Signs: Cancer, Pisces, Libra
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🌸 Deity Associations
Aligned with Selene, Aphrodite, Hera, and Kuan Yin
Excellent for offerings during lunar rituals, fertility rites, or love workings
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🌿 In the Garden
A vining, climbing plant that loves full sun to part shade
Needs support structure (trellis or fence)
Heavily scented white blooms — especially at night
Attracts pollinators like bees and moths
Prune after flowering to keep tidy and encourage more blooms
Prefers moist, well-draining soil — mulch in summer to retain moisture
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🌱 Growing from Seed or Cutting
Most often grown from cuttings, not seeds
Softwood cuttings root easily in water or soil
Can also be layered or divided if mature
Works well in pots or garden beds — protect from frost
Companion to moonflower, lavender, or evening primrose
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⚠️ Cautions
Generally safe, but jasmine oil can be strong — dilute for skin use
Not all jasmine is edible — only use Jasminum officinale or sambac for teas
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📜 Folklore & History
Called the “King of Flowers” in India — sacred and beloved for its intoxicating scent
Used in spiritual rituals in Persia, China, and Egypt
Associated with the moon, mystery, and divine feminine power
Believed to draw prophetic dreams and guide spirit messages during sleep