Celosia Meaning and magickal uses
Also called Cockscomb, Plumed Celosia, Woolflower
A flame-colored flower of lasting love and endurance.
- Intentions
- Love, Confidence, Luck
- Element
- Fire
- Planet
- Mars
- Day
- Tuesday
- Moon phase
- Full Moon
- Parts used
- Flowers fresh or dried
How to use it
- Everlasting bouquet
Dry a bunch and keep it on your altar as a symbol of devotion that lasts.
- Fire bowl
Arrange the red plumes around a red candle for courage in love.
- Garden blessing
Plant seeds on a Tuesday while naming something you wish to see bloom.
History and folklore
The name comes from the Greek word for burning, for its fiery plumes. Dried celosia keeps its color for years, so folk gardeners used it to stand for undying affection.
A flame-colored flower of lasting love and endurance.
- Intentions: Love, Confidence, Luck
- Element: Fire
- Planet: Mars
- Day: Tuesday
- Moon phase: Full Moon
- Parts used: Flowers fresh or dried
Safety: Celosia is ornamental. Do not use it medicinally, and keep it from pets that may chew it.
How to use it
- Everlasting bouquet. Dry a bunch and keep it on your altar as a symbol of devotion that lasts.
- Fire bowl. Arrange the red plumes around a red candle for courage in love.
- Garden blessing. Plant seeds on a Tuesday while naming something you wish to see bloom.
Works well with: Red Candle, Tuesday, Garnet, Hibiscus, Fire
Folklore
The name comes from the Greek word for burning, for its fiery plumes. Dried celosia keeps its color for years, so folk gardeners used it to stand for undying affection.
The Witch's Cabinet is a free reference for your practice. Correspondences are traditional associations, not medical advice. Always follow the safety notes, especially with herbs and essential oils around children, pets and during pregnancy.