Datura Meaning and magickal uses
Also called Thorn Apple, Jimsonweed, Moonflower, Devil's Trumpet
A toxic, night-blooming trumpet flower of the moon, honored by sight and story only.
- Intentions
- Divination, Protection, Sleep and Dreams
- Element
- Water
- Planet
- The Moon
- Day
- Monday
- Moon phase
- Full Moon
- Parts used
- None for handling; admire it growing or use a picture
How to use it
- Moon altar picture
Place a drawing of a white trumpet bloom on your altar at the full moon to honor the dark moon mysteries.
- Dream journal page
Draw the flower on the cover of a dream journal as a symbol of nighttime vision.
- Garden watch
If it grows near you, keep children and pets away and wear gloves for any removal.
History and folklore
Datura carries many folk names, thorn apple among them for its spiny seed pods. Its huge flowers open at dusk and are pollinated by moths, which makes it a natural symbol of the night.
A toxic, night-blooming trumpet flower of the moon, honored by sight and story only.
- Intentions: Divination, Protection, Sleep and Dreams
- Element: Water
- Planet: The Moon
- Day: Monday
- Moon phase: Full Moon
- Parts used: None for handling; admire it growing or use a picture
Safety: Datura is highly poisonous in every part, and all of it, including seeds, nectar and tea made from them, can cause severe poisoning or death. Never ingest, smoke, burn or rub it on the skin. Wear gloves if you must remove it and keep it from children and pets. Call poison control or emergency services right away after any exposure.
How to use it
- Moon altar picture. Place a drawing of a white trumpet bloom on your altar at the full moon to honor the dark moon mysteries.
- Dream journal page. Draw the flower on the cover of a dream journal as a symbol of nighttime vision.
- Garden watch. If it grows near you, keep children and pets away and wear gloves for any removal.
Works well with: Silver Candle, Moonstone, Full Moon, Monday, Selenite
Folklore
Datura carries many folk names, thorn apple among them for its spiny seed pods. Its huge flowers open at dusk and are pollinated by moths, which makes it a natural symbol of the night.
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.