Frangipani Meaning and magickal uses
Also called Plumeria, Temple Tree, Melia
A sweet tropical blossom of love, devotion and peace.
- Intentions
- Love, Peace, Protection
- Element
- Water
- Planet
- Venus
- Day
- Friday
- Moon phase
- Full Moon
- Parts used
- Flowers, absolute or fragrance
How to use it
- Offering flower
Place a fresh frangipani blossom on your altar as an offering of beauty and devotion.
- Love bath
Float a few blossoms in a warm bath and let the scent help you open your heart to love.
- Peaceful hair flower
Wear a blossom behind your ear or in your hair as a charm for a calm, gentle day.
Works well with
Substitutes
History and folklore
Frangipani comes from Central America and the Caribbean and now grows across the tropics. In Hawaii it is used to make leis, and in Bali and other parts of Southeast Asia the flowers are placed in daily temple offerings. The name honors an Italian family of perfumers whose scent reminded people of the flower. Witches use it for love, devotion and peace.
A sweet tropical blossom of love, devotion and peace.
- Intentions: Love, Peace, Protection
- Element: Water
- Planet: Venus
- Day: Friday
- Moon phase: Full Moon
- Parts used: Flowers, absolute or fragrance
Safety: The milky sap can irritate skin and eyes. Do not eat any part of the plant and keep it away from pets and children.
How to use it
- Offering flower. Place a fresh frangipani blossom on your altar as an offering of beauty and devotion.
- Love bath. Float a few blossoms in a warm bath and let the scent help you open your heart to love.
- Peaceful hair flower. Wear a blossom behind your ear or in your hair as a charm for a calm, gentle day.
Works well with: Pink Candle, White Candle, Friday, Rose Quartz, Jasmine
Folklore
Frangipani comes from Central America and the Caribbean and now grows across the tropics. In Hawaii it is used to make leis, and in Bali and other parts of Southeast Asia the flowers are placed in daily temple offerings. The name honors an Italian family of perfumers whose scent reminded people of the flower. Witches use it for love, devotion and peace.
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.