Goldenrod Meaning and magickal uses
Also called Aaron's Rod, Woundwort, Solidago
A golden harvest flower for prosperity, divination and autumn gratitude.
- Intentions
- Prosperity, Divination, Luck
- Element
- Air
- Planet
- Venus
- Zodiac
- Libra
- Day
- Friday
- Moon phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Parts used
- Flowering tops, leaves
How to use it
- Money bundle
Hang a bundle of dried goldenrod in your kitchen or workspace. Each time you look at its golden color, picture steady abundance flowing into your home and work.
- Finding charm
Folklore says goldenrod points the way to lost things and hidden treasure. Hold a sprig while you think of what you seek, then notice where your attention wants to go.
- Mabon altar
Lay goldenrod on your altar at Mabon with apples and acorns. Give thanks for what you have harvested this year and name what you are ready to let go.
History and folklore
Goldenrod lights up fields and roadsides across North America and Europe in late summer and fall. It is often blamed for hay fever, though ragweed, blooming at the same time, is usually the real cause. Folklore says a goldenrod sprig held in the hand will nod toward hidden treasure or water, and that goldenrod suddenly growing near your door brings good fortune. Its color and timing make it a natural flower for Mabon, the second harvest, and for prosperity work.
A golden harvest flower for prosperity, divination and autumn gratitude.
- Intentions: Prosperity, Divination, Luck
- Element: Air
- Planet: Venus
- Zodiac: Libra
- Day: Friday
- Moon phase: Waxing Gibbous
- Parts used: Flowering tops, leaves
Safety: It belongs to the daisy family, so people allergic to ragweed or daisies may react to handling it. Avoid swallowing it while pregnant or breastfeeding. Some goldenrods can be toxic to horses and livestock that graze on them; keep cats and dogs from chewing it too. If you burn it, ventilate the room.
How to use it
- Money bundle. Hang a bundle of dried goldenrod in your kitchen or workspace. Each time you look at its golden color, picture steady abundance flowing into your home and work.
- Finding charm. Folklore says goldenrod points the way to lost things and hidden treasure. Hold a sprig while you think of what you seek, then notice where your attention wants to go.
- Mabon altar. Lay goldenrod on your altar at Mabon with apples and acorns. Give thanks for what you have harvested this year and name what you are ready to let go.
Works well with: Mabon, Gold Candle, Citrine, Friday, Apple
Folklore
Goldenrod lights up fields and roadsides across North America and Europe in late summer and fall. It is often blamed for hay fever, though ragweed, blooming at the same time, is usually the real cause. Folklore says a goldenrod sprig held in the hand will nod toward hidden treasure or water, and that goldenrod suddenly growing near your door brings good fortune. Its color and timing make it a natural flower for Mabon, the second harvest, and for prosperity work.
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