Ivy Meaning and magickal uses
Also called English Ivy, Hedera helix
An evergreen climber of loyalty, binding and protection that stays green through winter.
- Intentions
- Protection, Healing, Luck
- Element
- Water
- Planet
- Saturn
- Day
- Saturday
- Moon phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Parts used
- Fresh vines for wreaths and decor
How to use it
- Yule wreath
Weave a few vines into a wreath for the door to bless the house through winter.
- Faithful bond
Twine two strands together while stating a vow of friendship or loyalty.
- Garden guard
Let ivy climb a wall or fence as a living protector of your boundaries.
Works well with
History and folklore
Ivy was sacred to the Greek god Dionysus and paired with holly in old Yule songs. Its habit of clinging made it a symbol of fidelity and eternal life.
An evergreen climber of loyalty, binding and protection that stays green through winter.
- Intentions: Protection, Healing, Luck
- Element: Water
- Planet: Saturn
- Day: Saturday
- Moon phase: Waning Gibbous
- Parts used: Fresh vines for wreaths and decor
Safety: Ivy is toxic if eaten and its sap can irritate skin. Do not ingest or brew it. Wear gloves when cutting it and keep it from children and pets.
How to use it
- Yule wreath. Weave a few vines into a wreath for the door to bless the house through winter.
- Faithful bond. Twine two strands together while stating a vow of friendship or loyalty.
- Garden guard. Let ivy climb a wall or fence as a living protector of your boundaries.
Works well with: Yule, Green Candle, Moss Agate, Water, Saturn
Folklore
Ivy was sacred to the Greek god Dionysus and paired with holly in old Yule songs. Its habit of clinging made it a symbol of fidelity and eternal life.
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.