Violet Meaning and magickal uses
Also called Sweet Violet, Viola odorata
A shy, sweet flower for gentle love, peace, comfort and healing.
- Element
- Water
- Planet
- Venus
- Day
- Friday
- Moon phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Parts used
- Flowers, leaves
How to use it
- Gentle love sachet
Mix dried violets and lavender in a small purple pouch and carry it to invite tender, unhurried affection. Focus on kindness rather than on any particular person.
- Comfort bowl
Float fresh violets in a bowl of water by the bed of someone who is grieving or tired. Ask that they feel held, rested and at peace.
- Spring wish
On a spring morning, pick the first violet you see and make a wish over it. Press it in a book and keep it until the wish feels complete.
Works well with
History and folklore
Sweet violets were loved in ancient Greece, where they were a symbol of Athens, and Romans used them in wine and garlands. In Greek myth violets are linked to Persephone, who was gathering flowers when she was taken to the underworld. Victorian flower language made the violet an emblem of modesty and faithful love. In modern Western witchcraft violets are traditionally used for gentle love spells, peace, protection, healing and wishes, especially in spring.
A shy, sweet flower for gentle love, peace, comfort and healing.
- Intentions: Love, Peace, Healing, Luck
- Element: Water
- Planet: Venus
- Zodiac: Taurus, Libra
- Day: Friday
- Moon phase: Waxing Crescent
- Parts used: Flowers, leaves
Safety: Sweet violet is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to dogs, cats and horses. Its roots and seeds can upset the stomach, so use only flowers and leaves. Do not confuse with African violet or other plants called violet.
How to use it
- Gentle love sachet. Mix dried violets and lavender in a small purple pouch and carry it to invite tender, unhurried affection. Focus on kindness rather than on any particular person.
- Comfort bowl. Float fresh violets in a bowl of water by the bed of someone who is grieving or tired. Ask that they feel held, rested and at peace.
- Spring wish. On a spring morning, pick the first violet you see and make a wish over it. Press it in a book and keep it until the wish feels complete.
Works well with: Purple Candle, Pink Candle, Amethyst, Rose Quartz, Friday, Ostara
Folklore
Sweet violets were loved in ancient Greece, where they were a symbol of Athens, and Romans used them in wine and garlands. In Greek myth violets are linked to Persephone, who was gathering flowers when she was taken to the underworld. Victorian flower language made the violet an emblem of modesty and faithful love. In modern Western witchcraft violets are traditionally used for gentle love spells, peace, protection, healing and wishes, especially in spring.
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.