Herbs corresponding to the Moon (and its day, Monday) generally govern the subconscious, intuition, dreams, emotions, fertility, and the fluidic systems of the body. According to traditional “doctrines of signatures,” these plants often have white or pale flowers, bloom at night, grow near water, or possess fleshy, watery leaves.
Primary Herbal Correspondences
Flowers & Aromatics
- Jasmine: Known for its night-blooming nature, it is used for prophetic dreams, developing psychic abilities, and attracting spiritual love.
- Gardenia: Associated with the Moon and the element of Water, it is used to attract peace, healing, and love.
- White Poppy: Specifically the white variety is attributed to the Moon (Saturn rules the black). It is used for sleep, fertility, and invisibility.
- White Rose: Used in Moon magic, healing, and to represent the Goddess.
- Camphor: A cooling herb used for chastity, divination, and purifying the temple of negative energy.
- White Sandalwood: Distinct from Red Sandalwood (which is Martial/Venusian), White Sandalwood is used for spiritual purification, healing, and communication between the conscious and subconscious minds.
Trees & Shrubs
- Willow: The “Tree of Enchantment,” sacred to Hecate and Artemis. It is used for moon magic, wishes, healing, and guarding against negativity.
- Eucalyptus: Its clear, bright scent is used for cleansing the aura, healing, and protection.
- Lemon: Associated with the Moon due to its juice and cleansing properties; used for purification, love, and longevity.
- Coconut: Ruled by the Moon and Water, it is used for purification and chastity.
Magical & Medicinal Herbs
- Mugwort (Artemisia): Perhaps the most potent lunar herb, named for the Moon Goddess Artemis. It is used to induce prophetic dreams, aid astral projection, and develop psychic powers.
- Lemon Balm: Used to soothe emotional pain, drive away low spirits, and aid in dream work.
- Aloe: Ruled by the Moon for its healing gel and protective qualities.
- Myrrh: While often shared with Saturn, Myrrh is attributed to the Moon for its ability to purify and aid meditation.
- Valerian: Some traditions list Valerian under the Moon (Element of Water) for its use in sleep magic, reconciliation, and protection.
Food Plants & Vegetables Plants that are round, watery, or grow quickly are often Lunar.
- Cucumber: Used for healing, fertility, and alleviating stress.
- Lettuce: Associated with sleep, protection, and divination (and anti-lust in some traditions).
- Cabbage: Associated with luck and fertility.
- Turnip, Pumpkin, Gourd, Melon, and Potato: All fall under the Moon’s dominion due to their watery or bulbous nature.
Classical Agippan Associations
According to Cornelius Agrippa, plants are Lunar if they:
- Turn towards the Moon (Selenotropion).
- Increase or decrease in size with the Moon phases (like the herb Chinosta).
- Grow in water or contain high moisture (Sea-sponges, Algae).
- Specific herbs listed include Hyssop, Rosemary, Agnus Castus, and the Olive-tree.
Magical Applications for Monday
Monday (Moon’s Day) is the ideal time to utilize these herbs for:
- Psychic Work: Burning Mugwort and White Sandalwood as incense to open the “third eye” or prepare for divination.
- Dream Magic: Placing Jasmine, Camphor, or Cucumber seeds in a sachet under the pillow to encourage prophetic dreams.
- Domestic & Emotional Healing: Using Lemon Balm or Willow in baths to heal emotional wounds, reconcile differences, or protect the home.
- Fertility: Carrying Moonwort or consuming Lettuce and Cucumber seeds to promote fertility and safe childbirth.
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