Metaphysical Properties of Lemongrass
Cymbopogon citratus
Gender: Masculine
Planet: Mercury
Element: Air
Power: Repel Snakes, Lust, Psychic Powers
Common Magickal Uses and Folklore of Lemongrass
- Planted around your home and garden, it will keep snakes away.
- Used in lust potions
- Used in infusions to develop psychic powers.
Lemongrass is ruled by Mercury and is helpful for awakening magical skills. It is an excellent addition to ritual, ceremonial, and divination magic. It can also be added to incense or oils for shapeshifting, glamours, and invisibility. It can be incredibly beneficial since Mercury is also known as a master of disguise. This wonderful lemon-scented herb can lend "innocence" to trickster items, and it is a vital ingredient in Van Van oil.
Unlike other citrus scents, lemongrass is relaxing and mildly sedating. So it works well for aiding in sleep and relaxation. It can be mixed with Mugwort, Lavender, or Chamomile and sewn into a dream pillow for a restful and peaceful sleep.
It can be burned, bathed in, or carried on the person for lust, fidelity, honesty, growth, strength, psychic powers, and purification. It can be used as a charm to attract the object of the heart's desire and may bring honesty to your relationships. A handful of the leaves can be put in a mesh bag, placed under the water tap for a purification bath, and to attract and keep a lover.
Lemongrass has a history of being used to purify areas and people. When performing a consecration ritual adding Lemongrass to the herbal mix can be beneficial and add an aroma that many find to be soothing to the energies.
When using Lemongrass for the purpose of love and lust, it is a common practice to perform rituals and spells in a bedroom for the desired results. Lemongrass can be added to other herbs that can be used to push negative entities out or force them to reveal themselves.