A herb garden is a thing of magic—from boosting flavors and aromas to attracting Abundance and Good Fortune into your life, herbs do it all!
Herbs exude natural magic, blending physical wellness with spiritual charm. Steeped in folklore, rituals, and fantasy—from healing potions to hexes—let’s explore the otherworldly uses of herbs and bring abundance and good fortune to your life!
Herb for Abundance and Good Fortune
1. Thyme
Botanical Name: Thymus vulgaris
Indigenous to the Mediterranean and Levant region, thyme was used by ancient Greeks as incense in temples and added to baths. A historical symbol of courage and prosperity, this aromatic culinary herb flourishes in well-draining soil and plenty of sun.
And remember to plant thyme in your garden with a few coins during the waxing moon phase to lure in plenty of wealth. Having an abundance of this delightful herb in the garden does sound like prosperity to us, though!
2. Jasmine
Botanical Name: Jasminium
Plant jasmine to bring in abundance, happiness, and prosperity. This evergreen shrub or vine with star-shaped scented flowers thrives under sunshine and well-drained, fertile, sandy loamy soil.
To feel positive and reassured, you can grow jasmine, carry a flower, use its scent as a perfume or essential oil, or brew a tea.
3. Basil
Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
The classic basil is next on our list of herbs for abundance and good fortune! Keep a potted basil in your workspace to bring in positive energy. This herb grows best in well-drained, fertile soil and prefers indirect sunlight.
The essential oil is known to help calm and refresh the mind during stressful times.
4. Mint
Botanical Name: Mentha
Use mint in money bowls to attract wealth and prosperity. This herb grows quickly and thrives in pots with well-drained soil, both in places with lots of sunlight or partial shade. Did you know it was a popular ingredient in ancient spells and hexes to lure in extra cash?
Consider it a side hustle, but mint does have that rich, cool, clean quality—it works miracles in the kitchen, so it’s worth the effort! Try placing a few mint leaves in your cupboard or wherever you keep your money, and tell us how it goes.
5. Rosemary
Botanical Name: Salvia rosmarinus
You can keep a rosemary plant in your office to bring good luck. Rosemary is a fragrant herb that thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Combining rosemary and other essential oils is said to lower cortisol levels and help you relax.
In ancient times, this herb was used to improve memory; burning rosemary is said to clear out negativity. You can also keep rosemary in your wallet for wealth and prosperity.
6. Nettle
Botanical Name: Urtica dioica
Stinging nettle is a wild plant with tiny stinging hairs, and consequently, associated with protection and setting boundaries. It grows in rich soil, plenty of sunlight, and ample moisture.
In old herbal medicine, stinging nettle was used to help with arthritis, control blood sugar, and support breathing. It is also believed to chase away fear and negative energy and offer protection from financial harm.
7. Bay Leaf
Botanical Name: Laurus nobilis
In Greek mythology, the beautiful nymph Daphne was turned into a bay laurel tree as she tried to escape the romantic pursuit of Apollo—the god of light and poetry. Bay laurel has now come to symbolize love, victory, and courage.
This aromatic leaf has been a popular flavoring agent in Mediterranean and Asian cuisines for centuries. Check out these reasons why you should keep bay leaf in socks.
8. Lavender
Botanical Name: Lavandula
Symbolizing elegance, grace, and luxury, this Mediterranean herb flourishes in sunny, dry conditions. Known to reduce stress, lavender can be planted facing northeast for better relationships and in the west for health. Better still, plant it where it gets ample sunshine!
Lavender is a great companion plant for vegetables, repels pests, and makes a great potpourri. You can also end your night with a relaxing lavender tea. Plant it as a garden hedge and relish its abundant royal purple blooms!
9. Patchouli
Botanical Name: Pogostemon cablin
Traditionally used to scent fine silks and shawls to keep moths and insects away, this fragrant herb was a sign of passion and attraction in ancient cultures. Patchouli likes lots of sunlight and deep, loamy soil rich in humus and organic material.
You can burn it like incense and keep a few leaves in your wallet to attract wealth and good fortune. This medicinal plant also has therapeutic properties and treats several ailments.
10. Alfalfa
Botanical Name: Medicago sativa
Alfalfa is synonymous with abundance and good fortune. Known as the King of forage, this purple-flowered perennial is said to bring prosperity and luck. Traditionally grown to feed animals and nourish the soil, it thrives in ample sunshine and moist, well-draining soil.
You can keep alfalfa in your purse or wallet, keep a jar in your kitchen, or grow alfalfa sprouts for wealth and health—it has immense healing and antioxidant properties!
11. Wild Bergamot
Botanical Name: Monarda fistulosa
Bergamot is a perennial wildflower with a refreshing citrus aroma that thrives in dry, rocky terrains. Widely used in Native American medicine, wild bergamot was also used in cleansing rituals and sweat lodges to restore the body and mind to a harmonious state.
Known for attracting bees and wildlife, it is popularly used in flavoring Earl Grey teas. But lesser-known mystical secrets include its ability to transform into a love and luck potion and instill confidence and optimism through its uplifting aroma.
12. Fennel
Botanical Name: Foeniculum vulgare
The next herb for abundance and good fortune is quite a household favorite—treasured for its licorice flavor and ability to make fatty foods digestible! But did you know the Greek god of fire—Prometheus—used a fennel stalk to carry fire from Mount Olympus to Earth?
In the Middle Ages, people would hang fennel over their doors on Midsummer’s Eve to keep away evil spirits and protect their homes. Hardy and drought-tolerant, this distant relative of dill thrives in sunny spots with free-draining soil.
13. Fenugreek
Botanical Name: Trigonella foenum-graecum
In olden times, fenugreek was used to heal wounds and boost fertility in women. In mysticism, it symbolizes financial stability and prosperity; you can add it to a money jar or your favorite dishes to strengthen your spells.
Fenugreek is used in rituals for psychic protection and staying grounded. It helps bring one back to the present after a shamanic journey and supports centering and focusing intentions.
14. Chamomile
Botanical Name: Matricaria chamomilla
Make chamomile tea to bring luck and abundance into your life. Considered a gift from the divine in ancient Egypt, this fruity flower is now brewed as a calming tea to help induce better sleep. It is linked to the sun and said to attract good luck and wealth.
In fact, gamblers sometimes wash their hands with chamomile infusions to increase their winnings! Chamomile thrives in gardens, pots, and wildflower spots. Brew the blooms for tea, add them to your bath, or use chamomile essential oil for some of its magic.
15. Bayberry
Botanical Name: Morella pensylvanica
Next on our list of herbs for abundance and good fortune is the fruity bayberry. As early as the 17th century, myrtle wax candles were made from the scented, waxy coating of bayberry fruits, as they were believed to bless a home with luck, wealth, and health.
This North American shrub thrives in full sun and moist, peat, or sandy, acidic soils.
16. Calendula
Botanical Name: Calendula
Also called pot marigold, calendula is typically grown for its healing blooms and edible foliage. But some may even grow it to deter evil spirits and attract abundance and good fortune into their lives.
With spicy and floral notes, add these scented blooms to your bath or burn them to bring in positivity and prosperity. Thriving in full sun and well-draining soil, calendula is also replete with antioxidants you can enjoy as a tea.
17. Honeysuckle
Botanical Name: Lonicera
The nectarous honeysuckle blooms don’t just look and smell divine; they are famed for bringing sweet fortunes into one’s life! And there’s that age-old tradition among children of sucking the honeyed nectar from the end of its colorful trumpet-shaped blooms too!
Honeysuckle vines need full sun for their foliage, but roots prefer cool, moist soil. Check out these amazing trellis ideas for growing honeysuckle in your garden!
