Marjoram is a plant and an herb.
- botanical information
- history
- part used
- magick correspondences and uses
- ancient myths and beliefs
- Goddesses and deities
- cautions and contraindications
botanical information:
Botanical name: Origanum majorana or Origanum vulgare
Common name: marjoram
Use the botanical name when ordering seeds (bulbs, etc.) or when looking up information in the library. Common names vary by nation, culture, and region, and sometimes the same common name is applied to different plants.
history:
History: Sweet marjoram was commonly grown in ancient Egyptian temple gardens.
part used:
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Part Used: Leaves. Information courtesy of Mountain Rose Herbs |
magickal correspondences and uses:
Incense: Marjoram incense or herb is appropriate for burning in love spells, such as the Aphrodite New Moon love spell, Hecate black candle love spell, or Isis Full Moon love spell.
Magickal uses: bounty, happiness, health, overall well-being,
Ritual uses: Use marjoram in wedding rituals. Plant marjoram to bring joy to the dead (including your relatives, family, and friends). This herb encompasses the circle of life.
Love spells: Marjoram flowers are appropriate for use in love spells, such as the Aphrodite New Moon love spell.
Magick food for love spells: Marjoram is an appropriate ingredient for use in food for love spells, such as the Aphrodite New Moon love spell, Hecate black candle love spell, or Isis Full Moon love spell. See the article on foods for more information on using food magick in spells.
Magickal substitutions: Rosemary usually may be safely substituted for any herb in magick spells and rituals. Roses may safely be substituted for any flower.
Magical Uses  Brings happiness and joy. Also, used for cleansing and protection. Before moving into your new home, sprinkle marjoram in each room (to absorb negative energy) and then sweep it away. Ruling Element: Air. protection, love, healing. Used in dream pillows for peace and restfulness, reaching into the depths to help us connect with our psychic selves. Protection, love, Happiness, Health, Money
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ancient myths and beliefs:
Aphrodite picked marjoram from Mount Ida to heal the wounds of Enea.
deities associated with marjoram:
cautions and contraindications:
Cautions and contraindications: Marjoram is believed to be safe.
Wild gathering: Avoid wild gathering. Some plants are endangered species. Please grow your own herbs in your own goddess garden (or window boxes).
See also: herbs.
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