Ritual Herbs - Hops Flower

Element Associations: Air
Planetary Associations: Mars
Astrological Associations: Aries
Energy: Masculine / Expressive
Magical Properties: Sleep | Nightmare Prevention | Psychic Development | Healing | Protection
Healing Properties: Antispasmodic | Sedative | Soporific | Aromatic Bitter

Common Magical Uses:

• Stuffed in pillows for restful sleep and protection from nightmares
• Carried for physical and spiritual healing
• Added to incense or ritual blends for stress relief and emotional balance
• Used in divination or psychic development rituals
• Placed on altars or incorporated in Imbolc and Celtic-inspired rites

Hops (Humulus lupulus) are best known for their central role in brewing beer, but they have a long-standing history of medicinal and magical use. Cultivated as early as the 11th century and widely used in 16th century England for brewing, the female plant’s cones are harvested in early autumn. Native to Europe and Asia, hops are now grown commercially across northern regions, including the United States.

Medicinally, hops are prized for their sedative and soporific effects, attributed to compounds such as lupulin. These qualities make them effective for alleviating stress, anxiety, and insomnia. Their antispasmodic properties are used to soothe certain types of asthma and menstrual cramps, while the bitter principles support digestion and general wellbeing.

Magically, hops are associated with restful sleep, protection from nightmares, and psychic development. They are used in pillows, sachets, incense, and ritual work to promote emotional balance and spiritual healing. In Celtic traditions, hops are linked to wolves, the underworld, winter cycles, the goddess Brighid, and the festival of Imbolc.

**Always consult a physician before using herbal products, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medication(s). These herbs, resins, roots, flowers, and powders are meant to be used for spell and ritual work.

• "Small" bags are full 2x3" re-sealable zip lock bags. Roughly 0.20 oz per bag.
• "Medium" bags are full 3x4" re-sealable zip lock bags. Roughly 0.40 oz per bag.