Ritual Herbs - Elderberry

Element Associations: Air | Water
Planetary Associations: Venus
Astrological Associations: Sagittarius | Capricorn
Chakra Associations: Root | Throat
Energy: Feminine / Receptive
Magical Properties: Protection | Healing | Prosperity | Dream Work & Spirit Communication | Transformation & Intuition
Botanical Name: Sambucus nigra
Deity / Spirit Associations: Elder Mother (Hyldemoer / Holda) | The Crone | Faerie Folk
Healing Properties: Antioxidant | Immune Support | Respiratory Support | Anti-Inflammatory | Digestive Support

Common Magical Uses:

• Protection & Banishing: Elderberries, branches, or leaves can be used in liminal magic to guard thresholds, doors, windows, or personal space , against psychic intrusion, harmful energies, and malevolent intent.
• Healing & Vitality: Incorporate elderberries into ritual teas, baths, or spell jars to fortify health, resilience, and life force, invoking the Elder Mother’s restorative energy.
• Dream Work & Spirit Communication: Elderberries enhance astral travel, prophetic dreaming, and ancestral communion, supporting nuanced work with faerie realms or spirit guides.
• Prosperity & Abundance: Symbolizing cyclical return and fruition, elderberries can be used in harvest rituals, abundance jars, or seasonal rites to attract prosperity and blessings.
• Transformation & Intuition: Elderberries aid in psychic discernment, shadow work, and navigating personal or spiritual metamorphoses, emphasizing the Crone’s wisdom in times of change.
• Ritual Offerings: Offerings of berries or branches honor the Elder Mother, the Crone, or faerie spirits, reinforcing respect for liminal and sacred energies.

From A Compendium of Herbal Magick:
"Gather your elder with great care. Of all herbs, none has such a link with its Mother. It is this natural magick which undoubtedly led to its impressive reputation."

Safety Note: Raw or underripe elderberries can cause nausea, vomiting, or digestive upset. Proper preparation is required before internal use. Avoid use if pregnant or nursing. Those with autoimmune conditions should consult a healthcare professional before consumption.

**Always consult a physician before using herbal products, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medication(s). Do not use Elderberry if you are pregnant or nursing. Folks with autoimmune disorders may have reactions to Elderberry. Elderberry can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea if consumed when underripe or in large quantities. 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 0.85 oz per bag.