ELDERFLOWERS ~ Small Bag

Magical Properties of Elderflowers

Elderflowers (Sambucus nigra) are the delicate blossoms of the elder tree, a plant steeped in European folklore and magical tradition. Elderflowers are associated with protection, prosperity, love, and spiritual connection, often considered a bridge between the natural and spiritual worlds.

The elder tree and its flowers are sometimes called “The Witches’ Tree”, revered for both its protective and healing powers.

Core Magickal Properties

Protection & Warding

Safeguards homes and individuals from negative energy

Used in protective charms, wreaths, and floor washes

Elderflowers and elder leaves are thought to repel spirits and harmful influences

Love & Fertility

Attracts love, harmony, and emotional healing

Used in love sachets, bath blends, or charm bags

Promotes fidelity and trust in relationships

Prosperity & Luck

Draws success, abundance, and opportunities

Placed in money or business charms

Often combined with cinnamon or chamomile to amplify luck

Spiritual & Psychic Work

Enhances intuition, clairvoyance, and divination

Used in incense or teas for spiritual clarity

Supports communication with ancestral or nature spirits

Healing & Purification

Elderflowers can purify spaces and energetic fields

Promotes overall well-being and balance

Traditionally included in healing baths or infused waters

Correspondences

Planet: Sun (prosperity, protection) & Moon (intuition, healing)

Element: Air & Water

Energy: Feminine / protective

Chakra: Heart & Crown

Colours: White, gold, pale yellow

Number: 6 or 9

Traditional Folk Uses

Sprinkled around the home to protect from spirits and hexes

Brewed into tea for healing or divination

Woven into wreaths for protection and fertility

Added to charm bags for love or prosperity

In European folklore, elderflowers were often gathered with care and respect, as the elder tree was believed to house spirits or guardians of the land. Mistreating the elder was considered unlucky.