SLOE BERRIES

Magical Properties of Sloe Berries

Sloe Berries are the dark blue–purple fruit of the blackthorn tree (Prunus spinosa). In European folk magic, especially in Celtic traditions, blackthorn and its berries are deeply associated with protection, banishing, endurance, fate, and powerful transformation.

Because blackthorn is a thorny, defensive tree that flowers early in spring yet bears fruit in autumn, it symbolizes strength through hardship and wisdom earned through challenge.

Core Magickal Properties

Protection & Warding

Shields against hostile energy and psychic attack

Used in protective charm bags and boundary magic

Strengthens defensive spell work

Banishing & Breaking Hexes

Powerful for removing curses, negative attachments, or harmful influences

Supports uncrossing and severing ties

Useful in rituals of release and clearing

Transformation & Shadow Work

Encourages facing hidden truths

Assists in deep emotional healing and inner strength

Supports endings that lead to rebirth

Fate, Power & Authority

Associated with sovereignty and magical authority

Enhances spell work involving destiny or major life shifts

Traditionally linked to powerful protective staffs and wands made of blackthorn

Endurance & Resilience

Symbolizes survival through harsh conditions

Strengthens willpower and perseverance

Supports long-term spiritual growth

Correspondences

Planet: Saturn (boundaries, karma, endings) & Mars (defence)

Element: Earth & Fire

Energy: Masculine / protective

Chakra: Root

Colours: Dark blue, black, deep purple

Number: 8

Traditional Folk Uses

Added to protective or banishing spell jars

Carried as a talisman for strength and resilience

Used in rituals of release, justice, or karmic balance

Blackthorn wood (the parent tree) traditionally used for protective staffs

In Celtic folklore, blackthorn was seen as both a guardian and a challenger — a tree that tests strength but ultimately grants protection and wisdom.