This week’s magical herb is saffron. The flavor of saffron is unique to the point of being nearly indescribable, and it has a potent aroma. Saffron was prized by pharaohs and to this day is possibly the most expensive spice on Earth.

Latin Name: Crocus sativus

Other Names: Saffron Crocus

Gender: Masculine

Element: Fire

Planet: Sun

Sign: Leo

Day: Sunday

Deities and Beings: Ashtoreth, Eros, Helios, Sol, Sunnu

Parts Used: Stamens

Magical Uses: Happiness, healing (wash hands in infusion), love (sachet), lust, psychic awareness, raising wind, strength (wash sheets with), weather magic

If you’re interested in more magickal herbs, check out the full Magical Herb of the Week series.

Want to know even more about magical herbs? Check out The Herbal Magic Correspondences Guide for information on nearly 600 herbs and plants.

Briana Blair

Briana Blair is an author and artisan. She has published more then 30 books and thousands of articles across multiple sites. After practicing Paganism and witchcraft for 25 years, she's now on a journey as an atheist and skeptic. She's eclectic, unpredictable, and always evolving. Facebook - Twitter