Lotus appears in 3 systems: the same name is used for more than one thing. Both are shown below.

Symbols

Lotus

Tradition · Buddhist,Hindu,Egyptian

Element: Water Aether
Keywords: EnlightenmentPurityRebirthChakras
Meaning: Sacred flower representing spiritual enlightenment, purity rising from mud, and the unfolding of consciousness
Magical Uses: EnlightenmentPurificationRebirthChakra work
Deities: Buddha Lakshmi Isis
Chakra: Crown Chakra Heart Chakra

Herbs

Tradition · Folk Western

Tier: 2
Chakra: Crown Chakra
Element: Water
Planet: Moon
Zodiac: Cancer
Properties: SpiritualityMeditationEnlightenmentProtection
Magical Uses: SpiritualityMeditationEnlightenmentBlessing
Pairs with: Frankincense Sandalwood Jasmine Water Lily Blue Lotus Gardenia Lily Bilva Moonflower Papyrus Frankincense (Boswellia Sacra)Myrrh Sandalwood (White)Sea Salt Driftwood Ambergris Durva Grass

Incense & resins

Tradition · Nelumbo Nucifera Flowers

Tier: 2
Alternate Names: Sacred LotusNelumbo
Origin Regions: IndiaEgyptAsia
Form: Dried flowersPetalsEssential oil
Scent Profile: Sweet, floral, ethereal, spiritual, delicate
Burn Method: Charcoal
Smoke Color: White
Chakra: Crown Chakra Third Eye Chakra
Element: Water
Planet: Moon Neptune
Zodiac: Cancer Pisces
Properties: SpiritualityEnlightenmentMeditationBlessingProtection
Magical Uses: MeditationEnlightenmentSpiritual workBlessingDeity offerings
Deities: Isis Osiris Brahma Lakshmi Buddha
Sabbats: —
Moon Phases: Full Moon
Pairs with: Frankincense (Boswellia Sacra)Sandalwood (White)Jasmine Myrrh Sea Salt Driftwood Ambergris Frankincense Water Lily Blue Lotus Gardenia Lily Sandalwood Bilva Moonflower Papyrus
Sacred Timing: Days
Monday
Hours
Moon hours
Traditional Uses: Sacred in Egyptian, Hindu, and Buddhist traditions. Used for enlightenment and spiritual awakening.
Modern Practice: Essential for deep meditation, spiritual work, enlightenment practices. Very high vibration.

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Every entry that names Lotus, grouped by the system it comes from.