Sweetgrass appears in 2 systems: the same name is used for more than one thing. Both are shown below.
Herbs
Sweetgrass
Sweetgrass is an air herb in the Folk Western tradition, ruled by Venus. It is used for purification, calling good spirits and blessing. It is aligned to the heart chakra and crown chakra and associated with Taurus.
Correspondences
- Chakra
- Heart ChakraCrown Chakra
- Element
- Air
- Planet
- Venus
- Zodiac
- Taurus
Practice
- Properties
- Calling spiritsPurificationPeaceBlessing
- Magical Uses
- PurificationCalling good spiritsBlessingPeace
Nature and meaning
Details
- Tier
- 2
Incense & resins
Correspondences
- Chakra
- Heart ChakraCrown Chakra
- Element
- Air
- Planet
- Venus
- Zodiac
- Taurus
Sacred timing
- Sacred Timing
- DaysHoursVenus hoursDawn
Symbols and forms
- Alternate Names
- Hierochloe OdorataVanilla GrassHoly Grass
- Form
- Braided bundlesLoose grass
Practice
- Properties
- Calling spiritsPurificationPeaceBlessingPositive energy
- Magical Uses
- PurificationCalling good spiritsBlessingPeaceAttracting positive energyPrayer
- Traditional Uses
Sacred to many Native American tribes. Burned after sage to attract positive spirits and blessings. Used in prayer, ceremony, basket making. Represents kindness and positive energy.
- Modern Practice
Burn after cleansing with sage to invite positive energy and blessings. Sweet scent attracts good spirits and positive forces. Braid and burn slowly. Use with cultural respect and proper sourcing.
Nature and meaning
- Origin Regions
- North AmericaNorthern Europe
- Scent Profile
- Sweet, vanilla-like, gentle, pleasant, comforting
- Deities
- All gods
Details
- Tier
- 2
- Burn Method
- Direct flame
- Smoke Color
- White
- Moon Phases
- Waxing GibbousFull Moon
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☥ Deities 5
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🜂 Incense & resins 3
- Cedar Pairs with
- Sage (White Sage) Pairs with
- Tobacco Pairs with
☉ Planets 1
- Venus Herbs
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