Marigold Petals

Other names: Tagetes lucida; Calendula; Bride of the Sun;

Element: Fire

Planet: Sun

Zodiac: Leo

Ritual uses include: Ancestor; Consecration; Protection; Prophecy; Love Divination;

Marigold is most strongly associated with the dead and their realm. It is a common candle dressing when setting lights to ancestors, and was historically consumed in medicine ceremonies to guard against terrifying visions. The petals do not carry a strong aroma, but they diffuse color into oils and other solutions quite beautifully.