Lemon Balm (Melissa)
Melissa officinalis
ElementWater
EnergyFeminine ♀️
SeasonUnclassified
PlanetJupiter
Magical Properties:CompassionHealing DepressionLoveMental ClaritySuccessYouthfulness
Uses
Lemon balm is associated with joy, compassion, love, mental clarity, success, and emotional renewal. Its bright character makes it useful in work meant to lift a heavy mood, restore motivation, or invite a gentler sense of optimism.
In Practice
Add dried lemon balm to bath sachets, uplifting charm bags, or success and clarity jars. It can also be used as a ritual tea or offering when appropriate, or simply kept on the altar during work focused on emotional recovery and fresh starts.
Cautionary Notes
Safe for general consumption.