Bay Laurel

Planet: Sun (traditionally)   Element: Fire

Associations

Victory, success, wishes, protection, and purification. In ancient Greece and Rome, laurel crowns honored victors and poets.

Common uses

• Write a wish on a dried leaf, then burn it safely in a heat-proof dish
• A leaf tucked into a wallet, book, or above a doorway
• Added to protection sachets

Safety

Burn only in a fireproof dish with good ventilation. Don't eat whole bay leaves; remove them from food before serving.

Traditional associations only, not medical advice. Check for allergies and pregnancy safety before handling, burning or ingesting any herb, and only ingest herbs you know to be food-safe.