Herbs that Start with the Letter O

A stylized letter "O" in bold black, adorned with fresh green leaves and a small flower, representing oneness, openness, and opportunity.

The letter O is all about openness, oneness and constant opportunity. O harnesses the energy of wholeness and the eternal circle of life, brining balance, harmony, and nurturing energy. Herbs starting with O often support unity, healing, and abundance, but also align with the circular nature of growth and renewal. 

This page lists herbs along with their magical uses, elemental, and planetary correspondences to support your spiritual and magical practices.

Correspondences for the Letter O

  • Element: Earth, Water
  • Planet: Moon, Sun
  • Number: 6
  • Color: gold, silver, white
  • Energy: oasis, oath, obedience, observance, offering, ohana, om, omnipresence, oneness, open-minded, opportunity, optimistic, opulent, outgoing, outpouring, ovation, overcome, overflowing
  • Keywords: abundance, balance, creativity, endurance, healing, protection, self-expression, wholeness

An Asterisk (*) Denotes the herb is considered poisonous, toxic, or can cause skin irritations. Do Not Consume.

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Letter O

Oak: (Quercus spp.) abundance, attracts money, creating luck, divine energy, family unity, fertility, focus, good luck, healing, long-term determination, luck, potency, prosperity, protection, stability, success in school/work, wards against negativity, wealth, wisdom, wood used to make magical tools, youthfulness. Water, Jupiter, Sun, Masculine.

Oakmoss (a lichen):
(Evernia prunastrigood fortune, money, prosperity, strength. Earth, Moon, Masculine.

Oats / Oatmeal:
(Avena sativainvoke deities(especially Brigid), money, prosperity, wealth. Earth, Venus, Feminine.

Oat Straw:
(Avena sativamoney, prosperity, used to make poppets. Earth, Venus, Feminine.

*Oleander:
(Nerium oleanderemotional healing, love, protection, strength, transmutation. Earth, Saturn, Feminine.

Olive Tree:
(Olea europaeaattraction, business dealings, family, fertility, fidelity, harmony, healing, lust, marriage, mending bonds, money, partnerships, peace, potency, protection, relationships, sacred to Athena, security in love, unity. Earth, Sun, Masculine.

Onion:
(Allium cepabanish bad habits, endurance, sacred to the moon, prosperity, protection, stability. Fire, Mars, Masculine.

Orange:
(Citrus sinensisabundance, cleansing, divination, emotional openness, happiness, harmony, love, luck, peace, prosperity, purification, solar magic, stability, wealth. Fire, Mercury, Sun, Masculine.

Orchid: (Orchidaceae spp.beauty, concentration, elegance, expressing uniqueness, fertility, focus, Goddess energy, harmony, intuition, love, luxury, memory, spirituality, strength, sexual pleasure, wealth, will power. Water, Venus, Feminine.

Oregano:
(Origanum vulgareadded energy, astral projection, handfasting, happiness, joy, justice, love, ritual magic, strength, vitality, Air, Mercury, Masculine.

*Orris Root (Iris): (Iris germanicaaids communication, companionship, divination, love, open dialog, persuasiveness, protection, promotes popularity, romance, success. Water, Venus, Feminine.

Osha Root:
(Ligusticum porteriprotection against evil spirits. Earth, Pluto, Masculine.

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Disclaimer: 

Certain herbs and spices may be toxic, allergenic, or harmful if ingested, inhaled, or applied to the skin. Always research an herb’s safety and potential effects before use. Do not consume, burn, or apply any herbs unless you are certain they are safe for your intended purpose. 

Herbs that are known to be poisonous or toxic are marked with an asterisk (*). We make every effort to identify and label known toxic herbs, but this is not a guarantee that every dangerous herb is marked.

The author of this collection does not provide medical advice or recommend any practices as a replacement for professional medical treatment of physical, emotional, or psychological conditions, either directly or indirectly. The intent of this resource is to offer general information to support your journey toward enhanced emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. If you choose to apply any information from these materials, the author and publisher assume no responsibility for your decisions or actions.