Herbs that Start with the Letter R

The letter R represents renewal, rising inner strength, and resilience. It carries the energies of movement and transformation, with the ability to adapt to challenges while staying grounded in purpose. R corresponds to completion, spiritual growth and wisdom. Herbs that start with R work well in practices involving clarity, prosperity, and protection, making them a versatile herb to use.

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

Correspondences for the Letter R

• Element: Fire/Air
• Planet: Mars, Sun
• Number: 9
• Color: crimson, red
• Symbolism: radiance, reality, reassurance, rebirth, reborn, receptive, recognition, refined, reflection, refresh, relax, relief, remember, renew, reputation, resilience, resolve, resonate, resourceful, respect, responsibility, reverence, romance, ritual
• Keywords: assertiveness, clarity, completion, directness, drive, prosperity, purification, radiant energy, strength, success, transformation, transition, vitality, wisdom

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

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Letter R

Radish: (Raphanus sativus) courage, lust, protection, strength, vitality. Fire, Mars, Masculine.

*Ragwort: (Jacobaea vulgaris) banishing, courage, divination, fairies, protection, warding off evil spirits. Earth, Saturn, Venus, Feminine.

Red/Purple Clover: (Trifolium pratense) blessing domestic animals, exorcism, fidelity, financial agreements, healing, love, luck, money, protection, removes negative spirits from home, success. Air, Mercury, Feminine.

*Red Raspberry: (Rubus idaeus) divination, dreams, feminine health, fertility, healing, keep spirits from returning, love, luck, prosperity, protection, sleep. Water, Venus, Feminine.

Red Willow Bark: (Salix spp.) cleansing, divination, incense, meditation, purification, spiritual protection. Water, Moon, Feminine.

Redwood: (Sequoia sempervirens) courage, endurance, grounding, longevity, protection, spiritual connection, wisdom. Earth, Jupiter, Masculine.

Reed: (Phragmites australis) cutting through obstacles, divination, flexibility, protection, purification, spiritual focus. Air, Mars, Masculine.

Reindeer Moss/Blood Leather: (Cladonia rangiferina or Cladina rangiferina) calming, fairy magic, invitations, luck, serenity. Earth, Saturn, Feminine.

*Rhododendron: (Rhododendron spp.) balance between being extrovert or introvert, mystique, personal power, protection, psychic clarity, warding. Water, Venus, Feminine.

*Rhubarb: (Rheum rhabarbarum) banishing negativity, fidelity, protection, purification, success. Earth, Saturn, Venus, Feminine.

Rice: (Oryza sativa) abundance, blessings, fertility, luck, money, prosperity, protection, rain magic. Earth, Sun, Masculine.

Rose: (Rosa spp.) abundance, beauty, blessing, brings good luck, cleansing, divine love, dreams, emotional healing, friendship, happiness, harmony, healing, love, luck, peace, protection, purification, relationships, romantic love, sacred to Iris, secrecy, self-love, spirituality. Water, Venus, Feminine.

Rose Geranium: (Pelargonium graveolens) blessing, harmony, love, prevents false accusations/gossip, protection, repels/averts negativity, success. Fire, Venus, Feminine.

Rosemary: (Salvia rosmarinus) clear thinking, draws the aid of spirits and fairies, good dreams, healing, health, love, lust, memory, mental powers, prevents nightmares, protection, purification, removes negativity. Fire, Sun, Masculine.

Rowan/Mountain Ash: (Sorbus aucuparia) clears the mind, courage, divination, fairy connection, Goddess energy, healing, luck, meditation, power, protection, psychic abilities, success, used to make wands. Fire, Sun, Masculine.

*Rubber Tree: (Ficus elastica) abundance, cleansing, grounding, luck, prosperity, protection, wealth. Water, Venus, Masculine.

*Rue: (Ruta graveolens) breaks bad habits, breaks hexes and curses, calms emotions, clarity, freedom, grounding, good for smudging, healing, health, mental clarity, prosperity, protection, psychic cleansing, removes blockages, repels negativity, understanding your mistakes. Fire, Mars, Sun, Masculine.

Rye: (Secale cereale) fidelity, love, prosperity, protection, purification, self-control, strength. Earth, Saturn, Venus, Feminine.

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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.