Horse Chestnuts Aesculus hippocastanum

A powerful magickal botanical, they are used for protection and prosperity. In folk traditions, they were known as buckeyes or conkers. 

Magickal Uses:

• Grounding & Stability
• Luck & Prosperity: Called “lucky buckeyes,” these seeds are used to attract good fortune, success, and unexpected windfalls. They’re popular in gambling and business magick.
• Protection: Traditionally carried in the pocket or placed near entrances to absorb negativity and ward off harmful energies. Their hard, glossy exterior is symbolic of shielding and defence.
• Healing & Vitality: Though not for internal use, the horse chestnut is energetically linked with improved circulation, strength, and vitality. Use it in energy healing grids or meditations to promote wellness and balance.
• Ward Against Negativity: Horse chestnuts absorb and neutralise negative energy. For energetic shielding, you can keep one in your pocket during stressful encounters or spiritual work.
• Seasonal Magick: Associated with Mabon and Samhain, horse chestnuts are perfect for autumnal altars and rituals. They embody the turning of the Wheel, transformation, and preparation for inner work during the darker months.

Energetic Correspondences:

• Chakra: Root Chakra    
• Element: Earth
• Planet: Jupiter
• Energy: Protective, Grounding, Expansive, Masculine
• Magickal Associations: Protection, Luck, Strength, Stability, Absorption of Negativity

Horse chestnuts, used for their protective and luck-bringing qualities, make powerful allies. They can be used in charm bags, energy work, and seasonal rituals, especially during autumn.

Whether used as a protective talisman, a good-luck charm, or a grounding anchor in rituals, Horse Chestnuts carry the ancient energy of trees, cycles, and resilience. 

FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY (TOXIC)

15g