Planet: Sun. Also Mercury, Mars, and Uranus
Element: Fire
Magical Properties
- Cinnamon has a few metaphysical properties. When burned it can stimulate clairvoyance, raise spiritual vibrations, and help focus during divination. It can also be used to aid meditation and astral projection.
- It has fairly potent cleansing properties. It can be burned to purify a space, or rubbed on ritual tools to cleanse them.
- Cinnamon has been a known spice for a long time. The Romans believed the fragrance to be sacred and burned it at funerals.
- It’s sometimes used in protection spells.
- Love charms get a kick when cinnamon is added.
- Also used for: prosperity, success, healing, lust, passion, power, dreams, strength, courage, personal empowerment, luck, peace, communication, happiness, inspiration and wisdom.
Medicinal Properties - Be cautious with your usage. When used externally or in undiluted essential oil, it can irritate the skin.
- Cinnamon adds useful antibacterial properties to cold and flu remedies.
- The essential oil is a good remedy for athletes foot but remember to dilute it with a carrier oil.
- It’s effective for yeast infections, thrush, and gingivitis.
- When used in cooking, cinnamon aids digestion. It prevents bloating and flatulence and can treat heartburn and nausea.
- The cinnamon powder sold in grocery stores is too old to have any medicinal value. Grinding it into powder yourself is the best way to ensure fresh cinnamon.