prunus communis
prunus dioica
Bitter Almond: Not for internal use.
Contains cyanogeni glycosides.
FOLK NAME: Greek Nuts
GENDER: Masculine
PLANET: Mercury
ELEMENT: Air
DEITIES
Attis, Mercury, Thoth, and Hermes
POWERS
Money, Prosperity and Wisdom
MAGICAL USES
Almonds as well as their leaves and wood of the tree,
are used in money and prosperity spells.
Climbing an almond treeis said to ensure
success in business adventures.
Eating almonds will cure or combat fevers
as well as partake in wisdom.
Five almonds eatin before drinking
prevents intoxication.
Magical wands are made of almond wood,
for it is a plant of air, which is the elemental ruler
of the magic wand, in some traditions.
Placing almonds in your pocket will lead to treasures.
Almond oil the symbol of wakefulness
to Ancient Egyptians.
Is used in prosperity rituals
(annointing candkes, money, etc....)
and sdded to money incenses.
Special Thanks
'Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over,
it became a butterfly'...
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