Calendula
Calendula Officinalis (Order: Asterales → Family: Asteraceae → Subfamily: Asteroideae → Genus: Calendula)
Native to Africa and Southern Europe but now grows well in warm temperate regions world-wide
Featured in Connecting With Ancestors and Spiced Apple Rooibos
Energetics: Warming • Drying • Energetically Stimulating
Associated Sign(s): Leo
Associated Chakra(s): Sacral and Solar Plexus
Calendula (Calendula officinalis) is a vibrant flower known for its sun-kissed hues and powerful healing properties. Although it is sometimes called “pot marigold,” this plant should not be confused with common garden marigolds (in the Tagetes Family), as it belongs to a different botanical family and carries a unique set of benefits.
Calendula has long been revered in both herbal and magical traditions. This golden blossom is also known to support immune function, promote oral health, and encourage collagen production for radiant skin and improved wound healing. It is an antispasmodic that supports the movement of stagnant energy throughout the body, making it especially useful for supporting lymphatic flow, digestive ease, and circulatory health. While its soothing nature may help alleviate cramps and muscle tension, which can contribute to reduced stress, better sleep, and a deeper sense of calm and clarity.
Their brilliant golden flowers have been used in psychic work and protective rituals to attract love, positivity, and divine insight. And calendula is a go-to for fostering connections with your creativity and emotional resilience. Whether you’re seeking physical relief, energetic protection, or a gentle ally for intuition and inner strength, Calendula Tea offers a warm path toward healing, balance, and empowerment.