Blue Lotus

Scientific name -Nymphaea nouchali var. caeruleaMagickal properties – Supports lucid dreaming and is an aphrodisiac.In some traditions, blue lotus is associated with love andsexuality. It may be incorporated into spells or rituals focused on enhancingromantic relationships, promoting sensuality, or attracting a romantic partner.The lotus was especially important in the ancient Egyptian religion as it was woven into their creation myth. In one of the Egyptian creation stories. As an offering to the gods, the lotus flower symbolized eternal life, which is why it can be seen etched into the walls of temples and tombs. The Egyptians also used the lotus medicinally for pain, especially for uterine issues.Each night, the lotus closes at dark and goes beneath the water. As the sun climbs in the sky and dawn awakens, so too does the lotus. Each morning it rises up above the water and reopens its white petals. As a symbol of the sun and a representation of creation and rebirth, the lotus both flowers and fruits simultaneously. It became a symbol of virtue and beauty because a vibrant white flower emerges majestically from the muddy abyss.