Calendula

Flowers for October include Calendula and Cosmos.
Here is some information on Calendula.

Calendula officinalis is the official name of this colorful flowering plant otherwise known as Marigold. Some other folk names are: Bride of the Sun, Calendula, Spousa Solis, and Summer’s Bride.

Calendula are masculine and the Sun is the planet that rules this beautiful plant. They are associated with the element of Fire and used in protection spells, legal matters and prophetic dreams, healing, stability, consecration and spiritual growth. Growing Calendula in your garden is fairly easy and will attract butterflies. They do well in full sun with well drained soil, but not in hot summer temperatures, so some shade may be needed if you live in the desert. The exact origins of Calendula have been lost, but is believed to have been used in Ancient Greece and Egypt as a beautiful dye, along with several other uses.

Photo by Lady Nashoba

Some magical uses include:

• Picking them when the Sun is at its hottest and strongest, will strengthen and comfort the heart.
• Garlands of these golden flowers strung on door posts stop evil from entering the house.
• Scattering them under your bed will protect you while you sleep and make your dreams come true. If you have been robbed, it will help you identify the culprit.
• I believe the best quality magical or mundane of this happy little sun follower is that it teaches us to always look on the bright side and to appreciate the gifts and abundance we already have.

To make Consecration Oil: 
(my own recipe)

• Fill a jar ¾ full with dried calendula flower petals
• Cover with oil; I use Sunflower oil, but Olive or Almond will work just fine.
• Secure lid and "brew" for 4-6 weeks.
• Keep it in your windowsill to let the Sun infuse the oil.

• Be sure to turn every couple of days.

Make sure the jar is clean, sterilized and completely dry to avoid mold.

• After 4-6 weeks, strain into another clean jar. (I use coffee filters for straining.)​

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By Lady Nashoba

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Sources: https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/calendula-officinalis
Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs