Common to the city dweller as well as the farm worker, vanilla spurs on many pleasantries of childhood memory. Whether it is a fragrance reminiscent of Grandma’s baking or the scent of ice cream being freshly cranked, almost everyone will recall pleasant times filled with the fragrance of vanilla. Some may remember it as the aroma of snow cream, the poor folks’ ice cream concocted from vanilla, a few common kitchen staples, and some freshly fallen snow. Most commonly vanilla is used in extract form for culinary pursuits, but it is also available in essential oil form. These days it has adopted a varied complement of uses, from the cosmetic preparations including shampoos, skin creams, and massage oils to the magical, therapeutic, and flavor applications.
Planetary Influence: Venus
Secondary Planet: Jupiter
Elemental Association: Water
Secondary Element: Earth
Zodiac Influence: Libra, Pisces
Mental/Emotional Effects: Builds self-confidence
Healing Properties: Relieves melancholy insecurity
Magical Properties: Builds self-confidence, arouses sexual desires, brings good luck.