Botanical Name
Clitoria ternatea
 
Usual Origin(s)
Southeast Asia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia
 
Description
Dried, vibrant blue flowers with a delicate, earthy flavor and subtle floral aroma. These striking petals are renowned for their natural color-changing properties when mixed with acidic ingredients, shifting from blue to purple or pink.
 
Folk Names
Asian Pigeonwings, Blue Bell Vine, Cordofan Pea, Darwin Pea, Blue Pea
 
Gender
Feminine
 
Planet
Venus
 
Element
Water
 
Powers
Transformation, Intuition, Clarity, Love, Peace
 
Magical Uses
Butterfly Pea Flowers are commonly used in transformation rituals and spells, helping to facilitate personal change and spiritual growth. When steeped into tea, the flowers are believed to enhance intuitive abilities and promote mental clarity during divination practices. The color-changing properties of the flowers make them particularly powerful in magic focused on revealing hidden truths or uncovering deceptions. Adding the flowers to love sachets and charm bags is thought to attract gentle, nurturing relationships and promote emotional healing. Butterfly Pea Flowers are often used in peace rituals and meditation practices to calm the mind and reduce anxiety or stress.
The flowers can be added to moon water or ritual baths to enhance feminine energy and connect with lunar cycles. Their vibrant blue color associates them with throat chakra work, making them useful in spells for improved communication and self-expression.
 
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