Lavender is most commonly associated with love, devotion, purity and grace. It is often seen as a flower of serenity and it used in many religious ceremonies. It can be given as a gift, in which case it symbolises new adventures and opportunities. It’s seen as masculine and its element is Air. It is the flower of the astrological sign Virgo.

Lavender has been used for a very long time, with the earliest documentation of it going back 2500 years. It used to be called “Spikenard” and is even referred to in the bible. The Ancient Egyptians would use lavender as a perfume and also in their mummification rituals. This may be because lavender has antibacterial properties so it would have been useful for keeping bacteria away from the mummy. Residue of Lavender has been found in decorative urns placed in the pyramids.

The Romans used lavender for all sorts of things too. They used it in cooking, for bathing and for perfuming their houses. The Romans started using it to treat various sicknesses, and we think that this is where it’s use as a medicinal herb was born.

Both Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria used to love Lavender, which helped it become a popular flower in England. It became a symbol of purity and cleanliness after Queen Victoria decreed it should be strewn around the castle floors. This meant that it released a delightful scent every time it was walked over, making the whole castle a lot more pleasant to be in and giving it the impression of being “cleaner”. It probably did help make things a little cleaner actually since it’s antibacterial and antiseptic.

Lavender is a spiritual energy purifier and will release and cleanse negative energies so that you are balanced again.

Lavender is used to ward off malevolent spirits and will protect you from the evil eye. Purification. Longevity. Helps to clear your mind. Can stimulate your immune system.