PLANT PROFILE: Queen of the Night Flower - The Flower of the Night

Name: Queen of the Night, Orchid Cactus, Night-blooming Cereus 
Botanical Name: Epiphyllum oxypetalum 
Common Names: Night-blooming Cereus, Princess of the Night, Dutchman’s Pipe Cactus, Lady of the Night, Brahma Kamal, Gekka Bijin (Japan ‒ “Beauty under the Moon”), Tan Hua 
Location: Mexico, Central America, Asia, India 
Element: Water 
Planet: Moon & Neptune 
Magickal Purpose: Transformation, Dreams, Prophecy, Divine Connection, Love, Intuition, Mystery, Rebirth 

The Queen of the Night flower is famed for its rare and dramatic blooms. The blossom opens during the night releasing an intoxicating fragrance that lingers in the moonlight and wilts before dawn. Because of its’ ephemeral beauty, the flower has become a symbol of transience, mysticism, and the sacred nocturnal mysteries. 

FULL MOON VISION ELIXIR
On the night of the Full Moon, prepare this elixir to enhance intuition, dream work, and spiritual clarity. For this rite you will need the following ingredients, 

1 Cup Spring Water 
1⁄2 Cup Organic Honey 
1 Cup Fresh Queen of the Night Blossoms (picked just after blooming) 
3 Drops Jasmine Absolute 
1 Clear Quartz Crystal 

Place the blossoms in a glass bowl and gently pour the spring water over them. Add the honey and stir clockwise with a wooden spoon, focusing on your intention for vision and clarity. Blend in the jasmine oil and set the bowl outside under the light of the full moon with the quartz crystal resting beside it. In the morning, strain and store the elixir in a glass jar. Use by anointing your temples, third eye, or adding a drop to moon rituals for dream and vision enhancement. 

CHARM OF THE NIGHT BLOOM
A spell to call upon rare opportunity, transformation, and divine messages. For this rite you will need the following ingredients, 

1 Tablespoon Dried Queen of the Night Petals 
1 Tablespoon Sandalwood Powder 
1⁄4 Tablespoon Mugwort 
Silver Candle 

In a mortar and pestle, grind the petals, sandalwood, and mugwort together while chanting the following, 

“Flower of the moonlit night, spirit of ephemeral light. Guide my path, with clear insight. So shall it be right.” 

Dress the silver candle with the herbal mixture and place it on your altar or kitchen table. Light the candle. Spend a few moments and visualize the Queen of the Night Flower blooming before, embrace the mental image as a doorway to divine guidance. You man close the spell by offerings thanks to the Moon and extinguishing the candle. 

*The garden of the world is full of secrets, where every leaf and blossom hides a touch of enchantment. Some herbs are well-traveled companions in spellwork, but many curious plants still linger in the shadows, waiting to share their charms. Firewolf’s Plant Profile Blogs wander into this hidden greenwood, gathering up the lesser-known allies of witchcraft. Each entry offers a sprinkle of plant wisdom, a dash of correspondences, and a spell or recipe or two—little treasures to stir into your craft and awaken new magick in your practice.

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