The Spiritual Meaning of Dandelions + How to Use it in Your Spells & Rituals

The Spiritual Meaning & Symbolism of Dandelions

The dandelion represents hope, dreams, wishes, communication, creativity, and manifestation. If you ever stumble upon a dandelion—whether in a dream or in real life—it may be confirmation that your manifestations are working or that you should begin the process of manifestation. It could be a sign that someone is trying to communicate with you, especially if they’re sending a message from the spirit realm.

The dandelion is exactly what it looks like—an incredibly powerful manifestation herb. When you use dandelion to make a wish or enhance your magic, you’re giving your intentions a massive boost. Think about it—dandelion seedlings can be carried up to five miles away by the wind, and when you infuse your intention with the spiritual vibrations of a dandelion, you’re expanding its impact and opening an even wider avenue for your desires to flow toward you. It’s no secret that dandelion enhances confidence and self-expression, as it’s actually derived from the French phrase “dents de lion”, which translates to “lion tooth”, because their leaves are shaped like a lion’s tooth.

Benefits & Uses of Dandelion

Dandelion is not just a plant with spiritual power, as it also has medicinal properties that can heal the body in miraculous ways. According to the USDA, it contains the vitamins A, B, C, E and K. It has valuable minerals the human body needs to function, like iron, calcium, magnesium, and potassium. It also contains antioxidants and reduces inflammation. But the most powerful affect it has on the body is through the liver, as dandelion is a master at detoxing your liver and protecting it from damage. It also flushes the extra water weight in your body and can do wonders for gut health.

You can ingest these properties by eating dandelion greens, which tastes great in a salad, or you can pluck the leaves, roots, and yellow flower beds, dry them out, and drink them as tea. It even has antibacterial effects on the skin and protects it from sun damage. If you have sensitive skin, you might have a lot of luck with dandelion-based products.

Spirit Communication Spell

What it Does:

Because of the dandelion’s intense and ubiquitous connection to the planet, it has another special power—it has the ability to summon spirits. And by incorporating dandelion into your rituals and divination practices, you’re establishing an even stronger connection with the spirit realm. You can carry a pouch of dandelion with you or drink dandelion tea in order to enhance psychic power. And if you’re trying to charge up your abilities as a medium or ask a departed loved one for signs, you can try this spirit communication spell.

What You’ll Need:

• A yellow or white spell candle
• Olive oil
• Dried and crushed dandelion

How to Cast:

Remember to cleanse yourself and say a protection prayer before beginning. If you’re trying to contact a specific spirit, carve the name or initials of your departed loved one into the side of the candle. If you’re simply trying to enhance mediumship or psychic powers, you don’t need to carve anything into the candle. Put a few drops of your oil onto your candle then roll it over the dried dandelion, making sure the dandelion herbs cling to the oil. Repeat this phrase three times: “Spirit world, I open the door to you. Only those with good intentions may come through.” If trying to contact a specific spirit, instead say: “Spirit world, I open the door to you. Only [their name] may come through.” Let the candle burn all the way, allowing it to clear way blockages from your inner knowing.

Wishing Spell

What it Does:

Because the dandelion is one of the most powerful herbs for manifestation, it’s no wonder that simply blowing on dandelion seeds and making a wish can create your desired reality. If you want to take this tried and true ritual to the next level, here’s how to do it:

What You’ll Need:

• A dandelion with seeds
• Olive oil (tonka bean oil, yarrow oil, or frankincense oil is a bonus)
• Incense or sacred smoke, like sage or frankincense

How to Cast:

Pluck a dandelion that’s currently holding a puff ball of seeds. Burn your chosen sacred incense or herbs, cleansing the dandelion by holding it over the smoke. Then, pour a few droplets your chosen oil onto your fingertips and rub it over the stem of your dandelion. While you do this, try to meditate on your manifestation. Visualize it as though it were reality, allowing yourself to feel the emotions and sensations of your wish coming true. Remember to think about your intention as though you already have it, as though it’s in the present tense. Really infuse this dandelion with your energy! And when you’re ready, speak your intention into the Universe and blow on your dandelion seeds, spreading your wish far and wide. When you’re done, leave the stem behind the natural world and forget about the spell, allowing yourself to accept that it will inevitably come true.