Bitter almond is a tree.
- botanical information
- astrological correspondences
- magick correspondences and uses
- oil
- cautions and contraindications
botanical information:
Botanical name: Prunus dulcis amara
Common name: bitter almond
Use the botanical name when ordering seeds (bulbs, etc.) or when looking up information in the library. Common names vary by nation, culture, and region, and sometimes the same common name is applied to different plants.
Family: Rosaceae (rose)
astrological correspondences:
Astrological planet: Mercury 
magickal correspondences and uses:
Almond oil is an excellent base oil for dilluting valuable essential oils. Pour your base oil into the sterilized glass jar. A typical amount is 1/8th of a cup of base oil.
Gender: masculine (traditional western European magickal gender)
Western element: air
Magickal uses: devotion, love, money, self-sufficiency
Mercury spells: Almond (as an herb) may be used in as an ingredient or substitute for magick spells and formulas related to Mercury matters (overcoming addiction, breaking bad habits, communication, divination, eloquence, intelligence, mental powers, psychic powers, self-improvement, study, travel, and wisdom). Be careful about substitutions for preparations that will be ingested or come in contact with the skin. These substitutions do not apply to medical uses. See the article on Mercury for a list of herbal substitutes for almond.
Magickal substitutions: Rosemary usually may be safely substituted for any herb in magick spells and rituals. Roses may safely be substituted for any flower.
Magical Uses  Money, prosperity, wisdom
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essential oil:
Safety Information: Bitter almond essential oil (Prunus dulcis var. amara) is hazardous and should not be used in aromatherapy, ingested, or come in contact with the skin.
health care uses:
Health Notice: Attempting to be an amateur doctor is potentially dangerous to your health. This web page is not professional medical advice. Nothing on this website should be considered as a substitute or replacement for professional medical advice. Persons should seek the advice of qualified health providers. Self-medication should not be used as a substitute for professional medical care. Please confirm all self-medication with your doctor or health care professional. See the article on healing for recommended healers.
cautions and contraindications:
Essential oil warning: Bitter almond essential oil (Prunus dulcis var. amara) is hazardous and should not be used in aromatherapy, ingested, or come in contact with the skin.
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