In traditional spiritual practices, lavender is used for attracting opportunities, but its approach is not a direct, forceful summoning of luck. Instead, it works by creating the internal and external conditions that make a person more receptive to recognizing and acting on new opportunities. Its uses for this purpose are rooted in its properties of purification, clarity, and peace.
Here's how lavender is traditionally used for attracting opportunities:
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Clearing the Path: Opportunities often fail to manifest because of energetic blockages, be they from past failures, negative thought patterns, or stagnant energy in a person's life or home. Lavender's purifying properties, stemming from its name's Latin root lavare ("to wash"), are used to cleanse the aura and the environment of these blockages. By burning lavender, using an aura spray, or taking a ritual bath, a person can symbolically "wash away" the old, stagnant energy, making space for new and positive experiences to enter their life.
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Promoting Clarity and Discernment: A crucial part of attracting opportunities is being able to recognize them when they appear. A mind cluttered with stress, anxiety, or confusion can easily overlook potential chances. Lavender's calming aroma helps to quiet the "monkey mind" and promote a state of mental clarity. This allows a person to see situations with greater perspective and to discern which opportunities are truly aligned with their highest good, rather than acting on impulse or fear.
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Cultivating an Abundant Mindset: Lavender's serene energy is used to shift a person's mindset from one of scarcity to one of abundance. When a person is filled with peace and a sense of calm, they are more likely to be optimistic and open to new possibilities. Lavender helps to cultivate this peaceful and receptive state, which is believed to act as a magnet, drawing in opportunities that resonate with this positive frequency.
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Enhancing Communication: In some traditions, lavender is associated with the element of Air and the planet Mercury, both of which govern communication and intellectual pursuits. By using lavender in a ritual or by keeping it in a workspace, a person can seek to improve their communication skills and creative thinking. This enhancement of mental and communicative abilities is often seen as a direct way to create and attract opportunities in professional or social settings.