Collection: Rose Petals, Oils & Incense

What Is Rose Used for in Magic?

Rose is used in magic mainly for love, beauty, self-love, and kindness toward others. It's the flower of Venus and Aphrodite in classical myth, and in folk practice red roses are tied to passion while pink roses lean toward tenderness, friendship, and new romance. Rose petals go into love baths, sachets, charm bags, and offerings, and rose oil is used to dress candles for love workings. Our guide to rose magical properties and how to use roses in spells goes through color meanings and several spells in detail.

Dried Rose Petals, Buds, and Hips

Dried rose petals come in two species here. Red and pink petals of Rosa gallica, the apothecary rose, are one of the oldest cultivated roses in Europe, and red buds and petals of Rosa centifolia, the cabbage rose, are the rose of the French perfume trade. Both come in 1 oz and 2 oz bags and 1 lb bulk. Whole rose hips from Rosa canina, the wild dog rose, are the fruit the flower leaves behind; practitioners string them like beads or add them to love and luck sachets. You'll find more botanicals in herbs for love spells and dried herbs.

Rose Oils, Waters, and Colognes

Rose oils here are fragrance and condition oils for dressing candles, charms, and your own skin, not food-grade oils. Options include Espiritu Rose Oil in 2 dram, 1 oz, and 16 oz, Yellow Label Rose Oil in the same range, and Escential Essences Venus Rose perfume oil. For waters, there is Anna Riva Rose Water, a Rose Spiritual Water Wash for adding to bath or cleaning water, and two classic rose colognes from Murray & Lanman and Ohli~Way that many practitioners use as a splash for blessing and offerings. Our love oils and spiritual washes carry more of each.

Rose Incense and Smudge Sticks

Rose incense comes as sticks and cones in several blends. There are pure rose sticks from Sonavi and Indian Heritage, Rose Oudh from Sonavi, and Escential Essences Venus Rose sticks and cones plus a Mayan Temple patchouli rose cone. For smoke cleansing, there is a white sage and rose petal bundle and a rose smudge kit that includes 2 oz of rose water. Browse incense for love spells for other love blends.

Rose Candles, Kits, and Keepsakes

A few pieces use rose as the scent or theme rather than the ingredient. The Love votive is scented with patchouli and rose, the True Love jar candle is a love-work candle, and the Emotional Freedom Rose Ritual Kit gathers rose supplies into one set. There's also a scented flannel eye pillow, a Rosebud Tarot deck, a Satya rose room spray, and a stainless steel rose pendant with a small chamber that holds a pinch of a loved one's ashes. More candles are in love candles, and if you're looking for the pink stone rather than the flower, see rose quartz.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does rose mean spiritually?
Rose is associated with love, beauty, and the heart in most European and Middle Eastern traditions, and it is sacred to Venus and Aphrodite in classical myth. In folk magic it is used for attracting love, self-love, and smoothing relationships.

What's the difference between red and pink rose petals in spells?
Red rose petals are traditionally used for passion, desire, and committed love, while pink rose petals are used for tenderness, friendship, new romance, and self-love. Many practitioners mix both in a single love bath or sachet.

What is the difference between Rosa gallica and Rosa centifolia?
Rosa gallica is the apothecary rose, one of the oldest cultivated roses in Europe, and it is sold here as red and pink petals. Rosa centifolia is the cabbage rose, long grown for perfume, and it is sold here as red buds and petals. Both are used the same way in spellwork.

How do I use rose petals in a love bath?
A common method is to steep a small handful of dried rose petals in a pot of hot water for about 15 minutes, strain out the petals, and pour the cooled water into your bath. Straining keeps petals out of the drain, and a patch test on your skin first is wise if you have sensitive skin.

What are rose hips used for in magic?
Rose hips are the fruit of the rose, and in folk magic they are added to love and luck sachets or strung on thread as a charm. The whole hips sold here come from Rosa canina, the wild dog rose.

Can I drink or cook with these rose petals and oils?
No, these rose petals, oils, waters, and colognes are sold for spiritual and craft use, so please don't eat, drink, or cook with them. Use a rose product labeled as food grade for tea or baking.