Citrine is associated with abundance, success, confidence and creativity in witchcraft.
What Citrine symbolizes
Citrine symbolizes abundance, joy, and the energy of the sun. It is often used to represent manifesting one's desires and achieving success in both personal and professional endeavors.
How witches use Citrine
- Attracting wealth and prosperity
- Boosting self-confidence and personal power
3 more citrine uses, best practices and step-by-step rituals are in the Wicca app.
Appearance & origins
Citrine is a translucent to transparent variety of quartz that ranges in color from pale yellow to deep amber. It often has a glassy luster and can show subtle variations in shading, with some specimens featuring smoky or cloudy inclusions. Heat-treated citrine, which is common, may show more intense orange or reddish hues.
Citrine is commonly mined in Brazil, Madagascar, Russia, Spain, and the United States. Natural citrine is relatively rare, and much of the citrine on the market is created by heat-treating amethyst or smoky quartz.
Associated deities
- Apollo (Greek Sun God)
- Sekhmet (Egyptian Goddess of Power)
- Helios (Titan of the Sun)
Folklore & history
In ancient times, citrine was associated with the Greek sun god Apollo and was thought to carry the warmth and power of the sun. It was also believed to protect against snake venom and evil thoughts.
Citrine was popular in ancient Roman jewelry and was often carried as a talisman for protection and wealth. Merchants in the Middle Ages kept citrine with them to attract prosperity and safeguard their earnings.
Safety
Warnings: Citrine is non-toxic and safe to handle, but avoid using heat-treated specimens in elixirs due to potential surface treatments or impurities.
Care: Avoid prolonged exposure to water, especially if the citrine is heat-treated, as it may cause fading or surface erosion. Keep it out of intense sunlight for extended periods to prevent any discoloration.
Spells that use Citrine
- Luck Spell with Citrine, Basil & a Green Candle — A ritual spell to invoke the flow of fortune and prosperity into your life.
- Success Charm Bag with Citrine & Clover — A charm spell that enhances the success rate in all endeavors.
- Career Success Spell with Citrine — Project your energy towards a prosperous career
- High Sun Water — Make the summer counterpart to moon water, at the year's brightest hour
- Money Chant with Citrine — A chant designed to attract wealth and abundance into your life.
