Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs - Scott Cunningham 1985

Lotus
The Herbs

(Nelumbium nelumbo, Nymphaea

nelumbo, Nelumbo nucifera, Nymphaea lotus) Dg

Folk Names: Baino, Egyptian Lotus

Gender: Feminine

Planet: Moon

Element: Water

Powers: Protection, Lock-Opening

Ritual Uses: The lotus has long been revered in the East as a mystical symbol of life, spirituality, and the center of the universe. The ancient Egyptians considered the plant to be sacred and the lotus was used as an offering to the gods.

Magical Uses: Anyone who breathes the scent of the lotus will receive its protection.

Place the root of a lotus under the tongue, and say the words “SIGN, ARGGIS” toward a locked door. It will miraculously open.

Lotus seeds and pods are used as antidotes to love spells, and any part of the lotus carried or worn ensures blessings by the Gods and good luck.