Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs - Scott Cunningham 1985

Olive
The Herbs

(Olea europaea) Fruit: G

Folk Names: Olivier, Itm, Mitan

Gender: Masculine

Planet: Sun

Element: Fire

Deities: Athena, Apollo, Irene, Minerva, Ra

Powers: Healing, Peace, Fertility, Potency, Protection, Lust

Ritual Uses: The oil was burned in lamps to light temples in ancient times.

Magical Uses: On an olive leaf write Athena’s name. Press this against the head or wear on the body and it will cure a headache. Olive oil has long been used as an anointing oil to aid in healing.

Olive leaves scattered or placed in a room spread a peaceful vibration throughout the area.

When eaten, olives ensure fertility as well as sexual potency in men, and are also lust-inducing. Athenian brides wore crowns of olive leaves to ensure their fertility.

A branch of olive hung over the door guards the house against all evils, and on the chimney wards off lightning. Olive leaves, worn, bring luck.