(Callistephus chinensis) G
Folk Names: China Aster, Michaelmas Daisy,
Starwort
Gender: Feminine
Planet: Venus
Element: Water
Deity: Venus
Power: Love
Ritual Uses: The aster was sacred to all the
gods, and was placed on temple altars during
festive occasions by the classical Greeks.
Magical Uses: Use in love sachets, or carry
the bloom to win love. Also grow in the
garden with a wish for love