Mint Magic: Prosperity, Healing & Energy

November 10, 2025

Mint is the herb of prosperity, vitality, and fresh energy. This vibrant green plant that grows abundantly in gardens and flavors everything from tea to toothpaste is actually a powerful magical ally for attracting money, promoting healing, boosting energy, and protecting travelers. From ancient Greek athletes who rubbed mint on their bodies for strength, to medieval merchants who carried mint for business success, to modern witches who add mint to prosperity spells—this refreshing herb has been synonymous with abundance and vitality for thousands of years.

What makes mint so magically potent? Its invigorating scent that awakens and energizes, its rapid growth that symbolizes abundance and multiplication, its cooling yet stimulating properties, and its association with Mercury—planet of communication, travel, and commerce. Mint doesn't just attract money—it multiplies it. It doesn't just heal—it revitalizes. It doesn't just protect—it energizes your defenses.

This comprehensive guide reveals everything you need to know about working with mint in your magical practice, from its rich history and correspondences to practical spells for prosperity, healing, energy, and travel protection. Whether you're seeking financial abundance, physical healing, mental clarity, or protection on your journeys, mint is a vibrant ally ready to support your intentions.

Mint: The Basics

Botanical name: Mentha spp. (many varieties including Mentha piperita - peppermint, Mentha spicata - spearmint)
Common names: Mint, Peppermint, Spearmint, Garden Mint
Family: Lamiaceae (mint family)

Magical Correspondences

Primary magical uses: Money, prosperity, healing, energy, travel protection, communication
Element: Air
Planet: Mercury
Gender: Masculine
Zodiac: Gemini, Virgo
Deities: Pluto, Hecate, Mercury, Hermes
Chakra: Throat, Heart, Solar Plexus
Powers: Money, prosperity, healing, energy, travel, communication, purification, lust

Physical Description

Mint is a perennial herb with square stems (characteristic of mint family), serrated leaves, and a distinctive fresh, cooling scent. Peppermint has darker leaves and stronger scent; spearmint is lighter and sweeter. Mint grows vigorously—often invasively—spreading through underground runners. Small purple or white flowers bloom in summer.

The History and Lore of Mint

Greek Mythology

The nymph Minthe was transformed into mint by Persephone (or Demeter) out of jealousy. Pluto, who loved Minthe, ensured she would be remembered forever through her sweet scent. This myth connects mint to transformation, memory, and enduring presence.

Ancient Greece and Rome

Greeks and Romans used mint extensively:

Athletes rubbed mint on their bodies for strength and vitality
Mint was strewn at feasts to stimulate appetite and conversation
Used in baths for invigoration
Worn as crowns to stimulate the mind
Added to wine for health and pleasure

Biblical References

Mint was valuable enough to be used as tithe payment. It was considered precious and worth trading.

Medieval Europe

Mint was used for:

Attracting money and customers to businesses
Healing and medicine
Purification and cleansing
Protecting travelers
Enhancing communication and mental clarity

American Folk Magic

In Hoodoo and folk magic traditions, mint is used in money drawing spells, prosperity baths, and to attract business success.

Magical Properties and Uses

1. Money and Prosperity

Mint is one of the most powerful herbs for attracting money and financial abundance.

How to use for money:

Rub fresh mint leaves on wallet or purse
Place dried mint in cash register or till
Add to money spells and prosperity jars
Sprinkle mint around business or workspace
Carry mint for financial success
Add to money baths
Plant mint near business entrance
Burn mint to attract customers

Mint money spell: Rub fresh mint leaves on a dollar bill while visualizing money multiplying. Fold the bill toward you (attracting money) and place in your wallet with dried mint. Say: "Mint so green, mint so fresh, bring me money and success. As mint grows and multiplies, so my wealth will also rise." Replace mint weekly.

2. Healing and Health

Mint promotes healing, especially for digestive issues, headaches, and respiratory problems.

How to use for healing:

Drink mint tea for digestive healing
Add to healing baths
Burn mint during healing rituals
Place on healing altars
Anoint with mint oil for headache relief
Carry mint for general health
Add to healing sachets

Healing ritual: Brew strong mint tea. Hold the warm cup and visualize green healing light filling the tea. Say: "Mint of healing, mint of health, restore my body's natural wealth. Vitality and wellness flow, healing energy now I know." Drink slowly, feeling healing energy spreading through your body.

3. Energy and Vitality

Mint boosts energy, combats fatigue, and revitalizes body and mind.

How to use for energy:

Drink mint tea for energy boost
Inhale mint essential oil for alertness
Add to morning baths for invigoration
Burn mint to energize spaces
Carry mint for stamina
Anoint pulse points with mint oil

Energy spell: In the morning, hold fresh mint and breathe in its scent deeply. Say: "Mint awaken, mint revive, fill me with energy and drive. Vitality flows through every cell, I am energized and well." Carry the mint with you or drink mint tea.

4. Travel Protection

Mint has long been used to protect travelers and ensure safe journeys.

How to use for travel:

Carry mint when traveling
Place mint in car for protection
Add to travel protection sachets
Rub mint on luggage
Drink mint tea before journeys
Burn mint to bless vehicles

Travel protection: Before a trip, place dried mint in a small green bag with a piece of turquoise or aventurine. Hold and say: "Mint protect me on my way, keep me safe both night and day. Guard my travels, near and far, protect me in my home and car." Keep in vehicle or carry while traveling.

5. Communication and Mental Clarity

As a Mercury herb, mint enhances communication, mental clarity, and quick thinking.

How to use for communication:

Drink mint tea before important conversations
Carry mint during presentations or meetings
Burn mint to enhance communication
Add to communication spells
Anoint throat chakra with mint oil

6. Purification

Mint purifies and cleanses with fresh, invigorating energy.

How to use for purification:

Add to purification baths
Burn to cleanse spaces
Include in floor washes
Add to salt for purifying blends

7. Lust and Passion

Mint stimulates passion and desire.

How to use for lust:

Add to lust spells
Drink mint tea with partner
Add to passion baths
Burn to stimulate desire

How to Work with Mint

Growing Mint

Benefits of growing your own:

Fresh mint whenever needed
Abundant growth symbolizes prosperity
Living money magic in your garden
Very easy to grow

Growing tips:

Grows in sun or partial shade
Prefers moist soil
VERY invasive—grow in containers!
Spreads rapidly through runners
Harvest regularly to encourage growth
Perennial in most climates

Magical planting: Plant mint in a pot near your entrance or in your prosperity corner. As you plant, say: "Mint grow abundant, mint grow strong, bring prosperity all year long. As you multiply and spread, so my wealth increases ahead."

Warning: Mint is highly invasive. Always grow in containers unless you want it to take over your garden!

Harvesting Mint

Best time:

Morning after dew dries
Before flowering (best flavor and energy)
Waxing or full moon for prosperity magic
Wednesday (Mercury day) for communication/money

How to harvest:

Cut stems 4-6 inches from top
Harvest regularly to encourage bushiness
Never take more than 1/3 (though mint recovers quickly)
Thank the plant and state intention

Drying Mint

See our complete Herb Drying Guide.

Bundle method:

Tie 5-10 stems together
Hang upside down in dark, dry place
Ready when crispy (1-2 weeks)
Strip leaves from stems and store

Mint Magical Recipes

Mint Prosperity Oil

Ingredients:

Fresh or dried mint (fill jar 1/2 full)
Olive or sunflower oil
Optional: basil, cinnamon stick

Method: Fill jar with mint, cover with oil. Place in sunny window for 4-6 weeks, shaking daily. Strain and bottle. Use to anoint candles, money, wallet, or self for prosperity magic.

See our Herbal Infused Oils Guide.

Mint Money Bath

Ingredients:

Large handful fresh or dried mint
Handful of basil
Cinnamon stick
Sea salt (1 cup)
Citrine or pyrite crystal

Method: Steep mint, basil, and cinnamon in hot water for 10 minutes. Strain and add to bath along with salt. Place crystal in bath. Soak for at least 20 minutes, visualizing green light (like mint leaves) surrounding you and attracting money.

Mint Energy Tea

Ingredients:

2 tsp fresh mint leaves (or 1 tsp dried)
1 tsp green tea (optional, for extra energy)
Honey and lemon to taste

Method: Steep mint (and green tea if using) in hot water for 5-7 minutes. Strain, add honey and lemon. Drink in the morning or when you need energy boost. As you drink, affirm: "I am energized, I am vital, I am alive."

See our Herbal Tea Magic Guide.

Mint Prosperity Jar

Ingredients:

Glass jar with lid
Fresh or dried mint
Basil, cinnamon, bay leaf
Coins and/or dollar bills
Citrine or pyrite crystal
Green candle

Method: Layer ingredients in jar: herbs, coins, crystal. Write your money goal on paper, fold toward you, place in jar. Seal jar. Light green candle on top of lid (safely!). Let wax drip to seal. Shake jar daily while visualizing money coming to you. Keep in prosperity corner or on altar.

Mint Travel Sachet

Ingredients:

Dried mint
Rosemary (protection)
Lavender (peace)
Bay leaf (protection)
Turquoise or aventurine
Green or blue cloth bag

Method: Mix herbs and add crystal. Place in bag. Tie with green thread. Keep in car, carry while traveling, or place in luggage for protection.

Mint Spells and Rituals

Mint Business Success Spell

On a Wednesday during waxing moon, gather fresh mint, green candle, coins, business card
Arrange mint in circle on workspace or altar
Place candle in center with business card and coins
Light candle and say: "Mint of Mercury, mint of trade, bring success to business I've made. Customers come, sales increase, prosperity and growth never cease. My business thrives and grows each day, abundance flows in every way."
Let candle burn completely
Place mint in cash register or workspace
Replace weekly

Mint Healing Ritual

Draw bath with fresh mint, salt, and healing intention
Light green or white candles
Place green aventurine or clear quartz near bath
As you soak, visualize green healing light filling your body
Say: "Mint of healing, mint of health, restore my body's natural wealth. Every cell renewed and whole, healing flows through body and soul."
Soak for at least 20 minutes
After bath, drink mint tea
Anoint yourself with mint oil

Mint Prosperity Manifestation

Write your money goal on paper
Place paper on altar with fresh mint on top
Surround with green candles and coins
Light candles and say: "Mint multiply my money now, abundance flows—I make this vow. [State specific amount or goal]. This or better now manifests for the highest good of all."
Let candles burn completely
Carry the mint in your wallet
Keep paper until goal manifests, then burn in gratitude

Combining Mint with Other Herbs

For Money: Mint + Basil + Cinnamon + Bay Leaf

For Healing: Mint + Chamomile + Lavender + Rosemary

For Energy: Mint + Ginger + Rosemary + Cinnamon

For Travel: Mint + Rosemary + Lavender + Bay Leaf

For Communication: Mint + Lavender + Bay Leaf + Rosemary

Timing Your Mint Magic

Best Days

Wednesday: Mint's Mercury day—money, communication, travel
Thursday: Abundance, prosperity, expansion
Sunday: Success, vitality, health

Best Moon Phases

New Moon: New financial beginnings
Waxing Moon: Growing wealth, increasing energy
Full Moon: Maximum manifestation power

Safety and Precautions

Mint is very safe, but:

Generally safe during pregnancy in culinary amounts
Peppermint oil is very strong—always dilute for skin use
May reduce milk supply in nursing mothers (avoid large amounts)
Can cause heartburn in some people
Safe for children in appropriate amounts
Very safe herb for magical and culinary use

Your Mint Practice

Mint is vibrant, accessible, and powerfully magical. Whether you grow it abundantly in your garden, buy it fresh from the market, or use dried mint from your spice rack, you're working with an ancient ally that brings prosperity, healing, and vitality.

Start simple. Rub mint on your wallet. Grow a mint plant. Drink mint tea with prosperity intentions. Notice how this fresh herb energizes, attracts, and heals.

Mint prospers. Mint heals. Mint energizes. Mint multiplies.

Welcome this abundant plant ally into your practice.