Ginger Magic: Power, Success & Money

Ginger is the herb of power, success, and fast money magic. This fiery root with its distinctive spicy heat is actually a potent magical ally for amplifying power, attracting success, speeding manifestation, and drawing money quickly. From ancient Chinese medicine where ginger was valued as highly as gold, to sailors who carried ginger for safe voyages and prosperity, to modern witches who add ginger to spells for quick results—this warming root has been synonymous with power and success for thousands of years.

What makes ginger so magically effective? Its Mars and Sun energy that provides warrior power and solar success, its heating quality that "speeds up" manifestation and brings fast results, its ability to amplify other herbs' power, and its association with wealth and prosperity across cultures. Ginger doesn't just attract money—it attracts it quickly. It doesn't just bring success—it accelerates your path to achievement. It doesn't just add power—it multiplies the power of everything it touches.

This comprehensive guide reveals everything you need to know about working with ginger in your magical practice, from its rich history and correspondences to practical spells for money, success, power, and quick manifestation. Whether you're seeking financial abundance, career success, personal power, or simply want to speed up your magical results, ginger is a fiery ally ready to support your ambitions.

Ginger: The Basics

Botanical name: Zingiber officinale
Common names: Ginger, Ginger Root
Family: Zingiberaceae

Magical Correspondences

Primary magical uses: Money, success, power, speed, love, healing
Element: Fire
Planet: Mars (some sources say Sun)
Gender: Masculine
Zodiac: Aries, Leo
Deities: Mars, Ares
Chakra: Solar Plexus, Root
Powers: Money, success, power, speed, love, lust, healing, protection

Physical Description

Ginger is a rhizome (underground stem) with knobby, golden-brown skin and vibrant yellow flesh. It has a distinctive spicy, warming flavor and aroma. Fresh ginger is juicy and pungent; dried ginger is more concentrated. Ginger grows as a tropical plant with green shoots and leaves.

The History and Lore of Ginger

Ancient China

Ginger was so valuable it was used as currency. Confucius ate ginger with every meal. Chinese medicine used ginger for warming the body, improving circulation, and increasing yang (masculine) energy—all qualities that translate to its magical use for power and success.

Ancient India

Ayurvedic medicine called ginger "universal medicine" for its wide-ranging benefits. It was used to increase digestive fire (agni) and personal power.

Ancient Rome

Romans valued ginger highly, importing it at great expense. It was a luxury item associated with wealth and prosperity.

Medieval Europe

Ginger was expensive and precious, used by the wealthy. It symbolized prosperity and was believed to attract money and success. Gingerbread was shaped into coins and given for prosperity.

Maritime Traditions

Sailors carried ginger for:

• Protection during voyages
• Preventing seasickness
• Attracting prosperity from trade
• Success in business ventures

Folk Magic

Ginger was used for:

• Fast money spells
• Success in business
• Amplifying spell power
• Speeding manifestation
• Love and lust magic

Magical Properties and Uses

1. Money and Prosperity (Fast Results)

Ginger attracts money quickly and powerfully.

How to use for money:

• Add ginger to money spells for fast results
• Carry ginger root in wallet or purse
• Sprinkle ginger powder on money
• Add ginger to prosperity jars
• Drink ginger tea while visualizing wealth
• Burn ginger to attract money quickly
• Add ginger to money baths

Fast money spell: On a Thursday, place fresh ginger root in a green bag with cinnamon, basil, and coins. Hold and visualize money coming to you quickly. Say: "Ginger root of power and might, bring me money, bring it right. Fast and quick, the money flows, abundance comes, prosperity grows. [State specific amount or need]. This or better now manifests for the highest good of all." Carry in wallet or keep in prosperity corner.

2. Success and Achievement

Ginger accelerates success and helps you achieve goals faster.

How to use for success:

• Eat ginger before important meetings or events
• Carry ginger for business success
• Add ginger to success spells
• Drink ginger tea before challenges
• Burn ginger to attract success
• Add ginger to success baths

Success spell: Before an important event (interview, presentation, meeting), eat a small piece of fresh ginger or drink ginger tea. As you consume it, feel its warming power filling you. Say: "Ginger grant me success today, help me shine in every way. I am powerful, I am strong, success is mine, I can't go wrong. I achieve my goals with ease and grace, I succeed in this [event/place]." Carry a piece of ginger with you.

3. Power and Amplification

Ginger increases personal power and amplifies the power of other herbs and spells.

How to use for power:

• Add ginger to any spell to increase its power
• Eat ginger to boost personal power
• Carry ginger for confidence and strength
• Add ginger to power rituals
• Drink ginger tea for empowerment
• Anoint solar plexus with ginger oil (diluted)

Power amplification: When creating any spell, add a pinch of ginger powder or a small piece of fresh ginger. As you add it, say: "Ginger amplify this spell's power, bring results within the hour [or day/week]. Multiply the magic, speed the way, manifest my will today."

4. Speed and Quick Manifestation

Ginger speeds up manifestation—use it when you need fast results.

How to use for speed:

• Add ginger to spells that need quick results
• Eat ginger to speed manifestation
• Burn ginger to accelerate magic
• Add ginger to any spell for faster results

5. Love and Lust

Ginger's heating quality stimulates passion and desire.

How to use for love/lust:

• Add ginger to lust spells
• Eat ginger to increase desire
• Add ginger to passion baths
• Cook with ginger for your partner
• Burn ginger to heat up romance

6. Healing (Warming)

Ginger heals, especially cold conditions and sluggish energy.

How to use for healing:

• Drink ginger tea for healing
• Add ginger to healing spells
• Eat ginger to boost vitality
• Add ginger to healing baths

7. Protection (Active)

Ginger provides active, fiery protection.

How to use for protection:

• Carry ginger for protection
• Add ginger to protection spells
• Sprinkle ginger around property
• Burn ginger for protective barrier

How to Work with Ginger

Growing Ginger

Growing tips:

• Needs warm, humid conditions
• Partial shade
• Rich, well-draining soil
• Can grow in pots indoors
• Takes 8-10 months to harvest
• Plant a piece of ginger root with "eyes"

Sourcing Ginger

Where to find:

• Any grocery store (produce section)
• Asian markets (often fresher)
• Health food stores
• Dried/powdered ginger in spice aisle
• Very accessible and affordable

Preparing Ginger

Fresh ginger:

• Peel skin with spoon or knife
• Slice, grate, or chop
• Use immediately for maximum power
• Store in refrigerator

Dried ginger:

• More concentrated than fresh
• Use less (more potent)
• Stores well in airtight container

Ginger Magical Recipes

Ginger Money Tea

Ingredients:

• 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp basil or mint
• Honey to taste

Method: Simmer ginger in water for 10 minutes. Add other herbs, steep 5 minutes. Strain, sweeten. Drink while visualizing money flowing to you. Stir clockwise and say: "Money flows to me with speed and ease, prosperity comes as I please."

See our Herbal Tea Magic Guide.

Ginger Success Oil

Ingredients:

• Fresh ginger, sliced (fill jar 1/3 full)
• Cinnamon stick
• Bay leaf
• Olive or sunflower oil

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

See our Herbal Infused Oils Guide.

Ginger Power Bath

Ingredients:

• Fresh ginger, sliced
• Cinnamon stick
• Orange peel
• Sea salt (1 cup)
• Carnelian or tiger's eye

Method: Steep ginger, cinnamon, and orange in hot water for 10 minutes. Strain and add to bath along with salt and crystal. Soak for 20+ minutes, feeling power and confidence building within you.

Ginger Money Jar

Ingredients:

• Glass jar
• Fresh ginger root
• Cinnamon, basil, mint, bay leaf
• Coins and dollar bills
• Citrine or pyrite
• Green candle

Method: Layer ingredients in jar: ginger, herbs, coins, crystal. Write money goal on paper, fold toward you, place in jar. Seal jar. Light green candle on top (safely!). Let wax drip to seal. Shake jar daily while visualizing money coming quickly.

Ginger Spells and Rituals

Ginger Quick Money Spell

1. When you need money fast, gather fresh ginger, green candle, coins, citrine
2. Slice ginger and arrange in circle
3. Place candle in center with coins and citrine
4. Light candle and say: "Ginger root of power and speed, bring me money in my need. Fast and quick, the money flows, [state amount] comes, prosperity grows. This or better now manifests for the highest good of all."
5. Let candle burn completely
6. Carry ginger and citrine in wallet
7. Bury candle remains with coins and ginger
8. Take aligned action (apply for jobs, ask for raise, etc.)

Ginger Success Ritual

1. Before important event, create altar with gold candle, ginger, bay leaf, citrine
2. Write your goal on bay leaf
3. Place ginger and bay leaf under candle
4. Light candle and say: "Ginger grant me success today, help me achieve in every way. I am powerful, I am strong, success is mine, I can't go wrong. [State specific goal]. I achieve this with ease and grace."
5. Eat a small piece of ginger
6. Carry citrine and remaining ginger
7. Let candle burn completely

Ginger Daily Power Practice

1. Each morning, drink ginger tea or eat small piece of fresh ginger
2. As you consume it, feel its warming power
3. Say: "I am powerful. I am successful. I am prosperous. Ginger amplifies my personal power and attracts success and abundance."
4. Visualize yourself achieving your goals
5. Carry a piece of ginger with you
6. Practice daily for 30 days
7. Notice increased confidence and opportunities

Combining Ginger with Other Herbs

For Money: Ginger + Cinnamon + Basil + Mint

For Success: Ginger + Cinnamon + Bay Leaf + Orange Peel

For Power: Ginger + Cinnamon + Black Pepper + Bay Leaf

For Love/Lust: Ginger + Cinnamon + Rose + Cardamom

For Quick Results: Ginger + Cinnamon + High John the Conqueror

Timing Your Ginger Magic

Best Days

• Tuesday: Mars day—power, success, money
• Sunday: Sun day—success, prosperity, achievement
• Thursday: Abundance, expansion, prosperity

Best Moon Phases

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

Best Times

• Sunrise: New opportunities, fresh success
• Noon: Peak solar power

Safety and Precautions

Ginger is generally safe, but:

• Avoid large amounts during pregnancy (culinary amounts are fine)
• May interact with blood thinners (consult doctor)
• Can cause heartburn in some people
• Essential oil is very concentrated—always dilute
• Generally safe for children in appropriate amounts
• Very safe herb for magical and culinary use
• Fresh ginger is gentler than dried

Your Ginger Practice

Ginger is powerful, fast-acting, and incredibly effective for money, success, and manifestation magic. Whether you add it to your morning tea, carry it in your wallet, or use it in spells, you're working with a fiery ally that accelerates results and amplifies power.

Start simple. Add ginger to your next money spell. Drink ginger tea while visualizing success. Carry ginger for power and confidence. Notice how this warming root speeds your manifestation and attracts abundance.

Ginger empowers. Ginger succeeds. Ginger prospers. Ginger accelerates.

Welcome this powerful ally into your practice.

Continue Your Herbal Magic Journey

Explore more magical herbs:

• Magical Herbalism Complete Guide
• Herb Magic Correspondences
• Cinnamon Money Spell
• Basil Magic
• Mint Magic

Ginger is waiting to power your success. The fiery root is ready.