Harvested in bloom from wild Sambucus nigra growing in the Sierra foothills, elder has a rich folklore history as a guardian plant. Across cultures, elder trees were honored as sacred—believed to protect the threshold between worlds. The flowers, in particular, were used in rites of passage and healing rituals to support both physical and spiritual transitions.
Uses & Ritual Suggestions:
Mist over your face and heart to calm grief, anxiety, or emotional heaviness.
Use as a facial toner for sensitive, irritated, or dry skin.
Beautiful in dreamwork rituals or moments of gentle inner tending.
Mist around your altar, pillow, or sacred space to create a soft, protective veil.
Suggested Affirmation:
“I soften. I bloom. I let the light in.”