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Orange and clove ritual for prosperity
The clove-studded orange is a traditional autumn and winter decoration in many European homes, and its golden colour is associated with prosperity. In this ritual, each clove you add stands for a small habit with your money, and the scent that fills your home reminds you of your goal every day.
In short: The clove-studded orange is a traditional autumn and winter decoration in many European homes, and its golden colour is associated with prosperity. You need 5 simple items and 5 steps. When: During a waxing moon, on a Thursday or at the start of the month.
When to do it
During a waxing moon, on a Thursday or at the start of the month. Autumn is the ideal season, when oranges are at their best.
What you need
- A firm orange
- A handful of whole cloves
- A wooden toothpick
- A ribbon or string
- Paper and a pen
Step by step
- Write down a specific savings goal for the next three months and three small habits that will help (for example: bringing lunch to work, checking your bank account every Sunday, waiting 24 hours before a purchase).
- Use the toothpick to make holes in the orange peel in a spiral or star pattern, so the cloves go in easily and you do not prick your fingers.
- Push a clove into each hole. With each one, quietly name a habit or a concrete step towards your goal.
- Tie the ribbon around the orange and say: “My money grows with consistency and care.”
- Hang it or set it on a small plate near the entrance or the kitchen, somewhere dry and out of reach of children and pets, with the folded paper underneath.
Safety first
These rituals are symbolic. Do not ingest herbs or oils, ventilate the room when burning incense or herbs, and never perform a ritual to harm or control anyone.
To finish
Every time you notice its scent, go over one of your habits. When the orange has dried out after a few weeks, check how much you have saved, put it in the compost and start another one if you like.