Love • Attraction • Persistence • Renewal
 
Planet: Moon     Element: Water
 
Wild-Crafted Cleavers, botanically known as Galium aparine, is a fascinating little plant with a personality all its own. In folk tradition is also known as goosegrass or stickyweed. 
Rather than forcing or chasing, Cleavers represents the quiet pull of attraction — drawing something closer, creating connection, holding onto what is wanted, and maintaining a bond through changing circumstances.
 
Cleavers can be used symbolically when you want to move past stagnant energy, clear what has accumulated, and create space for something new.
In my apothecary, this wild-crafted Cleavers is chosen for rituals involving attraction, persistence, emotional bonds and renewal.
 
Associated with:
Attraction — Its natural tendency to catch and cling makes Cleavers an ideal herb for drawing desired energy, opportunities, connections, or intentions closer.
Persistence & Determination — Cleavers does not easily let go. Its clinging nature represents staying committed to an intention and continuing forward despite obstacles.
Release & Renewal — Cleavers can also symbolize letting go of what has become stagnant and making room for fresh energy and new beginnings.
Renewal — It is fitting for rituals centered on clearing stagnation and encouraging renewal.
Use with:
Attraction Magic — Add to spell jars, charm bags, sachets, or altar workings focused on drawing desired opportunities, connections, or experiences closer.
Love & Friendship — Incorporate into rituals focused on affection, companionship, and strengthening meaningful relationships.
Release & Renewal Rituals — Use when you are ready to move away from stagnant circumstances and create space for new possibilities.
When used in spell jars, charm bags, manifestation rituals, or placed upon the altar, Cleavers brings the strength of drawing in, holding on, connection, persistence, adaptability, and renewal to your workings.
Cleavers is especially suited for those working with:
Attraction and drawing magic
Love and friendship
Connection and bonding
Persistence and determination
Release and renewal
New beginnings
 
Let Cleavers remind you to hold onto what truly matters while knowing when it is time to let go. Release what keeps you stuck and allow new possibilities to take hold.
Wild-crafted with care and respect for the plant and its natural environment.
 
For spiritual purposes only. This is strictly for external use, charms, spell craft, and external altars. Do not ingest.