The buckeye (from the Aesculus species, particularly the Ohio Buckeye or Aesculus glabra) is highly regarded in magical and folk traditions, especially within American folk magic and hoodoo. Its distinctive appearance, resembling a deer's eye, has led to associations with luck, protection, and prosperity. Buckeye nuts are often carried as talismans or used in spells to draw good fortune, money, and personal power.
 
Metaphysical Properties of Buckeye:
Luck and Prosperity: Buckeyes are most commonly known for attracting good luck, particularly in financial matters. Carrying a buckeye is said to draw wealth, improve gambling luck, and promote general prosperity.
Protection: Buckeyes are also used as protective talismans. They shield against negativity, evil spirits, and psychic attacks, making them an excellent addition to protection charms or spells.
Healing and Well-being: In folk traditions, buckeyes are believed to promote physical healing, particularly for ailments like arthritis and rheumatism. Energetically, they can be used in healing rituals to promote strength and endurance.
Power and Influence: Buckeyes are linked with personal power and mastery over situations. They are often carried to boost confidence, gain influence, or improve one's ability to persuade others.
Success in Legal Matters: In some traditions, buckeyes are associated with favorable outcomes in legal matters, and they are carried or used in spells designed to sway court cases or ensure justice.
Fertility and Creativity: In certain folk magic systems, buckeyes are connected to fertility and creativity. Their round, seed-like form symbolizes new growth, potential, and the manifestation of new ideas.
 
Magical Uses of Buckeye in Witchcraft:
Luck and Money Drawing:
Carrying a Buckeye: The simplest and most common use is carrying a buckeye in your pocket, purse, or wallet as a charm to attract luck, wealth, and success. It's particularly popular among gamblers and those seeking financial prosperity.
Money Drawing Spell: Buckeyes can be used in money-drawing spells by placing one on a money altar, dressing it with money-drawing oil (like cinnamon or patchouli), and combining it with green candles and other prosperity herbs.
Protection:
Amulets and Charms: Buckeyes are often carried or worn as protective amulets to ward off evil, curses, and bad luck. You can wrap a buckeye in red cloth or place it in a charm bag with other protective herbs like rosemary or black salt.
Home Protection: Place buckeyes near windows, doorways, or other entry points to protect your home from negative energies and harmful influences.
Healing and Well-Being:
Healing Amulet: In folk magic, buckeyes are carried in pockets to ease ailments such as arthritis or joint pain. For a more magical approach, you can charge a buckeye with healing energy and carry it as a personal talisman.
Healing Spells: Place a buckeye on your altar during healing rituals, particularly those focused on boosting physical vitality and resilience. It can also be added to healing sachets with other herbs like chamomile or lavender.
Legal and Court Case Spells:
Court Case Amulet: Buckeyes are sometimes used in spells to bring favorable outcomes in legal matters. Dress a buckeye with court case oil or anoint it with herbs like High John the Conqueror and carry it to court or meetings regarding legal issues.
Justice and Success Spell: Place a buckeye in a court case spell jar with other justice-related ingredients (like calendula or licorice root) to influence a fair outcome.
Personal Power and Influence:
Confidence Boost: Carry a buckeye to improve confidence and personal influence, especially during important meetings, negotiations, or public speaking events. You can anoint it with power-enhancing oils such as frankincense or myrrh for added strength.
Power Spell: Include a buckeye in rituals or spells designed to increase personal power or mastery over a situation. This can be especially helpful when working on manifestation or goal-setting.
Fertility and Creativity:
Fertility Charm: Buckeyes can be used as a fertility charm by placing one under the bed or carrying it in a charm bag with other fertility-related herbs like rose or yarrow. This can symbolize the seed of potential and growth.
Creativity Ritual: Use a buckeye as a focus in creativity rituals. Place it on your altar while meditating on new projects or inspiration, charging it with the intent to help manifest new ideas or creations.
 
Ritual and Seasonal Use:
Autumn Rituals: Buckeyes are often collected and used during autumn, a time when the energy of harvest and abundance is celebrated. They can be added to altars or charm bags during this season to symbolize growth, abundance, and protection.
Prosperity Work in the New Year: During the New Year or times of new beginnings, a buckeye can be used in prosperity spells to draw in financial success and good fortune for the coming year.
Conclusion:
The buckeye is a powerful tool in witchcraft and folk magic, deeply connected to luck, prosperity, protection, and personal power. Whether used as a simple pocket charm or in more elaborate spells, it brings strong protective and lucky energy to its user. With its grounding, earthy energy, the buckeye is a versatile and potent magical ally, especially in matters of wealth, health, and success.