Plutus

Plutus, the ancient Greek god of wealth, embodies prosperity, abundance, and the blessings that come from hard work and generosity. Often portrayed as a youthful figure carrying a cornucopia overflowing with fruits and grains, he represents the fertile bounty of the earth and the rewards of diligence.

As the divine personification of wealth, Plutus reminds us that prosperity is both a gift and a responsibility—it can uplift lives when shared, but corrupt when hoarded. His myth emphasizes that true wealth flows through generosity and balance.

Who Is Plutus?

In Greek mythology, Plutus (Ploutos) is the son of Demeter, goddess of the harvest, and Iasion, a mortal favored by the gods. Born in the fields of Crete, he personifies earthly wealth and agricultural abundance.

Plutus’s image often shows him as a handsome youth with a cornucopia, sometimes blindfolded to symbolize the impartial nature of fortune—wealth that can bless anyone, regardless of virtue or status.

Symbolism and Meaning

Plutus embodies the spiritual and material dimensions of abundance:

• Prosperity and Success – The rewards of diligence and wise stewardship
• Generosity and Sharing – The flow of wealth through kindness and charity
• Balance and Responsibility – The ethics of managing resources for good
• Growth and Fertility – The abundance that springs from patience and effort

Working with Plutus’s energy helps attract financial opportunity, wise management of resources, and a mindset of gratitude that sustains abundance over time.

Sacred Herbs and Plants

The herbs and plants associated with Plutus reflect fertility, prosperity, and growth:

• Basil – Symbol of wealth and blessings for business success
• Mint – Attracts financial opportunity and fresh beginnings
• Wheat – Represents the abundance of the harvest
• Rice – Ensures prosperity, stability, and household wealth

These herbs may be used in ritual offerings, sachets, or prosperity altars to align with Plutus’s nurturing and generous energy.

Crystals Associated with Plutus

Crystals that resonate with Plutus amplify wealth, confidence, and responsible abundance:

• Citrine – Draws prosperity, success, and optimism
• Jade – Encourages harmony and financial stability
• Emerald – Strengthens wealth and wise decision-making
• Pyrite – Attracts luck and shields material assets

Place these stones on a prosperity altar or carry them during business ventures to invite Plutus’s blessing.

Elemental and Celestial Correspondences

• Elements: Earth (stability, growth, tangible success) and Water (flow, emotion, generosity)
• Celestial Body: Jupiter — planet of expansion, luck, and benevolence
• Zodiac Signs: Taurus and Capricorn — both aligned with material success, discipline, and enjoyment of life’s rewards

Best Day to Honor Plutus: Thursday (ruled by Jupiter)

When to Invoke Plutus

Plutus’s power is strongest during:

• The waxing moon, symbolizing growth and accumulation
• The harvest season, celebrating earth’s bounty
• The start of new financial ventures or business projects

These periods align with the flow of prosperity, making them ideal for rituals focused on wealth and manifestation.

Rituals and Offerings to Plutus

When honoring Plutus, create a prosperity altar that radiates warmth and gratitude:

• Use gold or green candles to symbolize success and wealth
• Offer grains, honey, wine, or coins as tokens of abundance
• Decorate with symbols of wealth, such as the cornucopia or golden wheat stalks

You can enhance your ritual by:

• Burning basil or mint incense to attract prosperity
• Meditating on the responsible use of wealth
• Visualizing money and opportunity flowing freely to you and through you

By invoking Plutus’s energy, practitioners can attract sustainable wealth, wise financial judgment, and a spirit of generosity that multiplies abundance.

Working with Plutus’s Energy

Invoke Plutus to:

• Manifest financial stability and opportunity
• Attract prosperity in business or creative pursuits
• Encourage generosity and community wealth
• Cultivate gratitude and ethical abundance

Affirmation:

“I am open to abundance in all forms.
Wealth flows to me and through me, bringing good to all.”