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    (Prunus communis var. dulcis). The almond has sweetly scented flowers in
    spring. The ripe almonds are ground into a meal and used in facial scrubs
    for their cleansing, slightly bleaching action. Oil of almond is used in
    fine cosmetics as a particularly good emollient. It is used as well for
    cooking and polishing furniture. Oil of bitter almond is used to flavor
    essences (after the prussic acid has been removed) and to scent fine
    cosmetics.

                          Magical Correspondences:

    Gender Orientation  : Masculine
    Planet Orientation  : Mercury
    Element Orientation : Air
    Deities             : Attis, Mercury, Thoth, Hermes
    Realms of influence : Money, Prosperity, Wisdom

       Almonds, as well as the leaves and wood of the tree, are used in
    prosperity spells. Additionally climbing an almond tree is said to
    ensure success in business ventures.