Sea Shell Correspondences

• Abalone - Use this shell in spells to seek hidden treasures, hidden beauty, and unexpected good fortune.
• Auger - Use this shell for any spells of male concern such as virility, courage, and healing male ailments.


• Barnacle - Useful in magick to filter out negativity.
• Carrier Snail - This shell is best used for magick for prosperity and financial gain.


• Clam - This shell has long been considered a symbol of the Goddess. It can be used in magick for purification and love.
• Cockle - This shell is best used in spells for love, friendship, relationships, and emotions.


• Conch - When blown, this shell produces a loud noise. It can be used effectively in spells of summoning, for difficulties in communicating, and as an aid in clearing up misconceptions. They can be blown at seaside rites to dispel negativity and to invite the Gods and good spirits to be present during a ritual or spell.
• Coral - Use this shell in magick for protection while at sea, stability, and endurance.

• Cowry - This shell can be used for female magick, in particular fertility, pregnancy, birth, menstrual difficulties, difficult menopause and female sexuality.
• Helmet - These shells resemble the human heart, and are best used for not only love magick but also charms for physical heart ailments and circulation problems.


• Limpet - Use this shell in magick to provide focus and insight in addition to being an aid in divination.
• Moon Snail - Use this shell for lunar magick of all types.


• Murex - This shell can be used for protection, defense, and preservation.
• Nautilus - This shell can be used for magick pertaining to wisdom, knowledge, and comprehension. This would include term papers, examinations, and writings of any kind.


• Oyster - Due to their pearl generating abilities, oysters are best used in spells for good fortune and banishment of ill-intent. Since oysters are also considered an aphrodisiac, they can be used in love magick.
• Sand dollar - This shell can be used for any financial spells.

• Scallop - Good all-purpose shells. They can be used in place of any other shell.
• Spindle - This shell is best used in meditations on destiny and fate, but can also be used as inspiration for any art or craft project.


• Tusk Shell - Use these shells for protection and battle.
• Whelk - These shells are used for spells when you need to ‘get a handle’ on things and gain control of a situation. It can also be used for spells for mental stability.