Fennel

PlantIn 1 Signature1 tradition

overview

Fennel was hung over doors at midsummer against evil spirits, and Prometheus carried fire to humanity in a fennel stalk. Modern practice gives it to Mercury and Virgo for clarity, protection, and courage.

Uses

Protection of the home
Courage and strength
Clear thinking
Healing

ritual

Working with it

Hang fennel over doors and windows, or scatter the seeds across a threshold. Chew a few seeds before a difficult conversation for clear speech.

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Botanical name: Foeniculum vulgare
Planet: ☿︎ Mercury
Element: Fire
Works for: Protection Healing Purification
Forms: seedsfresh herbdried herb
How to use: Hang over a door or windowSachet or charm bagBrew (drinkable tea)

⚠ Safety

Avoid in pregnancy. Don't take it internally or use its oil while pregnant or breastfeeding.

Projective

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★ Part of the Signature of

♍︎ Virgo· Plant

Where the traditions place it

Virgo — Common practice
Aquarius — Common practice
Mercury — Common practice