Garlic

PlantIn 1 Signature2 traditions

overview

Garlic is the most famous protective plant in folklore, hung against vampires, illness, and the evil eye. Agrippa gives it to Mars.

Uses

Protection and banishing
Healing
Strength and courage
Breaking curses

ritual

Working with it

Braid garlic and hang it in the kitchen, or place a clove at each corner of a room for protection. On a Tuesday, peel a clove while naming what you are driving out, then bury it away from the house.

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Botanical name: Allium sativum
Planet: ♂︎ Mars
Element: Fire
Works for: Protection Healing Banishing
Forms: fresh herbpowder
How to use: Hang over a door or windowCarry in a pocket or pouchAltar or offering

⚠ Safety

Toxic to pets. Harmful to cats, dogs, or horses. Keep it, and any oil made from it, out of their reach.

Projective

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★ Part of the Signature of

♂︎ Mars· Plant

Where the traditions place it

Mars — Agrippa, Common practice