Caraway

Plant1 tradition

overview

Caraway seed was believed to keep anything it touched from being stolen, and to keep lovers from straying. Children were given caraway to protect them, and it was baked into bread for the same reason.

Uses

Fidelity
Protection from theft
Memory and study
Health

ritual

Working with it

Put caraway seeds in a pouch with valuables to protect them, or bake them into bread for a partner to keep love faithful.

ingredient_profile

Botanical name: Carum carvi
Planet: ☿︎ Mercury
Element: Air
Works for: Protection Partnership Study Binding Vitality
Forms: seeds
How to use: Brew (drinkable tea)Sachet or charm bagCarry in a pocket or pouch

Projective

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Where the traditions place it

Mercury — Common practice