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garlic
Plant

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
ProtectionHealingBanishingStrengthBoundariesVitalityHomeDisciplineVictory
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