Name: |
Salt |
Also Known As: |
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Plant Family: |
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Elemental Assoication: |
Earth |
Planetary Association: |
Saturn |
Magical Association: |
cleansing, purification, grounding, protection |
How to Use Magickly: |
Salt crystals will absorb magical energy and hold it in a fixed and inactive form - which accounts for it's associations with protection and purification. |
Culinary Notes: |
none |
Folklore and Stories: |
It is said that demons are drawn to spilled salt, and tossing a pinch of it over your left shoulder will drive them away before they can bring bad luck upon you. Throwing salt after someone who has just visited your home will ensure they don't return for a long time. The burning of salt on 7 consecutive mornings is suppose to ensure the return of an absent lover. |
Misc. Uses & Knowledge: |
none |
WARNINGS: |
none |