This week’s magical herb is garlic. Garlic has a potent flavor with a nutty note, and some varieties can be quite spicy. Garlic is a major player in pesto, and is frequently seen in Southeast Asian and African dishes.

Latin Name: Allium sativum

Other Names: Silverskin Garlic, Soft-necked Garlic

Gender: Masculine

Element: Fire

Planet: Mars

Sign: Aries, Scorpio

Day: Tuesday

Deities and Beings: Ares, Hecate, Mars, Ogun

Parts Used: Bulb

Magical Uses: Absorb disease (rub on body then throw in running water), blessing, courage (eat), exorcism, healing, honoring Hecate (eat or leave at crossroads), luck for brides (carry), lust, money, prosperity, protect against vampires, protection, protect sailors (carry), remove magical energy from stones (rub), repel evil, repel foul weather (wear), repel monsters, repel sickness (wear), repel thieves, shield from physical harm, sleep protection (under pillow)

If you’re interested in more magickal herbs, check out the full Magical Herb of the Week series.

Want to know even more about magical herbs? Check out The Herbal Magic Correspondences Guide for information on nearly 600 herbs and plants.

Briana Blair

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