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Welcome, kitchen witches. As I grow my personal witchcraft practice, I'll be collecting my notes for kitchen magick correspondences for commonly used ingredients. I hope you find this helpful in your practice as well.
Ingredients are arranged alphabetically. I'll be adding more and more notes throughout the year.
Allspice
- Magickal properties - money drawing, good fortune, healing, uplifting, adds power and positive energy to any spell
- Popular recipes - Prosperity Spice, Chicken Corn Chowder
Source: Everyday Magic by Semra Haksever
Almonds
- Gender - masculine/projective
- Element - air
- Planets - Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Sun
- Astrology - Gemini, Leo
- Chakras - root, sacral, throat
- Magickal properties - banishing addiction, particularly alcoholism; beauty and glamour spells; fertility for men; luck; prosperity; universal love, particularly within a family, vitality, energy booster, business success, encourages lasting bond of love, regeneration
- Popular recipes - Almond Pastry Puff, Nutty Nutella Boozy Milkshake, Chocolate Amaretto Tart
Sources: Plentiful Earth, The Modern Guide to Witchcraft by Skye Alexander, Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells by Judika Illes, The Witchipedia, The Hearth Witch's Compendium by Anna Franklin
Apples
See more - Herbs in Witchcraft: Apples
- Deities - Freya, Hera, Idunn, Aphrodite, Pomona
- Magickal properties - afterlife, faerie, protection, abundance, love, longevity, creativity, fertility
- Popular recipes - Green Apple Martini, Pork & Apple Hot Pot, Apple Butter & Sharp Cheddar Grilled Cheese
Source The Modern Guide to Witchcraft by Skye Alexander
Baking Soda
- Magickal properties - banishing, protection, cleansing, warding
- Magickal uses - ritual fire safety, cleansing altar tools
- Popular recipes - Classic Crunchy Peanut Butter Cookies, Caramel Butterscotch Muffins, Stem Ginger Biscuits
Source: Witchy Resources
Banana
- Gender: masculine/projective
- Element: air
- Planet: Mars
- Astrology: Leo
- Deities: Buddha, The God
- Chakras: sacral, solar plexus
- Magickal properties: resilience through change, wealth, luck, spirituality, increased sexual stamina in men,
- Popular recipes: Chocolate Banana Muffins, Strawberry Banana Smoothie, Banana Macadamia Nut Muffins
Source: Plentiful Earth
Basil
See more - Herbs in Witchcraft - Basil
- Deities - Maitresse Ezili Freda Dahomey
- Gender - masculine/projective
- Element - air
- Planet - Mars
- Chakras - root, heart
- Astrology - Scorpio
- Magical Properties - prosperity, banishing, success, peace, protection, happiness, purification, tranquility, love, luck
- Popular recipes - Strawberry Lemon & Basil Infused Water, One Pot Lemon & Ricotta Pasta, Creamy Pesto Gnocchi with Chicken
Sources: The Modern Guide to Witchcraft by Skye Alexander, Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells by Judika Illes, Practical Magic for Beginners by Maggie Haseman, Everyday Magic by Semra Haksever
Bay Leaf
See more - Herbs in Witchcraft: Bay Leaf
- Chakras - third eye, crown
- Magical properties - psychic awareness; dream work; victory; protection, especially against thunderstorms; healing; purification; strength; wishes; exorcism; inspiration; wisdom; creativity
- Popular recipes: Goat Cheese Souffle, English Potato Gratin, Gourmet Waffle Burger
Sources: National Library of Medicine, Mountain Rose Herbs
Beer
- Elements - Earth, Water, Fire
- Planet - Mars
- Gender - Masculine/projective
- Magickal properties - home, family, prosperity, protection, dreams, purification, offerings
- Popular Recipes - Whole Wheat Guinness Soda Bread, Cowboy Spaghetti
Sources: Wolf of Antimony Occultism, Rachel Patterson
Bell Peppers
- Magickal properties - creativity, energy, healing, love, mental ability, prosperity, protection, strength, wealth, warding, desire
- Popular Recipes: Easy Cheesy Stuffed Peppers, Vegan Sweet Corn & Roasted Bell Pepper Soup, Cheddar Corn Soup
Source: Tysmiha, Caravan at the Crossroads
Black Beans
- Planet - Mercury
- Element - Air
- Gender - masculine/projective
- Magickal properties - creativity, communication, jump hurdles, make decisions, wisdom, divination, prosperity, banishing, protection
- Magickal uses - offering to deceased spirits
- Popular recipes - Black Bean Chili with Bacon, Cheesy Black Bean Bacon Dip, Vegetarian Black Bean Soup
Sources: Shirley Two Feathers & Rachel Patterson & Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells by Judika Illes
Blackberries
- Element - earth
- Gender - feminine/receptive
- Magickal properties - fertility, protection against spirits and vampires, Faerie
- Popular recipes - Brie & Blackberry Grilled Cheese, Cinnamon Whole Wheat Pancakes with Brown Butter Blackberry Syrup
Source: Rachel Patterson
Blackcurrant
- Chakra - third eye
- Magickal properties - assistance in fearful situations, angelic fragrance, learning to forgive and be less judgmental, spirituality, opening the third eye, healing remotely
- Popular recipes - Blackcurrant & Lemon Cocktail
Source: Herbal Picnic
Black Pepper
- Planet - Mars
- Element - fire
- Gender - masculine/projective
- Magickal properties - protection, release of negative energy, inner strength, confidence, exorcism, release jealousy
- Popular recipes: Black Pepper Bacon Waffles, Cacio e Pepe, Poultry Seasoning
Source: Rachel Patterson
Blueberries
- Magical properties - protection, hexing
- Popular recipes - Homemade Blueberry Muffins, Blueberry Jam Muffins
Source: Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells by Judika Illes
Bread
- Deities - Isis
- Element - earth, all
- Gender - Feminine/receptive
- Magical properties - grounding, offerings
- Popular Recipes - Potato Rolls, Savoury Sausage Bread Pudding, Garlic & Herb Focaccia Bread
Source: Rachel Patterson, The Element Encyclopedia of Witchcraft by Judika Illes, Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells by Judika Illes
Brown Sugar
- Magickal properties - sweetness, comfort, love, overcome enemies and make then your friends, , attraction
- Popular recipes - Brown Sugar Bacon Biscuits, Brown Sugar Syrup, Brown Sugar Body Scrub
Source: Tess Whitehurst, Lunar Grove
Butter
- Gender - Feminine/receptive
- Elements - water, earth
- Planet - Moon
- Astrology - Cancer
- Chakra - Heart
- Deities - Inanna, Agni
- Magickal properties - soothes relationships, increases tenacity, makes change easier, increases spirituality, adds smoothing quality to spells, peace, spirituality, Faerie
- Popular recipes - Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Spiced Maple Butter, Cinnamon Whole Wheat Pancakes with Blackberry Brown Butter Syrup, Caesar Salad with Brown Butter Croutons
Source: Plentiful Earth, Patheos, Wonders & Marvels
Butternut Squash
- Magical properties - fertility, abundance, vitality, creativity
- Popular recipes - Butternut Squash Stuffed Shells, Butternut Squash & Carrot Soup
Cake
- Element - earth
- Gender - feminine/receptive
- Magical properties - happiness, grounding
- Witchcraft uses - ritual, rites of passage, celebration, offerings
- Popular recipes - 5 Minute Microwave Lemon Cake, Lavender Cake, Chocolate Pound Cake
Source: Rachel Patterson
Carrots
See more - Herbs in Witchcraft: Carrots.
- Planets - Mercury, Mars
- Gender - masculine/projective
- Element - fertility
- Chakra - solar plexus
- Magical properties: love, lust, passion, fertility, creativity, clarity, grounding
- Popular recipes: Maple Glazed Carrots, Carrot Ginger Orange Mimosa
Sources: Carrot Museum, Rachel Patterson, Star Magic Healing
Cauliflower
- Gender - feminine/receptive
- Element - water
- Planet - Moon
- Astrology - Cancer
- Deities - Aine, Andromeda, Diana, Ishtar, Isis, Kwan Yin, Luna, Selene
- Chakra - Heart
- Magical properties - protection, emotions, glamour magick
- Popular recipes - South Indian Vegetable Curry
Source: Plentiful Earth
Cayenne
- Element - fire
- Magickal properties - removes obstacles, speeds up spells, road opener, hex breaking
- Popular recipes - Cayenne Candied Bacon, Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels, Buffalo Chicken Tacos
Sources: The Magick Kitchen, Everyday Magic by Semra Haksever, Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells by Judika Illes
Cheese
- Gender - Masculine/projective
- Element - Earth, Air
- Planet - Saturn
- Deities - Apollo
- Magickal Properties - success, happiness, fascination of women, transformation, divination, offering, positive communication, cooperation, friendliness
- Popular Recipes - Whipped Ricotta, Chicken & Goat Cheese Pasta, Whipped Feta on Toast
Source: Culture, Rachel Patterson
Goat Cheese
- Deities - Pan, Silvanus, Faunus, Bacchus, Dionysis, Artemis, Marduk
- Magickal Properties - gentleness, endurance, spiritual purity, sacrifice, independence, lust, virility, fertility, creative vigor, stubbornness, leadership, forcefulness, strength
- Popular Recipes - Chicken & Goat Cheese Pasta, Goat Cheese Crostini with Macadamia Nuts & Honey, Bacon Goat Cheese & Green Onion Biscuits
Source: Rachel Patterson, The Conversation, Myth & Moor,
Cherries
- Gender - feminine/receptive
- Planet - Venus
- Elements - water, air
- Magical properties - love, fertility, divination, new beginnings, vitality, passion, sexual attraction
- Popular recipes - Pimm's & Cherry Lemonade, Brie Grilled Cheese with Ham & Cherry Jam, Cherry Berry Cocktail
Source: Rachel Patterson, Elune Blue, The Magick Kitchen
Chia Seeds
- Element - air
- Planet - Sun
- Magical properties - protection, health, transformation, prosperity, strength
- Popular recipes - Healthy Waffles with Lemon & Chia Seeds
Source: Kitchen Witch Hearth
Chickpeas
- Planet - Mercury
- Magickal properties - beat the competition, sexual virility particularly for males
- Popular Recipes - Chickpea & Spinach Curry, Easy Peanut Butter Hummus
Sources: Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells by Judika Illes and Shirley Two Feathers
Chili Peppers
Learn more here: Herbs in Witchcraft - Chili Peppers
This energy can be found in things like jalapenos, habaneros, chili powder, and red pepper flakes.
- Gender - masculine/projective
- Element - fire
- Deities - Mars, Shango
- Magical properties - protects male fertility, keep your partner faithful, break hexes, protection, break fevers, speeds up spells, remove blocks
- Witchcraft uses - hot foot spells, warding
- Popular recipes - Whipped Ricotta, Black Pudding Hash, Spicy Alfredo Sauce
Sources: Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells by Judika Illes, Aroma G's Botanica
Chives
See more - Herbs in Witchcraft - Chives
- Planet - Mars
- Element - fire
- Gender - masculine/projective
- Magickal properties - exorcism, lifting your spirits, blocking negative energy, breaking bad habits, protection, balance, strength
- Popular recipes - Hummus & Egg Toast with Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Chives, Sour Cream & Chive Dip, Breakfast Nachos with Fried Egg
Source: John Hunt Publishing/Rachel Patterson, Soul and Spirit Magazine
Chocolate
- Gender - Feminine/receptive
- Element -
- white chocolate - water
- milk chocolate - water, earth
- dark chocolate - earth, fire
- Planet -
- white chocolate - Venus
- milk chocolate - Venus, Earth
- dark chocolate - Earth, Moon
- all - Mars
- Zodiac -
- white chocolate, Pisces, Aquarius
- milk chocolate, Cancer, Libra
- dark chocolate, Scorpio, Virgo, Aries
- Chakras -
- white chocolate - heart
- milk chocolate - heart
- dark chocolate, heart, sacral
- Magickal properties -
- white chocolate - friendship, self-love, fun
- milk chocolate - friendship, self-love, nurturing, love, balance, fun, raising emotional energy
- dark chocolate - love, romance, grounding, prosperity, turning enemies into friends
- all - prosperity, positive energy, happiness, love
- Popular recipes - Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding, Chocolate Banana Muffins, Chocolate Amaretto Tart
Source: Plentiful Earth, Rachel Patterson, Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells by Judika Illes
Cinnamon
- Gender - masculine/projective
- Element - fire
- Planets - Sun, Mars
- Astrology - Aries
- Deities - Aphrodite, Dionysus, Mercury, Venus
- Chakras - root, sacral
- Magickal properties - consecrating your magickal tools, healing, home protection, love and lust spells, sex magick, personal protection, money drawing, speed up spells, spirituality, success, victory, blessing for self and home, personal strength, psychic awareness, vitality, purification
- Popular Recipes: Chocolate Cinnamon Cake, Cinnamon Whole Wheat Pancakes with Blackberry Brown Butter Syrup, Cinnamon Pull-Apart Cake with Lemon Glaze
Sources: Plentiful Earth, Everyday Magic by Semra Haksever, The Modern Guide to Witchcraft by Skye Alexander
Cloves
- Magical properties - protection, purification, mental ability, healing, focus, abundance, luck, courage, self-belief, personal growth, lust
- Popular recipes - Pumpkin Scones, Spiced Flourless Chocolate Cake, Caramel Pumpkin Cheesecake
- Source: The Modern Guide to Witchcraft by Skye Alexander, Everyday Magic by Semra Haksever
Coconut
- Element - water
- Planet - Moon
- Deities - Saning Sari
- Magickal properties - purification, protection, chastity
- Popular recipes: Citrus Cocktail Cupcakes, Coconut Basmati Rice, Brown Sugar Body Scrub
Source: The Road Goes Ever On, The Element Encyclopedia of Witchcraft by Judika Illes
Coffee
- Gender - masculine/projective
- Elements - fire, air, earth
- Planet - Mars
- Astrology - Sagittarius, Aries
- Deities - Archangel Gabriel, Chango
- Chakras - root, sacral
- Magickal properties - removes blockages, boosts energy, protection, grounding, happiness, lust, luck, romance, banishing
- Popular recipes - Brown Elephant Cocktail, White Russian Milkshake, Mudslide Milkshake
Source: Plentiful Earth, Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells by Judika Illes
Coriander
- Planet - Mars
- Element - Fire
- Magickal properties - love, lust, promoting peace between people, protection, healing, health, longevity, clairvoyance, divination, fertility, prosperity, keeping secrets
- Popular recipes: Mitraillette, Spicy Chicken Chili, Southwest Pasta Salad
Source: Vaya's Witchcraft and Spiritual
Corn
See more - Herbs in Witchcraft - Corn
- Gender - Feminine
- Element - Fire, Earth
- Planet - Sun
- Magickal properties - abundance, luck, prosperity, offerings, fertility
- Popular recipes: Cornbread-Topped Chili Mac, Cheddar Habanero Cornbread, Chicken Corn Chowder
Source: Rachel Paterson
Cranberry
See more - Herbs in Witchcraft - Cranberries
- Gender - feminine/receptive
- Elements - water, fire
- Planet - Mars
- Astrology - Sagittarius
- Deity - Astarte
- Chakra - root
- Sabbats - Samhain, Yule
- Magickal properties - abundance, energy, healing, love, protection, emotions, communication, courage, action, rejuvenation
- Magickal uses - ritual wine substitute
- Popular recipes - Cranberry Glazed Turkey Meatloaf, White Chocolate Cranberry Macadamia Nut Cookies, Poinsettia Christmas Champagne Cocktail
Source: Plentiful Earth, Rachel Patterson, Davy & Tracy
Cucumber
- Gender - feminine/receptive
- Element - Water
- Planets - Venus, Moon
- Astrology - Cancer, Libra, Taurus
- Deities - Aphrodite, Hera, The Kappa, Uttu
- Chakras - sacral
- Magickal properties - beauty, fertility, healing, youth
- Popular recipes - Mint Cucumber Lemon Water, Cloudy Cider Cup
Source: Plentiful Earth
Cumin
- Magickal properties - healing, protection, breaking hexes, love, lust, new beginnings, emotional strength
- Popular recipes - Homemade Spice Crackers, Spicy Southwest Burgers, Harissa Hummis
Source: Everyday Magic by Semra Haksever, Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells by Judika Illes
Dill
- Gender - masculine/projective
- Element - fire
- Planet - Mercury
- Astrology - Gemini
- Deities - Hermes, Janus, Mercury, Anubis, Khensu
- Chakras - sacral, third eye
- Magickal properties - good fortune, tranquility, prosperity, passion, protection, romance, emotional and mental balance
- Popular recipes - Dill Potato Salad, Grilled Potato Foil Packet with Lemon Dill Creme Fraiche, Dill & Cheddar Popovers
Source: The Modern Guide to Witchcraft by Skye Alexander, Plentiful Earth, Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells by Judika Illes
Eggs
- Magickal properties - fertility, protection, beauty
- Magickal uses - decorate eggs for Ostara, crush egg shells for protection powder
- Popular recipes - The Best Bacon Egg & Cheese Sandwich, Eggs in Purgatory, Sausage Egg & Cheese Biscuits with Apple Butter
Source: Everyday Magic by Semra Haksever, Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells by Judika Illes
Figs
- Planet - Jupiter
- Element - air, fire
- Gender - both
- Astrology - Pisces
- Magickal properties - luck, abundance, seduction, fertility, meditation, divination
- Popular recipes: Fig Jam & Smoked Gouda Grilled Cheese, Fig Jam, Crispy Prosiutto & Brie Grilled Cheese
Source: Rachel Patterson, The Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells by Judika Illes
Garlic
Related: Herbs in Witchcraft - Garlic
- Deities - Hecate
- Magickal properties - passion, protection, cleansing, luck
- Popular recipes: Garlic & Thyme Baked Camembert, Garlic & Herb Focaccia Bread, Lemon Garlic Pasta
Sources: Moody Moons, The Magick Kitchen, Everyday Magic by Semra Haksever
Ginger
- Gender - masculine/projective
- Element - fire
- Planet - Mars
- Chakra - solar plexus
- Astrology - Aries
- Magickal properties - romance, prosperity, passion, power, protection from malevolent spirits, joy, success, healing, success
- Magickal uses - speed up spells
- Popular recipes - Stem Ginger Biscuits, Rum & Ginger Beer with a Twist, Lemon & Ginger Bars
Sources: Everyday Magic by Semra Haksever, Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells by Judika Illes, The Modern Guide to Witchcraft by Skye Alexander, Practical Magic for Beginners by Maggie Haseman
Habanero
See also - Herbs in Witchcraft - Chili Peppers
- Gender - masculine/projective
- Element - fire
- Deities - Mars, Shango
- Chakra - Sacral
- Magical properties - protects male fertility, keep your partner faithful, break hexes, protection, break fevers, speeds up spells, remove blocks, energy
- Popular recipes - Cheddar Habanero Cornbread
Source: Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells by Judika Illes
Hazelnut
- Gender - masculine/projective
- Element - Air
- Planet - Sun
- Deities - Brighid, Thor, Apollo
- Magickal properties - wisdom, luck, fertility, granting wishes, inspiration, protection
- Witchcraft uses - relieves tooth pain
- Popular recipes: Nutella Cheesecake Parfaits, Nutty Nutella Boozy Milkshake, Nutella Fairy Toast
Sources: Modern Guide to Witchcraft by Skye Alexander, Eco Enchantments, The Present Tree, The Hedgerow Apothecary by Christine Iverson, Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells by Judika Illes
Honey
- Deities - Ra, Artemis, Demeter, Vishnu, Krishna
- Element - water, earth
- Gender - feminine/receptive
- Magickal properties - happiness, offerings, sweetness, love, prosperity, healing, passion, spirituality, attraction
- Witchcraft uses - attract angels and beneficial spirits
- Popular recipes - Goat Cheese Crostini with Macadamia Nuts & Honey, Honey Whole Wheat Pancakes, Spiced Honey Vodka
Source: Rachel Patterson, Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells by Judika Illes, Everyday Magic by Semra Haksever
Ice Cream
- Planet - Moon
- Element - Water
- Gender - Feminine/receptive
- Magical properties - love, spirituality
- Popular recipes - Buttery Nipple Milkshake, White Russian Milkshake, Mudslide Milkshake
Source: Rachel Patterson
Jalapenos & Chili Peppers
These correspondences are related to chili peppers in general. Once I'm able to find a source specific to jalapenos, I'll update. Jalapenos are the type of chili I cook with most commonly.
- Planet - Mars
- Element - Fire
- Magical properties - fidelity, love, hex breaking
- Popular recipes - Jalapeno Hush Puppies, Vegetarian Jalapeno Poppers, Jalapeno Cream Cheese Stuffed Burgers
Source: Amino Apps
Juniper Berries
- Chakra - Solar Plexus
- Magical properties - healing
- Popular recipes - Lemongrass Gin Cocktail, Citrus Gin Fizz, Cherry Berry Cocktail
Source: Practical Magic for Beginners by Maggie Haseman
Lavender
- Gender - feminine/receptive
- Elements - air, fire
- Planet - Mercury
- Chakras - throat, third eye
- Zodiac - Leo
- Magical properties - sleep, peace, meditation
- Popular recipes - Lavender Cake, DIY All Purpose Cleaner, Lavender Pillow Spray
Source: Practical Magic for Beginners by Maggie Haseman
Leeks
- Gender - masculine/projective
- Planet - Mars
- Element - fire
- Magical properties - protection, love, exorcism
- Popular recipes - Easy Leek & Potato Soup, Chestnut Soup, Green Minestrone
Sources: Magic Spells and Potions, Amino Apps
Lemons
See more - Herbs in Witchcraft - Lemons
- Gender - feminine/receptive
- Planet - Moon
- Element - water
- Deities - Diana
- Chakra - solar plexus
- Astrology - Cancer, Pisces
- Magickal properties - longevity, purification, unity, uplifting, clarity, friendship, happiness, rejuvenation, awareness, love, fidelity, new beginnings, breaking hexes, cleansing, protection
- Popular recipes - 5 Minute Microwave Lemon Cake, Blackcurrant & Lemon Cocktail, Lemon & Garlic Pasta
Sources: Everyday Magic by Semra Haksever, Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells by Judika Illes
Lemongrass
- Gender - both
- Element - air
- Planets - Mercury, Moon
- Chakras - throat, third eye, crown
- Astrology - Gemini
- Magical properties - opening, mental health, communication, spirituality, love and lust, healing, protection
- Popular recipes: Lemongrass Gin Cocktail, Lime Ginger & Lemongrass Infused Water
Source: Practical Magic for Beginners by Maggie Haseman
Lettuce
Learn more here: Herbs in Witchcraft - Lettuce
- Gender - feminine/receptive for round lettuce, masculine/projective for long lettuce
- Planet - Moon, Saturn, Mars
- Element - Water
- Deities - Min
- Chakras - root
- Magickal properties - chastity, protection, love, divination, sleep, seduction
- Popular recipes - Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad, Cider Braised Chicken Thighs with Spring Vegetables, Fiery Halloumi Salad
Source: Amino, Rite of Ritual
Limes
- Sabbat - Litha
- Element - water, fire
- Crystal - green aventurine
- Magickal properties - cleansing, purification, protection, prosperity
- Popular recipes - Flourless Chocolate Lime Cake with Margarita Cream, Chocolate Lime Pie, Mint Limeade
Source: Davy & Tracy, The Element Encyclopedia of Witchcraft by Judika Illes
Lychee
- Magical properties - sweetness, happiness, beauty, divination, motivation, wishes, promotes positive energy, romantic love
- Popular recipes - Lychee Mimosa, Lychee Martini
Sources: Manic Nami, Asia Times
Mango
- Gender - feminine/receptive
- Plantes - Mars, Venus
- Astrology - Aries, Sagittarius
- Elements - fire, air
- Deities - Ambika, Ganesha, Saraswati
- Chakras - sacral, solar plexus
- Magical properties - passion, abundance, power, growth, happiness, wisdom, divine connection, family connection, fertility, friendship, inner-child healing, inspiration, wisdom
- Popular recipes - Indian Spiced Pea & Potato Wraps, Egg & Mango Chutney Flatbread, Homemade Spice Crackers
Source: Plentiful Earth
Maple
- Gender - masculine/projective
- Planet - Jupiter
- Element - air
- Deity - Dana
- Astrology - Virgo, Libra
- Magickal uses - wand making
- Magickal properties - love, prosperity, longevity, protection, sweetness, life and health, abundance, balance, offering, practical magic, promise, generosity, intelligence, tolerance, attraction
- Popular recipes - Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Spiced Maple Butter, Maple Glazed Carrots, Maple Syrup with Bacon
Sources: Flying the Hedge, WytchWood, The Modern Guide to Witchcraft by Skye Alexander, WytchWood, Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells
Marjoram
- protection, psychic awakenings, attracts love
- Popular recipes - Poultry Seasoning
Source: Everyday Magic by Semra Haksever
Marula
- Magickal properties - friendship
- Magickal uses - to influence the sex of a baby
- Popular recipes - Brown Elephant Amarula Cocktail
Source: Living Lifestyle
Milk & Cream
- Magickal properties - fertility, abundance, motherhood, prosperity, beauty
- Magickal uses - offering
- Popular recipes - Brown Elephant Cocktail, Buttery Nipple Milkshake, Chicken & Goat Cheese Pasta
Sources: University of Michigan, The Element Encyclopedia of Witchcraft by Judika Illes
Mint
- Gender - masculine/projective
- Element - fire
- Planet - Mars
- Chakra - solar plexus, heart
- Zodiac - Virgo
- Magickal properties - healing, purification, love, prosperity, abundance, personal power, motivation, new beginnings, personal renewal, psychic protection, release, decision making, resilience, fertility, joy, success, purification
- Popular recipes - Mint Brownies, Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies, Mint Limeade
Source: Practical Magic for Beginners by Maggie Haseman, Everyday Magic by Semra Haksever, The Modern Guide to Witchcraft by Skye Alexander
Mustard
- Gender - masculine/projective
- Planet - Mars
- Element - Fire
- Deities - Aesculapius
- Astrology - Aries
- Magickal properies - protection, fertility, clarity, mental power
- Popular recipes - Cheddar Quick Bread, Gourmet Waffle Burger, Monte Cristo
Source: Wings in the Night, Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells by Judika Illes
Nutmeg
- Magickal properties - prosperity, good fortune, love, psychic power, happiness
- Popular recipes - Prosperity Spice, Poultry Seasoning, Bacon Carbonara
Source: Source: Everyday Magic by Semra Haksever, The Modern Guide to Witchcraft by Skye Alexander, Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells by Judika Illes
Oats
- Gender - feminine/receptive
- Planet - Venus
- Element - earth
- Magickal properties - stability, endurance, persistence, house magic, happiness, friendship, family matters, spiritual growth, abundance, prosperity
- Popular recipes - Scottish Oatcakes, Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies, Chocolate Porridge
Source: Witchcrafted Life, Pinterest
Olive Oil
- Element - Fire
- Planet - Sun
- Magickal properties - healing, peace, fertility, protection
- Magickal uses - diagnose the evil eye
- Popular recipes - Chocolate Olive Oil Cake, Whipped Ricotta, Easy Peanut Butter Hummus
Source: Patheos, Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells
Onion
See more - Herbs in Witchcraft - Onions
- Planet - Mars
- Element - fire
- Gender - masculine/projective
- Magickal properties - protection, fertility, passion, cleansing, banishing
- Magickal uses - to prevent baldness
- Popular recipes: Pork & Onion Hand Pies, Bacon, Goat Cheese & Green Onion Biscuits, Corn & Green Onion Biscuits
Source: Rachel Patterson, Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells by Judika Illes
Oranges
See more - Herbs in Witchcraft - Oranges
- Deities - Gaia
- Magickal properties - love, fertility, divination, success, prosperity, friendship
- Popular recipes - Chocolate Orange Mousse, Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Orange Frosting, Orange & Amaretto Cider
Source: Elune Blue, Everyday Magic by Semra Haksever
Oregano
- Planet - Venus
- Element - air
- Gender - feminine/receptive
- Astrology - Taurus, Libra
- Magickal properties - protection, creativity, travel, freedom, love, happiness, communication, peace
- Popular recipes - Za'atar Potato Salad, Roasted Tomato & Mozzarella Salad, Black Bean Soup
Source: Wicca Now
Paprika
- Gender - masculine/projective
- Element - fire
- Planet - Mars
- Astrology - Aries, Scorpio
- Day - Tuesday
- Deities - Ares, Mars
- Magickal properties - boosting spellwork, energy, fidelity, hex breaking, love, lust
- Popular recipes - Smoky Chorizo Queso Dip, Sweet Potaot Chickpea Dip, Baked Chicken Parm Nuggets
Sources: Ashton, Brianadragon.com
Parsley
See more - Herbs in Witchcraft - Parsley
- Astrology - Gemini, Leo
- Planet - Mercury
- Magical properties - cleansing, protection, success, power, strength, passion, prosperity, knowledge, purification
- Popular recipes - Pizza Rustica, Garlic Herb Bread, Lemon Garlic Pasta
Source: Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells by Judika Illes, The Modern Guide to Witchcraft by Sky Alexander, Garden Magic by Rachel Patterson
Passion Fruit & Flower
- Planetary Bodies - Venus, Chiron
- Astrology - Leo
- Element - water
- Gender - feminine/receptive
- Deities - Flora, Aphrodite, Feronia
- Chakra - crown
- Magical properties - calming, tranquility, hospitality, sleep, improves psychic abilities, releases negative energy
- Popular recipes - Passion Fruit Green Tea, Passion Fruit Margarita, Passion Fruit Victoria Sponge
Source: Well Divined, Anima Mundi Herbals
Peas
- Magickal properties - love, money, protection
- Popular recipes - Orzo with Bacon and Peas, Indian Spiced Pea & Potato Wrap, Peas with Pancetta & Cream
Sources: Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells by Judika Illes, Raven Feather
Peanuts & Peanut Butter
- Planet - Jupiter
- Gender - masculine/projective
- Magickal properties - wealth, opportunities, prosperity, stability, energy, manifestation, grounding, sticking things together, protection against loss from abuse or neglect
- Popular recipes: Peanut Butter Fudge, Classic Crunchy Peanut Butter Cookies, Peanut Butter Gooey Butter Cake
Source: Amino, Beneath the Moon, Witch Kitch, Hoodoo Kitchen via Pinterest, Patheos
Pecans
- Magical properties - job security
- Popular recipes - Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad, Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Spiced Maple Butter
Source: Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells by Judika Illes
Pineapple
- Element - fire
- Planet - Sun
- Gender - masculine/projective
- Magickal properties - hospitality, prosperity, luck, courage, confidence, chastity
- Popular recipes - Sex on the Beach, Hawaiian Bread Pudding, Gammon Steak with Pineapple Salsa
Source: Elune Blue, Elune Blue Pinterest
Pine & Pine Nuts
- Gender - male/projective
- Element - air
- Planet - Mars
- Chakra - solar plexus, heart
- Astrology - Aquarius
- Magickal properties - releasing, protection, moving on, resilience, friendship
- Popular recipes - Gorgonzola Focaccia Bread, Whipped Feta on Toast
Sources: The Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells by Judika Illes, Practical Magic for Beginners by Maggie Haseman
Pomegranates
See more - Herbs in Witchcraft - Pomegranates
- Gender - both
- Elements - air, fire, earth
- Planets - Venus, Pluto, Mercury
- Astrology - Scorpio
- Deities - Astarte, Persphone, Sekhmet
- Chakras - third eye, root
- Magickal properties - inner voice, protection, wisdom, wishes, growth, fertility, death, rebirth, new beginnings
- Magickal uses - as a substitute for blood in a spell, as a magick ink, fertility divination, money incense,
- Popular recipes: Pomegranate Margaritas, Pomegranate Martini, Ginger Pomegranate Cocktail
Source: Plentiful Earth, Rachel Paterson
Poppy Seeds
- Magical properties - fertility, invisibility, prosperity
- Popular recipes: Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes, Feta & Strawberry Salad
Source: The Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells by Judika Illes
Potatoes
See more - Herbs in Witchcraft: Potatoes
- Gender - feminine/receptive
- Element - earth
- Planet - Moon
- Astrology - Virgo
- Deities - Axomamma
- Chakras - root
- Magickal properties - grounding, protection, stability, absorbs harmful energies, binding
- Popular recipes: Potato Rolls, Rosemary Potato Rolls, Chorizo & Potato Breakfast Burrito
Source: Plentiful Earth, Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells by Judika Illes
Pumpkin
See more - Herbs in Witchcraft - Pumpkins
- Sabbats - Mabon, Samhain
- Deity - Oshun
- Magical properties - protection, prosperity, fertility, long-lasting effects
- Magical uses: jack-o-lanterns, oil lamp
- Popular recipes - Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins, Pumpkin Scones
Source: The Element Encyclopedia of Witchcraft by Judika Illes
Raisins & Grapes
- Deities - Dionysus, Bacchus Hathor
- Magickal properties - fertility, mental powers, money
- Popular recipes - Maple Panettone Bread Pudding
Source: Breeland Walker
Raspberries
- Gender - feminine/receptive
- Element - Water
- Planets - Moon, Venus
- Astrology - Cancer, Pisces
- Deities - Eileithyia, Hera
- Chakra - Sacral
- Magickal properties - fertility, love, protection in pregnancy or business, protection against snakebites
- Popular recipes - Raspberry Margaritas, Raspberry Cooler, Raspberry Lemonade
Source: Plentiful Earth, Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells by Judika Illes
Rice
- Planet - Sun, Moon
- Element - air, earth, water
- Gender - both
- Magickal properties - abundance, fertility, prosperity, protection, rain, grounding, blessing, money, security
- Popular recipes - Coconut Basmati Rice, Italian Panissa Rice & Beans, Lemon Risotto
Source: Rachel Patterson, Witchipedia, The Kitchen Witch's Guide to Healing and Self-Care by Maggie Haseman
Rose
- Deities - Aphrodite, Adonis, Eros, Venus
- Astrology - Taurus
- Planet - Venus
- Element - water
- Gender - feminine/receptive
- Magickal properties - love, romance, passion, healing, peace, divination, spiritual growth
- Popular recipes - Rose Quartz Cocktail
Sources: The Modern Guide to Witchcraft by Skye Alexander, Wicca Now
Rosemary
- Planet - Sun
- Element - fire
- Deity - Brighid
- Astrology - Aries
- Chakras - third eye, crown
- Magickal properties - protection, purification, healing, mental power, good health, memory, love, lust, exorcism, sleep, amplification, wisdom
- Magickal uses - can substitute for any herb in a spell
- Popular recipes - Rosemary Potato Rolls, Poultry Seasoning, Chicken & Goat Cheese Pasta
Source: Everyday Magic by Semra Haksever, Kitchen Witchcraft: Garden Magic by Rachel Patterson, Practical Magic for Beginners by Maggie Haseman
Rum
- Element - water
- Magickal properties - prosperity, clarity, love, strength, connection
- Popular recipes - Rum & Ginger Beer with a Twist, Citrus Cocktail Cupcakes, Boozy Root Beer Float
Source: Wolf of Antimony
Sage
- Magical properties - banishing negative energy, healing, purification, cleansing, spiritual health
- Popular recipes - Smoked Cheddar & Sage Biscuits, Poultry Seasoning, Pumpkin & Hazelnut Crostini
Source: Everyday Magic by Semra Haksever,
Salt
- Magickal properties - protection, cleansing, purification
- Popular recipes- Salted Caramel White Russian, Sea Salt Bagels, Salt Scrub
Source: Encyclopedia of Witchcraft by Judika Illes, Everyday Magic by Semra Haksever
Sassafras
- Magickal properties - protection, cleansing, love, sex, prosperity
- Popular recipes - Boozy Root Beer Float, Vanilla Vodka Root Beer
Sources: Star Child, Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells by Judika Illes
Spinach
See more - Herbsin Witchcraft - Spinach
- Chakra - heart
- Planet - Jupiter
- Element - earth
- Gender - feminine/receptive
- Magickal properties - love, prosperity, wealth, strength, taking action, endurance, cleansing, passion, fertility, inner child connection
- Popular recipes: Mexican Spinach Dip, Spinach Alfredo Mac & Cheese, Spinach & Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Sources: La Tene, Star Magic
Strawberries
- Gender - female/receptive
- Element - water
- Planet - Venus
- Astrology - Scorpio
- Deity - Freya
- Chakra - sacral
- Magickal properties - dedication, love, fertility, luck
- Popular recipes - Strawberry Soju Slushie, Strawberry Lemon & Basil Infused Water, Feta & Strawberry Salad
Source: Plentiful Earth
Sugar
- Magickal properties - attraction, love, romance, cleansing
- Witchcraft uses - amplify any attraction spell
- Popular recipes - Caramel Butterscotch Muffins, Buttery Nipple Milkshake, No-Fail Sugar Cookies
Source: The Traveling Witch, Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells by Judika Illes
Sweet Potatoes
- Gender - female/receptive
- Element - Earth
- Planet - Venus
- Zodiac - Gemini, Cancer, Taurus, Libra
- Deities - Ceres, Demeter
- Chakras - Root, Sacral
- Magickal properties - friendship, harmony, grounding, nurturing, sensuality
- Popular recipes: Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Spiced Maple Butter, Cajun Sweet Potatoes, Vegetarian Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie
Source: Plentiful Earth
Tarragon
- Magickal properties - healing in abusive sitations, compassion for others
- Popular recipes - Cider Braised Chicken Thighs with Spring Vegetables
Source: The Thrifty Witch
Tea (Black)
- Gender - feminine/receptive
- Element - earth
- Magical properties - strength, stability, expelling negativity, alertness, energy, courage
- Popular recipes - Ginger Lemon Iced Tea, Earl Grey Ice Cream
Source: iolitewitchcraft
Tea (Green)
- Gender - masculine/projective
- Element - fire
- Planet - Mars
- Magical properties - healing, longevity, energy, love, lust, cleansing, prosperity
- Popular recipes - Passion Fruit Green Tea
Source: Magical Recipes Online
Tequila
- Element - Fire
- Magical properties - timing, present moment
- Popular recipes - Pomegranate Margaritas, Raspberry Margaritas, Passion Fruit Margaritas
Source: The Brambled Way
Thyme
See more - Herbs in Witchcraft - Thyme
- Gender - feminine/receptive
- Element - water, fire
- Planet - Venus
- Chakra - heart, solar plexus
- Astrology - Aries, Pisces
- Deities - Ares, Mars
- Magickal properties - strength, courage, wisdom, connecting to and trusting your inner voice, attracts loyalty and friendship, cleansing, purification, health, protection, healing, psychic awareness
- Popular recipes - Garlic & Thyme Baked Camembert, Lemon & Thyme Poundcake, Poultry Seasoning
Source: Everyday Magic by Semra Haksever, Practical Magic for Beginners by Maggie Haseman
Toffee & Sweets
- Magical properties - attraction, romance
- Witchcraft uses - offerings to spirits, to sweeten any spell
- Popular recipes - Chocolate Toffee Muffins, Caramel Toffee Cheesecake, Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies
Source: Shirley Two Feathers
Tomatoes
See more - Herbs in Witchcraft - Tomatoes
- Deities - Venus, Aphrodite, Hera
- Gender - feminine/receptive
- Element - Water
- Planets - Jupiter, Moon
- Magickal properties - love, passion, creativity, protects from negative influence, prosperity, home protection
- Popular recipes - Roasted Tomato & Mozzarella Salad, Hummus & Egg Toast with Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Chives, Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta
- Sources: The Witchipedia, Bree NicGarran, Grow Eat Gift, The Kitchen Witch's Guide to Healing & Self-Care by Maggie Haseman
Turmeric
- Planet - Mars
- Element - fire
- Gender - masculine/projective
- Magickal properties - purification, protection
- Popular recipes - Lemon Rice, Potato & Spinach Curry
Source: Pagan N Proud
Vanilla
- Gender - Feminine/receptive
- Element - Water
- Planet - Venus
- Zodiac - Taurus
- Deities - Aphrodite, Venus
- Magickal properties - love, passion, vitality, happiness, healing, friendship, stress and anxiety, luck, increasing mental capabilities, beauty, lust
- Popular Recipes - Vanilla Vodka Root Beer, Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Orange Frosting, Vanilla Lemonade
Source: Wicca Now, Elune Blue, Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells by Judika Illes
Wheat
- Gender - Feminine/receptive
- Element - Earth
- Planet - Venus
- Sabbats - Lughnassadh
- Deities - Lugh, Demeter, Mercury, Osiris
- Magickal properties - abundance, fertility, money, rebirth
- Popular recipes: Whole Wheat Guinness Soda Bread, Honey Whole Wheat Pancakes, Cinnamon Whole Wheat Pancakes with Blackberry Brown Butter Syrup
Sources: Flying the Hedge, Learn Religions
Wine
- Deities - Dionysus, Bacchus
- Magical properties - love, pleasure, vitality, connection to spirit realm
- Popular recipes: Cherry Orange Sangria, Spaghetti & Sausage Meatballs, Italian Panissa Rice and Beans
Source: Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells by Judika Illes
Yeast
- Magical properties - transformation, activation
- Popular recipes - Potato Rolls, Garlic & Herb Focaccia Bread, Rosemary Potato Rolls
Yogurt
- Magickal properties - spirituality, creativity, depression
- Popular recipes: Greek Yogurt Pancakes, Grilled Chicken Skewers with Chilli Mint Yogurt, Easy Peanut Butter Hummus
Source: Beneath the Moon
Zucchini (Courgette)
- Planet - Jupiter
- Magical properties - fertility, abundance, protection, fidelity
- Popular recipes - Zucchini & Potato Pancakes, Green Minestrone Soup
Source: Otherworldly Oracle