Horseradish Meaning and magickal uses
Also called Armoracia rusticana
A fiery, sharp root of purification and protection from harm.
- Intentions
- Protection, Cleansing, Banishing
- Element
- Fire
- Planet
- Mars
- Day
- Tuesday
- Moon phase
- Waning Crescent
- Parts used
- Root
How to use it
- Kitchen cleansing
Grate a little into a meal on a Tuesday while stating a wish to push out stagnant energy.
- Doorway guard
Place a whole root in a bowl on a shelf by the door for a week, then bury it outdoors with thanks.
- Courage charm
Carry a dried slice in a red bag to ask for fiery resolve.
Works well with
Substitutes
History and folklore
Horseradish has been grown in Europe since ancient times and is a staple of Passover and spring tables. Its sharp bite made folk keepers prize it for driving away bad luck.
A fiery, sharp root of purification and protection from harm.
- Intentions: Protection, Cleansing, Banishing
- Element: Fire
- Planet: Mars
- Day: Tuesday
- Moon phase: Waning Crescent
- Parts used: Root
Safety: Horseradish is a food, but fresh root is very pungent and can irritate eyes, nose and skin. Wear gloves when grating and avoid it if you have a sensitive stomach.
How to use it
- Kitchen cleansing. Grate a little into a meal on a Tuesday while stating a wish to push out stagnant energy.
- Doorway guard. Place a whole root in a bowl on a shelf by the door for a week, then bury it outdoors with thanks.
- Courage charm. Carry a dried slice in a red bag to ask for fiery resolve.
Works well with: Red Candle, Tuesday, Red Jasper, Mars, Fire
Folklore
Horseradish has been grown in Europe since ancient times and is a staple of Passover and spring tables. Its sharp bite made folk keepers prize it for driving away bad luck.
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