Onion

Onions or Allium cepa are in the family Amaryllidaceae and are grown for the bulb which is edible.

Originally native to southwestern Asia, however, it is now grown all over the world.

They are not grown for their nutrition, as they have little value this way, but they are known for their flavour.

There are many different varieties that you can obtain anywhere you shop, they can all be used in spell work as well.

The Magick in the Mundane

Onion is a wonderful ingredient for Kitchen Magick

It can be used in healing magick as it is a wonderful anti bacterial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.

Ancient Egyptians believed the layers of the onion represented the universe and eternity. With this belief they would place onions in the eye sockets of the deceased.

They can be used in spells for sexual energy and fertility.

Used in money, prosperity, success, protection, banishing and spells.

While most think that onion peels are a waste product, that is incorrect, you can dry them out and powder them to add to spells and black salt.This way you can use the whole onion and not have waste.

Correspondences:

Element: Fire

Planet: Mars

Chakra: Heart

* As per usual please be very careful when thinking of ingesting herbs, plants and flowers

**Please consult your family doctor or a professional if you are not certain of anything