THE MAGICKAL USES OF NUTMEG
Proper name: Myristica Fragrans
Folk Names: Qoust, Sadhika, Wohpala, Bicuiba Acu
Gender: Masculine
Planet: Jupiter
Element: Fire
Deities: Ochun, Oya Lugh, Danu, Cerridwen
Astrological: Pisces, Sagittarius, Aries, Leo
Powers: Luck, Money, Health, Fidelity
Magical Uses: Long carried as luck charms, and are strung with star anise and tonka beans for a potent herbal necklace. Specifically, nutmegs are carried to ward off rheumatism, cold sores, neuralgia, boils, and sties. Sprinkle onto green candles to bring wealth. Offer in ceremony for fidelity.
Nutmegs have long been carried as good luck charms, and are strung with star anise and tonka beans for a potent herbal necklace. Burn for prosperity., luck, psychic awareness, fortune, clairvoyance, divination, justice, and meditation.
Add ground nutmeg to your candle wax when making candles to burn for prosperity rituals. A spell to ensure your beloved’s faithfulness is to take a nutmeg and cut it into four equal parts. Bury the first part in the Earth; throw the second one into the air from a cliff; burn the third section; boil the last quarter in water and drink a sip of the tea. Remove the last quarter from the tea and carry it with you everywhere, even to bed. Your beloved will not fall to anothers temptations.
Often associated with Samhain and Yule, nutmeg is also one of the traditional spices used in the Jewish ritual farewell to the feminine aspect of God on Saturday evening, when warm spices are sniffed to remind us that Her presence should permeate the week, like the sweet smell of a spice permeates the air. Nutmeg is often used in works involving money, especially gambling. A whole nutmeg makes a nifty Jovian good-luck charm, especially with some purple thread or yarn wrapped around it (many people use a nutmeg as a handy substitute for a High John root). Creole folklore of the 19th century advised sprinkling nutmeg in a woman’s left shoe each night at midnight in order to make her crazy with love. Of course, first you need access to her shoes at midnight…
Nutmeg us an excellent example of classic operational Witchcraft finding its way into our modern culture. Just why did Grandma load all that Nutmeg into those sweets during the holidays if not to induce a festive mood? Chances are great Grandma didn’t know she was practicing witchcraft , and chances are even if she did, she probably did not recognize the science involved. Nutmeg has long been associated with luck and the strength of a strong home. Although it is sometimes drilled and strung on a cord for these attricutes, it is far more effective to use Nutmeg in cooking, especially in the cold winter months when the lack of sunlight and outdoor activities brings on family strife. Surprise everyone with a rich Nutmeg treat. Both Nutmeg and Mace (its outer coating) are often used in incense and sachet recipes to increase psychic and cognitive abilities. Essential oil of Nutmeg is diffused to invigorate the body and to increase the flow of energy throughout both body and soul. The scent is warm, invigorating, and inviting.
A whole nutmeg seed can be carried to bring luck during all games of chance from cards to Bingo to roulette. This effect is greatly enhanced by creating an amulet of the seed by drilling a hole in the nutmeg and filling it with Mercury and then stopping up the hole with wax or glue or by carrying the seed wrapped in green cloth (or both). Nutmeg can also be carried as a charm to encourage a favorable decision in court cases and success in other legal matters. Wrap it in a purple cloth or string it on a purple string for this purpose. A Nutmeg in the pocket will also help to ensure good luck while traveling.
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