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Fennel has a long file in folk magic: Fennel is associated with protection, communication, and overcoming addictions.
Fennel in the craft
Fennel is associated with protection, communication, and overcoming addictions. It is used in rituals to ward off negative energies and evil spirits, often by hanging fennel in windows or doorways. Its Air element links it to clarity, memory, and eloquence, aiding in confident communication and focus during divination or public speaking. Fennel is also used in spells to combat cravings and bad habits.
Correspondences
- Also called: Bronze fennel, sweet fennel, wild fennel, finocchio, Florence fennel
- Gender: Masculine
- Planet: Mercury
- Sign: Aries, Virgo
- Element: Air
- Deities: Mercury, Dionysus
Note: Fennel is high in potassium and may not be suitable for individuals with kidney issues or those taking beta-blockers. It can interact with medications and may require cautious use.
The wider web of symbols
- Zodiac: Aries — plant of the Aries season
- Zodiac: Virgo — plant of the Virgo season
- Colors: Orange — color of the same planetary force
- Colors: Blue — color of the same planetary force