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Tobacco has a long file in folk magic: A sacred herb of prayer and purification used by indigenous cultures worldwide.
Tobacco in the craft
A sacred herb of prayer and purification used by indigenous cultures worldwide. Its smoke carries intentions to the spirit world while grounding energy. Despite modern misuse, traditional usage respects it as a potent mediator between realms.
Correspondences
- Also called: Nicotiana tabacum, Grandfather Medicine
- Gender: Masculine
- Planet: Mars
- Sign: Sagittarius
- Element: Fire
- Deities: Mixcoatl, Pele, Coyote
Note: Highly addictive. Traditional use involves small ceremonial amounts - never inhale deeply. Contraindicated for heart conditions.
The wider web of symbols
| System | Correspondence |
|---|---|
| Zodiac | Sagittarius — plant of the Sagittarius season |
| Mythology | Mixcoatl — deity of this plant |
| Colors | Red — color of the same planetary force |
| Colors | Orange — color of the same planetary force |
| Colors | Green — color of the same planetary force |