Tea
(Camellia sinensis)
A good ole cup of tea (see previous chapter on The Magic of Tea).
Your tea leaves are not only good for divination they also hold excellent magical properties. Tea is ruled by the Sun and the element of fire so it packs a huge powerful punch of magical energy.
Tea is lovely to drink before meditation, helping you relax and let go of your worries.
Tea leaves can be used in all kinds of magical workings to bring about courage, strength and prosperity.
Tea Magical Properties:
Meditation, courage, strength, prosperity
Ruling planet – Sun
Element – Fire
Gender – Masculine
Information from: A Kitchen Witch's World of Magical Food by Rachel Patterson
ISBN-978-1-78279-854-5
Publication 26th June 2015
Food is magical, not just because of the amazing tastes, flavours and aromas but also for the magical properties it holds. The magic starts with the choice of food to use, be added in whilst you are preparing and cooking then the magic unfolds as people enjoy your food. Dishes can be created for specific intents, moon phases, and rituals, to celebrate sabbats or just to bring the magic into your family meal. Many food ingredients can also be used very successfully in magical workings in the form of offerings, medicine pouches, witches bottles and poppets. Let's work magic into your cooking...
