Plant Witchery: Discover the Sacred Language, Wisdom, and Magic of 200 Plants - Juliet Diaz 2020

Turmeric Curcuma longa
A Compendium of Plants

ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES

peace, creativity, love

We all know turmeric to be the delicious beige root with brilliant yellow innards, related to the ginger family. She is a staple in Indian, Southeast Asian, and Middle Eastern cooking.

MEDICINAL PROPERTIES

Turmeric is known to have wonderful effects on the brain—she can improve mood, lift depression, and even work to offset the effects of Alzheimer’s. Turmeric is fantastic at detoxifying the body and purifying the spirt.

MAGICAL PROPERTIES

Turmeric’s power is all about confidence and well-being. She clears away stagnant energy, allowing high-vibration energies the space to move freely. Turmeric is both grounding and uplifting, creating a peaceful sense of balance. Turmeric is also associated with passion—work with her to increase lustful energy.

Turmeric Passion Bowl

This spell will bring passion into your relationship, into a project you’ve been working on—it can even help you find passion in your relationship with yourself.

WHAT YOU NEED

Large bowl

1 tablespoon turmeric, fresh or dried

A handful of red roses

1 whole red chili pepper, fresh or dried

11 sunflower seeds

3 to 5 cups water

1 tablespoon Himalayan pink salt

WHAT TO DO

· Add all the ingredients to a large bowl.

· Place it under your bed to invite passion into your relationship with yourself or your partner.

· You can also keep this bowl next to you while working on a project.

PLANT WISDOM

Turmeric’s wisdom is ancient, and rings true to so many beings on this Earth. She tells us, You are sacred. Her guidance helps us to remember to put ourselves first, knowing that we will succeed only if we take care of ourselves. Turmeric will be there for you, cheering you on as you make your way through this life. If turmeric appears in your dreams, this means there will be a rise in passion in your life, either in love or in your creative endeavors.