Chives
Allium schoenoprasum
Wicked Overview
Chives are a flowering plant in the Allium schoenoprasum family that produces edible leaves and flowers.
It is native to Eurasia and North America.
Chives are a great protective herb and can give an extra kick to any protection practicies, especially in the home.
There are many potential uses for Chives and you will find only some of them here.
The ideas shared below are meant to awaken your own inspiration and to help you along your path.
Magickal Correspondences
Element:
Fire
Deities:
Aries, Mars
Zodiacs:
Aries, Scorpio
Planet:
Mars
Energy:
Masculine / Day / Yang
Chakra:
Crystals:
Black Tourmaline, Tiger’s Eye, Clear Quartz, Pyrite, Obsidian
Good for:
Protection, healing, lust, prosperity, renewal, attraction, abundance, passion
Protects Against:
Evil spirits, negative forces, energy vampires, opponent’s energy, and general home protection
Natural Remedies:
Reduce cancer risks, expelling parasitic worms, boosts immune system, and promotes digestion, may even be able to cure anemia.
Magickal Tips:
When competing and getting ready to compete, create a sachet and add chives to help keep the energy of your opponents away from you.
Add chives to home protection rituals like floor wash for general home protection.
Chives in love spells can bring extra passion to the relationship, but do be careful not to add too much so that it is not the prime focus, unless that is your aim.
Growing Notes:
Conditions: Full sun, can tolerate partial shade.
Perennial: Lives more than two years.
Soil: Well-drained, rich soul with a pH of 6.0-7.0.
Propagating: Seeds, division
Care: Divid after 3 -4 years
Watering: Water well, especially in hot weather.
Plant with: Carrots, tomatoes, basil, marigolds, leafy greens.