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Dill.
Anethum graveolens
Also known as Dill Weed, Meeting House Seed, Sabbath Weed
Hung above the doorways of Puritan houses to keep witches out, and tucked into the cradles of babies to keep mischief away. Dill's bright green stalks are a small green army for the home — protective, lucky, and quietly indispensable.
Correspondences
Element
Fire
Planet
Mercury
Zodiac
Gemini
Chakra
Sacral
Parts Used
Seeds, leaves
Harvest
Summer
Origin
Europe
Moon Phases
Waxing
Practice
Magical Properties
Protection, money, love, lust
Hang dill above a doorway to prevent the entry of those who wish you ill. Add seeds to love and lust sachets. Carry a sprig for good luck and protection. Place in a baby's bath for protection.
Mundane
Mundane Uses
Digestive herb, carminative. Dill water used for infant colic.
Devotion
Deity Associations
Merlin (attributed)
History
Folklore & History
Called 'Sabbath Weed' in Puritan-era New England, where witches were accused of using it in their charms. In Scotland, it was used to counteract the 'evil eye'.
Safety
Safety Notes
Generally safe. Avoid large doses of essential oil in pregnancy.
This information is provided for educational and magical reference only. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using herbs medicinally.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dill used for in witchcraft?
Dill is traditionally used in workings for protection, money, love, lust. Hang dill above a doorway to prevent the entry of those who wish you ill.
What element is Dill associated with?
Dill is associated with the Fire element and the sign of Gemini, and resonates with the Sacral chakra.
What planet rules Dill?
Dill is ruled by Mercury. In the classical planetary system, this gives the herb its characteristic energetic signature and indicates which workings it most readily amplifies and which planetary hours best suit it.
Is Dill safe to use?
Some care is required when working with Dill. Generally safe. Avoid large doses of essential oil in pregnancy. The information here is provided for educational and magical reference only — always consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb medicinally.
In Your Practice
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