Caraway Seeds | Protection & Fidelity | Esoteric Roots

Caraway (Carum carvi), with its distinctive warm, slightly peppery flavour, has been a staple in European magical practise for thousands of years. These aromatic seeds are prized not only for their culinary uses but for their powerful protective and binding properties in spellwork, particularly in matters of love, fidelity, and safeguarding possessions.

Magical Properties:

• Protection against theft and loss
• Promoting fidelity and loyalty in relationships
• Enhancing mental clarity and memory
• Warding off negative energies and evil spirits
• Strengthening love bonds and commitment
• Protection for children and the home
• Preventing wandering and ensuring safe return
• Banishing negativity and confusion

Uses in Practise:

• Add to protection sachets and charm bags
• Place in vehicles to prevent theft
• Include in fidelity spells and love magic
• Carry to enhance memory and mental focus
• Sprinkle around the home for protection
• Add to children's charm bags for safety
• Use in binding spells to strengthen commitments
• Burn as incense to ward off negative influences
• Place under mattresses to prevent infidelity

Folklore:

Caraway has one of the longest documented histories in European folk magic, with archaeological evidence of its use dating back over 5,000 years. Ancient Egyptians placed caraway seeds in tombs, and the Romans used them in love potions and protective charms. The seeds were so valued that they were often used as currency in medieval times.

In Germanic and Slavic traditions, caraway was considered one of the most powerful herbs for preventing theft. It was believed that any object containing caraway seeds could not be stolen, and the seeds were sewn into pockets, hidden in valuables, and placed in barns to protect livestock. Parents would place caraway seeds in their children's pockets or shoes to ensure they wouldn't wander off or be taken by malevolent spirits.

The herb's association with fidelity runs deep in European folklore. In medieval times, caraway was baked into bread and cakes served at weddings to ensure the couple's faithfulness. It was believed that if a person consumed caraway, they would be unable to stray from their beloved. Travellers carried caraway seeds to ensure their safe return home and their partner's faithfulness during their absence.

In British folk magic, caraway was one of the ingredients in "thieves' vinegar," a protective blend used to ward off plague and evil. German folklore held that caraway could prevent lovers from quarrelling and that feeding caraway to pigeons would keep them from leaving their coop—a practice that translated into using the seeds in spells to keep loved ones close to home.

Packaging: 20g supplied in a peel and seal envelope, approximately 3.54 x 4.72 inches / 9 x 12 cm.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: For spiritual and magical purposes only. Not for consumption. This product is sold as a curio for magical and spiritual practise only. Whilst Caraway has traditional uses in herbal medicine, this product is not sold for medicinal purposes and should not be ingested. Keep out of reach of children and pets. If you are pregnant, nursing, or have any medical conditions, consult a healthcare professional before handling herbs. External use only in spiritual practise. The seller takes no responsibility for the outcomes of any magical workings performed with this product.