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immediately induce sexual arousal. Surprisingly, pears were unknown in most ancient
cultures, and it was not until the Romans that they were cultivated. [Air ++]
Pecans are included in most spells that seek to increase money or prosperity. Keeping
pecans at work is said to ensure that you will not lose your job. [Earth ++]
Pepper is made from the crushed peppercorns of a tropical vine. Black pepper comes
from immature peppercorns that are baked. White pepper comes from ripened corns with
the skins removed by soaking. Green pepper is the fresh corns preserved in vinegar and
spices. These kinds of peppers are used for protection and to banish evil influences. Red
pepper or cayenne pepper is from the dried, ground chili pepper Capsicum frutescens,
which has been used for culinary and medicinal purposes since the early Peruvians. It is
used to break hexes and promote fidelity in family members. Within minutes of eating red
peppers, the body releases gratifying, morphine-like endorphins into the blood stream. All
the powdered peppers are known to break up congestion in the lungs and sinuses,
relieve allergies, and increase metabolism. [Fire +++]
Persimmons stimulate the Base Chakra and are credited with healing problems of
sexual identity. According to folklore, if a girl truly wishes to become a boy, all she has to
do is eat nine unripe persimmons directly from the tree. Within two weeks the changeover
will be complete. [Water ++]
Pineapple was brought from the New World to Europe in the sixteenth century and was
thought to resemble an oversize pinecone, hence the name. Pineapple juice is drunk to
ensure chastity; eating the fruit brings luck and prosperity. For those reasons, pineapples
are traditionally used in spells for the protection of a person s possessions, including
one s spouse and children. Pineapples are known to contain a very powerful digestive
enzyme and are part of many popular weight-loss diets. [Fire ++]
Pistachios are an antidote to spells and curses. Arabs eat pistachios to bring them "back
to earth" and break love spells. The tasty nuts were even fed to zombies to break their
trances. [Earth ++]
Plums and prunes are said to inspire constant love when served to someone you desire.
The Dakota Indians stuck wild plum stalks into the ground to attract favorable attention
from the Great Spirit, and the Egyptians and Greeks considered plums relaxing to both
mind and body. [Air ++]
Pomegranate is sacred to Persephone and Ceres, gods of growth and fertility. Pagans
regarded the fruit as a symbolic womb, and the red juice of the pomegranate is used as
ink in modern magical rituals. Eating a pomegranate with a desire strong in mind is
considered a magical act that will grant your wish. [Earth ++]
Poppy Seeds are added to food to induce calmness or deepen feelings and are part of
many magical formulae. In Europe, poppy seeds were dipped in gold and worn as lucky
talismans. To become invisible, according to one recipe, soak poppy seeds in wine for
fifteen days and drink the wine over the next five days while fasting. [Air ++]
Pork indicates profuseness and carries a kind of dramatic energy that intensifies a meal.
It has always been the meat of the masses, looked down upon by high society and
religious authorities. In modern times, pork chops have gained prestige as the "other
white meat," though bacon and ham are both still associated with the lifestyle of
commoners. [Fire ++]
Potatoes are a very recent addition to mankind s menu. The tubers are members of the
deadly nightshade family, and for centuries, they were thought to be poisonous, cause
leprosy, and carry other infectious diseases. It was actually against the law to grow
potatoes in France, and the Germans used them only as animal feed. But in the late
1760s, church and government leaders began to promote the potato as a solution to the
devastating famine caused by the Seven Years War. Before long, potatoes were a staple
of the Western diet. Today, there are over 3,000 varieties, including such unexpected
family members as the purple-skinned eggplant. Potatoes are powerful reservoirs of
primal energy, and poppets (little dolls) are still fashioned from potatoes as a focus for
materialization magic. However, they are still viewed with suspicion by many psychics.
The "sleeping prophet" Edgar Cayce warned people to eat only the skins of potatoes and
throw away the white pulp. [Earth +++]
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Quince is an apple-shaped fruit of the rose family that is associated with love and
happiness. It was used in ancient ceremonies to worship Venus, the goddess of love.
The Romans served quinces to their lovers to encourage fidelity, and newlyweds shared
a quince to ensure their marital bliss. [Air ++]
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Radish protects from the Evil Eye. It turns into sexual energy when eaten and stimulates
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