Ritual Herbs - Black Peppercorn

Element Associations:Fire
Planetary Associations: Mars
Astrological Associations:Capricorn | Aries
Chakra Associations:Solar Plexus
Energy: Masculine / Expressive
Magical Properties:Protection | Release of Negative Energy | Inner Strength | Confidence | Banishing | Courage | Exorcism
Healing Properties:Stimulant | Diaphoretic | Expectorant | Carminative | Antispasmodic | Antioxidant | Antimicrobial
Botanical Name: Piper nigrum

Common Magical Uses:

• Protection & Banishing: Add black peppercorns to amulets, sachets, or charm bags to protect against the Evil Eye, negative energy, or harmful intentions.
• Confidence & Inner Strength: Carry on your person or include in candle and fire spells to promote courage, personal power, and mental clarity.
• Release & Purification: Use in banishing or exorcism rituals to remove envy, jealousy, or unwanted influences from yourself or your space.
• Fire & Transformation: Black pepper represents the element of fire. Harness it to transform negative thought patterns or energize magical workings.
  

Black Pepper has been valued in folk magic for centuries as a spice of protection and empowerment, often included in charms, powders, or ritual fires to clear negativity and ignite courage. Its sharp, warming energy also mirrors its physical properties, stimulating the body and supporting circulation, digestion, and respiratory health.

Practical Notes:

• Can be used whole or crushed in spellwork.
• Handle with intention as its energy is fiery and activating.

**Always consult a physician before using herbal products, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medication(s). These herbs, resins, roots, flowers, and powders are meant to be used for spell and ritual work.

• "Small" bags are full 2x3" re-sealable zip lock bags. Roughly 0.90 oz per bag