Garlic

Defensiveness, protection, managing negativity

It is unwise to walk beyond the boundaries you have yet to expand on. Protection among all else.

Pulling the Garlic card suggests there are people who are working against you, or perhaps that is your perception of your situation. There is likely resistance from others but it may not be as bad as you might think. Whatever you are facing, receiving this card means you are more than capable of defending yourself against any attack you may face. You have what you have because of your hard work and dedication, and there is no one in your current orbit who has the power to take that from you. Any negativity you are experiencing is the result of someone whose own emotional traumas are being triggered, which is all about them and not you. It may be unfortunate for them, but you are not required to entertain such behavior when it is hurtful to you.

In the rare case this card falls from the deck and lands in reverse it is a sign that you are being unjustifiably defensive when there is no threat at all. Quite the opposite: the other people involved genuinely have good intentions. You may wish to examine your own emotional triggers to see if

I learned this spell when I was about seven years old from an elderly Cuban woman who was a close friend of my family. Carry it with you for a trip or flight or to a party or wherever you feel you want a little extra protection. You will need: 1 garlic clove; ½ teaspoon of honey; a pinch of salt; and aluminum foil. Peel the garlic clove and make a slit in it that’s slightly smaller than its length. Cover the slit with the honey and salt, making sure the salt sticks to the honey. While you are preparing this, focus your mind on your intention of protection. Wrap the clove in a small piece of foil so it won’t dirty your clothes or whatever you decide to carry it in.