Berry Walnut Salad with Fig Balsamic Dressing: A Spell for Harmony
As the sun dances into Cancer season, a time when emotions swell like the tides and connections with loved ones deepen, there's magic in nurturing harmony and emotional well-being. This Berry Walnut Salad with Fig Balsamic Dressing isn't just a recipe; it's a spell woven from nature's bounty to foster unity, peace, and a sense of belonging. Imagine a verdant garden where plump berries burst with sweetness, where crunchy walnuts whisper tales of ancient wisdom, and where figs steeped in balsamic essence hold the promise of abundance and harmony.
In the gentle embrace of Cancer's nurturing energy, this salad becomes a ritual of care and connection. Each ingredient chosen not just for its flavor, but for its symbolic power to bring people together, to heal old wounds, and to celebrate the bonds that tie us. The berries, ripe and bursting with vitality, symbolize the joy and sweetness of shared moments. Their vibrant hues mirror the spectrum of emotions we experience during this season—warmth, nostalgia, and a tender longing for closeness.
Ingredients and Their Magickal Properties - Kitchen Magick
As I always mention in my recipe posts, the purpose of my work as a kitchen witch relies on knowledge and intention.
Yes, this recipe will still taste delicious without transforming it into a spell. However, knowing your ingredients is essential to utilizing this recipe to help change your mind, body, and spirit.
Below is a list of each added ingredient and its extraordinary power for this recipe. Please note that this is not every magical benefit of this plant or herb; these are just the areas I believe should be focused on for this specific recipe.
Olive Oil
Olives have a rich history in folk magick. They are revered for their purity and association with health and vitality. In various cultures, olive oil has been used ceremonially for anointing and blessing due to its symbolic connection with abundance, fertility, and divine favor. Its healing properties are renowned for soothing ailments and promoting wellness, aligning perfectly with intentions to heal emotional wounds and foster trust among individuals.
Olive oil's peaceful energies calm tensions and encourage empathy, which is essential for resolving conflicts and creating a harmonious atmosphere. Additionally, its potency ensures the spell's effectiveness, making the harmonious energy strong and enduring. Its fertility aspect encourages the growth of positive relationships and innovative solutions, which is crucial for sustained harmony and growth in community and personal interactions.
Magickal Powers: Healing, Peace, Potency, Fertility
Figs
Incorporating figs, known for their blessings, enlightenment, and wisdom, into our spell recipe can enhance its potency and depth. Figs symbolize abundance and blessings, fostering a grateful and harmonious atmosphere. Their association with enlightenment opens minds to higher wisdom, promoting empathy and understanding among participants.
Figs also bring ancient wisdom into the spell, guiding decisions that nurture harmony.
Magickal Powers: Abundance, Blessings, Enlightenment, Wisdom
Walnut
Revered for their magical properties of communication, fertility, healing, love, mental powers, and wishes, walnuts are profoundly influential in promoting harmony.
Walnuts are potent communication symbols, facilitating precise and compassionate dialogue among participants, essential for resolving conflicts and building understanding.
Their association with fertility encourages growth and development within relationships and communities, promoting harmony through mutual support and cooperation.
Walnuts' healing properties soothe emotional wounds, fostering love and forgiveness. Their enhancement of mental powers aids in strategic planning and problem-solving, which is crucial for maintaining long-term harmony.
Magickal Uses: Communication, Fertility, Healing, Love, Mental Powers, Wishes
Raspberries
Raspberries are perfect for our spell recipe because their magical properties of healing and love align perfectly with our intentions to foster harmony. Their healing attributes soothe emotional wounds and promote inner peace, creating a foundation of trust and understanding among participants.
Additionally, raspberries' association with love enhances our spell's ability to deepen affection and strengthen individual bonds, fostering empathy and creating a supportive environment where love and harmonious relationships thrive. This includes self-love and compassion within ourselves.
Magickal Uses: Healing, Love
Blackberries
Blackberries, with their magickal abilities of healing and sweetening, are ideal for our spell recipe. Their healing properties aid in emotional and physical recovery, making them invaluable for resolving conflicts and restoring harmony.
Blackberries also bring a sweetening influence, smoothing interactions and fostering kindness among participants. Whether used symbolically on altars or consumed during rituals, blackberries infuse our spell with gentle yet potent energies that promote healing and create a harmonious atmosphere.
Their presence ensures that our intentions for emotional healing and the sweetness of relationships are nurtured and supported throughout the spell.
Magickal Uses: Healing, Sweetening
Spell Recipe
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*When adding your ingredients, remember to focus on the intention of the ingredient while working with it. (I.E., when adding your cream, focus on the intention of nourishment).
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Ingredients
2-3 cups of spring mix
1/2 cup raspberries
1/2 cup blackberries
1/2 cup walnuts
parmesan cheese, shredded to taste
Dressing
3 tsp fig preservatives (I love Bonne Maman's)
1 tsp olive oil
2 tsp balsamic vinegar (can use vinaigrette for a less thick dressing)
Pinch of salt
Directions
In a bowl, mix dressing ingredients until well combined.
Assemble salad ingredients, pouring dressing on top.
Serve and eat to promote harmony in one's life.
(Bless this blend, harmony align,
Opening hearts to that which is divine,
Love and unity, in every feat,
Peace and harmony, so mote it be.)
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