The Importance Of Salt

Salt is a primary tool of any Witch, regardless of the personal path. Sacred to all ocean deities and considered one of the most sacred substances of earth. It is a representation of earth herself in a mineral form. Salt is used in traditional magical practices for blessing, grounding, protection, and cleansing. It is frequently used as a base for other ingredients in powders, floor washes, bathing spells, and charm bags.Salt represents prosperity. It was once used to pay salaries in ancient Rome: the word salary comes from the Latin "sal", for salt. Add salt to dark leafy greens to increase your income.Salt is seen as a feminine, nurturing mineral, whereas sulphur is thought to be the male, destructive mineral. Salt works in banishing spells by breaking up or splitting apart any negative influences, due to its purity. It is used in holy water and is a staple on most altars.From: Elemental Witch and other sources