Wheat

Origin: Western Asia

Family: Poaceae
Subfamily: Pooideae
Supertribe: Triticodae
Tribe: Triticeae
Scientific Name: Triticum aestivum

Magical

Element: Earth
Day: Saturday
Planet: Pluto
Zodiac: Taurus
Deities: Ceres, Demeter, Ishtar, Persephone

Parts used: Grain

Magical Properties: Prosperity, abundance, fertility, luck, wisdom

Substitutions: Barley, other grains

Magical Uses

• Carry or eat wheat to encourage fertility and conception.
• Carry grains of wheat or place sheaves of wheat in the home to attract money.