QUASSIA
(Picraena excelsa quassia amara) P
Folk Name: Bitter Ash
Powers: Love
Magical Uses: Quassia is used in love mix-
tures, both to draw and to maintain love. The powdered wood is used in incense bases.
QUINCE
(Cydonia spp. speciosa) Fruit: G
Gender: Feminine
Planet: Saturn
Element: Earth
Deity: Venus
Powers: Protection, Love, Happiness Ritual Uses: Legends connect the quince
to various deities and it was used in wor- ship, especially to Venus. In Pompeiian art quinces are seen in the paws of bears, probably in reference to some mythological association.
Magical Uses: Quince seed, carried, protects against evil, physical harm, and accidents.
In Roman times a quince was shared by a bridal couple to ensure their future happi- ness. Pregnant women who eat quinces often will cause their child to be "ingenious." Serve quinces to loved ones to ensure fidelity.
