Uses of Bread and Salt
The following are excerpts from "The Magical Household" by Scott
Cunningham and David Harrington.
The first things brought into the new house are of magical importance.
Several items in particular are thought to bring good luck. Some people
bring salt and bread before anything else. With the salt representing
wealth and the bread food, the new household should never know hunger or
lack of money. Anciently, this was an offering to the Lares - the family
household spirits of Roman times.
August 1 marks an ancient harvest festival date, but this date was often
changed to coincide with the actual reaping schedule. Lughnasadh, or
Lammas (as the Catholics renamed it in an attempt to Christianize the
old Pagan festivals), was a festival of bread; thus bread-making is
traditional at this time of the year.
A jar of salt on the hearth comes in handy in times of argument, tension
or danger of any kind. Simply throw a pinch on the flames, and its
cleansing powers, when released by the flames, bless your home.
In setting the table, put the salt on first, and take it off last thing
after the meal. The salt will guard the food and the diners. While
dining with others, pass the salt with a smile.
To purify the body, spirit and soul, simply add salt to a bath and soak
for a few minutes. The salt neutralizes and eliminates negativity. Salt
is also added to baths to aid in healing and to lend strength to the
body.
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