Red Chili Pepper

Other names: Capsicum annuum

Element: Fire

Planet: Mars

Zodiac: Capricorn

Ritual uses include: Protection; Fiery Wall; Banish; Fertility; Sex

Red Chili Pepper's main function, of course, is to bring the heat. It brings more force than an ingredient like Cinnamon and applies that energy to defense. But when paired with the right elements, Red Chili Pepper can be very aggressive. In love, it tends to promote intensity but not duration.