Rue is one of the most traditional plants in popular culture, and placing it at the entrance of the house has a specific purpose. In Argentina, rue has become an emblematic plant due to its supposed protective powers and its use in popular rituals. Placing it at the entrance of the house is a custom that continues to this day in many provinces. According to tradition, placing a pot of rue in front of the house serves to ward off negative energies, prevent bad intentions and attract harmony to the home. Its strong aroma and intense leaves are believed to act as a protective shield. Over time, this plant has also become associated with desires for emotional well-being and personal balance. Many use it as a symbol of renewal and strength.
What rue symbolises at the entrance
- Energetic protection against envy or bad vibes.
- Family harmony and more peaceful relationships.
- Good luck in times of change.
- Purification of the home and closure of negative cycles.
Although this is a popular belief and not a scientific practice, placing rue at the entrance continues to be part of a tradition that conveys cultural identity and collective memory.
