In many cultures, garlic is also considered a way to deflect the evil eye, or the gazes of jealousy that can cause bad luck. Garlic is also used in love spells.
Ajo Macho is used to protect yourself from enemies, negativity, and evil which may be lurking...noticed or unnoticed. This includes the envy of others, people who are out to destroy your reputation, less than friendly co-workers, those who drain your energy, witchcraft, and to break the effects of the evil eye. Ajo Macho will protect against the forces of evil and at the same time it cleanses away the negative vibrations and attracts good luck.