Rowan and Red Thread Spell
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An old Scottish saying goes: "Rowan tree and red thread,
put the Witches to their speed." "Witches" in this case refers
to malevolent magic-workers who would do harm to people.

The Rowan trees have small red berries on them in the fall.
The rowan berry shows a five-pointed star—a pentagram—which
is an ancient protection symbol and a modern symbol of Witchcraft.

Traditionally, pieces of the rowan tree were carried for protection.
Women would wear a neck-lace made of rowan berries strung
on red thread. A protective amulet can be made from two Rowan
twigs tied into a cross with red wool or thread.

~ Magenta Griffith