In natural magic feathers are used in spells and ceremonies to promote change. They are used as catalysts to help focus concentration while carrying out spells and wishes.

The medicine bag, also called power pouch or sachet, often includes special feathers which have meaning to the wearer and help attracting good luck as well as driving away bad things.

Feathers are magically ruled by the element of Air. This makes them good communication helpers.

But each feather also can hold other special powers; depending on the bird it came from, its color and place of discovery and other factors.

The knowledge what kind of feather is best used for what kind of indent can only be found out for oneself by trial and error.

A Pigeon Feather - is not as helpful for creating a defense strategy than a feather taken from a bird of prey. The general rule for future feather magicians is always to use self found feathers rather than bought ones. A shop cannot substitute a walk in nature, nor the joy when the wanted feather is finally found.

Feathers used for magical undertakings are mainly determined by the energy which is brought into the feather by the magician him/herself through concentration and thought. Beside from the energy the magician brings into the object, feathers hold certain natural abilities:

Peacock -  Peacock feathers were thought to be very unlucky, because they resemble an eye.  The eye shape represented an Evil Eye which people were afraid of. Today the natural shape and beauty of the Peacock feathers are again recognized. They are especially valued for their multi-colored eyes.

Blue Jay Bird -  Blue Jay feathers  are valued as bringer of light and joy and are said to have the Ability to brighten up even the darkest places.

Crow -  The Crow is one of the Species that humans have always been afraid of. A Crow at the window is said to represent the soul of a deceased person. Crow feathers are used for mourning and the Letting Go of unwanted feelings or situations.

Robin -  Robin feathers are said to help bring new things into ones life. They can also be used to induce Fertility.

Swan - The pure white feathers of Swans are used to purify and cleanse by attracting new energy. They represent beauty, grace and goodness. 

Black Swan - Feathers can be used to  purify unwanted energy.

Nightingale -  This birds feathers are good Communication feathers. They help tap into the deeper consciousness and teach Sacred Wisdom.

Hawk -  The feathers of the Hawk not only hold the active energy of those artful hunters, but can also be used to Identify Diseases in Skilled hands.

Eagle -  Eagle feathers are thought to be Great Energy Bringers and remind us of the sacredness of all birds. They represent Peace and Happiness and can also drive away harmful energy.

Basically, feathers can be used for any spell.  

They can either attract or repel energy.  

Their Color gives them a Specific energy which should be chosen in accordance to the wished outcome of the Spell.  

Naturally  colored feathers are more powerful than chemically dyed ones.  

Often colored candles are used in conjunction  with the feathers to give additional strength to the spell.