Flint Source: Crystal, Gem & Metal Magic Source: Scott Cunningham
Folk Names: Thunderstone, Elf-Shot, Fairy-Shot, Elf-Arrow, Adderstone Energy: Projective Planet: Moon Element: Fire Associated Metal: Silver Powers: Protection, Healing, Divination Magical/Ritual Lore: Flint, a term vaguely applied to varieties of opaque quarts, was widely used in religio/magical rites by American Indians. Among the Cherokee, for instance, flint was invoked by shamans prior to mediticinal treatments.
One of the first trade articles of early peoples, flint was used extensively to make blades. Ancient flint knives, found throughout Europe, were and still are used as protective amulets. They were known as "Thunderstones" and "Elf-Shot", revealing that their origins long remained unknown.
The Irish set flint knives in silver and carried them to guard against mischevious 'fairies.' In Scandinavia flint knives wers somthimes honored as family 'gods.' Beer and melted butter were poured over them, mush as holy statues are revered in contemporary India. Magical Uses: As mentioned above, ancient flint implements are protective amulets. It is thought to be particularly potent when placed above the door.
If you obtain an ancient flint knife (or a modern replica), place it on the altar or hold during protective rituals.
Flint is used in moder-day Brazin in diving gold, water, gemstones and other underground treasures.
A modern American flint spell: To cure a headache, strike a flint several times. As the sparks fly, visualize the pain traveling out from your yead, into the sparks and dissipating with them.
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