Protection Charms For Harth an Home
Remember to never leave a bed empty for too long. When heading off on vacation, for example, put fresh sheets on the bed, and tuck a broom into it, bristles on the pillow to keep anything negative from settling there. A blue candle helps protect you while you sleep. Try anointing (or using scented candles) with violet, Rose Geranium, frankincense, bayberry or citronella. Onions protect against venomous beasts and grown in your garden protects your plants (against all those venomous ests)! If you quarter an onion and place the quarters in the four corners of your house, you'll get rid of any disease. Replace the onion quarters when they turn black. Mirrors are great protection in the bedroom, as it repels negative influences. So put a small one on the headboard, o at least facing the door, and you should stay safe through the night. Eucalyptus leaves or cinquefoil beneath the pillow, or a knife under the bed will keep you safe through the night. Mistletoe, also known as golden bough, carried in a little hand sewn cloth bag is a traditional Celtic method of protecting the self and is also used by the followers of the magic from America's South. Marjoram or wild oregano is believed to absorb dangerous negative energies when powdered and sprinkled about the home. In Italy the followers of Italian witchcraft or stregheria make this herb into a tea and add it to the wash ad scrub water to protect the home and its inhabitants. If you seem to be always burning or cutting yourself, try a "kitchen accident" amulet. In a muslin bag, place a sall kitchen knife, a pinch of flour and a paua shell, tie it to your apron or tuck it in a pocket as you go about yur kitchen duties.
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