Post by Ishy on May 29, 2015 21:37:43 GMT
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Adytum: The inner chamber to a sacred Pagan temple, into which no profane person or thing may enter.
Amber: True amber is the fossilized resin of ancient pine forests, mostly in lands now under the North Sea. Amber traditionally calms the nerves and brings mental clarity but is also a magical amplifier and its solar connections also make it a good choice for any workings drawing on the energy of the sun.
Angelica: Angelica is traditionally attributed to the ArchAngel Michael. The root was worn around the neck to dispel hostile magic, evil spirits, and disease. Angelica is one of the most powerful protective herbs known to natural magic.
Apple: A symbol of totality. When sliced horizontally it reveals a pentagram, and is a secret sign of recognition between witches.
Asafoetida: Asafoetida is the supreme tool for banishing spirits. Burned as incense, it will drive off spirits, no mater how powerful. It will also clear objects and enclosed spaces of all magical energies. The one disadvantage is if ever used as an incense, every magical object present in the room when it is burned will be stripped of energy.
Ash: The ash is an elf tree, and is one of the three sacred woods referred to in verses such as "by the oak, and ash, and thorn." This phrase can be used to indicate a blessing or charge of power. It is a symbol of purification, with its intention of use being to anoint, connect, or bind. The ash tree also represents divination, as Odin, the God King of Norse religion, is said to have hung from an ash tree in order to gain enlightenment. The Greek Goddess Nemesis is also depicted in art with an eight-spoke wheel symbolizing the solar year. The wheel is also the symbol of the Fates, and therefore the ash is a symbol of fate.
Asphodel: The asphodel is closely linked to death and the after-death state. Asphodel should be used in workings directed towards the dead - for example, laying a ghost to rest.
Birch: Birch was another powerful source of protective magic. On the other hand, the birch spirit was held to be among the more dangerous tree-spirits, with the power to inflict madness or death with a touch of its long, white hand.
Hawthorn: One of the most sacred of trees, the hawthorn is said to be so holy that no malicious spirit can so much as approach it. It's potency is outmatched by no other tree and has an equally potent connection with the realm of nature spirits. In Ireland the hawthorn, or white-thorn, is sometimes referred to as the fairy herb--in folklore it was forbidden to cut it for fear of offending the fairies. The hawthorn is also a symbol of death and its wood was used for funeral pyres.
Oak, Ash, and Thorn: In Celtic lore it is considered a triad of power. It is an old belief that fairies can be seen and conversed with by mortals where these three trees grow together. The Oak possessed masculine energy and the thorn contained feminine energy. The ash tree balances and focuses these polarities and allows their magical energies to be readily tapped and directed.
Iron: Iron is one of the most effective banishing tools and is generally used as weapons and tools. Most spirits with etheric bodies know that iron can disrupt their energy upon contact; faeries in particular hate and fear it.
Oak: The Oak tree is one of the sacred trees of the Old Religion, long revered and worshiped as a deity in itself. Spirits of the forest known as dryads favored the oak tree.
Rowan: The Rowan tree is one of the most powerful of protective trees and is heavily used against hostile magic. It is particularly useful for chasing off the more disruptive forms of faery activity.
Silver: Silver is a sacred metal of the Moon and an effective tool again Lycans and Aquatic beings such as Mermaids.
Solomon's Seal: Used by those in search of buried treasure, its true purpose is an important tool used for consecration, with its properties used to fix magical charges. If you wish to make a promise or oath permanently binding, it's root can be used for such workings.
Vervain: Vervain is one of the two most sacred plants of the ancient Druids and also goes by the names "Druids weed,""enchanter's plant," and "holy herb". It is an effective herb for repelling vampire compulsion.
The Witches Grimoire
Adytum: The inner chamber to a sacred Pagan temple, into which no profane person or thing may enter.
Amber: True amber is the fossilized resin of ancient pine forests, mostly in lands now under the North Sea. Amber traditionally calms the nerves and brings mental clarity but is also a magical amplifier and its solar connections also make it a good choice for any workings drawing on the energy of the sun.
Angelica: Angelica is traditionally attributed to the ArchAngel Michael. The root was worn around the neck to dispel hostile magic, evil spirits, and disease. Angelica is one of the most powerful protective herbs known to natural magic.
Apple: A symbol of totality. When sliced horizontally it reveals a pentagram, and is a secret sign of recognition between witches.
Asafoetida: Asafoetida is the supreme tool for banishing spirits. Burned as incense, it will drive off spirits, no mater how powerful. It will also clear objects and enclosed spaces of all magical energies. The one disadvantage is if ever used as an incense, every magical object present in the room when it is burned will be stripped of energy.
Ash: The ash is an elf tree, and is one of the three sacred woods referred to in verses such as "by the oak, and ash, and thorn." This phrase can be used to indicate a blessing or charge of power. It is a symbol of purification, with its intention of use being to anoint, connect, or bind. The ash tree also represents divination, as Odin, the God King of Norse religion, is said to have hung from an ash tree in order to gain enlightenment. The Greek Goddess Nemesis is also depicted in art with an eight-spoke wheel symbolizing the solar year. The wheel is also the symbol of the Fates, and therefore the ash is a symbol of fate.
Asphodel: The asphodel is closely linked to death and the after-death state. Asphodel should be used in workings directed towards the dead - for example, laying a ghost to rest.
Birch: Birch was another powerful source of protective magic. On the other hand, the birch spirit was held to be among the more dangerous tree-spirits, with the power to inflict madness or death with a touch of its long, white hand.
Hawthorn: One of the most sacred of trees, the hawthorn is said to be so holy that no malicious spirit can so much as approach it. It's potency is outmatched by no other tree and has an equally potent connection with the realm of nature spirits. In Ireland the hawthorn, or white-thorn, is sometimes referred to as the fairy herb--in folklore it was forbidden to cut it for fear of offending the fairies. The hawthorn is also a symbol of death and its wood was used for funeral pyres.
Oak, Ash, and Thorn: In Celtic lore it is considered a triad of power. It is an old belief that fairies can be seen and conversed with by mortals where these three trees grow together. The Oak possessed masculine energy and the thorn contained feminine energy. The ash tree balances and focuses these polarities and allows their magical energies to be readily tapped and directed.
Iron: Iron is one of the most effective banishing tools and is generally used as weapons and tools. Most spirits with etheric bodies know that iron can disrupt their energy upon contact; faeries in particular hate and fear it.
Oak: The Oak tree is one of the sacred trees of the Old Religion, long revered and worshiped as a deity in itself. Spirits of the forest known as dryads favored the oak tree.
Rowan: The Rowan tree is one of the most powerful of protective trees and is heavily used against hostile magic. It is particularly useful for chasing off the more disruptive forms of faery activity.
Silver: Silver is a sacred metal of the Moon and an effective tool again Lycans and Aquatic beings such as Mermaids.
Solomon's Seal: Used by those in search of buried treasure, its true purpose is an important tool used for consecration, with its properties used to fix magical charges. If you wish to make a promise or oath permanently binding, it's root can be used for such workings.
Vervain: Vervain is one of the two most sacred plants of the ancient Druids and also goes by the names "Druids weed,""enchanter's plant," and "holy herb". It is an effective herb for repelling vampire compulsion.
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