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Witch bottles are wonderful protective charms with centuries of historical use. They're not only powerful, but also easy to make. You'll need a small glass jar with a tight lid, some wine or mead, a black candle, matches, and several of the following items: tacks, bent pins, or small nails; pieces of obsidian; sea salt; bits of black wax; a red ribbon; very small pieces of broken glass or pottery (handle carefully!); cleaned bones from a roast chicken; bits of fur or feather; and sprigs of ...
Periwinkle (Vinca minor) is sometimes called the sorcerer's violet for its connection to use in both protection and love spells. It is also known as the flower of death, as the low-growing groundcover with starlike flowers can still be found growing in many a graveyard, as it is an easy alternative to grass. For these reasons, periwinkle is the perfect addition to spells for renewal. After a hard week at work, a horrible first date, or just a bad day, brew a cup of tea, queue up some soothing ...
Rosemary, a common herb, is known for making hair shiny and healthy. Make this rosemary rinse to beautify your locks while benefiting from its magical properties. Rosemary is associated with love, friendship, protection, and beauty. It's an all-purpose magical herb and very versatile, which means you can adjust its purpose to whatever your needs may be. To make the rinse, just place three sprigs of fresh rosemary in two cups of water, bring to a boil, and then let simmer for about five ...
The Ides of March has a negative connotation thanks to William Shakespeare and his play Julius Caesar, but before that, "ides" referred to the first full moon of the month, with the Ides of March also being celebrated as the new year. That being said, Shakespeare's version does remind us that there is nothing wrong with a little added protection and a reminder to check your back every now and then. Several culinary herbs double great as protection herbs, including sage, rosemary, bay leaves, ...
