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A to Z Herbarium: Juniper

by Sara C. Snider | Apr 12, 2017 | A to Z Challenge, Fairytales and Folklore

∴ Juniper Protection, Anti-theft, Love, Exorcism, Health   Juniper has been used throughout Europe as a protective herb. Wearing a sprig of the plant will protect against accidents and attacks by wild animals. It can be hung at the door to protect against evil...

A to Z Herbarium: Ivy

by Sara C. Snider | Apr 11, 2017 | A to Z Challenge, Fairytales and Folklore

∴ Ivy Protection, healing   Ivy is worn by brides for good luck; women will carry it for good luck in general. It protects against negativity and disaster wherever it grows or proliferates. Symbolically, ivy is feminine. When paired with holly, which is...

A to Z Herbarium: Heather

by Sara C. Snider | Apr 10, 2017 | A to Z Challenge, Fairytales and Folklore

∴ Heather Protection, Rain-making, Luck   White heather is used for protection–particularly against rape and violent crimes–and for good luck. Red is used to start or end an affair; purple for spiritual development. Using heather at Samhain will...

A to Z Herbarium: Geranium

by Sara C. Snider | Apr 8, 2017 | A to Z Challenge, Fairytales and Folklore

∴ Geranium Protection, Fertility, Love, Health   All geraniums have protective properties when grown in a garden or brought into the home. It is said that red geraniums planted near a witch’s cottage will lean towards strangers as they approach and warn the witch...
Hazel and Holly — Stained Glass Memories, Part Two

Hazel and Holly — Stained Glass Memories, Part Two

by Sara C. Snider | Apr 7, 2017 | Hazel and Holly

Previous: Stained Glass Memories, Part One   Hazel made a fist over the basin and let her blood drip into the crystalline water that bloomed like a drowned rose. Ash did nothing to stop her. Instead, he smiled a self-satisfied smirk, as if to say he never doubted...
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