by Sara C. Snider | Apr 17, 2017 | A to Z Challenge, Fairytales and Folklore
∴ Nutmeg Luck, Money, Health, Fidelity Fun fact: Nutmeg is the seed of an evergreen tree native to the Banda Islands of Indonesia. The seed, while still in its husk, is shrouded in a lacy red covering. This covering is dried to become the spice mace. Carry a whole...
by Sara C. Snider | Apr 15, 2017 | A to Z Challenge, Fairytales and Folklore
∴ Mallow Love, Protection, Exorcism Carrying mallow will attract love. If a loved one has left you, then placing a vase of mallow outside your door or in a window will make them think of you, and they might return. Burning mallow will cleanse an area, and...
by Sara C. Snider | Apr 14, 2017 | Hazel and Holly
Previous: Stained Glass Memories, Part Two In the darkness, the shadows constricting Hazel tightened their grip. The sound of soft, careful footfalls came to her ears. She held her breath, and her gut twisted in fear as the steps grew louder, closer. She tried...
by Sara C. Snider | Apr 14, 2017 | A to Z Challenge, Fairytales and Folklore
∴ Lavender Love, Protection, Sleep, Chastity, Longevity, Purification, Happiness, Peace Lavender is perhaps most used in love spells and sachets. Adorning clothing with the herb will attract love, and rubbing lavender on paper is useful for writing love notes....
by Sara C. Snider | Apr 13, 2017 | A to Z Challenge, Fairytales and Folklore
∴ Knotweed Binding, Health Knotweed “binds” woes and miseries by holding it in one’s hand, visualizing one’s problems going into the herb, and then burning it. When carried, it strengthens and protects the eyes. Used in binding spells to restrict someone or control...
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...
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