by Sara C. Snider | Apr 28, 2017 | A to Z Challenge, Fairytales and Folklore
Love, Protection, Exorcism, Potency Ok, so I had to use the Chinese name for this herb, as herbs starting with X in either English or Latin are seemingly non-existent. Anywho, turns out that xue jie, in English, is dragon’s blood (from the Latin sanguis draconis)....
by Sara C. Snider | Apr 27, 2017 | A to Z Challenge, Fairytales and Folklore
Psychic Powers, Protection, Love, Calling Spirits Wormwood is used in incenses intended to develop psychic powers. Carrying wormwood will protect against bewitchment and bites from sea serpents. According to ancient tradition, wormwood will also counteract poisoning...
by Sara C. Snider | Apr 26, 2017 | A to Z Challenge, Fairytales and Folklore
Protection, Luck, Love, Lust, Wishes, Peace, Healing Carrying violet will protect one against wicked spirits, and bring about a change in luck and fortune. When mixed with lavender, violets stimulate love and lust. Gathering the first violet in spring means your...
by Sara C. Snider | Apr 25, 2017 | A to Z Challenge, Fairytales and Folklore
Psychic Workings Also known as bearberry, because apparently bears enjoy eating the fruit. Can be used in sachets to increase psychic powers. It’s also used in ceremonial smoking mixtures among a number of Native American tribes. In Iceland, uva ursi was used to make...
by Sara C. Snider | Apr 24, 2017 | A to Z Challenge, Fairytales and Folklore
Strength, Protection, Healing, Exorcism, Hex-Breaking When grown in the garden, thistles protect against thieves. When grown in a pot on the doorstep, they protect against evil. Throw thistle onto a fire to protect the house from lightning. Carrying a thistle...
by Sara C. Snider | Apr 22, 2017 | A to Z Challenge, Fairytales and Folklore
∴ Sunflower Fertility, Wishes, Health, Wisdom Women wishing to conceive should apparently eat sunflower seeds. A necklace made out of the seeds will protect against smallpox. If you cut a sunflower at sunset while making a wish, then the wish is supposed to come true...
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