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This traditional home ward is created by families around the turn of the new year. You will need: Dirt from the home or land you wish to bless and protect A pint-size glass canning jar with a lid A silver item: coin, ring, necklace, chain, etc. (can be plated, but must be real silver) A piece of white paper, 4 inches square A black pen or marker Gather together everyone who lives in the home or on the land you're blessing and protecting. This can be your family, roommates, or even ...
With its bright evergreen leaves, holly represents hope in a dreary winter landscape. For the Romans, it was a plant of good fortune. For the Celts, it was a plant of protection that was sometimes planted near their dwellings so the spiky leaves might snag evil spirits before having a chance to enter the home. When brought into the house during the darkest days of winter, the green leaves and bright berries brought cheer to the inhabitants of the home, as they were a reminder that spring would ...
Sometimes when we clean the house, it's not just dirt we're removing but also energy that has built up. It's important to cleanse it away along with the rest of the debris. Here is a simple way to trap that energy and then dispose of it. After tidying up, fill a small bowl with water. Add a piece of hematite and a tablespoon of lemon juice. Hematite acts as a magnet and lemon juice as a cleanser. Hold your hands above the bowl, close your eyes, and envision the stone acting as a magnet sucking ...
The evergreen leaves of holly, with their festive red berries, are a well-known holiday symbol. During the Yuletide season, real holly is often available at craft stores and florist shops. If you have pets or small children, you might want to remove the berries, which can be toxic if swallowed, or you can place a holly sprig into a plastic sandwich bag. You can also use an artificial sprig of holly, or draw a holly leaf and color it green, with red berries. Or inscribe the ogham letter for ...
