Folk Magic
There are many easy ways to add some magick to your life without the
use of spells. One of the fundamental parts of magick is the psychology
behind it which can be easily identified in the use of various symbols
in folk magick.
Below you will find a growing list of various types of
folk magick that has been used over the centuries for many different
purposes. If you know of something which is not listed here, please feel
free to email me in order for it to be added.
The Nazar
These beads are found in greece and have been used over the ages as a
form of protection magick, and more specifically to ward off the evil
eye.
It is usually seen in the form of a flattened bead or hanging ornament,
made by hand from coloured glass, and used as a necklace, or attached to
bracelets or anklets. Typically it is composed of concentric circles or
droplet shapes – from inside out: dark blue (or black), light blue,
white, and dark blue (occasionally a yellow/gold edge circle)– and is
sometimes referred to as blue eye. As well
as being worn by people, including babies, it can be seen on cars,
doors, horses and even cell phones.
FASCINUM
This was a phallic shaped
amulet that was worn by the ancient romans (mostly children)to ward off
evil. It also symbolised the divine phallus
CORNICELLO
This is a more modern interpretation of the Fascinum, and it is believed
that these symbols (the name meaning "little horn") were sacred to the
Moon Goddess,
HAMSA
Also known as the Hand of Fatima or the Hand of Mirriam. This is a
protective amulet against the evil eye.
LOVE TALISMAN
This design for an amulet comes from the Black
Pullet grimoire. Embroider it upon black satin, and say "Nades,
Suradis, Maniner", and a djinn is supposed to appear; tell the djinn
"Sader, Prostas, Solaster", and the djinn will bring you your true
love. Say "Mammes, Laher" when you tire of her.
THOTH AMULET
The egyptions used many different amulets and these were normally
representations of various God's and Goddesses.
Each God or Goddess would bestow different blessings and
so it would depend on the wearers needs.
HAG STONE
The Hag Stone (also found in other parts of the world but known by
different names) is a protective amulet and was also believed to cure
certain diseases. It is said that one should receive it as a gift rather
than choose your own.
PICTISH PEBBLE
These stones are most strongly associated with the Pictish people of
Scotland and were thought to have been magically infused to cure sick
humans and animals.
NDEBELE PAINTING
Started in the 18th Century, this culture of the Nguni people of
Southern Africa have used colours and shapes to offer up prayers and to
express their emotions. Over time this art form has developed to the
point where certain colours and shapes represent certain things. This
has also been carried over to be incorporated into African Beadwork.
BELLS AND WIND CHIMES
Hanging a bell, or even a string of bells at your front door is thought
to keep evil from entering your home.
Having wind chimes in and around your home is thought by the Japanese to
help balance energies and bring good luck and good fortune to those who
dwell there.
