Herbs for ProtectionWritten by Sam Stevens
If you have never used plant matter in magic before, I explain in detail in column Plants, Herbs and Roots for Prosperity different ways these substances can be practically used in rituals and everyday practice. In brief, main methods of using plant material to summon protection are: carrying substance on your person in a locket or a sachet, boiling herb and sprinkling residual water around your residence, putting a sprig of it under your bed or pillow, bathing in a distillation of it or burning it as incense. Also with love attracting, just keeping living plant in your house can help increase your vibrations. Below I have detailed where an herb can be used for a specific protective purpose. Ague Weed: A bath in this herb is alleged to banish evil spirits. This herb is also known as Boneset. Agrimony: Is burned or sprinkled around house to send bad spirits back to sender. Angelica: Worn on person to protect from evil spirits, however a drawback of this herb is that it also may protect you from opportunities. Used formally in rites of exorcism to get rid of bad spirits. Brew into a tea it and sprinkle in corners of a house to protect from evil spirits. It is also warn on person in a locket or sachet for personal protection. Anise: Stuffed under a pillow it protects from nightmares. Ash: The branches can be shaken and rattled like a wand to cleanse a place of bad energy. Asafoetida: Kept in a potpourri or burned for protection. Bergamot: Usually used for money, but some sources say it can be used for personal protection and to attract good spirits as well. Borage: Place in an area that is suspicious it is said to make truth come out or have dishonesty, plots or secrets revealed. Broom Tops: Boiled in salt water to keep evil spirits and ghosts away. Caraway: Carry seeds on your person to protect from disease and ill health. A few seeds in clothing of a loved one are said to protect your marriage from infidelity. Carnations: A bouquet of fresh or dried blossoms is said to protect home and family from rivals and attackers of all sorts. Camphor: Worn as a balm it is used to ward off physical attack or unwanted advances from others. Cedar: The boughs or incense are burnt to protect home from spirits. It also protects those in deep meditation or doing rituals from picking up unwanted energies and astral attack. It is toxic to reptiles and birds, however, so you should be careful using it if you have either as pets.
| | Candle Burning to Petition the Male SaintsWritten by Sam Stevens
Last NAN I explained how to petition female Saints with special requests. This time around I'll provide some instruction on how to ask to be put in cosmic care of Male Saints . These are very ancient pagan rituals, which have been popularized by Christian Church. The basic methodology is to put your request under appropriately coloured candle on suggested day of week along with an image of Saint (which you can often find on Internet) and/or a symbol or emblem that represents Saint. Saint Anthony of Padua On a Tuesday burn a brown candle for special requests, a green candle for financial help or an orange candle to find a husband. St. Anthony's is a wonderworker when it comes to finding lost articles, improving memory and bringing back a strayed lover. His emblem is lily. Saint Alphonsu Liguori On a Thursday, light a purple candle to ask for help with sore, aching muscles, joint pain and arthritis. Anything to do with bones. Saint Aloysius Burn a blue candle on a Wednesday to settle domestic disputes and also banish flu, fevers and contagious diseases. Saint Bartholomew On a Tuesday burn a red candle and ask this Saint to reveal truth to you if you feel like something is being hidden or concealed from you. You can also ask him for protection from violence, violent death and protection and healing while undergoing surgery. His emblem is butcher knife. Saint Benedict Burns a white candle on a Saturday to ask for protection against a variety of evil influences: against poisons, evil temptations, contagious diseases, safety during storms, and assistance during times of healing and death. Saint Benedict also helps heal animals and increase prosperity. His emblem is a raven or a broken cup…. Saint Alex On a Sunday, burn a pink candle to ask for protection from astral attack, violence and enemies. His emblem is a crucifix. Saint Blais On a Wednesday burn a blue candle to increase positive communication and self-expression. He also helps with diseases of throat. His emblem is a comb or two unlit crossed candles. Saint Florian Burn a red or orange candle on a Sunday to protect home and for help with any kind of emergency that has to do with home such as a flood, fire, bankruptcy, infestation etc. His emblem is a burning house. Saint Christopher No Wednesday burn a red candle for protection from accidents, sudden death, and against storms. Christopher protects motorists and travellers so he is one to pray to for a safe journey. Saints Cosme and Damian Burn two green candles on a Wednesday for help with doctors and health, to get a correct diagnosis and for general physical protection. He can also clear obstacles from you path. Saint Cipriano On a Saturday burn a Purple candle to protection from womanizers, liars, cheaters, and negative attitudes. He helps homeless people and those who have been convicted from getting a heavy sentence. Saint Expedite On a Thursday light a yellow candle to settle disputes, curse your enemy and to reverse a negative situation around. This is who you petition to if you need things to change quickly or suddenly. Saint Gerard Majella On a Monday, light a white candle to petition to become pregnant. He also helps falsely accused be declared innocent. He also assists mediums, prophets, psychics and clairvoyants in seeing truth. Saint Francis of Assisi On a Monday light a brown candle to petition for peace, conflict resolution and to gain spiritual wisdom. He helps to reveal and dismantle evil plots. He is also an environmentalist and is concerned with matters of ecology and conservation.
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