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Flar's Freyja
November 30th, 2002, 12:05 AM
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Ancient Herbal Spells

Place thorny rose branches on the front doorstep to keep evil far from your abode.

Consuming a bit of wild Thyme before retiring will grant the diner a sleep free from nightmares.

Keep money with Cedar chips in a small box to attract more money.

To discover the future take acorns. Name one 'yes' and the other 'no.' Place them in a basin of water ask your question. The acorn that floats toward you indicates the answer.

Gather the first anemone flower to bloom in Spring and carry it with you as a charm against sickness.

To keep evil spirits from the house, hang dried seaweed in the kitchen*

*And I'm sure many of you have heard this one.....my Italian relatives believed that hanging garlic in a room protected from evil spirits.

Lavender
November 30th, 2002, 01:41 AM
To keep evil spirits from the house, hang dried seaweed in the kitchen*

Heh! That would keep more than evil spirits from your house! :D