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| Nine sacred herbs |
In my work as a shamanic healer, I often explore different ways in which we can keep ourselves well-protected from foreign energies. This is what we call psychic protection. I have written about several of my favorite tools in my ebook on A Shamanic Healer's Tools for Psychic Protection; you can find this book on Amazon. But in the meantime, here is one tool from the book:
Plants have spoken to me for many years, and carry powerful medicine for me. So when I came across this idea for herbal amulets, I jumped on it.
The word amulet was new to me so I looked it up. An amulet is defined as a small object or charm worn to ward off illness, harm or evil. It can also be used to bring good fortune. In the Faery Doctoring traditions of Ireland, such charms are considered potent medicine. This amulet/charm combines sacred herbs in blends of three or six or nine to provide its effects. I learned about it from Mara Freeman’s book Kindling the Celtic Spirit.
Here are some of my favorite herbs. In the Celtic world, multiples of three are considered very powerful, so choose 3 or 6 or 9 of these.
• Lavender has a powerful calming, relaxing effect. It is a powerful protection herb as well.
• Chamomile has a long use as an herb to banish all ills, and to promote well-being.
• Comfrey is a powerful magic herb for all kinds of charm. It provides energetic safety.
• Sweet Woodruff is a powerful protection herb and helps us find strength in life’s battles.
• Thyme helps us find our courage and strength when facing difficulties.
• Rue is commonly used in Latin America and is one of their first choice herbs for protection.
• Rosemary is one of my first choices for protection. I grow it right by my front door.
• Mugwort is another top choice for protection. I use it as an incense to cleanse my energy field
• Plantain is used to bring protection to one’s home. At my place, it grows in the front entrance area.
Many of these herbs grow in the garden; if you have these it is always best to use plants from your own land. If you do not happen to have a well-stocked herb garden, you can visit a friend’s garden, a local nursery or farmer’s market. Find these plants and give them a big sniff: the ones that really attract you are the ones to choose.
If the herbs are fresh, pick a few flowers or leaves and let dry. I put my herbs on a window screen laid flat so the air can circulate above and below. They are ready when they crumble to the touch.
You can also buy these herbs dried: again check your local herb stores. Or an excellent online source is Mountain Rose in Eugene, Oregon.
Once the herbs are dried, take a pinch of each of the herbs you have chosen. Hold it to your heart and say whatever prayers you wish to call in its protection. Finish by blowing these prayers into that pinch of herbs, then placing them in the bag. Continue until all the herbs you have chosen are in the bag.
Cinch the bag closed. As an extra helpful step, you can wrap red thread or yarn around the bag: this comes from the Irish tradition of thread magic and adds additional protection.
Once your bag is complete, you can keep it in your pocket or wear it around your neck. For women, you can tuck it into your bra, over your heart. You could also hang it over the main door frame to your house, as a form of protection for the place you live.
Janet
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