I use witch bottles buried in a plant pot of soil by my front door & hagstone strings at my backdoor as wards. I also have a version of witches balls hanging at both doors.....I found two beautiful green glass bottles shaped like bunches of grapes in a thrift store. I filled them with protective herbs, broken mirror etc. Each room in my home has a rowen berry charm by the windows. In the cupboard where I keep my witch items I added crushed selenite to white paint & painted the walls & ceiling with it....great way to keep negativity away. I’ve never thought to use old shoes in this way so thank you for this new idea
Omg with a big pillar candle you could carve abracadabra into the wax going down to the bottom and as the candle burns each letter dissapears until its uncrossed
This was an excellent video! I love that you honor and teach the history while providing a lot of guidance and advice for people to adapt these practices to modernity. No need to use urine or animal parts lol. Really great work.
Ya know, I was thinking the other day I may be able to use an egg in one of my spells at some point if it was relevant! (we raise free range hens and have an abundance of eggs) so it's funny you would mention that. But maybe even funnier than that, my 3 year old son (who I do not yet speak to about my magickal practice) He told me "you should have a crystal ball mom"..... ?! Where did that come from?! I have always wanted one.. So I have now started using your videos and a fresh book (of shadows) to create a new instructional book of shadows for him, should he ever show interest in the craft when he's older. Thank you so much for your videos they are so relaxing, your energy is just fabulous, and your knowledge is seemingly endless. You are like the perfect witch to create beginner witch videos. xoxo
Another great video Ari ❤️ I remember seeing different articles a while ago about the shoes being found but didn't know much more about them and their history. Thanks for sharing!
Great video! I knew that the often found shoes in old buildings but didn't understand the purpose, so that info was new to me. Lots here that is very easy to utilize and also to consider when warding your space. I hope you do more videos on this topic.
I have a few questions... If i made a witch bottle could o fill the jar with the traditional ingredients such as sharp object, salt and taglock? Then seal with clay and just keep it in my room?
I’ve Made one had no idea you berry it or how it worked but you add glass nails seal it with wklhave it under my stairs I’m the basement so do I need to
Really enjoyed this video! I wonder if the shoe charm could also work as sympathetic magic - giving spirits "the boot"/ kicking them out? Love to see more like this :)
Words were very important in a lot of folk magick, so I can definitely imagine wordplay played a part in certain spells. I also wonder if it could symbolise your power over the evil spirits, as by being attracted to the shoe you would have your "foot" over them.
YESSS found myself an english witch channel at last
The black toad and the devils dozen are good Cornish witchcraft books. I came across these while visiting salem and they've been very helpful
Thank goodness I finally found someone who I can relate to and learn about my family ansestors.
The shoe wards made it to colonial Australia too. They've been found in walls and inside chimneys, sometimes alongside children's toys.
Ooo very interesting! I think it's present in the United States for the reason too.
I use witch bottles buried in a plant pot of soil by my front door & hagstone strings at my backdoor as wards.
I also have a version of witches balls hanging at both doors.....I found two beautiful green glass bottles shaped like bunches of grapes in a thrift store. I filled them with protective herbs, broken mirror etc. Each room in my home has a rowen berry charm by the windows. In the cupboard where I keep my witch items I added crushed selenite to white paint & painted the walls & ceiling with it....great way to keep negativity away.
I’ve never thought to use old shoes in this way so thank you for this new idea
Thank you so very very much 💗
I used to work in remodeling and occasionally we would find shoes in walls, now I know why they were there
Aww hahah that's so cool!
I also use hag stones as a protective necklace! Not traditional but I love having them on me when I leave the house
yes, please, a follow up video 🙂
Omg with a big pillar candle you could carve abracadabra into the wax going down to the bottom and as the candle burns each letter dissapears until its uncrossed
Great ... England folk magic .. rare our nation is acknowledged these days 🎉
In North Dakota it’s very common to put worn shoes on fence posts
Oh very interesting, thanks for sharing!
This was an excellent video! I love that you honor and teach the history while providing a lot of guidance and advice for people to adapt these practices to modernity. No need to use urine or animal parts lol. Really great work.
Thank you so much! 😊
The bibliography is giving me life 😍
Ya know, I was thinking the other day I may be able to use an egg in one of my spells at some point if it was relevant! (we raise free range hens and have an abundance of eggs) so it's funny you would mention that.
But maybe even funnier than that, my 3 year old son (who I do not yet speak to about my magickal practice)
He told me "you should have a crystal ball mom"..... ?! Where did that come from?! I have always wanted one..
So I have now started using your videos and a fresh book (of shadows) to create a new instructional book of shadows for him, should he ever show interest in the craft when he's older. Thank you so much for your videos they are so relaxing, your energy is just fabulous, and your knowledge is seemingly endless. You are like the perfect witch to create beginner witch videos. xoxo
Another great video Ari ❤️ I remember seeing different articles a while ago about the shoes being found but didn't know much more about them and their history. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Megan! I appreciate your support a lot hehe 💓
Anthropomancy "is not beginner-friendly" 😆😂.
You're hilarious 😆
Beautiful
Great video! I knew that the often found shoes in old buildings but didn't understand the purpose, so that info was new to me. Lots here that is very easy to utilize and also to consider when warding your space. I hope you do more videos on this topic.
Thank you for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the video 😊
Thank you so much, your videos are always helpful. Love from Philippines 🇵🇭 💜 🌹.
Thank you 💚
Thank you for video it's interesting to learn about new and old customs
Glad you enjoyed it!
Very insightful, some great tips. Thanks Love and Peace
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Great video! Thank you!
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Great video. Thank you for all the information.
Very cool 😎
And I am reading that right now LoL 😆
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I have a few questions... If i made a witch bottle could o fill the jar with the traditional ingredients such as sharp object, salt and taglock? Then seal with clay and just keep it in my room?
could i use large clear marbles as another modern substitute for a witches ball?
I’ve Made one had no idea you berry it or how it worked but you add glass nails seal it with wklhave it under my stairs I’m the basement so do I need to
Is "abracadabra" originally English, or was that appropriated?
Really enjoyed this video! I wonder if the shoe charm could also work as sympathetic magic - giving spirits "the boot"/ kicking them out? Love to see more like this :)
Words were very important in a lot of folk magick, so I can definitely imagine wordplay played a part in certain spells. I also wonder if it could symbolise your power over the evil spirits, as by being attracted to the shoe you would have your "foot" over them.
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What does abracadabra mean? Abra means "open" in Spanish...🏛️
"Open cadaver" ???