The Fates traditionally wield a spindle with which they spin the thread of life and a pair of shears to cut that thread.

This spell employs one of natures sturdiest objects, a stone.

Set it on your altar between a bowl of salt and a bowl of water.

All evil thoughts be drawn within: Strike here and leave me alone.

With an attitude of gratitude, lovingly wash the stone in warm soapy water to cleanse it, rinse it in warm salt water to purify it, and then with your finger retrace the eye on the stone and repeat the invocation.

Flattery and envy attracts the evil eye, so wise mothers and crones will speak in reverse, ironically commenting: How ugly that child is Or: Im sorry, Mrs.

Duffy. Your baby is hideous.

Returning home, mothers can also perform a simple charm to protect her family by spitting on the children upon entering the house.

Put the two together and you have a powerful protective spell.

Simply add a few drops of clove essential oil to the paint that you use.

Here we have a number of simple protective devices the warding off and protection from snakes.

Although plain agate is allegedly effective, the talisman is more potent if engraved with either the image of a snake or of a person, preferably you or at least someone resembling you, riding upon a snake.

If you live in a snake infested area, it might be worth a try.

The bean is poisonous but is used as a magical weapon to prevent snakebite and attack from other venomous creatures.

Burn it as incense or warm the essential oil in an aroma burner.

Carry elder twigs in your pocket or conjure bag to prevent attack.

Serpentine may also be used to cement a relationship with snakes.

They are still believed to have a magical affinity for snakes.

Soak a sharks tooth in wine, and then drink the wine to assist in healing snakebite.

Maintain living plants in snake-prone areas and burn the dried leaves as needed.

It is most effective when the animal chosen is favored by the deity you are working to influence.

It is now never ridden, worked or eaten, but is instead treated exceptionally well (or at least left alone to enjoy life) as a gesture of sacrificial devotion.

On it, place a clipping of your pets hair and a picture of your home or one of you and your pet together.

Imagine your pet back in its favorite inside place, sleeping contentedly.

Protection Charm Spell