Lesson 4
SYMBOLS AND SHAPES
The items below have magic powers because of their shapes or symbolism. (Bear in mind that the animals and insects listed refer to images of these creatures not the real thing!) You may buy any object (hat strikes your fancy However, try to make it and add a little of your own power to it. Unless a material is specified, use any natural substance wax, clay, etc.
Acorn
A dried acorn is excellent for keeping a youthful appearance. Though not so powerful, an acorn made of silver, copper or gold will do.
Arrowhead
A stone arrowhead the older the better is a powerful force against evil spirits. However, a metal arrowhead (or arrow) might bring bad luck if given as a gift.
Bee
When cast in silver or gold, the shape of a bee brings success in business.
Beetle
A beetle made of jet is a strong protection against black magic. Made of any other material, it attracts money to its owner.
Cat
Contrary to popular superstition, a black cat is one of the best all around good luck charms known to witchcraft (and has been highly regarded by European sorcerers for centuries).
Coin
Generally, any coin that you find brings good luck. A coin with a leap year date is especially lucky and a coin with your birth date on it is dynamite. However, if a coin, with any date, was cursed and deliberately left in your path by an enemy, it can bring bad luck.
Egg
Anything egg shaped brings good luck. However, eggs are also a powerful fertility charm; they should not be used indiscriminately.
Fish
A fish in any material brings a large family. If cast in gold or mother of pearl, its magic is especially powerful
Hand
The shape of a hand, in any material, is another powerful charm against evil spirits.
Horseshoe
For general good luck, hang a horseshoe over your bed (with the points down!).
Oak
The oak is a sacred tree in witchcraft. (Technically, when you "knock on wood," it should be oak.) Thus, anything in the shape of an oak tree or a piece of oak itself is lucky.
Pig
The pig's shape is a potent bearer of fertility. A boar protects its owner from enemies.
Serpent
An amulet or talisman in the form of a serpent brings long life and wisdom (especially lucky for doctors and teachers).
Assignment:
1) European sorcerers highly regard what as one of their best all around good luck charms?
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2) If a metal arrowhead or arrow is given as a gift, it might bring what?
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3) What is excellent for keeping a youthful appearance?
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4) What is considered a powerful fertility charm and should not be worn indiscriminately?
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5) How should you hang a horseshoe over your bed to have general good luck?
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6) What is a potent bearer of fertility?
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7) What brings long life and wisdom, especially for doctors and teachers?
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8) The bee, when cast in silver or gold, brings success to what?
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9) What, made of jet, is a strong protection against black magic, yet made of any other material, attracts money to its owner?
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10) What type of tree is sacred in witchcraft?
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Again, please make sure that you send the assignment to me, Professor Hedwig, by clicking the Blue House Elf below, and not to the main list.
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