Tag: Apotrapaic

A Threshold Spell

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For this spell you’ll need:

  • some salt
  • a few drops of lemon juice or vinegar
  • one clove of crushed garlic

Begin by sprinkling some salt along your threshold. In a small dish, mix together a few grains of salt, the lemon juice or vinegar, and the crushed garlic. Now, bury the garlic near your front door. Next, with a broom, sweep the salt you’ve sprinkled along your threshold away from your door. Continue sweeping the salt away from your home and off your porch or steps if you have them. As you sweep, say this charm: 

Spirits dark and spirits that I dread,  
Leave this threshold where I tread.

Repeat this spell once a year, or more if you feel it’s necessary.

Peony

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Cherished for generations, the peony is one of the most carefree and powerful magical plants that can be planted near your threshold. Known in Grandma’s day by the folk name piney, they’ve been used in medicine and magic since ancient times. Planted near the threshold, the peony protects against evil spirits. It was even used in exorcisms long ago. Cut for a vase arrangement, peonies will also protect the inside of the home. Blooming begins in May, but the entire plant has protective powers. It blooms in white, cream, red, and various shades of pink. I know you’ll find one you’ll love. [1]

Resources

[1] Llewellyn’s 2022 Magical Almanac by Chi Cicero

Geranium

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Cheery geraniums are anothe rprotective plant that can be enjoyed potted near the threshold. Red geraniums are very protective. When cut and placed in a vase inside, they can protect the inteerior of a home also. Outside they repel negativity . Pink geraniums draw friendship, and white geraniums are soothing. Don’t forget, scented geraniums can also be grown in pots near hte threshold. Depending on the scent you select, scented geraniums can calm you or repel evil. For some quick magic, try rubbing the leaf of a rose-scented geraium on an exterior doorknob to protect the home from emotional upsets in general. [1]

Resources

[1] Llewellyn’s 2022 Magical Almanac by Chi Cicero

Fern

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A potted fern is one of the easiest and most magical plants you can grow by your threshold. They’ve graced doorsteps since the Victorian era, adn it’s easy to see why. Their lush greenery brings a sense of calm and their foliage has strong protective vibrations. They guard against all evil. Including a few stems in a vase arrangement will bring their magical powers inside too. [1]

Fern. Protection, blending-in, shielding. Kimberley Queen Fern (Nephrolepis obliterata) is a pet safe fern that removes formaldehyde, xylene, and toluene from the environment. Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata) is also pet safe. [2]

Burn indoors for protection, outside for rain. Bracken fern root sprinkled under the pillow grants dream solutions to problems. [1]

Resources

[1] Llewellyn’s 2022 Magical Almanac by Chi Cicero

[2] Practical Witch’s Almanac 2022 by Friday Gladheart

[3] Green Witchcraft by Ann Moura

Lily (Lilium spp.)

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New moon, Imbolc. Ruled by the moon and the element of water. Sacred to Adonis, Astarte, Athena, Attis, Ceres, Isis, Jupiter, Kundalini, Lakshmi, maiden goddesses, moon goddesses, Osiris, Psyche, Sophia, and Venus. [1]

If you want to keep the evil eye, negative spirits, and unwanted visitors away from your threshold, plant a few lily bulbs. These tall beauties grow three to four feet high. Not only will they bring protection to your doorstep, but they’ll also add charm. As a bonus, their trumpet-shaped flowers are a magnet for hummingbirds. [2]

Resources

[1] The Hearth Witch’s Compendium: Magical and Natural Living for Everyday by Anna Franklin

[2] Llewellyn’s 2022 Magical Almanac by Chi Cicero