Hag stones are a charm of folk magic that are found predominantly in European lore, and they are simply a stone with a hole in it. They are used to keep away hags or witches that may come a-knockin' at night time. If you were to hang one on your bed post you would prevent a hag from giving you a nightmare , and putting one in the stable would stop the hag from stealing your horses for a joyride and returning them in the morning exhausted, which was thought to occur often in older times. (Man, I hate it when they do that). Although hag stones are used to prevent encounters with beings such as witches, the stones are, in witch lore, considered to bring the finder good luck and fortune, and be a sign of favour from the goddess Diana.This conflict -it will ward them off, or bring them delight at finding good fortune - should make you consider if you want this to be your primary line of defence against invading nasties. There are a great many charms to ward against such things, from the simple horseshoe to complicated spells. Protection has never been this easy!! -Please note that I am referring to hags and witches as separate things. They are different things, and many modern witches find the term to be very uncomplimentary (crazily enough). AND SO TO
HALLOWEEN.......
The Wishing Tree will be hosting a late night shopping evening with the Halloween theme. Helen and myself will be at our best, dressed as Witches, so get those hag stones to the ready. The shop will be open during the usual hours of 9.30 till 300 during the day and will re-open at 6.00pm until 10.00pm. Pumpkins on the pavement and much witchery going on inside. We have a guest Tarot reader, who will be offering taster readings for a small fee, and you can experience an Indian Head Treatment too. We will be offering advice on our range of crystals and serving fruity puch with a witchy kick and some spooky nibbles, so best you come along and cast your spell, we may even have a few special offers too. You never know your luck on a dark night!!!!!
Every customer wearing Halloween Costume will recieve a free gift.
Look forward to seeing you all here,
Give us a call 01508 536008
email iwish@thewishingtree.biz
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