Compendium of Protection Spells Involving Animals
From Illes, Judika. Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells (Witchcraft & Spells) (p. 125). HarperCollins.
This spell refers to the common garden herb, not the member of the banana family. Charge plantain with its mission of protection. Carry it in your pocket to guard against snakebite.
Carry a piece of root from a raspberry vine to magically protect against snakebite.
Alkanet, also known as bugloss, is most famous as the source for a natural dye. However, among its magic powers, alkanet not only allegedly protects against snakebite but also helps counter and control fears of snakes.
Avens, the blessed herb, is also known as Herb Bennet, a distortion of “benedictus.” The presence of avens allegedly protects against all venomous creatures. Wear fresh avens for safety. Carry the dried herb in a medicine bag.
In the Middle Ages, it was believed that if holly wood (the wood, not the leaves) was thrown at wild animals, they would then lie down quietly and passively. Should you find yourself alone with aggravated fierce creatures, this is probably worth a shot. Be prepared: charge the wood with its mission before setting forth into the wild.
Carry the wood in your charm bag: in an emergency, toss!
Carrying a sprig of juniper allegedly protects against attack by fierce animals.
Mullein allegedly transmits the magical message to wild creatures not to molest its bearer while passing through their territory. Carry or wear it for protection.
Carry iron pyrites as a protective charm against crocodiles.
Place a piece of gold pyrite into a drawstring bag together with alligator teeth and/or an image of a crocodile.
Talismans that protect against shark attacks include: Coral, pearls, naturally shed shark teeth - Carry or wear as suits you best, however the traditional method is to attach the talisman to a cord and wear around the ankles. Remember to charge magical objects prior to their initial use.
The aroma of burning juniper wood and leaves also allegedly repels serpents.
Serpentine is named for its affiliation with snakes. Carry it as a charm for safety from them. (This derives from Italian snake-charming traditions. Serpentine may also be used to cement the relationship: it provides safety without repelling.)
Agates are carried as talismans of safety from both snakes and scorpions. 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.
Allegedly snakes will not cross over a boundary formed from mingled ash leaves and twigs. If one lives in snake-infested territory, cast your circle and find out.
Elder magically guards against snakes and all manner of fierce creatures, including (allegedly), mosquitoes. Carry elder twigs in your pocket or conjure bag to prevent attack.
Some talismans serve both horse and rider: Agate protects the rider from falling and the horse from stumbling. Turquoise offers general protection to horse and rider.
Illes, Judika. Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells (Witchcraft & Spells) (p. 125). HarperCollins. Kindle Edition.
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