ous proportions of the circle to the four interlaced vesicas. Apparently it suggested four winds under magic female control, because the vesica as a female-genital symbol always implied control of the forces of nature. Connected with the concept of the magic knot was the medieval conviction that witches could control the winds, raise storms and otherwise influence the weather by making knots with cords, threads, or their own hair.This is a popular emblem of choice for modern witches.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Witch Charm (Witch Knot)
The Witch’s knot is a common symbol in folk magic.It is a symbolic representation of the knot magic practiced by witches in the middle ages, and was used as a sympathetic charm against witchcraft, and usually scratched over doorways of homes and stables.The witch charm had many variations using vari
ous proportions of the circle to the four interlaced vesicas. Apparently it suggested four winds under magic female control, because the vesica as a female-genital symbol always implied control of the forces of nature. Connected with the concept of the magic knot was the medieval conviction that witches could control the winds, raise storms and otherwise influence the weather by making knots with cords, threads, or their own hair.This is a popular emblem of choice for modern witches.
ous proportions of the circle to the four interlaced vesicas. Apparently it suggested four winds under magic female control, because the vesica as a female-genital symbol always implied control of the forces of nature. Connected with the concept of the magic knot was the medieval conviction that witches could control the winds, raise storms and otherwise influence the weather by making knots with cords, threads, or their own hair.This is a popular emblem of choice for modern witches.
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