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cup, the wine
A
plate, the bread
A
drop, A crumb
The
Earth is fed
By
Janna
When my daughter was about 5 years old, I calligraphied and illustrated this chant to hang on her bedroom wall. Now she's a 32 year old mother who's passed it on to her three children. We've
found it's simple for
little ones to memorize and having it be “their job” to leave an offering in
the garden is one way to help small children feel part of the family rituals. |
and to close: “Three times the bell has rung,
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Sew some of the mother’s hair along with some dill and lavender into a small white bag using
white cotton thread and place under the child’s pillow. Sew some of the mother’s hair into the bedclothes as near
as possible to the heart. Also:
Unicorn Milk
Another that my
grandmother used on me and was always effective with my daughters:
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On the table by the bedside place a single yellow rose and, beside this, a golden vase with a sparkler in it. At bedtime light the sparkler and, while it is lit, have the child gently pull the petals from the rose and place them about her pillow and over the covers. (Remain with her until the sparkler is out, then take it with you when you leave the room.) |
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A Spell for Sleep: You will need seven golden candles and a dish of
fine sand (and perhaps a drop cloth!) Light
the candles and then sprinkle sand over the child’s bare feet while saying: “Bubbles
in prisms of sparkling waterfalls, Blow
out the candles softly, one by one.
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Sleep Pillow for Babies: |
To
Protect a Child from Bad Influences: Gather a bunch of seashells and wrap them in an article of the child’s clothing. Pluck a few strands of your hair and braid them together with a silken thread. Wrap the braided thread around the clothing and shells until you have a tight bundle. Keep this hidden in the room where your family spends the most time. As long as it’s there, your child will never forget the rules of conduct you’ve taught her. |
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To
Protect a Child from Physical Harm for a Day:
Throw
a handful of cornmeal after your children as they leave your home, but don’t
let them see you do it! Old
tradition is that this has the power to form a protective shield around children
until darkness falls.
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If
you wandered into the Cottage from a Search Engine or other site, then you might like to visit
Pooka
Pages
a special place that's filled with stories, coloring pages, recipes, crafts and
magic
especially for pagan kids.
There's also a FREE magazine that's published for them each sabbat.
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