The Hag Stone
Hag Stones are stones that have a natural hole thought them. They are also known by man other names including, but not limited to the following:
- Adder Stone
- Witch Stone
- Serpents Egg
- Glaine Neidr (Wales)
- Milpreve (Cornwall)
- Adderstanes (Scoptland)
- Gloin nan Druidh (Druid's glass)
- Holed Stones or Holey Stones (Americas)
Various beliefs exists concerning the origin of these stones. The three most common, however, is that 1) they are the solidified saliva of snakes (the hole is accounted for by the snakes tongue), 2) they are found in the head of a snake, or 3) they are naturally occurring formations made by water flowing over the stone over time - for this reason they are often found on rivers and beaches.
Magical Uses of Hag Stones
The various cultures and traditions concerning the magical powers and uses of Hag Stone widely vary. Some sources say that it enables one to win lawsuits. Other sources indicate that it has healing properties and that to use such a stone for healing your place the stone in water and then drink the water.
Owing to its association with water and female genitalia, Hag Stones are believed to enable women to conceive children. Since they are associated with the fertility of people and animals they are also believed to make one prosperous.
They are also credited with being powerful amulets of protection, especially against evil spirits, witches, and any kind of bad luck. For this purpose they are often worn on a leather thong around the neck of affixed to one's front door, animal collars, or even boats to protect them from evil and danger.
Finally, my friend Duncan the Seer told me that if you look through a hole in a hag stone you will see the future. Have a look for yourself....
Carolina Dean
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