St Agnes Eve

January 21st is the Eve of St Agnes. There are many traditions associated with both this night and tomorrow night, all intended to bring dreams of the future husband. Here are some of them.

• Walking thrice backwards around a churchyard in silence at midnight, scattering hemp seed over the left shoulder....

... I am so sorry, but this post has been moved to my new website, The Pagan Calendar, and can be found in its entirety here: The Eve of Saint Agnes

Thai Marital Fertility Spell

In this Thai ritual, an older couple ritually prepares the bedroom so that it will be ready for use by the bride and groom. The room must be spiritually cleansed, protection set up and talismans left behind to radiate good fortune.

Talismans include bags of rice, sesame seeds, coins, and a tomcat (for happiness and fertility). The cat doesn't have to be a gift, it can be someone's pet that just hangs out in the room for a little while, emanating energy....

... so sorry, but this post has been combined with another and moved to my new website, Book of Shadows, and can be found here: Cat Fertility Spells

Auspicious Wedding Colors

Married in white,

You have chosen a right.

Married in blue,

Your lover is true....

... I am so sorry, but this post has been moved to my new website, Color Therapy, and can be found in its entirety here: Old Wedding Color Lore

Spells for St Agnes

Here we have a variety of old old spells for St Agnes night which is pretty much dedicated to finding a husband.

On Saint Agnes' night, 21st January, take a row of pins and pull out every one, one after another, saying a Pater Noster, sticking a pin in your sleeve, and you will dream of him or her you will marry...

... I am so sorry but this post has been combined with another and moved to my new website, The Pagan Calendar, it can be found in its entirety here: The Eve of Saint Agnes