Hag Stones

A hag stone structure arranged in front of a lovely beach setting.

Hag stones, also known as holey stones or witch stones, are naturally occurring stones that have a hole through them. They are often found near water sources such as rivers, streams, and the ocean, and are believed to have special powers.

Hag stones can be made of various types of rock such as flint, granite, and sandstone. They are formed naturally through a process of erosion, where water and wind gradually wear away the softer parts of the rock, leaving a hole in the center.

In folklore, hag stones were thought to be gifts from the fairies, and were believed to have the power to protect against evil spirits and witches. They were also thought to bring good luck, and were often carried as talismans or placed in homes to ward off negative energy.

In ancient times, hag stones were believed to have healing powers and were used in divination and magic. They were used in rituals to communicate with the spirit world, and were believed to have the power to reveal hidden knowledge.

Hag stones were also used in divination, as people would look through the hole in the stone and interpret the shapes and patterns they saw as signs from the spirit world.

They were sometimes used in scrying, where a person would gaze into the hole in the stone in order to receive visions or messages from the spirit world. This is why they are sometimes called “witch stones” as witches find them helpful to use them in their craft.

There are also some beliefs that Hag stones are gatekeepers between the physical and spiritual realm, and that they can be used to gain access to other dimensions. This is why they were also used in rituals and ceremonies to invoke spirits, and were believed to have the power to open portals to other realms.

In modern times, hag stones are often used in jewelry making and are incorporated into various forms of art. They are also popular among rock collectors, as they are considered a unique and interesting specimen.

In summary, Hag stones are naturally occurring stones that have a hole through them and are believed to have special powers. They were often used in rituals to communicate with the spirit world, divination, and scrying. They were also used to ward off negative energy and bring good luck. Nowadays, hag stones are often used in jewelry making, incorporated into various forms of art, and collected as unique specimens.

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Here is a video about the history of hag stones and how to incorporate them into your witchcraft

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