One of my greatest joys in life is thrift shopping. I’ve come across several recycled rosaries in my journeys as well as Evil Eye charms, amulets, pendants and 2.00 rings. The moment I get home I empty my bags and arrange them on the floor. The second thing I usually do is a thorough scrubbing with Holy, Florida or Peace Water. You can never be too careful. The former wearers of your favorite second hand pieces were likely to have exposed them to all sorts of debris. You want to strip these articles of all negative experience.
Crosses, crucifixes and rosaries are formed with all sorts of sacred symbols. They invoke sacred geometry, god figures and elemental associations. Is your favorite cross silver or gold? This could be used to attract properties ruled by the sun or moon. The sublime shape of the crossroads is invoked in any cross, the symbol of open doors, Hecate and communication. The Christian man-god theme makes some of us uncomfortable but it is essential to most Mystery Traditions.
Pendants, amulets, even dangley necklaces and rings can serve a functional purpose. Use your favorite essential oil, herb and boiling water to come up with your own pendant charging brew. Pass them through the smoke of protective plants. The process is remarkably simple and takes very little time.
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