Holloway Yew Root Hag Spirit (HGS57)

This natural and earthy Hag Spirit figure has been newly created from the root of a windfallen ancient yew. The piece contains a range of natural colours and markings within it.

The wood was carefully gathered from a beautiful holloway, a lane walked by people dating back into the mists of time (read more here). It's a beautifully warm colour and feels full of positive energies. The piece contains a hole within it, reminiscent of a hagstone. Within mythology, hags are powerful and complex female figures.

The figure is incredibly tactile, so feels good to hold during meditation or for ritual use. It carries a protective root and herb bundle which can be best seen in the second-to-last photo. It includes birch catkins, the leaves of wormwood, and enchanter's nightshade.

The roots of Solomon's seal, yarrow and St. John's wort are added to the bundle. Yarrow brings its strong associations with clairvoyance and powers to promote divination, and St. John's Wort is traditionally used to repel negative energies. Mugwort brings its history of being used to aid clairvoyance, lucid dreaming and astral projection. The bundle is finished with the dried flowers of yarrow.

A red ochred animal bone has been added. The red ochre is from a traditional source, the Luberon mountains in France. A simple deer bone bead, and a medicine bag complete the figure. The bag contains dried rowan berries, traditionally associated with protection, and our protective herb blend, created from herbs which are traditionally considered to aid protection and bring energies of peace.

The figure itself is filled with dried betony and enchanter's nightshade.

Betony is traditionally associated with protection, both of the area surrounding it, and of the person carrying or wearing it. If placed beneath the pillow, it's considered to protect the sleeper against nightmares. It's also associated with dispelling negativity and soothing tensions.

Enchanter's nightshade has long associations with witchcraft and sorcery. It's considered to aid inner conflict and has been traditionally used to find balance by bringing opposites together. Binding, hexing and enchantment is also associated with this beautiful herb.

The herbs are sealed inside with a plug of holloway mistletoe.

A bindrune for protection has been added to the base of the figure, and this can be seen in the last photo.

Crafted with real Celtic soul.
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Size: 5 1/8 inches/13 cm long (approx.)

Item no: HGS57

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