Magic 101 - Use of Seashells in Magic

Magic 101 - Use of Seashells in Magic
By Drew Hagar

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Our ancestors before the modern era were closer to spirit in the natural world.  They not having access to a global community often used what was in the local area to its greatest potential. Seashells have a long history of use in magic. Seashells also have a long connection with the various sea gods and goddesses of many different cultures. Of course shells are the main focus of the Water Witch or Shell Magic practitioner.

Being born of the Ocean, all seashells share several properties including love, protection, and prosperity. These underlying properties are in addition to any specific properties of particular shells. All shells are often used in Drawing in things you desire.

Love - Aphrodite the Greek goddess of love uses the seashell as her symbol. Using Seashells in your workings or wearing them as jewelry is a way to attract a mate.  Use of seashell in hair ornaments are particularly effective in this method.

Protection -  A Shell is all about protection. It’s primary purpose is to keep the owners safe from passing predators. All Sea Shells have strong protective energies.

Prosperity - Many a culture used shells of different types as currency. From the Wampum of North America to the Cowrie shells or Africa and North America. These age old connections assist in money workings.  

Seashells in general are strongly associated with the Element of water. They are also associated with the Moon and the feminine divine.

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