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TRADITIONAL PROSPERITY CHARMS AND OTHERS
There are many little folk spells and omens concerning prosperity, some of which make good magical sense and others which are merely quaint curiosities.
Below can be found a sample of some of the many folk customs associated with prosperity and wealth:-
Should a cricket stray into the home, do not disturb or remove it as it foretells great wealth and success. Welcome the cricket with a fond greeting and let it travel about the home of its own accord.
At the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve stand outside the front door with a handful of coins and toss them through the threshold into the house to bring wealth and joy for the coming year.
Sprinkle peppermint tea about the home to attract the gnomes, the little earth spirits whose gift is wealth and health.
An occasional dab of essential oil of bergamot on bank books is said to keep the finances healthy.
A tiny red spider if found crawling on the hand betokens great wealth from a creative endeavour, for this is the fabled money spider.
If one has accidentally put an article of clothing on the wrong way round, wealth and success are sure to follow.
A buckeye or horse chestnut, which is also known as a conker, is a very potent prosperity charm. Carry one on your person at all times but be sure to never eat the horse chestnut as it is toxic.
A ginseng root shaped like a little human is a talisman of wealth, especially when carried in a purple mojo or charm bag with a magnet and a coin.
Sleep with some fresh spearmint beneath the bed to dream up schemes for wealth and luxury.
Wear an article of purple clothing, perhaps a tie or handkerchief to business meetings were financial matters are to be discussed, as this attracts the abundant blessings of the planet Jupiter.
Bathe in water to which a handful of coins has been added to cloak yourself in the energies of prosperity.
