#fae magic

A hag stone, also known as a witch stone, adder stone, holey stone, or eye stone, is a naturally occurring stone with a hole running through it, usually created by water erosion. These stones have been revered in folklore and magickal traditions for centuries due to their unusual appearance and the belief that they hold protective and mystical properties.

History and Lore

• Ancient Origins: Hag stones have been found across many cultures and continents. In Celtic regions, they were often associated with Druids and used in rites and protection rituals. The Welsh called them glain neidr or “adder stones,” believing they were created by serpents.

• Medieval Europe: During the Middle Ages, hag stones were believed to ward off witches, curses, and evil spirits. Farmers would hang them in stables and barns to protect livestock from being “hag-ridden” or attacked by malicious spirits.

• Maritime Tradition: Sailors used hag stones as protective talismans against storms and sea monsters. They would tie them to the rigging of ships or carry them as personal charms.

Uses

• Protection: Traditionally, hag stones are hung above doorways, tied to keys or bedposts, or carried as amulets to ward off negative energies, curses, or the “evil eye.”

• Seeing the Unseen: A common belief is that looking through the hole of a hag stone allows one to see into other realms—such as the fae world—or to spot spirits and magical beings otherwise invisible.

• Dream and Sleep Protection: Tied above beds, they are believed to prevent nightmares and protect against sleep paralysis or spirit visitation.

• Fertility and Health: In some folk traditions, hag stones were believed to cure illness or enhance fertility when worn close to the body.

In Magick and Witchcraft

• Tool of the Craft: In modern witchcraft and neopagan practices, hag stones are used in spells and rituals for protection, clairvoyance, and elemental magick, especially water and earth-based workings.

• Fae Magick: Hag stones are particularly potent in faerie lore, believed to be keys to fae sight or gateways to the otherworld.

• Charging and Consecration: Many practitioners cleanse and charge hag stones under moonlight, particularly during the full moon, to enhance their magickal properties.

• Divination: Some witches use them in scrying or as focus objects in meditative practices.

The hole in the hag stone represents a gateway or portal—a liminal space that bridges the physical and spiritual worlds. It symbolizes perception beyond the veil, spiritual insight, and protection through awareness.

introduction ~

the fae is a large group of spirits, and their distinct personalities depends on the specific type of fae, the culture they come from, and the individual spirit themself. some fae may be rather willing to help and work with us humans, others may not! just like humans are all unique with our own personalities, backgrounds, and views, fae folk are also just as unique! please keep this in mind when reading this post, and when working with the fae.

this post highlights some of the pros of working with the fae. there's a lot of fear-mongering that happens with the fae, and that makes me sad. i wanted to take a moment to share the good that comes from working with these lovely and wild spirits!

also, there are more than 4 reasons one might want to work with a fae. i limited myself to 4 on this blog post because i didn't want to get too rambly, and 4 is one of my lucky numbers.

1. help in the garden!

fae are, in general, nature spirits. they care very deeply about the natural world around them, and if you are someone who also loves the environment and wants to actively work to make our Earth a healthy and thriving place, you'll find it easier to gain the respect of most fae.

if you're a green witch with a garden, a kitchen witch who grows their own herbs, or even if you just have a little plant on your desk, you may find that having a respectful relationship with the fae can help make your plants thrive!

2. protection!

when you have built a respectful relationship with a fae, they will often go out of their way to protect you. of course, they don't do this for nothing. if you protect them, they'll protect you.

how do you protect the fae? one example could be protecting the space they live! for example, the faerie i'm closest with at the moment lives in a oak tree in my front yard. during halloween, lots of kids litter in our yard >.< so, before the trick or treaters come out i put a little fence around my friend's tree to deter would-be litterbugs, and the next day i go out and pick up all the litter, not letting it sit for even a day! it's really that simple!

in return, i've received protection from that fae as well. just the other day, after i had impulsively visited a graveyard, my fae friend was kind enough to warn me that something negative had attached itself to me. so, with their warning, i cleansed myself, banished the energy, and re-did my wards.

3. increased confidence

in my experience, the fae are one of the most obvious types of spirits to work with. there really isn't much room for "how do i know that i'm really communicating with the fae?", because the fae are pretty hard to miss once they decide they're cool with you.

at first, it might be radio silence as they decide whether or not they want to interact with you, but once they decide it's pretty hard to miss. even if they decide they don't want to work with you, they're really open about it! i've had fae come back to me with, essentially, "the offerings are nice, but please stop trying to talk to me. i'm not interested." and if they decide that they would like to keep interacting with you, it's even more obvious!

basically, they are very open spirits in their own unique way. because of how open they can be, it actually can help you build more confidence in your skills as a witch!

4. they're excellent motivators.

so, maybe this is a stretch as far as "pros" go. in a way, they really are excellent motivators! however, the way the way they motivate can be a bit intense, and may not be the best for everyone.

for example, many fae dislike things that are messy and disorderly. the fae i'm closest with is like that, as well. if i let my room get too messy, i will be hit with a very severe headache until i get up and start tidying. once i start cleaning though, poof! it's gone! it's annoying and painful, but on the bright side it has forced me out of a few depressive episodes.

a personal note

i've been a bit mia lately due to the holidays. i promise this blog isn't dead, i've just been kinda busy @.@

anyways! lately, i've been getting more questions about fae work. before, i never really spoke much about it because i thought it may not be that interesting to others. but, as more people ask me about it i've felt more comfortable talking about it, and in turn realized that i just really enjoy talking about it! i love fae work! expect to hear a bit more about it on this blog in the future. and thank you to those who have asked me about it in the past! you've given me a bit more confidence to talk about fae witchery 🩷 my asks are always open, as i love talking about the fae! i also have a lot of ideas for the new year about some more fae-centric posts.

that isn't to say that i won't talk about other things. i don't want to limit myself to one niche, you know?

April 30 2026 | @dumpsterphoenixcombusting @mywitchcraftdiary