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First of all I would like to dedicate this page to one of my dearest
friends - Blue Beard, a 15 year old Blue and Gold Macaw. Not only is
she a valued member of my family, but I truly believe she's my "familiar"
She may be a bit of a pain in the hind-end at times, (anyone who's ever
been "owned" by a bird knows exactly what I mean, lol.) but I wouldn't
trade her for the world. ~ MaryE
The prayer pouch, (also called medicine bag, mojo bag, power pouch, or sachet) often includes special feathers which have meaning to the wearer and help attracting good luck as well as driving away bad things.
Feathers are magically ruled by the element of air. This makes them good communication helpers. But each feather also can hold other special powers; depending on the bird it came from, its color and place of discovery and other factors.
The knowledge what kind of feather is best used for what kind of indent can only be found out for oneself by trial and error. A pigeon feather is not as helpful for creating a defense strategy than a feather taken from a bird of prey.
The general rule for feather magick is always best to try and use self found feathers rather than bought ones. A shop cannot substitute a walk in nature, nor the joy when the wanted feather is finally found.
Feathers are often used to focus concentration in spells. Feathers used for magical undertakings are mainly determined by the energy which is brought into the feather by the magician him/herself through concentration and thought. Beside from the energy the magician brings into the object, feathers hold certain natural abilities.
PEACOCK - Peacock Feathers were thought to be very unlucky, because they resemble an eye. The eye shape represented the evil eye which people were afraid of. Today the beauty and natural strength of the peacock feathers are again recognized. They are specially valued for their multicolored eyes.
BLUE JAY BIRD - Blue Jay feathers are valued as bringer of light and joy and are said to have the ability to brighten up even the darkest places.
CROW - The Crow is one of the animals humans have always been afraid of. A crow at the window is said to represent the soul of a dead person. Crow feathers are used for mourning and letting go of unwanted feelings or situations.
ROBIN - Robin feathers can help to bring new things into ones life. They can also be used to induce fertility.
SWAN - The pure white feathers of swans are used to purify and cleanse by attracting new energy. They represent beauty, grace and goodness. Black swan feathers can be used to purify of unwanted energy.
NIGHTINGALE - This birdīs feathers are good communication feathers. They help to tap into the deeper consciousness and can teach sacred wisdom.
HAWK - The feathers of hawks not only hold the active energy of those artful hunters, but can also be used to identify diseases at skilled hands.
EAGLE - Eagle feathers are thought to be great energy bringers and remind us of the basic sacredness of all birds . They represent peace and happiness and can also drive away harmful energy.
Basically all feathers can be used for any spell, they can either attract or repel energy. But their color gives them a specify energy which should be chosen in accordance to the wished outcome of the spell. Naturally colored feathers are more powerful than chemically died ones. Often colored candles are used in conjunction with feathers to give additional strength to the spell.
Many birds feathers have more than one color in them, so keep in mind that a single birds feather can carry a tremendous amount of energy!
WHITE - Purification, spirituality, hope, protection, peace, blessings of the moon.
GREEN - Money, fertility, growth.
BROWN - Health, stability, grounding, the home.
ORANGE - Attraction, energy, success.
YELLOW - Intelligence, blessings of the Sun.
RED - Courage, good fortune, life.
PINK - Love
GRAY - Peace, neutrality.
BLUE - Psychic awareness, peace, health.
BLACK - Not recommended.
RED AND BROWN - Healing animals.
BROWN AND WHITE - Happiness.
GRAY AND WHITE - Hope, balance.
BLACK AND WHITE - Union, protection.
GREEN AND RED - Finances.
BLUE, WHITE, AND BLACK - Change.
BLACK AND PURPLE - Hope, balance
Feathers are great for ritual writing ~ Use with the the pointed tip on for a more detailed script, or simply trim the end at an angle to make your own old-fashioned quill pen.