St David's Day

Creating a St. David's Day blessing charm is a beautiful way to honour the patron saint of Wales and invite protection, healing, and positivity into your life. Here's a step-by-step guide to crafting your charm:

Materials Needed:

• A small pouch or fabric to make a pouch (red or white, symbolic of St. David's colours)

• Dried herbs (such as rosemary, lavender, and thyme)

• A small piece of leek or dried leek leaves, or a picture of a leek

• A daffodil petal or image of a daffodil (optional, as a symbol of Wales)

• A small piece of quartz or amethyst

• A ribbon or thread (red or white)

• A pen and small piece of paper

• Essential oils (optional, such as lavender or rosemary)

Instructions:

1. Preparation:

   • Begin by cleansing your space and materials. You can use sage, palo santo, or simply visualize a cleansing light surrounding your items.

2. Creating the Pouch:

   • If you don't have a pre-made pouch, you can make one by cutting a small piece of fabric and sewing or tying it into a pouch shape. Red or white fabric is ideal to honour St. David.

3. Herbs and Stones:

   • Place the dried herbs (rosemary, lavender, and thyme) into the pouch. These herbs are known for their protective and healing properties.

   • Add the small piece of leek or dried leek leaves or picture. Leeks are symbolic of protection and good fortune.

   • Place the small piece of quartz or amethyst in the pouch to amplify the charm's energy.

4. Daffodil Element:

   • If you have a daffodil petal, add it to the pouch. Alternatively, you can draw or print a small image of a daffodil and include it. Daffodils symbolize new beginnings and joy.

5. Blessing and Intent:

   • On the small piece of paper, write a blessing or intention for the charm. For example, "May this charm bring protection, healing, and positivity to [your name or the recipient's name]."

   • Fold the paper towards you to bring in your intention or away from you to send something away and place it in the pouch.

6. Essential Oils (Optional):

   • If you wish, add a drop or two of essential oils (lavender or rosemary) to the pouch for added protection and healing properties.

7. Sealing the Charm:

   • Close the pouch securely with the ribbon or thread. As you tie it, visualize the charm being filled with protective and healing energy.

   • Hold the pouch in your hands and recite a blessing, such as: "By the power of St. David, I bless this charm with protection, healing, and positivity. May it bring joy and good fortune to all who carry it. So mote it be."

8. Using the Charm:

   • Carry the charm with you, place it in your home, or give it to a loved one as a gift of protection and healing.

Your St. David's Day blessing charm is now complete! May it bring you and those around you the blessings of St. David and the magical properties of the herbs and crystals within. 🌼✨