Appalachian Folk Magick

[cryptidzx]

Hanging blue bottles on trees was always traditional in appalachia for catching 'haints' and unwanted energies/spirits. What appalachian folk traditions have you seen for protecting and warding against unwanted spirits?

Bells, smoke, and use of voice have always been common as well, just wondering what some other appalachian folk grew up around.

 

[Accipeveldare]

Hanging blue bottles on trees was always traditional in appalachia for catching 'haints' and unwanted energies/spirits. What appalachian folk traditions have you seen for protecting and warding against unwanted spirits?

Bells, smoke, and use of voice have always been common as well, just wondering what some other appalachian folk grew up around.

I am not sure if this would be considered warding, but i remember it always being customary to leave a penny or other item whenever you find something on the ground that you like after you take it. Essentially trading with nature, because nothing is free, and if you leave nothing you now owe a dept.