Metal Key Charm
In witchcraft, keys are powerful symbols and tools, often representing the concepts of unlocking mysteries, opening new paths, and accessing hidden knowledge or realms. They have been used in both practical and symbolic ways in various traditions of witchcraft and magic.
Symbolism of Keys in Witchcraft:
1.Access and Transition: Keys are seen as tools for crossing thresholds, whether physical, emotional, or spiritual.
2.Knowledge and Secrets: Keys represent the ability to unlock hidden truths or arcane wisdom.
3.Protection and Boundaries: They can be used to “lock away” negative energies or to protect sacred spaces.
4.Change and Opportunity: Keys often symbolize the opening of new doors, beginnings, or opportunities.
Magical Uses of Keys:
1.Amulets or Talismans:
•Worn as jewelry or carried as a charm for protection, luck, or clarity.
•Antique or skeleton keys are particularly popular for this purpose.
2.Spellwork:
•Unlocking spells: To remove obstacles, open new opportunities, or gain clarity.
•Binding or closing spells: To seal something away or create barriers against harm.
3.Rituals:
•Keys can be placed on altars to symbolize a connection to deities, spirits, or ancestors who govern transitions and knowledge.
•Used in crossroads magic to invoke liminal energy, as crossroads are places of transformation.
4.Divination:
•Keys may be used in scrying or pendulum work to seek answers or reveal truths.
Deities Associated with Keys:
•Hecate (Greek mythology): Goddess of magic, witchcraft, and the crossroads, often depicted holding keys as a symbol of her ability to unlock the mysteries of life and death.
•Janus (Roman mythology): God of doorways, transitions, and beginnings, associated with keys as symbols of his domain.
These keys measure approx 3”
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