Hag stone crafts

I just learned about hag stones (rocks with naturally occurring holes). I had seen them while rock hunting at the beach but now I specifically collected them on my last trip. Roll on over to the bl…

Another one of mother natures art projects. Any stone that has natural occurring holes. Said to have sacred and magical powers by that who possess them. The holes are caused by either the boring of a bivalve mollusk or by course sand or smaller stones grinding into into a stones surface.

What is a Hag Stone? A Hag Stone is simply a stone with a natural hole through it. In folk magic systems, these are often believed to ward off the dead, curses, witches, sickness, and nightmares. They are also used as windows or doorways to see 'otherworlds', invisible spirits, or how a being 'really' looks beyond their glamoury. I've been collecting such stones for many years now. They have always been rare finds that I've treasured. I've long kept a reddish sandstone piece that I found…

Infographic briefly discussing the magical uses and properties of the hag stone.

Hag stones meaning, history, folklore, magic and traditional uses as protection from witches and evil spirits. Why hag stones are so rare & special.

Hag stones are fascinating and steeped in lore and legend. But what actually makes up a hag stone? Where can you find them?

Discover the legend behind wishing stones, smooth stones with an unbroken line of quartz, chalcedony, or calcite running around the entire exterior of the stone. Learn how they form, where to find them, and the different variations of the legend behind them in this fascinating article. Whether you believe in the superstition or not, wishing stones are a unique and interesting find for any rockhound.

Also known as Witch Stones, Fairy Stones, Holy Stones and Eye Stones, are stones with naturally formed holes running clean through them. These holes are usually formed by centuries of wave action. It is this association with running water (which itself is said to negate the effect of evil that is believed by many people to be the source of the Hag Stone's reputation for guarding their owner against ill-fortune and the Evil Eye. | See more about Cornwall, Fairy gifts and Stone necklace.