The mountain ash or rowan tree has long been honored for its power against evil forces . It should ever be treated with respect , that its favor be not turned against the one who employs its strength . In late summer , when the tree is heavy with red fruit ( the yellow variety is a weaker influence ) , seek out one branch that leans toward the south , and shake it gently until it shall let four berries . Gather these up , and also take four of the leaves , carry all indoors , and soon build a fire of good birch or apple wood upon your hearth . When the blaze is ripe and golden , cast one of the rowan berries into the flames , along with one of the leaves , saying this :
Virtue is mine , as of this tree
Beware the fire I cast at thee
Cast in the second berry , and a leaf , saying :
Wisdom is mine , as of this tree
Beware the fire I cast at thee
Cast in the third , both berry and leaf , saying:
Power is mine , as of this tree
Beware the fire I cast at thee
Take then the fourth leaf and fruit , and rost them slowly in an iron pot over the fire until they are dried and blackened . Cool them , and wrap their remains in a red cloth , which charm should soon be buried in the earth near your threshold . thus it shall protect the house and those who dwell therein from whatever evil emanations might dare to stray too near . Author Valerie Worth
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