Spirits can get through small spaces like locks but not if those locks are made of iron! This is why blacksmiths were considered magical people: they made things with iron! They forged protective magic with their hands, tools and fire. Iron was believed to ward off evil spirits and dark magic, which is why locks and keys were made of it. In Medieval times, locks and keys were made from iron, which in and of itself had protective properties. We know that keys and locks existed as early as four thousand years ago, whence began their magic. But imagine what our ancient ancestors endured before the invention of locks and keys! There was once a time when people didn’t have locks and keys or even heavy doors to protect their homes from outside threats. In modern times, it seems we’ve forgotten the magic of small contraptions like locks and keys. Medieval Iron, Blacksmiths, and Church Key Magic An elaborate lock, doorknob and door knocker on a Medieval door. When his presence is in a home, he holds the keys that lock your door from intruders or opens it to loved ones. He guards doors that are portals to other places and in the spirit realm are portals to other worlds. Being that Menshen is a threshold deity, he is also a liminal deity. The Chinese God Menshen is a god of doors and gates and therefore presides over keys as well as bears them. Truly any liminal deity bears keys of some kind, including: Minerva, Hermes, Papa Legba, and Ellegua. She is a psychopomp, escorting the souls of children to the other side, and therefore carries keys to the spirit realm just like Hecate. Berchta, an ancient Celtic alpine goddess, wears a set of three golden keys on her belt. She’s known as Lady of the Keys and is said to be the goddess who opens the doors/portals to the spirit world. Hecate is an ancient Greek goddess of witchcraft, the life/death cycle, and of the crossroads. Or they’re known by their culture for opening doors and pathways for those who ask them. We see them wearing keys on their belts or around their necks. Magical Keys of the GodsĬertain gods and goddesses are known to be key-bearers. Let’s explore the importance of key magic and how to incorporate keys into our spiritual and magical practices. Keys have been a part of folklore and magic for centuries. They also lock doors and protect us from taking certain destructive paths and protect us from intruders. They open doors to new worlds, new faces, and fresh beginnings. Keys are a worldwide symbol of good luck and new opportunities.
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