Rings

Ring

Endowing rings with the power to grant wishes has foundations in the many 'enchanted' or 'magic' rings of folklore. The properties of these include restoring youth, curing diseases or other ill health, overpowering enemies, bestowing riches, and even rendering the wearer invisible.

A gold ring is said to possess the power to grant special privileges. Place it on your ring finger and stroke gently while you make your wish. A gold ring will lose its power if overused; it should be saved for very special wishes.

A gold wedding ring can be used to wish for a cut on a finger to heal. One custom is to rub the ring with the finger that has the cut; another custom says to rub the cut with the ring.

On the first day of August, you should make a wish on your wedding ring. Twist the ring around two times as you make your wish. (The double turning, rather than the usual three, represents the two who made vows over the ring.)

Any ring with either a stone can be used to wish for imagination, quick wit, or success in some endeavor. While wearing the ring, hold the stone with the opposite hand, make your wish and tap the stone three times.

If you want to have safe travel, touch a ring while making a wish for safe passage.

Turn your ring three times as you make a wish not to get lost while traveling. If the ring has a stone, the wish will be stronger. The ring must be worn throughout the trip.

If you put a ring on someone else's finger, make a wish that is good for both of you.