Witch's Knot Pendant Necklace, Pewter Celtic Knot

The witch's knot. Four woven loops, one facing each direction, joined by a circle.

Celtic-style detail. Small triquetras, or trinity knots, sit inside the loops.

Pewter on a chain. Ready to wear, and light enough for every day.

• Material: pewter
• Chain included
• Weight: about half an ounce
• Sold individually

Many witches wear the witch's knot for protection, since a line with no beginning and no end leaves no way in for unwanted energy, and for binding a spell or intention so it holds. Its four loops are often read as the four elements or the four directions. The symbol is modern in name, but it draws on old ideas: the protective "witch marks" carved at the doors and windows of early modern buildings, and the folk practice of tying a spell into knots. Our guide to the witches knot covers what history actually shows.

1. Cleanse the pendant with smoke, moonlight, or sound before you first wear it.
2. Hold it and say what you want it to protect.
3. Wear it every day, or put it on when you need extra protection.
4. Take it off before showering or swimming, and wipe it with a soft cloth now and then.

• Triskele Shield Amulet: a Celtic triple spiral on a round shield, another protection charm.
• Triquetra Amulet, 1.5 Inch: the Celtic trinity knot that sits inside this pendant's loops, on its own.
• Celtic Harmony Protection Amulet: a knotwork border around a labyrinth, for protection.
• Practical Protection Magick by Ellen Dugan: a guide to everyday protection work.

What is a witch's knot?

A witch's knot is four pointed loops woven from one unbroken line, often with a circle through the middle. Witches use it as a protection charm and as a symbol of a spell bound tight.

Is the witch's knot a Celtic knot?

It's drawn in a Celtic-knotwork style, and this pendant adds triquetras inside the loops, but the witch's knot isn't recorded in early Celtic art. It's best described as Celtic-style.

Does it come with a chain?

Yes. The pendant comes on a chain, ready to wear.

Is pewter safe to wear every day?

Yes. Keep it dry and wipe it with a soft cloth to keep it bright.