John Canard is an English Root Magician who work has been published in numerous magazines, and journals; his first book Defences against the Witches’ Craft was published by Avalonia in 2008. In his essay QUENCHING THE THIRST, DRINKING THE SPIRIT in the anthology From a Drop of Water which was edited by Kim Huggens explores the world of water and water guardians in English Root Magic.
Amongst other things he discusses the use of what is known as Donar Water – water gathered during thunderstorms.
“Another type of magickal water I frequently use is ‘Donar water’, so called after the Germanic thunder god, due to it being water gathered during a thunderstorm. From a magickal perspective this water is very powerful, as it has a higher than normal electrical charge attached to it. When the lightning strikes and the thunder booms, then you should be putting bowls out in the garden to collect the Donar water (also sometimes called invigorated water). I particularly use Donar water for spells and rites that require a strong element of growth. It may also be used for encouraging plants to grow, particularly if you are trying to cultivate herbs which are trickier to work with, like mandrake, ginger or galangal.”
You can find out more about John’s book Defences Against the Witches’ Craft at http://avaloniabooks.co.uk/221/?page_id=327 and the anthology From a Drop of Water at http://avaloniabooks.co.uk/221/?page_id=329
