Sowing and planting were always done at the waxing moon. The waning moon was considered good for ploughing, reaping, cutting peat. On the waning moon, hazel and willow were not cut for baskets, nor was wood cut for boats. The magic of water is widely known. Wells, pools, streams are reputed to have healing powers and life preserving properties.
Springs are particularly beneficial, as they carry water from the heart of the Earth.
Before drinking of the well water, you must circle the well three times and 'silver' the water with a silver coin. Certain things must not be given their correct name at sea, even places, for fear of causing offence to the 'Good People'. Certain birds are either good or bad omens if seen at sea. A stranger must not walk over ropes, oars etc. When rowing a boat you must start from the right hand side.