Basic Understanding of Traditional African American Hoodoo

Tristan · Unread post by **Tristan** » Thu Feb 24, 2011 11:58 pm

This question seems to come up often and here are some great threads that already discuss popular products:

your-favourite-things-t8130.html#p45609
share-your-product-reviews-here-t4314.html
high-fidelity-thread-t3275s90.html

In the beginning, I focused heavily on three main areas: cleansing, protecting, and blessing. I think that having a firm grasp and sound understanding of these areas of work is essential to any spiritual worker. Also, be sure not to overlook Lucky Mojo's selection of herbs and roots. They're the basis of the entire tradition! It's called rootwork 'cause we "work the roots".

And as for a few items that I consider indispensable, they would include:

Van Van products: http://www.luckymojo.com/vanvan.html
Chinese Wash: http://www.luckymojo.com/chinesewash.html
Uncrossing products, especially bath crystals: http://www.luckymojo.com/uncrossing.html
Saint Michael oil: http://www.luckymojo.com/mojocatoils.html
As well as a number of herbs, roots, and resins such as: Rue, Agrimony, Angelica Root, Camphor Squares, Frankincense, Myrrh http://www.luckymojo.com/mojocatherbs.html

These are just some personal favourites, out of many, that I suggest. Ultimately it depends on the type of work that you are called to do most often. If you don't do much love work, but are trying to get a high paying job, get products that help to that end. Figuring out what's going on in your life and the lives of those close to you will help determine which types of products to become familiar with.

Happy shopping!

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Fri Feb 25, 2011 12:06 am

I would say

Van Van Oil
Chinese Wash
Peace Water
13 Herb Bath
Uncrossing Bath Crystals
Fast Luck Oil
Money Drawing Oil
Kiss Me Now Oil
Court Case Oil
Special Oil No. 20
Fiery Wall of Protection Oil
1 doz. assorted colours 4" candles
2 stamped brass star candle holders

Unread post by **starsinthesky7** » Sun Feb 27, 2011 4:27 am

I like both lists. And if you are in a relationship. It is always good to have reconciliation oil on hand. I like to keep blessing oil/powder, and healing oil.

appleve1 · Unread post by **appleve1** » Thu Aug 04, 2011 7:55 pm

My order came yesterday, i ordered follow me boy oil, love me oil, attraction oil, look me over oil, one incense (i forgot the name) and one bath salt (also forgot the name as it is in my room currently and i am at the office :-p ) i am wearing look me over oil and follow me boy oil... but sigh... still couldnt see any different from people around me. try to re-apply them several times... still... nothing yet. maybe it will works slowly... finger crossed! i am going to have weekend holiday in an island with my friend-with-benefit-sort of and i want to draw him closer to me and follow me like a dog with these oils as i bring them with me. but with this first sign... i am starting to wonder if it will works :-S we have not met for 1,5 weeks and i have a lil skin break down on my chin that makes me look a lil bit--well.. not as pretty as i used to look...lmao. i need my confident back! havent use the bath crystal though, maybe after i return. apart from that the shipping is pretty fast, had some problem with my CC before so i tried to re-order but didnt get confirmation and i also ordered from other stores that sell lucky mojo stuff... soon my house will be filled with lucy mojo stuffs :-p but looking through items that i bought i am gonna be broke soon.. LOL

Unread post by **JayDee** » Thu Aug 04, 2011 8:55 pm

LM products are the best iv ever used both it quality and effectivness. I use em for everything from love to work with great success. I think all of you will be happy with your quality purchase. as newbies id suggest cats book hood herb and root magic to a staple to your development. As for the first poster with the LM lavender love mojo iv had success using it for both a specific person and unknown. Though I tend to prefer unknown as most ppl I know their is reason we not together. Also I rather trust in God to bring the perfect person then me dictate who I think is perfect.. if Me and God happen to be on the same page soo much the better..best of luck!

Sarina · Unread post by **Sarina** » Fri Aug 19, 2011 6:28 am

Has anyone developed a basic list, or know of such a list, that would give the main or most often used herbs and oils in hoodoo? It would be nice to have a sort of shopping list to keep on hand so I can keep my magical pantry stocked. I have Cat's book but can't buy every herb or oil mentioned since there are so many.
If there is no such list could you all give me some input as to your favorite ingredients so I can compile my own list? Thanks.
Blessings,
Sarina

Unread post by **Miss Tammie Lee** » Fri Aug 19, 2011 9:47 am

Hi Sarina

in the upper right hand corner is the search. You could type in "favorite" or "must haves."

For a list of the herbs and roots go through the inventory where you can read a brief description on each.
http://www.herb-magic.com/index.html#A-Z

The lodestones and a John the Conqueror Root are sold by sizes, but these two along with an Angelica Root, Blue Flag, Devils Shoe Strings. Don't forget the magnetic sand for the lodestone! The rest go down the list of herbs and see which ones to start with that best fit your needs for Love, Money, Protection, Wisdom, Strength, etc.

Here is more: Four Thieves Vinegar, Chinese Wash, Peace Water, Thirteen Day Herb Bath, charcoal disks

Good luck and enjoy!

Sarina · Unread post by **Sarina** » Fri Aug 19, 2011 10:01 am

Thank you Miss Tammie Lee! This looks great!
Sarina

Unread post by **Joseph Magnuson** » Sun Aug 21, 2011 12:32 pm

Sarina: I would love to help you, but it is difficult for me to "nail down" a specific list due to the fact that I am usually working different things each month. I have noticed that as I have worked with as many different herbs and oils as I could, some stuck with me. I am still surprised at the number of herbs that have seemed to "choose me"!

I do tend to work with High John a lot, as well as Hyssop, Life Everlasting, and many incense resins. Don't even get me started on oils!

I talk to, and work with, my altar sized Lodestone, "Big Bear"! Personally I can't be without a large amount of candles, as I do light many, many each week.

The lovely Miss Tammie Lee has given a great list of links and I wish you great reading!

Good luck! Let us know if you start to get into the groove of one or two favorite herbs and oils! We love when people share with us!

-Joseph Magnuson

Sarina · Unread post by **Sarina** » Sun Aug 21, 2011 5:10 pm

Thanks, Joseph! I have already gotten some great ideas for my list! What I would really like to do is to grow my own herbs. Many herbs I already grow and I would like to locate seeds for some of the ones I don't have. I feel a strong connection for the plants in my garden and I think that will make them even more effective in my work.
Blessings,
Sarina

Unread post by **Miss Tammie Lee** » Sun Aug 21, 2011 6:34 pm

Hi Sarina! Just a quick reminder, but more... don't forget that The Forum is about the discussion of the products and services of The Lucky Mojo Curio Company.
If you have a green thumb great! But... the products at Lucky Mojo are prayed over by some of the Best in the world. What makes Lucky Mojo The Best as a whole as a Shop, as a Site, as the Forum Community, and the Owners, Nagasiva and Miss Cat, and AIRR and a list of on and on, is that everything is special and personalized and when you receive your order you will see. Its like the individual personalized advice that you give as a healer in your profession. And as you can see, in The Forum you receive personalized answers as well!

I get excited everytime I get an order! I'm placing another one this week.
I left out three things from your list by the way, so I am glad your post came back around before you ordered.
Not just because you are a Healer, but because everyone should also have Hyssop and Florida Water and a Bundle of White Sage, I'm glad I got a chance to tell you that.
Now because you are a healer I am going to attempt to pull every link I can about healing herbs and roots, which is why I did not list the links for the above three products here we go:

http://www.herb-magic.com/althaea-leaf.html
http://www.herb-magic.com/blessed-thistle.html a must have for protection from evil not all sickness includes the natural realm.
http://www.herb-magic.com/buckeye.html pay particular attention to this for pain.
Chaney Root: HER-CHAN-ROOT
http://www.herb-magic.com/eucalyptus.html (you need this for you after coming in contact with others)
http://www.herb-magic.com/feverfew.html no doubt people are coming to you who have had accidents
http://www.herb-magic.com/flax-seed.html
http://www.herb-magic.com/golden-seal-root.html
http://www.herb-magic.com/life-everlasting.html
http://www.herb-magic.com/master-of-the-woods.html They need strength when they are healing!!!
http://www.herb-magic.com/self-heal.html
Consider this you can get (6 herbs) for $15!

And remember Hoodoo in Herb and Root Magic, if I could turn back the clock, this book would have been in my VERY FIRST order!!!

I meant to reply back the other day. I am so thankful that Joseph reminded me!

Think about this as well, remember the products every single one of them from Vigal Candles that come dressed to the herbs and roots that you get when you order are prayed over, fresh and perfect.

I had 8 other links posted, and there is 10 limit. So I had 18 to 20 including books! Just review the list before you order. Healing oil... a must for you!

I just thought you might find this helpful and again I had much more typed and had to delete several links I got so carried away!

Let us know when you receive your order!

Sarina · Unread post by **Sarina** » Tue Aug 30, 2011 2:47 pm

Thanks, Tammie Lee! This should keep me busy for awhile!

Sarina

beekie · Unread post by **beekie** » Thu Sep 01, 2011 7:24 pm

Ok so I placed my first order yesterday, YAY! However, lingering around this website makes me want to get more goodies... like EVERYTHING ha! Question is, what are some MUST HAVES to have on hand? Im one of those people that likes to have things for "just in case".

Any suggestions? Can be oils, sachets, anything!

Thanks!

Unread post by **Miss Tammie Lee** » Thu Sep 01, 2011 7:28 pm

Hi

go into the "Must Haves" , "First order" in the upper right hand corner. (search)
I have placed an order and needed more, and I have done back to back orders more than once!
Be Blessed!

broomhilda · Unread post by **broomhilda** » Thu Sep 01, 2011 8:56 pm

I'm not sure if this is where this belongs, but I petitioned the universe, higher power, cosmos, divine, etc for something quite substantial & my petition was not only fulfilled but with a quickness. I would like to give an offering of some sort to express my gratitude but am frankly at a loss of how to do this. The magnitude of what was granted to me was worth far more than a simple acknowledgement.
I thought of giving to a charity, planting a tree, etc. but it didn't seem personal enough. Any advice you have would be greatly appreciated.

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Fri Sep 02, 2011 12:13 am

Congratulations on your success.

I would contribute to a charity, and which one would be up to you.

Unread post by **Miss Ida Lundin** » Fri Sep 02, 2011 12:47 am

If that type of offering didn't feel personal enough for you you could combine it with making devotional music or a painting or you could go on a pilgrimage.

Unread post by **Dr Johannes** » Fri Sep 02, 2011 6:20 am

Asking the "universe, cosmos etc" what it would like in return would be the most polite option to me.
Taking good time to hear the answer, being patient, passive and intently listening to the answer would be the first offering.
Once that is done and you recieved no answer, go on to divination of some sort.

Unread post by **Mama Micki** » Fri Sep 02, 2011 8:02 am

Donate to a charity that is related to whatever you received. If you received money, give to the poor. If you received love, give to those you are alone, especially children. If you received justice, give to those you need justice.

Unread post by **Mama Micki** » Fri Sep 02, 2011 11:58 am

Order some Special Oil #20 for those times when you don't have a specific oil on hand and you want or need to work right away.

Unread post by **Joseph Magnuson** » Sat Sep 03, 2011 3:05 pm

A great question/post in this thread with 4 amazing answers! Thanks for those ideas!

mojo69 · Unread post by **mojo69** » Thu Nov 03, 2011 2:55 pm

Hello all,

I was wondering if there was a "master list'" of supplies needed to stock a Hoodoo formulary? There appears to be an infinite amount of powders, herbs, relics etc. I wondered if Lucky Mojo might want to sell a setup kit to get us newbies started. I live in Alabama and I can collect a lot of the supplies from the woods, but some of the things are too unusual for this southern boy. Anyway, a list of the most commonly used items would be good. Just wanted to put that out there. Thanks for listening.

Mojo-Max

Unread post by **Miss Tammie Lee** » Thu Nov 03, 2011 6:58 pm

There are a few great threads with suggestions for you:
shopping-list-t15023.html
Check this one out

In Addition, everyone should have a copy of Hoodoo Herb and Root Magic, by Miss Catherine Yronwode.
http://www.luckymojo.com/hoodooherbmagic.html
Hoodoo in Theory and Practice also by Miss Cat is available free online and filled with information!
http://www.luckymojo.com/hoodoo.html

Good luck!

Unread post by **Mama Micki** » Fri Nov 04, 2011 8:20 am

It really depends on the type of work you do. Many workers have specialties, such as money, luck, love, crossing, etc. You can start with some candles of various colors and some Special Oil #20, which is good for a variety of purposes. 13-herb bath and Chinese Wash are also essential for cleansing yourself and your home.

Unread post by **MissMichaele** » Fri Nov 04, 2011 9:29 am

Miss Tammie Lee sure is a search-engine diva. Lots of good stuff in the links she turned up.

Just in case no one mentioned it, I think everybody should keep King Solomon Wisdom in the house, just like you have flour in your kitchen. I tell my clients to mix King Solomon Wisdom into all their love and prosperity work -- which is a huge majority of the work most folks do!

Hope this helps,

Miss Michaele

Unread post by **Madame Pamita** » Fri Nov 11, 2011 10:19 am

There are so many amazing and wonderful herbs and botanicals listed in Hoodoo Herb and Root Magic, but I'm wondering what are the most used, "greatest hits" of the herbs - which ones you use all the time and have great results with. I'm curious to see what many of you use and if there will be consistency among root workers (for example, everyone has high john the conquerer or hyssop on their top 10 list) - I'm just starting out in working directly with herbs and want to have a useful supply to choose from, so please share your top 5 or 10 most-useful herbs.

Unread post by **aura** » Fri Nov 11, 2011 10:26 am

Looking forward to seeing the poll results

Here are mine thus far:

-frankincense
-john the conqueror
-irish moss
-hyssop
-fenugreek
-angelica
-sassafrass
-sarsparilla
-bay leaf

and in cooking conjure:

-mustard seeds
-coriander seeds
-cumin
-fenugreek
-garlic
-thyme (jamaican pumpkin soup....mmmm.....)

Unread post by **Joseph Magnuson** » Fri Nov 11, 2011 10:42 am

*-*-*Herbs*-*-*

1. Hyssop
2. Wormwood
3. Chamomile
4.Patchouli
5. Vetiver
6. Life Everlasting
7. Rattlesnake Master

*-*-*Roots*-*-*

1. High John the Conqueror Root
2. Master Root
3. Solomon's Seal Root
4. Orris Root
5. Sampson Snake Root

*-*-*Resins*-*-*

1. Frankincense
2. Dragon's Blood
3. Myrrh
4. Pine

That is just a list of the current most used herbs, roots, and resins. I could not narrow a list like this down as each individual thing I do uses such a multitude of different ingredients. Love my red pepper...don't have to use it much! Etc, etc...

Unread post by **jwmcclin** » Fri Nov 11, 2011 10:42 am

I like herbs that have more than one property...more bang for my bucks....
Alfalfa (to keep home safe and protect against poverty)
Althaea (to attract good spirits)
Bay Leaves (to protect and avoid being jinxed)
Bayberry (to attract money and good fortune)
Devil's Shoe Strings (to protect from crossing and gossip)
Five Finger Grass (to get favors)
Hyssop (personal cleansing)
Licorice (to gain power and control)
Master Root (enhance power)
Black Pepper (move someone out your way)
Sage (wisdom)

theusurper · Unread post by **theusurper** » Fri Nov 11, 2011 10:47 am

Hyssop
Five finger Grass
Licorie
Master Root
Pine
Bayberry
Solomon Seal Root
Corrainder Seeds
Angelica

Unread post by **Lee Canipe** » Fri Nov 11, 2011 1:30 pm

My top five are:

pine
poke root
rose of sharon leaves
five-fingers grass
devil's shoestring

*and*

salt
red pepper
coffee
ammonia
dirt dauber's nest

Lee Canipe #398 (G)

QematetSau · Unread post by **QematetSau** » Wed Nov 23, 2011 7:15 pm

My all time favorites (so far) are Devil's Shoe String (for protection, good luck, and job-getting) & Solomon Seal Root (success, eloquence, fortune).

trish76 · Unread post by **trish76** » Wed Nov 23, 2011 8:44 pm

Lemongrass
Rue
Patchouli
Lavender
Damiana
Mugwort
Agrimony
Angelica Root
Roses (buds and petals)
Rosemary

Unread post by **Miss Tammie Lee** » Wed Nov 23, 2011 9:40 pm

all of the above and the same and more mixed in answer and more:
http://www.herb-magic.com/hyssop.html
http://wwhttp://www.herb-magic.com/hyssop.html
http://www.luckymojo.com/johntheconqueror.html
http://www.luckymojo.com/luckyhand.html
http://www.herb-magic.com/master-root-whole.html
http://www.luckymojo.com/angelica.html
http://www.herb-magic.com/star-anise.html
http://www.luckymojo.com/devilsshoestri ... ---------- FAV!
Althea,
Peony
http://www.herb-magic.com/peony-root.html
Basil, Rosemary, Thyme, Mint, Cinnamon, Cloves, Lemon Grass, Red pepper, Black pepper, Salt
More, more, more, Hoodoo in Herb and Root Magic, by Miss Cat, a must have:
http://www.luckymojo.com/hoodooherbmagic.html
You pick -- you choose what is best for you.

Unread post by **Dr Johannes** » Thu Nov 24, 2011 2:09 am

If I could have only a few these would be the ones:

Herbs
Lemon Grass - for opening and cleansing
Cinnamon - for evil eye protection, overall protection, opening for love & friendship, trust and money draw.
Bay - Protection, stability, victory.
Cypress - Money draw.
Red Clover - Good luck, Love matters, removing unwanted spirits.

Roots
Iris/Orris/Queen E. - Communication.
Master Root. - Enhancing movement in the desired direction.
Dandelion Root - Open up social settings and enhancing social comfort & trust, etc.

YouTube · Unread post by **Miss Bri** » Thu Nov 24, 2011 4:45 am

Herbs:

Five Finger grass
Lemongrass
Sassafrass
Deerstongue leaf
White Sage
Alfalfa
Ladies Thumb
Rose buds
Damiana
Lavender

Roots:
HJC
Queen Elizabeth
Peony
BoHog
Master
Blue Flag
Sampson Snake
Solomon's Seal
Lucky Hand
Angelica

Everyday items in the kitchen:
Cinnamon
Sugar
Black Pepper
Red Pepper
Coffee
Bay Leaf
Cardamom
Cumin
Salt
Vinegar
Honey
Mustard Seed
Poppy seed

Blessings-and happy thanksgiving!
Bri

hapinys · Unread post by **hapinys** » Thu Nov 24, 2011 5:43 pm

I love cooking & WILL make a note of these. I have alot of these items.....now I know what to do with them

keysha · Unread post by **keysha** » Sun Dec 11, 2011 10:16 am

Five Finger Grass
Alfalfa
Hyssop
Angelica Root
Gravel Root
Rose
Pine
Lemon Grass
Lemon Balm
Rattlesnake Master
Devils Shoestring
Black poppy seed
Black Mustard Seed
Witch Grass

Unread post by **MissMichaele** » Thu Dec 22, 2011 10:18 am

My favorites -- lately:

Devil's Shoestring
Dragon's Blood
Basil, especially combined with rose petals
Angelica
Poppy flower
Mustard Seed, both black and white
Five Finger Grass
Pyrite
Lodestone (ok, the last two are minerals -- but indispensable!)

Miss Michaele

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Thu Dec 22, 2011 12:32 pm

Roots:
John the Conquer Root
Queen Elizabeth Root
Devil's Shoe String Root
Angelica Root
Master Root
Bo' Hog Root (Lovage Root)
Black Snake Root (Black Cohosh Root)
Little John to Chew Root
Ginger Root
Solomon Seal Root
Licorice Root
Calamus Root

Herbs (Stems and Leaves):
Five Finger Grass
Periwinkle
Basil
Catnip
Lemon Grass
Broom Straw

Barks:
Cinnamon Bark
Slippery Elm Bark

Flowers:
Rose Buds and Petals
Yarrow
Life Everlasting
Poppy Flowers

Seeds and Seed-Pods:
Red Peppers
Black Peppers
Grains of Paradise (Guinea Pepper Grains)
Poppy Seeds
Black (Brown) Mustard Seeds
White (Yellow) Mustard Seeds

Minerals:
Lodestone
Pyrite
Salt
Sulphur
Graveyard Dirt
Alum

Unread post by **Turnsteel** » Sun Dec 25, 2011 10:17 am

Oh, I might as well

~Roots and Herbs~ (I'll split the difference and go with 15

)
High John
Queen Elisabeth
Sampson Snake Root
Althea leaf and root
Dandelion root and seeds
Solomon Seal root
Grains of Paradise
Red Pepper
Black Pepper
Lemon Grass
Devils Dung
Roses
Poppy
Angelica

>Minerals<
Lodestone
Iron Grit
Salt
Graveyard Dirt
Pyrite

)Resins(
Frankincense
Myrrh
Dragons Blood
Pine Pitch

Unread post by **nagasiva** » Mon Jan 09, 2012 4:38 pm

My Five Favorite Oils:
• Road Opener Oil
• Kiss Me Now! Oil
• Black Arts Oil
• Fast Luck Oil
• Peony Root in Oil

Unread post by **ConjureMan** » Mon Jan 09, 2012 4:45 pm

Many people live in urban and suburban environments and so they can't grow many of the herbs that they need. That said, buying herbs and curios has a long history. Even people living in rural areas often used mail-order supply shops to order their John the Conker and other roots and herbs.

sweet81pea · Unread post by **sweet81pea** » Wed Jan 25, 2012 3:44 pm

My first LM order arrived today unexpectedly because it was a big order, I live very very far away from the store and I just ordered it online Friday wow

! I wanna send a big thanks to the LM staff for the beautiful and professional packing. Thank you Cat for having a store that cares a lot about its customers and I was willing to wait however long because you can't find that type of service everywhere. I appreciate ConjureMan Ali, the LM forum members(MaryBee) who gave me suggestions or ideas I saw(jwmcclin) on what to get and those members who had a similar situation that led me to add additional items to my order. This will be my first time really cleansing myself spiritually and using a spell kit so although I'm nervous to start, I'm also excited to get started. I will update my results soon and can't wait to order some other things I've read about!!!!!!

Unread post by **Joseph Magnuson** » Thu Jan 26, 2012 8:06 pm

Great to hear everyone's account of their "first order jitters!" I still can't wait for new packages to be delivered! Thank you all for sharing these experiences with us and with each other. They are exciting to read.

Unread post by **jwmcclin** » Thu Jan 26, 2012 9:18 pm

No matter how many orders I receive...I feel like they are the first ones, I mean each and every time. I am just that excited.

candlemagician · Unread post by **candlemagician** » Fri Jan 27, 2012 4:32 am

I so agree, each and every package that arrives is like the first.. so exciting to open and see, touch and feel the products. Not to mention smell...... I love the smells!

Earthwitch · Unread post by **Earthwitch** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 1:46 pm

Wow, I am so glad I am here. I am surprised there isn't a thead for people like me ( or at least I didn't see it.) I am new to Luck Mojo. I have been eyeing the site and reading website stuff since last year. This is the first time I ordered some stuff. After looking all over, you have everything. There is no reason to go anywhere else. I hope I get my stuff soon. I want to place another order. Ok, the shipping & handling is a little steep so keep sending those coupon codes. lol

Ok, I hope someone reads this, and helps me with an answer. I am an eclectic witch, I guess you can say. Not totally Wiccan. I have a lot going in my family a mix of cultures. So I have seen a lot of this stuff before. My thing is where do I start with my collection. I have a little this , a little that. I want a complete working set. Kind of like my magical medicine chest. I now mostly have medicinal herbs. Some I grow & some store bought.
So where do I start? What would be a beginners starter list? Really do I start with candles, oils, more herbs and roots. I have almost no Mojo bag stuff.
I have some basic crystals. So to all of you oldtimers here at LuckyMojo ,lol.

I would really appreciate this info for my next order and perhaps I will be helping someone else out like me.

Unread post by **Miss Tammie Lee** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 4:44 pm

Welcome to The Forum!
http://www.luckymojo.com/hoodooherbmagic.html
This is a link to Miss Catherine Yronwode's, Hoodoo Herb and Root Magic

Below are a list of items that may help you (I had to take out some links):

http://www.herb-magic.com/asafoetida-powder.html
http://www.herb-magic.com/angelica-root.html
http://www.herb-magic.com/boneset.html
http://www.herb-magic.com/golden-seal-root.html
http://www.herb-magic.com/master-of-the-woods.html
http://www.herb-magic.com/self-heal.html
This is a MUST HAVE!
http://www.luckymojo.com/hoodooherbmagic.html.
Please read.
http://readersandrootworkers.org/index. ... el_Raphael
http://www.luckymojo.com/products-healing.html

That should get you started with your second order.
Be Blessed!

Unread post by **jwmcclin** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 8:57 pm

Welcome and enjoy the links that Miss Tammie Lee posted.

Earthwitch · Unread post by **Earthwitch** » Fri Feb 03, 2012 5:21 am

Peace & blessings, For you fast reply.
I ordered Hoodoo Herbs And Root Magic from Amazon so I could start reading it now. Should have it today. Two day shipping. I have angelica roots. ( I am a mommy of two) And I order self heal in my first order. But thanks for advice. I will have to put the rest of your recommendation in order number two. In just celebrating Imbolic and getting ready for spring. I really want some Chinese floor wash to get house ready. And either some Van Van oil, Prosperity oil.

I am really considering doing the correspondence course after reading things here. Ms. Cat is my kind of girl and the real deal. I feel really good about this site. I just have to work you into my budget. In my area there is a serious lack of places to get these supplies. But I know closet root believers. lol
( I am in the south) . I already heal people medically, I need to get my spiritual helping hand on. lol.

will be checking in often.
Thanks

Unread post by **Miss Tammie Lee** » Sat Feb 04, 2012 9:50 am

http://www.luckymojo.com/spell-van-van.html
The spell kits are the way to go. See this link above.

Here is a link to prosperity products:
http://www.luckymojo.com/prosperity.html

Here is a link to Hoodoo in Theory and Practice, Miss Cat's free online book available for all of us.
http://www.luckymojo.com/hoodoo.html

Good luck!

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Sat Feb 04, 2012 11:13 am

Hello, and welcome to this forum, to the Lucky Mojo shop, and to the wonderful hoodoo community that has grown up on the internet. I am so glad you found us, and i hope we can be of help to you as you walk this very old Southern path of spirituality.

Batticia · Unread post by **Batticia** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 10:37 am

Help, I need assistance with charging and cleaning.

Usually I would use a candle and incense for charging my items.

1) Can I charge something to be used without a candle or incense?

Same question for cleaning my items.

2) What bath-type cleaning can I use to bring positive results to my work?

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 11:19 am

Batticia,

1. the concept of "charging" items for magical use simply is not part of hoodoo or conjure practice. It is found in some hermetic occult practices as well as in Wicca and other hermeticism-influenced branches of Neo-Paganism. All that aside, you are at the Lucky Mojo Forum, where we discuss and describe how to use Lucky Mojo products in the practice of African American conjure.

So there is literally NO answer to your first question within our traditions. Sorry.

The closest concepts we have are fixing, dressing, feeding, and praying over objects, and in addition to incense smoke or candle flame, we may use oils, perfumes, baths, washes, or sachet powders -- and most of our products come in a number of those forms. to take into account the type of item we are working with its water-resistance, its fragility, its portability or immovability, etc.

Further, we do not use one all-purpose type of product, but vary the product according to the type of situation or condition we are addressing. For instance, we use Fast Luck products for gambling, Love Me products for love, and Court Case products for legal matters.

2. However, we are VERY good on ideas for cleansing around here! Cleansing and bathing are such big topics in this forum and in our tradition that you will not find a single answer, nor will i waste my time trying to write you a book on the topic in one Forum post. Rather, i suggest that you read the following web pages and Forum threads and then come back with further, more specific questions, if those pages do not give you enough information (which i doubt, because it would take 8 hours to read all of these pages!).

Hoodoo in Theory and Practice (HITAP): Bath Crystals and Floor Washes in the Hoodoo Tradition
http://www.luckymojo.com/baths.html

Lucky Mojo Curio Co. (LMCCo): Baths and Washes we make and sell at Lucky Mojo (CLICK ALL THE LINKS!)
http://www.luckymojo.com/mojocatbaths.html

Association of Independent Readers and Rootworkers (AIRR): Category:Cleansing
http://readersandrootworkers.org/wiki/C ... :Cleansing

Lucky Mojo Forum: Baths and Washes in Hoodoo, Rootwork, and Conjure Spells (THOUSANDS OF POSTS!)
baths-and-washes-in-hoodoo,-rootwork,-a ... ls-f7.html

Lucky Mojo Forum: Ask Us for Conjure Help with Cleansing, Health, Healing, and Blessings (THOUSANDS OF POSTS!)
ask-us-for-conjure-help-with-cleansing, ... s-f37.html

You will definitely find answers in these pages. Start with the first one and proceed from there.

Good luck!
baths-and-washes-in-hoodoo,-rootwork,-a ... ls-f7.html

BlakkkSOL22607 · Unread post by **BlakkkSOL22607** » Fri Apr 20, 2012 6:56 pm

If anyone can answer these, I am ever so appreciative.

I grew up in the deep South and there are a lot of things that are just automatically recognized as part of tradition although I never knew WHY and where the tradition came from or reason for it. I don't understand them but sincerely seek the answers. Some of them are:

1) "don't put your bed with the foot facing the bedroom door" (my biological mother used to get real mad when I was in my room moving furniture but never told me why when I asked her about this)

2) "don't split the pole" when you are walking on the street.

3) the proper placement of a dreamcatcher (some say directly suspended over your bed, some say over your front door, some say over your bedroom door, right beside your bedroom or front or back door, some say in the east window to your bedroom, some say in any window as long as it is in your bedroom...et cetera).

And there's a lot more. Thank you if anyone can give me the answers to these.

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Fri Apr 20, 2012 7:00 pm

1) If your feet face the bedroom door the undertaker's men will carry you out dead that way. It is courting death to sleep that way.

2) "Splitting the pole" splits your friendship or love affair with that person. There are ways to remedy it when you split the pole. One is to say "Salt and Pepper" or "Bread and Butter, Salt and Pepper." This means you belong together.

3) Dreamcatchers are something from the 1970s and 1980s, not part of traditional hoodoo. They are supposed to be Native American, but i do not know of ever seeing mention of them before the 1970s and 1980s.

BlakkkSOL22607 · Unread post by **BlakkkSOL22607** » Fri Apr 20, 2012 11:43 pm

Thank you so much Miss Cat,

You are so smart. For many years, no one has told me...it is almost as if it was considered 'taboo' to speak of such things. For example, I grew up that children were to courtsey before their elders, let's say like, whenever coming home from school and the parents were keeping company, and we got wooped if we did not speak to them in a proper greeting. It is like we were supposed to be second class citizens or something.

I understand greeting elders and speaking to them with and treating them with fullest respect. Some things I wish would have never changed. But we were not taught certain things, even the type of French spoken amongst my parents and maw-maw and pawpaw and all them because we were told, they spoke it in front of us to keep us from knowing what they were saying.

So, a lot of stuff we just had to learn on our own, via researching it, and not dare ever asking. And so a lot we learned the hard ways.

Temont · Unread post by **Temont** » Tue May 08, 2012 11:22 am

How could I put together a LM order that would cover most spells? What would be the products that I would order?

Unread post by **aura** » Tue May 08, 2012 4:14 pm

Hi Temont,

I don't know how familiar you are with conjure and I don't mean to offend, but often it is best to purchase the spell kits corresponding to the work you desire to do as there is no real ''one size fits all'' spell set. If you would like suggestions on the ''must haves'' and ''favourites'' of many of the workers here, do look through what's been posted in the following threads:

Your post was merged into the ongoing thread on most useful, most recommended, and most popular curios and spiritual supplies. Read the thread from page 1 for lists from various practitioners.

It's also worth looking through cat's web page "Hoodoo at a Glance"

http://luckymojo.com/hoodooataglance.html

so you can narrow the products you're looking for by type of usage and/or purpose.

Blessings and best of luck.