Camphor Resin Questions and Answers

jwmcclin · Unread post by **jwmcclin** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 4:22 pm

What are some uses of Camphor in spell casting?

Lukianos · Unread post by **Lukianos** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 9:27 pm

Hi jwmcclin,

Camphor is most often used for spiritual cleansing and protection: the classic usage is to spiritually cleanse a room, and then seal/protect it by placing a square of camphor with a silver dime one top of it in each corner of the room.

Hope this helps!

jwmcclin · Unread post by **jwmcclin** » Sat Jun 20, 2009 6:05 am

It does Thanks ELKnapp.

Maljen · Unread post by **Maljen** » Sun Oct 10, 2010 5:50 am

I understand that the camphor cubes are often placed in corners of rooms/house, however, I'm curious to know if I can put them in small glass jars, perhaps with lids with holes punched in them?

I ask because I have one cat who must sniff and lick just about everything he come in contact with and for obvious health/safety reasons I don't want him licking camphor! *lol*

Thanks for any help/advice in advance.

jwmcclin · Unread post by **jwmcclin** » Sun Oct 10, 2010 6:53 am

Thats a good way to use it Maljen, especially with our little friends running around.

Maljen · Unread post by **Maljen** » Sun Oct 10, 2010 7:43 am

Thanks! I was hoping the lid wouldn't affect it's potency.

catherineyronwode · Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Sun Oct 10, 2010 8:46 am

Camphor resin can also be burned, of course. But your idea is probably the best if your pet is the kind who eats stuff like that. The same would go for other resins used as corner markers or protection pieces -- uch as Pine resin.

Camphor Resin Incense

Use in Magic:
Camphor Resin is burned on charcoal for purification; the individual sunburned squares may be laid down in the corners of each room to protect the home from spiritual intrusion,.

Spell Methods:
Resin Incenses are generally burned on a bed of hot charcoal to spiritually perfume the air; some resins also find use as curios that are carried in a mojo hand or placed around the home for protection or to draw luck or love.

Product Details:
Four squares of Camphor per packet, with instructions and a colourful label.

ISR-RES-CAMP
Camphor Resin Incense
$4.50

You can order right here in the Forum by clicking on the blue Add To Cart button.

For more information, see:
http://www.herbmagic.com/camphor-square ... cense.html

Maljen · Unread post by **Maljen** » Sun Oct 10, 2010 11:32 am

I honestly have no idea if he would eat it or not, but he's a weird one to begin with...cries to go outside to eat grass every day; goes absolutely batty for mango naked juice smoothies, and whines if I don't give him some of my frozen fruit bars. So I'm not really going to risk it since he's already got a history of liking odd things for his species!

Willowspell · Unread post by **Willowspell** » Sun Oct 10, 2010 11:45 am

Also a good Idea for those of us who not only have curious pets, But curious young children as well. I have often had to make simple adjustments to insure safety from consumption or contact with the little ones around. I have hung small packets of the necessary's from the ceiling in corners of the room to keep curiosity's Grip away

jwmcclin · Unread post by **jwmcclin** » Sun Oct 10, 2010 12:14 pm

I can appreciate both of you for your concerns about children and pets.

Maljen · Unread post by **Maljen** » Sun Oct 10, 2010 3:51 pm

Willow, I thought about doing that, however I'm one of those who at least partially subscribes to some of the principles of Feng Shui and I get twitching about random things hanging or placed places and looking 'cluttered', so baby food jars tucked into corners by the baseboard heaters will be less obvious

And slightly off-topic, but I love the bits of brainstorming and modifying I see on the forums. I completely understand Cat's position of wanting her students to learn one way first, but time and technology do force ANY living belief system to change and adapt somewhat. I look at it like any living language. You must master the basics first in order to be able to 'play' with the vocabulary and structure and have it still be relevant, later.

Willowspell · Unread post by **Willowspell** » Sun Oct 10, 2010 8:55 pm

Very well spoken Maljen.

Tradition and the firm knowledge of it is defiantly necessary prior to any adjustments that may be considered. You have to know what your working with before you can attempt to modify it to suit your needs.

On the note of my packets. lol sometimes I have folded them into a shape relevant to the work I am doing. Often times when people have seen them hanging in the corners of my house they simply assume it was artwork done by my older son. At times he has given assistance to the folding and design so is more then happy to take credit when mentioned.

I simply add the additional components later. lol It works. Right now I have stars in each corner dangling from a string filled with protective and peaceful powders and oil. To name a few, Salt, LM peaceful home powder, and drops LM Fiery Wall of protection oil. They are only about the size of the palm of my hand.

Just an idea for those who may have similar situations were not only discretion, but safety is needed

janet7711 · Unread post by **janet7711** » Mon Jan 10, 2011 3:39 pm

Where can I get a square of camphor?

What is it?

jwmcclin · Unread post by **jwmcclin** » Mon Jan 10, 2011 4:24 pm

Lucky Mojo sells camphor squares:
http://herb-magic.com/camphor-resin-incense.html

Devi Spring · Unread post by **Devi Spring** » Mon Jan 10, 2011 9:13 pm

Camphor resin is often sold pressed into square shapes.

Miss Tammie Lee · Unread post by **Miss Tammie Lee** » Mon Jan 10, 2011 9:28 pm

Camphor resin squares can be placed in corners of the home, in a room of a home, for cleansing and protection.

catherineyronwode · Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Tue Jan 11, 2011 3:59 am

Order
ISR-RES-CAMP Incense Resin Camphor Squares Incense $4.50

RJLupin · Unread post by **RJLupin** » Sun Jan 16, 2011 8:45 am

I have a suspicion that I might need some protection from a spirit. I'm no newbie to magic, but I've never used Camphor, yet I hear it's the strongest stuff out there to banish unwanted ghosts and energies. I recall reading that one could cut up squares of it, and put it in the four corners of a room. I don't dare burn it as incense because I know the concentrated vapors can be harmful (even though it's used in certain cold remedies.) I'm going to order some from LM with my next order, but I wanted to be sure I was doing it right beforehand so I know for sure what all I need to get and do.

Thanks!

jwmcclin · Unread post by **jwmcclin** » Sun Jan 16, 2011 9:03 am

The uses of camphor has been discussed in the forum quite often, I have posted links below, I think they will answer your questions...Good Luck!
Lucky Mojo's page Camphor
http://herb-magic.com/camphor-resin-incense.html
I believe someone doing black magic to me help
i-believe-someone-doing-black-magic-to- ... t8062.html

Devi Spring · Unread post by **Devi Spring** » Sun Jan 16, 2011 9:14 am

You can absolutely burn it. It's done everyday in many Eastern traditions. Just burn a wee little at a time, because it is pretty strong. Make sure you have a window at least cracked open as you burn it - which you should anyway if you are burning herbs for cleansing; the bad stuff needs a way to get out, so you want open windows.

I would burn it along with sage while saying prayers to move any unwanted energies away. In Martin Coleman's book Communing with the SPirits, he suggests making a tea with Yerba Mate and then washing the floors to move out spirits. Then once the smoke has cleared, seal all the windows, doors, vents, etc with something like Fiery Wall of Protection. Then put a square of camphor in each corner of the room to seal it off from spirit activity.

If you still experience problems after that, then you'll want to get a reading to determine the nature of the spirit, because it may be something more than you can handle.

RJLupin · Unread post by **RJLupin** » Sun Jan 16, 2011 8:33 pm

Thanks to both of you for answering! I'll try all that out. I usually use herbs of my own, but hadn't considered sealing everything with FWOP.

catherineyronwode · Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Fri Jul 29, 2011 2:02 pm

Just a reminder that although Camphor squares are often kept intact in the room corners for protection, they can be crumbled and burned on charcoal, for they are a form of resin incense.

Camphor Resin Incense

Use in Magic:
Camphor Resin is burned on charcoal for purification; the individual sunburned squares may be laid down in the corners of each room to protect the home from spiritual intrusion,.

Spell Methods:
Resin Incenses are generally burned on a bed of hot charcoal to spiritually perfume the air; some resins also find use as curios that are carried in a mojo hand or placed around the home for protection or to draw luck or love.

Product Details:
Four squares of Camphor per packet, with instructions and a colourful label.

ISR-RES-CAMP
Camphor Resin Incense
$4.50

You can order right here in the Forum by clicking on the blue Add To Cart button.

For more information, see:
http://www.herbmagic.com/camphor-square ... cense.html

nvme · Unread post by **nvme** » Sat Jul 30, 2011 11:40 am

Is it true that you shouldn't use or handle camphor (my question is mostly for the camphor incense) while pregnant? And if so, can anyone recommend an alternative please?
Thanks in advance,
nvme

blessebythebest · Unread post by **blessebythebest** » Wed Feb 29, 2012 5:21 pm

I know this might sound crazy, but in my reading, which by the way was excellent. His name was ConjureMan Ali. I just received my supplies he asked me to get and I'm about to start my work, and I didn't want to bother him. I was told to take the 13 day herb bath and cleanse my house and put down camphor square. My question is:

1. Do I cleanse the house after the 13 baths are complete or while I'm doing the 13 day baths?

2. Regarding the camphar squares, do I crush the squares up? When they say put the camphor in the 4 corners of your home, does that mean in every room?

I'm new so thanks for your help in advance and may God bless you.

Joseph Magnuson · Unread post by **Joseph Magnuson** » Wed Feb 29, 2012 5:25 pm

1. I would cleanse the house before, or on the first day, of starting the baths to get your environment clean so you can focus on yourself.

2. I put full squares in the corners of a room I need cleansing in. If it says the four corners of your home, that just means the four furthest corners of the home. Not in each room of the house. Though you could do that if it was needed.

jwmcclin · Unread post by **jwmcclin** » Wed Feb 29, 2012 6:55 pm

I agree with Joseph.

catherineyronwode · Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Wed Feb 29, 2012 7:17 pm

Old traditional method: place a dime on top of each camphor square.

Joseph Magnuson · Unread post by **Joseph Magnuson** » Wed Feb 29, 2012 7:21 pm

Very nice! Double trouble those squares!

blessebythebest · Unread post by **blessebythebest** » Wed Feb 29, 2012 8:06 pm

Thanks for your help. It is greaty appreciated.

yoragoddess · Unread post by **yoragoddess** » Wed Feb 29, 2012 8:23 pm

what is the reason behind the dime? I am doing the same thing in my home so it is important for me,thank you

Joseph Magnuson · Unread post by **Joseph Magnuson** » Wed Feb 29, 2012 8:28 pm

Silver dimes are very protective. Read more about them here: http://www.luckymojo.com/silverdime.html

yoragoddess · Unread post by **yoragoddess** » Wed Feb 29, 2012 9:32 pm

thank you again

bedatcheeky80 · Unread post by **bedatcheeky80** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 9:52 pm

Same here, had my reading done with CM Ali.

I did send him some questions regarding the recommended bathing cleansing and house cleansing too but I believe he is extremely busy so it'll take time for him to response

So perhaps I should get some advice here too.

I was told to bathe in rue, agrimony and salt (affected by the Evil eye which probably explains my constant sickness ) follow by reconciling with my sisters. Do I follow the bathing ritual of saying saying Psalm 23 and disposing the bath water at the crossroads?

Another question, I was told to dress my feet with protection oil by drawing a cross on my feet too. Do I also have to say a prayer whilst doing the dressing?

In addition, I've been visited by a malevolent entity last year so he also advice me to cleanse my house with Chinese Wash and burn the camphor squares (btw thanks for the silver dime on the camphor squares tip Cat!

) If anyone has any other suggestions, please let me know, it'll be a great help.

Devi Spring · Unread post by **Devi Spring** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 6:29 am

The advice given by ConjureMan Ali is perfectly sound and there's no need to add anything to it.

Yes, you always ritually dispose of bath water - so for cleansing baths, the crossroads is indicated.

Pray your petition while anointing yourself with the Protection oil. It doesn't HAVE to be a specific prayer, but you're welcome to use any prayer of protection that speaks to you, or just pray from the heart.

blessebythebest · Unread post by **blessebythebest** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 7:11 am

Thank you. I know nothing about this stuff. This person have a pall on my life with dead spirits and I feel my body going down fast.

bedatcheeky80 · Unread post by **bedatcheeky80** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 7:33 pm

Oh thank you Devi! Much appreciated

Miss Tammie Lee · Unread post by **Miss Tammie Lee** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 7:39 pm

Devi Spring wrote:The advice given by ConjureMan Ali is perfectly sound and there's no need to add anything to it.

Yes, you always ritually dispose of bath water - so for cleansing baths, the crossroads is indicated.

Pray your petition while anointing yourself with the Protection oil. It doesn't HAVE to be a specific prayer, but you're welcome to use any prayer of protection that speaks to you, or just pray from the heart.

Agreed!

bedatcheeky80 · Unread post by **bedatcheeky80** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 7:59 pm

dtmacon1, Lucky Mojo main website have an abundance of information. When I first came across 'hoodoo', I did my research. You need to do the same too. If CM Ali is well known amongst the hoodoo community and I'm very sure his advice is thorough and accurate. I'm no expert in this area therefore I cannot help you other than provide you the information links that taught me about bathing and cleansing information.

This link will bring you to bathing rituals: http://www.luckymojo.com/baths.html

If you do not have single idea of what is involved in hoodoo, you should read their history first.
http://www.luckymojo.com/baths.html#history

Also, in the forum Joseph states that you need to cleanse the house (that is cleaning down the house ritually such as with Chinese Wash). I don't think Joseph mentioned Chinese Wash because they would have presume as I would that CM Ali would have told you this.

If you did none of the above, chances are your situation have not change - which is probably the case. I'm sorry that's all I could do.

bedatcheeky80 · Unread post by **bedatcheeky80** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 8:02 pm

Thank you Miss Tammie Lee

. I just LOVE this forum!

bedatcheeky80 · Unread post by **bedatcheeky80** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 10:59 pm

dtmacon1, here's another link to the history of hoodoo. In fact this was the first site I went to to read about the history of hoodoo. Hope it helps.

http://www.luckymojo.com/hoodoohistory.html

Psychic Mimi · Unread post by **Psychic Mimi** » Sun Jun 03, 2012 10:40 am

I was taught to use crumbled camphor mixed with water to set out for the spirits, but from what I'm reading, it looks as if people use Florida water in small bowls for the same purpose. Is there a benefit to using one over the other? Florida water hasn't been easy to come by until recently, so I'm trying to get a feel for what to do with it. I've been looking in the LM site and trying to educate myself, but that was a question that came up that I haven't gotten any clarity on (unless I'm overlooking something).

Thanks for your help!

CajunBarbie · Unread post by **CajunBarbie** » Sun Jun 03, 2012 12:47 pm

From what I know, Florida water added to water can be set out for spirits, it can also be used for general good luck, protection and of course cleansing. Camphor as far as I know has two main purposes...to drive away evil/negative spirits/energies and camphor can also be used to increase personal power. Some people put camphor blocks in corners of their homes other people add camphor to the floor wash. People also add Florida water to the floor wash as well. While camphor can be used to cleanse an environment of unwanted energy I've never heard it used like Florida water to actually cleanse a person...I also have never heard of putting camphor in water to set out for spirits. I've heard of holy water and Florida water for that but never camphor.

jwmcclin · Unread post by **jwmcclin** » Sun Jun 03, 2012 1:24 pm

CajunBarbie is on point...additionally, here is a forum discussion on the use of camphor in spell work ( camphor-resin-squares-questions-and-answers-t18396.html )

... and Florida Water forum discussions ( florida-water-cologne-and-soap-question ... 11373.html ) and you can purchase it here ( http://www.luckymojo.com/floridakanangawater.html )

Psychic Mimi · Unread post by **Psychic Mimi** » Sun Jun 03, 2012 1:45 pm

Thank you so much, everyone.

Ladyjeolives · Unread post by **Ladyjeolives** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 11:38 am

How do you use Camphor in a glass of water, and how many do you use of the squares and what does it mean.

Joseph Magnuson · Unread post by **Joseph Magnuson** » Tue Nov 20, 2012 6:19 am

Ladyjeolives: You can crumble just a tiny bit in a glass of water. Place it near the bed for protection, or place the squares in each corner of the room for the same. If you have pets make sure they cannot accidentally drink from the glass.

Per Lucky Mojo; "Burned on charcoal for purification and laid down to protect a home."
CAMPHOR RESIN INCENSE http://www.herb-magic.com/camphor-resin-incense.html

Papa Newt · Unread post by **Papa Newt** » Tue Nov 20, 2012 6:38 am

Wonderful advice Joseph! One additional item I have added with the camphor squares in the corners is placing a Silver Dime on top of each square.

Joseph Magnuson · Unread post by **Joseph Magnuson** » Sat Nov 24, 2012 2:52 pm

Oh definitely. The addition of a Silver Dime on many things like Camphor Squares, Railroad Spikes, etc, is a great way to strengthen a work.

Temont · Unread post by **Temont** » Sun Nov 25, 2012 7:12 am

Does lucky mojo sell Camphor Squares?

Papa Newt · Unread post by **Papa Newt** » Sun Nov 25, 2012 7:46 am

Hi Temont,

Lucky Mojo does sell the camphor squares and you cand find them in the Incenses and Resins page under Natural Resin and Tree Incenses. Also the Complete Inventory List is a great place to look. So many treasures to be found there!

Note: I went ahead and removed your question where to purchase camphor squares when Lucky Mojo sells them.

catherineyronwode · Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Sun Nov 25, 2012 9:50 am

Here you go!

Camphor Resin Incense

Use in Magic:
Camphor Resin is burned on charcoal for purification; the individual sunburned squares may be laid down in the corners of each room to protect the home from spiritual intrusion,.

Spell Methods:
Resin Incenses are generally burned on a bed of hot charcoal to spiritually perfume the air; some resins also find use as curios that are carried in a mojo hand or placed around the home for protection or to draw luck or love.

Product Details:
Four squares of Camphor per packet, with instructions and a colourful label.

ISR-RES-CAMP
Camphor Resin Incense
$4.50

You can order right here in the Forum by clicking on the blue Add To Cart button.

For more information, see:
http://www.herbmagic.com/camphor-square ... cense.html

Temont · Unread post by **Temont** » Sun Nov 25, 2012 9:54 am

Oh!!! Thank you Ms. Cat! I asked right as you must have been posting this. Is there any way that I can add these to my order that I made Friday? Do I call the store?

catherineyronwode · Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Sun Nov 25, 2012 10:46 am

Call the shop and ask. You will have to make a new order, but you can ask that the add-on be shipped with the other order and if it is a small item, ask that they forego the shipping charge, or just add a buck, or whatever they need to do.

Temont · Unread post by **Temont** » Sun Nov 25, 2012 11:25 am

Thank you!

catherineyronwode · Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Mon Jan 20, 2020 4:45 pm

Camphor Resin Incense

Use in Magic:
Camphor Resin is burned on charcoal for purification; the individual sunburned squares may be laid down in the corners of each room to protect the home from spiritual intrusion,.

Spell Methods:
Resin Incenses are generally burned on a bed of hot charcoal to spiritually perfume the air; some resins also find use as curios that are carried in a mojo hand or placed around the home for protection or to draw luck or love.

Product Details:
Four squares of Camphor per packet, with instructions and a colourful label.

ISR-RES-CAMP
Camphor Resin Incense
$4.50

You can order right here in the Forum by clicking on the blue Add To Cart button.

For more information, see:
http://www.herbmagic.com/camphor-square ... cense.html

RisenRaven · Unread post by **RisenRaven** » Sat Jun 06, 2020 12:10 am

The other night I sort of felt like I had some kind of presence in my bedroom near the window, and I recall reading that people who are new to spiritual practices will often attract curious spirits, sort of in a “wow, who’s putting off that new energy” kind of way. I finally said out loud, “if there is a spirit presence in the room, please leave,” explaining that I needed to rest and it wasn’t a great time to interact, then asked the Lord for protection just for good measure. Fortunately that seemed to work and I wasn’t bothered anymore.

However, it made me decide that perhaps I should have some camphor on hand just in case. My question is about placing it in the corners of the room to create a “seal.” As I understand it, my mojo bag is affiliated with a sort of spirit, so will my mojo bag and its spirit be okay if I bring it in to sleep in the bedroom with me? Will the camphor block beneficial spirits or just negative ones?

catherineyronwode · Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Sat Jun 06, 2020 12:19 pm

Risenraven,

This is copied from a post i wrote in another thread, noted below:

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One unspoken key to the authentic practice of folk magic is to gain an understanding that the spirits, herbal and mineral allies, and even angels and archangels listen and heed. In other words, if you put up Camphor squares, they are not like mindless land mines that will blow up the spirit in your mojo hand. Instead, you give them instructions or relay instructions for their use and, if all goes well, they will carry out those instructions.

How people approach this varies based on the culture in which they were raised or the culture in which they were introduced to folk magic.

Some people address an herb or resin by name, as in "Camphor, Salt, and Silver Dime, i set you here to guard and protect my room against intrusive spirits and negative energies." In my experience, the majority of the people who speak this way are Neo-Pagan and/or New Age by training.

Some address a higher power and request assistance by means of the herb or resin, as in "Lord, may this Camphor, Salt, and Silver Dime be a guardian and a shield to me and protect my room against intrusive spirits and negative energies." In my experience, most of the people who speak this way are Christian and/or Jewish by training.

Your mileage may vary.

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For more thinking along this line, please see the canonical discussion thread on "back-firing" spells, here:

Can Spells Back-Fire, Blow Back, Reverse On Me, or Harm Me?
can-spells-back-fire-blow-back-reverse- ... e-t40.html

Another place to read more on the topic is on this web page i wrote:

IF I CAST SPELLS INCORRECTLY WILL THEY "BACKFIRE" ON ME? by catherine yronwode
http://www.luckymojo.com/spells/real.html#10

RisenRaven · Unread post by **RisenRaven** » Sat Jun 06, 2020 2:20 pm

Thank you Miss Cat! I have indeed read that page on backfiring spells before and I will read it again. There’s so much information here to remember!