How to Use Lucky Mojo Magical Herbs, Roots, Seeds, Flowers Questions and Answers

Unread post by **ConjureMan** » Sun Sep 05, 2010 8:07 pm

Besides selecting edible herbs that fit your purpose, pray over each individual herb as it goes into the mix and make sure it is set for your working.

I once saw a trick that may be of use to you. A young lady I knew was baking some cookies and she took her sugar placed it in a bowl and stirred it with a long stick of Licorice while she prayed over it. She prayed to get someone to be sweet to her proposal and to favor her. She then added her sugar (without the Licorice stick).

I'd write the name of your future collegue on one side of the Licorice stick and your command on the other as you use it to stir the sugar, or mix.

You can try that and see how it works out.

Make sure to dress yourself with some oils before heading out to meet her!

Isis2 · Unread post by **Isis2** » Sun Sep 19, 2010 4:47 pm

Thank you Devi! I will definitely try reworking it.

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Sun Sep 19, 2010 5:00 pm

This is a type of container spell, and, as such, is more often worked inside an apple or onion. Devi is right -- you are pushing the laws of sceince by using a whole sock. Less is more.

Unread post by **jwmcclin** » Sun Sep 19, 2010 7:47 pm

Isis...I applaud you for working your first spell. Here are a few plants that are easy to grow: ferns (lady fern), Philodendrons, Spider Plants, Dieffenbachia or Peace Lilies. Also, you should consider the zone you live in as well when growing plants. Although these plants are virtually easy to grow and maintain. Good Luck in your spell work.

Unread post by **kimberlyanne** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 1:02 pm

Thanks Devi & jwmcclin for your advice. I think I'd like to ask some more questions, but I'm thinking that I should post them elsewhere on the forum.

My sweetie and I are currently 650 miles apart, and I liked the idea of him having something in his pocket...which he'd do without question. So...I will slide my situation and topic to the spell casting portion of the forum

Y'all are great!!! Thanks bunches!

daemongray · Unread post by **daemongray** » Sun Sep 26, 2010 2:06 pm

Two things I was planning to do would be to make a hair rub with nine devil shoe strings tied with nine knots of white string as a hair rub for added luck and one with damiana for love. OH and one with ginseng (sang root) to make a male tonic.

tarotcardfairy · Unread post by **tarotcardfairy** » Mon Oct 18, 2010 9:39 pm

Hello, this will seem like a novice question, it may have been answered in cat's book (on the way from amazon), I have used Hoodoo items for years, from LM and Karma Zain. Even done some of my own, I have an altar to my Yemaya which she always works!

Here is my question...and this is so novice.....but where does Hoodoo believe the magic comes from in the plants? Perhaps spirits in the plants. That is my question. Why does Hoodoo believe herbs work? What makes them work I mean? What in the herbs or plants?

Willowspell · Unread post by **Willowspell** » Mon Oct 18, 2010 10:58 pm

I think that you will find a variation in response to this question. You are pretty much asking Why is it believed that herbs and roots will assist in conjure. Well my answer is simple and my own opinion.

They work because of their basic Natural properties.

A chili pepper is HOT and uncomfortable so therefore it has the energy within it,(when put in the proper direction), to cause discomfort and quick movements, and fast reactions to elevate the effects.

Lavender has a pleasant scent and natural calming quality to it. Have you ever just walked up to a Lavender plant, picked a flower and smelled it? How did the scent make you feel? Lavender is good in love and relaxation matters because it Naturally when in contact with it stimulates your senses to these feelings.

I could go ON and ON. .lol It's relatively simple and practical. This also goes for personal concerns of your targets as well. Semen works well in matters of sex and love because one: it is a biological immediate connection to the target, and two: semen itself is a product of the sex act and love is often tied into having sex.

It all connects and herbs and roots, personal concerns and candles ect. anything that you use to help focus your intent. They have natural qualities that stimulate the senses and natural connections to the intent you aspire to.

Not to mention Centuries of practice, wisdom and experience with these items used in all different methods of spell craft that in general have been said to have similar effects and results .

Unread post by **Devi Spring** » Tue Oct 19, 2010 4:33 am

We're working with the spirit of the plant, and getting it to work for us. Today some more modern-minded people may prefer to look at it as tapping into the energy &/or natural resonances of the plant and putting that to work for you.

However conjure is a spirit-working tradition, so we tend to treat things as if they are alive (because they are), and ask them to help us out just as if they were a person.

That's why, for example, you can't just dump a bunch of herbs into a bag and have a real working mojo hand- there's an art and skill to being able to call to all the spirits, then wake and energize them convincing them to work for your specific goal.

Unread post by **Joseph Magnuson** » Tue Oct 19, 2010 7:21 am

I agree with Devi's statement and love how beautifully she put it!

-Joseph

Willowspell · Unread post by **Willowspell** » Tue Oct 19, 2010 12:14 pm

"Tapping into" the natural properties and energies of the plants IS utilizing it's spirit. As well as recognizing each plants obvious qualities and effects on the senses of spirit, body and mind. It's in that recognition that in the past and today we are able to best choose the plants that are properly associated with our intent.

Unread post by **jwmcclin** » Sun Oct 31, 2010 7:02 am

Regarding where to store "extra" herbs and roots that are not in use --

I have colored boxes according to their purpose. Red boxes (love items), Green boxes (money items), Yellow boxes (Career/Success items) so forth, so on... , I keep them in various locations that only I know. I keep candles in separate storage boxes.

Unread post by **Joseph Magnuson** » Sun Oct 31, 2010 8:41 am

I store all of my "curios" either on top of my altar, underneath my altar, or on the wood shelf next to my altar. I am lucky enough to have a extra, small room for my wife and I's altar spaces, extra altars, bookshelves and cabinets. It is wonderful. I always keep any High John products on top of my altar, because I feel comfortable and content placing them there. Do what feels good for YOU!

Good luck!

-Joseph

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Mon Nov 01, 2010 12:05 pm

I store my supplies on and under my altars (in drawers), and in decorative boxes and jars on my bookshelves near each altar. Because i run a conjure shop, i no longer keep a separate stash of herbs -- i just grab them from the shop as needed -- but when i did not run a shop, i kept the herbs in small matching jars, each nicely labelled. The bottles of oil i sometimes kept on top of their relevant altars, as images on the oils helped me focus on the work of those altars. I am sort of an altar-building nut -- i have lots of 'em.

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Maljen · Unread post by **Maljen** » Sat Nov 06, 2010 2:44 pm

I know it's not for sale from LM for obvious reasons, but I have a question about using gunpowder. If anyone knows, is it safe to use in a vinegar break up jar that will be shaken daily? I'd rather not blow up my house!

And for the record, I'd be using a small pinch, no more.

Also would it be effective in a honey jar to convince someone to give me a job. It's an old manager that at a club I used to dance in and now I'd like to see about getting a bartending job there, however our working relationship was often rocky due to his 'habit' and mood swings from them, so it will be a commanding/controlling type of honey jar. Honey jar will not be shaken, though.

(and my apologies to Miss Cat if this crosses the LM products only line, just trying to get answers and fairly quickly about the powder)

YouTube · Unread post by **Miss Bri** » Sat Nov 06, 2010 3:57 pm

I would not use the gun powder in the honey jar for the job--it has an inflamming effect--that is, it makes your work hotter but it sounds like you and this guy don't need inflammatory ingredients added to the mix of y'all's relationship, stick to the commanding herbs, roots, and curios and make sure you add a pinch of five finger grass for favor granting.
I don't know about gun powder in vinegar--when I use gunpowder in my break up work I make a "dry" bottle.
good luck,
Bri

Maljen · Unread post by **Maljen** » Sat Nov 06, 2010 4:58 pm

Thank you, Miss Bri. I did find out from someone else who has used vinegar and gunpowder together that the acidity of the vinegar renders the gunpowder safe on the mundane plane, but doesn't affect it magicially.

And yes, there doesn't need to be any added friction with this manager/owner. He's volatile enough on his own! *lol* But I wasn't sure if the gunpowder could be used to blast through any obstacles. I'll just leave it out. Got enough road-opening work and work on the eventual ex that I can definitely use it for!

LightTheWorld · Unread post by **LightTheWorld** » Sun Nov 28, 2010 6:04 pm

Hello all,

I am preparing an order for some LM Road Opener products - have been feeling a bit blocked lately.
I will also be asking the MISC to back me up with setting a Road Opener candle there for me.

So far I am going to order the LM Road Opener oil, wash crystals, and probably the incense (once I double-check the Australian Customs rules on it

- if it's a no go, then the sachet powder instead.)
My aim here is to wash myself and my home thoroughly, plus use either incense or sachet powder to follow-up, and work daily orange candles dressed in Road Opener oil for as long as it takes to see a change....

OK so here is my question: what is the true abre camino herb known as? I would like to get some to roll my candles in, but the information I have found on the web is conflicting. So far I have seen different sources stating that it is :
- Eupatorium villosum / Florida Thoroughwort
- Boneset a.k.a. Thoroughwort
- Wild Sage
- Quassia
- Agueweed
I have checked these out in Miss Cat's HH&RM & also Herb-Magic.com but none of them sound right, as in their uses in hoodoo do not accord with the purpose of abre camino as far as I can tell.

Please can anyone tell me what I should be ordering to roll the road-opener candles in? Thank you very much.

trish76 · Unread post by **trish76** » Sun Nov 28, 2010 6:27 pm

So you mean you are looking for something to burn with the orange candles while waiting for the Lucky Mojo Road Opner products? I'm assuming that the case because it wouldn't make sense for you to want to rub additional herbs on the LM Road Opener products because those are already prepared. I don't think you need to add anything if you are already dressing the candle with the Road opener oil simply because the oil already has the Road Opener herbs in it. I think I read somewhere on the Lucky mojo pages that you can dust the LM satchet powder on a candle also but I think cat called it "double-dressing".

Why not oder some Lemon Balm or Lemon Grass, if you have to dress your candles with an herb. HHRM has the Lemon Grass listed as one of the ingredients in the Van Van, the Chinese Wash and the Hindu Grass. Seems it would clear away any negativity and clear out any messes that may be blocking you. In fact, i think Lemon is used in a lot of clearing and protective work. I would think that would reinforce the Road Opener instead of adding Road Opener to Road Opener.

LightTheWorld · Unread post by **LightTheWorld** » Sun Nov 28, 2010 7:15 pm

Hi Trish, and thank you for your reply.

I see what you're saying about just using the oil - I have always oiled my candles and then rolled them in herbs that complement the purpose, to give it some oomph. (You were spot on too, I see that Miss Cat did call it double-dressing

) So I guess I don't HAVE to, I just prefer to work that way.
Lemongrass sounds good

So yes I was looking for something to "double dress" the orange candles after applying the LM Road Opener oil. I guess I could use the sachet powder, as mentioned in that page. I just really like using the pure herbs, and a road-opener herb seemed like the obvious choice... if only I could find it!

Many thanks.

trish76 · Unread post by **trish76** » Sun Nov 28, 2010 11:03 pm

My bad....not trying to judge your personal method. It may actually be a blend of herbs instead of just one. Maybe someone will come in and clarify for you.

Unread post by **Devi Spring** » Mon Nov 29, 2010 7:53 am

Abre camino herb is used primarily is Latin American folk magics. There are other formulas that open the road that are more traditionally North American, and I believe that LM's Road Opener uses these as they primarily use traditional conjure formulas, as opposed to ones coming from Santeria, Cuanderismo, etc. The Abre Camino herb is not cassia, boneset, sage or agueweed, and it is endangered in Florida, though still fairly plentiful in Puerto Rico, from what I understand.

If you buy the Road Opener products, they will include all the various herbs that are appropriate to your needs, so you can just dress your candle in the Road Opener oil and be fine. However, if you really wish to roll it in some herbs, I would use lemongrass.

Unread post by **Turnsteel** » Sun Dec 05, 2010 12:52 pm

Hi Bayou_Witch. Welcome to the forum

This forum is here to help people chose and use LuckyMojo spiritual supply's. It is not a general hoodoo/magic/witchcraft/occult/herbalism board. Luckymojo does not sell anything called "Bat's Eye" be it herb,root or animal part, so this question is off-topic for us.

Bayou_Witch wrote:I am very interested in some of the herbs used in the Hoodoo/Voodoo traditions

Then might I suggest you read up on the history of hoodoo? It is not Voodoo, and while both use herbs and roots, they do so in different ways, and towards different ends. You may read more about this history of hoodoo, including what it is and is not, here http://www.luckymojo.com/hoodoohistory.html#hoodoonot

Finally, if you would like to learn about herbs,roots and animal curios are used in the root work tradition, I highly recommend you pick up a copy of Hoodoo Herb and Root Magic by catherine yronwode. It lists many,many herbs roots and curios, along with traditional uses for them, and the "Latin" names for them.

Unread post by **jwmcclin** » Sun Dec 05, 2010 12:52 pm

Bayou_Witch: Remember there is a difference between Hoodoo and Voodoo as discussed here
http://www.luckymojo.com/hoodoohistory.html#hoodoonot

Bayou_Witch · Unread post by **Bayou_Witch** » Sun Dec 05, 2010 3:28 pm

Thank you.

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Fri Dec 24, 2010 12:54 pm

There is no substitute for a Bat's eye, although you will find stores that carry a variety of faked-up things they call Bat's eyes. There is also no one Latin name for a Bat's eye, since there are many species of Bats, each species with its own Latin name.

The use of the eye of a Bat in European folk magic derives from the idea that although Bats have poor eyesight ("blind as a Bat"), they navigate through the air very well and can pluck tiny insects out of the sky and they never bump into anything, or suffer collisions, even in dim light. Before the Bat's system of echolocation was understood, it seemed to folks that Bats must navigate by some sort of inner, psychic, or spiritual vision. Hence the Bat's eye was a token of that.

Bats are protected and endangered species in much of their former ranges, due to the human use of insecticides, the human instigation of Bat habitat destruction, the human mass-killings of Bats as they emerge from their caves at dusk as a form of "hunting" or "sport", and a current USA epidemic of a European Bat disease (White Nose Syndrome, caused by the fungus Geomyces destructans) that is devastating North American Bat populations which are not resistant to the disease.

For these reasons and many others, we do not carry Bat's eyes or any fake substitute for them at the Lucky Mojo Curio Company.

senora63 · Unread post by **senora63** » Tue Dec 28, 2010 12:37 am

Finally! Contact after 6 weeks of not speaking! He is coming over later this week for chicken soup that I will be making. Any advice as to what to add to the soup for commitment?
Thanks!

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Tue Dec 28, 2010 1:48 am

See the Missionary Independent Spiritual Church's Ladies Auxiliary booklet on "Hoodoo Foods! or the list of edible (culinary) herbs with their magical ascriptions here -- as part of the "Hoodoo Food! Conjure Cook-Off and Recipe Round-Up" held annually at Missionary Independent Spiritual Church.

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

Starting in 2010, we have begun publishing these magical recipes in booklet form. The 2010 Hoodoo Food Booklet is only $4.00 and proceeds go to benefit the church.
BOO-GRI-BOHO Hoodoo Food! $4.00

We are hoping for even more submissions to the 2011 Conjure Cook-Off!

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

Each participant whose recipe is published will get a free copy of the 2011 booklet.

senora63 · Unread post by **senora63** » Tue Dec 28, 2010 11:07 am

Thank you!!!

YouTube · Unread post by **Miss Bri** » Tue Dec 28, 2010 3:45 pm

Vanilla, honey, sugar, rose water, rose petals, and tonka beans can also be used in love drawing food preparations. Be careful on the tonka beans--do your research before throwing them into the pot because they can be slightly toxic if prepared in certain ways.
Blessings,
Bri

senora63 · Unread post by **senora63** » Tue Dec 28, 2010 5:33 pm

Thank you! I was also asking because I don't menstruate anymore. I am just so happy to finally have contact again! It really works!!! So I will look through the list and add the appropriate herbs to my "love & commitment" chicken soup. ♥

Unread post by **Miss Tammie Lee** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 9:24 am

Often, when people are new the The Forum many of us want to welcome them in and recommend Hoodoo in Theory and Practice and Hoodoo in Herb and Root Magic, both by Miss Cat, to help and get the ball rolling in the learning process. There are also a few threads where in the middle of the thread we share what we might have done differently from the beginning, if we could roll back the hands of time. In my case, I did not order Hoodoo in Herb and Root Magic for several months and have openly stated previously, I would have been leaps and bounds ahead if I had just done what I recommend to others now: to order the Book!
http://www.luckymojo.com/hoodooherbmagic.html

This thread is about the Herbs and Roots. (see link and order the Book)
Need some protection? Look at what Devil's Shoe Strings and a Devil Pod can do. Need some money??? BLUE FLAG (

) and Alkanet. Need to spice up your love relationship??? Bloodroot and wintergreen. There are so many great herbs and roots... This is "Rootwork". Many of the roots and herbs in the book have more than one purpose. Most of them are in the $3 to $4 range. You'll spend more than that on a hot lunch!
http://www.luckymojo.com/mojocatherbs.html link to list from complete inverntory
http://www.herb-magic.com/six-herb-special.html (6 Herb special with a Free Red Flannel bag!)

For some of you that might be doing your first new orders, include a Lodestone and John the Conqueror Root if you read what these two can do you'll see why this is recommended.
Link to Lodestone:
http://www.luckymojo.com/lodestone.html
Link to John The Conqueror
http://www.luckymojo.com/johntheconqueror.html

Try new things when you order, enjoy learning, and share in your results on The Testimonials section!!!

Unread post by **Joseph Magnuson** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 9:57 am

A proper introduction and refresher for all on here. I think that gentle nudges in the right direction for "newbies" is an invaluable service! Hooray for Triplethreat and this thoughtful directional!

-Joseph M

Unread post by **jwmcclin** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 11:08 am

I second that Joseph.

YouTube · Unread post by **Miss Bri** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 11:12 am

Triplethreat,
I think this is an excellent reminder. Herbs, roots, curios, and personal concerns are really the cornerstones of our magical practice. I think often candles take precedence in folks' minds but there are SO MANY tricks detailed in HHRM that do not involve candle work--perfect for clients who are unwilling or unable to burn candles. And even for those who love burning candles--there are many other directions that can be pursued as well and in some cases may be more appropriate.
Blessings,
Bri

Unread post by **Joseph Magnuson** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 11:16 am

Agreed...also, I have found that the more herbs and roots I work with the more I can factually realize that some speak to, as well as work with, me more than others do. Reach out to a handful of curios, herbs, and roots at first and see what initially grabs you, spins you around, and shakes your hand! Now you're cooking!

-Joseph

snake · Unread post by **snake** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 1:25 pm

I love this tradition because it is so strongly based in herbal magic. That was part of the original appeal to me. Now that I'm getting ready to send in my final course homework all I can think about is how much I really just want to work with the herbs and roots. Candles are nice but I'm really an herb kind of gal.

Buttercup · Unread post by **Buttercup** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 2:53 pm

Joseph Magnuson

I could not agree more! Reading about the herbs and roots is one thing; actually holding them and feeling the different energies they carry is a totally different thing. I'd been reading about Queen Elisabeth root for a long time, but I never expected what I felt when I actually held one in my hand for the first time. It was like a current of electricity was running through my whole body,starting from my hand! And this is just one example. There were numerous times when the energy of a certain herb or root felt completely different than what I imagined when I was reading about it. Working with herbs and roots that speak to you gives a whole new level of confidence in your work before you even start it!

Unread post by **Miss Tammie Lee** » Mon Feb 14, 2011 8:26 am

These are all great shares! Thanks all! I felt the same way. Recently one of my orders consisted of mostly herbs and roots, and I was inspired to share this with y'all because of just how important they are in what are learning and working on.
We are blessed in having many brilliant minds on this Forum and so many with great big hearts!

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Mon Feb 14, 2011 11:10 am

Thanks, Triple -- you are so right! The practice of conjure is called "rootwork" for a reason!

The medical qualities of our herbs are described in this book, with traditional folkloric remedies for home-herbalists to try.

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

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Unread post by **Papa Newt** » Mon Feb 14, 2011 7:47 pm

Well, pun intended or not, having strong roots is very important

Thank you so much for the inspiration and refresher Miss Triple!

Unread post by **Miss Tammie Lee** » Mon Feb 14, 2011 7:59 pm

My pleasure, and Thank you Miss Cat and Papa_Newt and all responses!!!

Unread post by **Ms Tina** » Tue Mar 01, 2011 6:28 am

Hello,
I don't know if this has been addressed before...Would it be possible to plant the herb seeds to grow your own plants?
Peace,
Ms Tina
HRCC student #1638

Unread post by **Devi Spring** » Tue Mar 01, 2011 8:59 am

Are you asking if you can grow your own plants for use in conjure? Of course you can.

Unread post by **Joseph Magnuson** » Tue Mar 01, 2011 9:25 am

Ms Tina wrote: I don't know if this has been addressed before...Would it be possible to plant the herb seeds to grow your own plants?

Not only possible, but please do so if you can! Getting that much closer to the herbs, roots, and plants will only cause a stronger bond with said ingredients. Good luck!

-Joseph M

Unread post by **Ms Tina** » Wed Mar 02, 2011 5:15 am

Hi Guys!
Sorry I wasn't clear. I meant could I grow plants specifically from the heb seeds that Cat sells, i.e., I've bought cumin.
Thanks,
Ms Tina

Unread post by **Miss Ida Lundin** » Wed Mar 02, 2011 7:28 am

Now I don't know Lucky Mojo's sources, but generally you can try and grow the seeds. The seeds have not been tested for growablility (I make up words as I need them) such as seeds bought specifically for gardening. Often they work fine for growing anyway. [Do a genrmination test before planting out garden rows. -- cat]

Cumin takes a long time to grow, it's not well suited as an indoor houseplant and it's an annual plant.

So I say, try it out and see if they grow, Good Luck!

miziluvhoodoo · Unread post by **miziluvhoodoo** » Fri Mar 04, 2011 6:11 pm

Hello! I would like to know, would it be ok to add any of the love oils to my targets food?

Thank you!

Unread post by **corazon** » Fri Mar 04, 2011 6:14 pm

No, although some blends may contain food grade essential oils, some essential oils are inherently inedible, so the blended oils are not guaranteed safe for consumption.

Why not find some herbs that are safe for consumption and make a tea for your target?

Or add the best love ingredient of all to the food - your menstrual blood.

Unread post by **Miss Tammie Lee** » Fri Mar 04, 2011 7:09 pm

Agreed.

Unread post by **jwmcclin** » Fri Mar 04, 2011 7:10 pm

I recommend that you purchase cat's book and read further about Lucky Mojo's oils and and herbs.

Hoodoo Herb and Root Magic

How to use Conjure Oils, Hoodoo Oils, Ritual Oils, Dressing Oils, and Anointing Oils

Unread post by **MissMichaele** » Fri Mar 04, 2011 9:53 pm

You can also save yourself a little anxiety and skull sweat by ordering a copy of the Hoodoo Foods! recipe booklet. It is composed of winning entries in the annual Conjure Cook Off and Rootwork Recipe Roundup.

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

Hope this helps,

Miss Michaele

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Fri Mar 04, 2011 10:07 pm

Great idea, Miss Michaele -- which reminds me to remind YOU --

April 10th is the deadline for recipe entries in the 2011 Hoodoo Food Recipe Round-Up -- that is, the recipes that will be published in this year's cookbook. As a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Missionary Independent Spiitual Church, won't you consider sharing one of your secret conjure recipes with us? We'd love to know what's cookin' in YOUR kitchen!

My entry is going to be my Great Grandmother's Psychic Dream Cookies.

Unread post by **MissMichaele** » Sat Mar 05, 2011 10:42 am

Oh, well, if *you're* going public ... Mine is Kiss Me Now Balls. It's a mashup of two popular recipes with some unusual seasonings. First test run should be today.

Miss Michaele
(are we off topic yet? No?)

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Sat Mar 05, 2011 1:05 pm

"Kiss Me Now Balls"?! LOL! Wow, Michaele, i can hardly wait!

Are we off-topic? -- No way. And let's remind everyone who reads this that the place to go to find out more about Cookin' Hoodoo is the official Hoodoo Food! Conjure Cook-Off and Recipe Round-Up web page, right here:

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

Yum, yum!

Unread post by **MissMichaele** » Sat Mar 05, 2011 6:48 pm

I just sent the recipe off to Sister Robin -- got it right on the first try, and only had to make a couple of little fiddlin' alterations.

I think the "alternative kitchen tools" I suggested will make you laugh.

Miss Michaele

Unread post by **Devi Spring** » Sun Mar 06, 2011 6:03 am

Oh man, did THAT get my attention...I'm REALLY going to have to get a copy of that cookbook!

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Sun Mar 06, 2011 8:41 am

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broomhilda · Unread post by **broomhilda** » Tue Mar 08, 2011 7:30 am

I heard Ms. Cat talk about dirt dobber(sp?) nest dirt in a fidelity/strong relationship spell. I have searched for more information about this on this forum & lucky mojo site. If anyone can direct me to where to find the info I would really appreciate it. I do have access to a nest I just need to know what to do with it. Thanks.

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Tue Mar 08, 2011 10:26 am

Hi, Broomhiloda -- basically, Dirt Dauber Nests are administered to men to keep them "domestic," but you will find a great deal of detailed and specific spell work information about other spells with Dirt Dauber Nests and exactly how to use them in folk magic in my book "Hoodoo Herb and Root Magic." At $16.00 for the paperback edition, this book will provide you with a LOT MORE information that you can obtain for free at this forum or on my various web sites. You can buy the book from me (in which case it will be autographed) or via amazon (in which case it will not be).

Hoodoo Herb and Root Magic, paperback by Catherine Yronwode
4th edition; originally published in 2002. BOO-GRI-HHSC $18.00

Hoodoo Herb and Root Magic, paperback by Catherine Yronwode
4th edition; originally published in 2002. BOO-GRI-HHHC $42.00

Read more about "Hoodoo Herb and Root Magic" here:
http://www.luckymojo.com/hoodooherbmagic.html

# 224 pages, available in trade paperback softcover ($14.95) or limited edition clothbound hardcover ($39.95).

# 500 herbs, roots, minerals, and rare zoological curios, with taxonomic ("Latin") names for proper identification.

# 750 traditional spells, tricks, and magical recipes. These are complete, easy-to-use, and highly practical, designed for readers who want to go beyond the "romance" or symbolism of herb magic and actually mix up and make their own potions, dressing oils, bath crystals, incenses, floor washes, and mojo bags. If you grow or gather herbs, this book will teach you exactly how to use them.

# 50 black and white line illustrations of common magical herbs and roots of North America.

# 6 handy charts in which dozens of conditions -- such as love-drawing or protection -- are listed and the herbs for each condition are given in alphabetical order. This saves time when looking for ways to use herbs that are available -- and you can use these charts to find substitutions, if necessary.

# Cross-referencing: Every herb is accompanied by at least one spell. End-of-entry cross-references make it easy to find other spells in which the herb is used -- no flipping back to an index: Cross-references are right in the entry itself.

# Bibliography: Authentic recipes are drawn from first-hand experience and 100 years of solid folkloric research.

Now, as i mentioned in another thread, where forlks inquired about why we do not carry Dirt Dauber Nests in our ionventory:

"Dirt dauber nests are not listed in our inventory because the animals use them as homes. I consider it irresponsible to make them a commercial product unless i have assurance that the nests i am selling are harvested respctfully by people well aware of the ecology of the area they are wild-crafting. So far, this has not been the case, and thus i receive and sell only a small amount of dauber nest dirt each year from people i trust. As i mentioned on the radio show, you would have to call the shop and speak to me to obtain any. ... Please, folks, remember that Lucky Mojo does not support the idea that human spiritual aims must invariably be carried forward at the expense of destroying the habitats and the lives of countless non-human species. 'God don't like it and i don't either, it's scandalous and a shame.'"