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

TresIsIs · Unread post by **TresIsIs** » Mon Jul 04, 2011 6:13 pm

I want to know how to use dirt dauber's nest in conjure work. I had the pleasure of someone finding and retrieving a dirt dauber's nest for me just recently.
What are the different types of work it is used for: Love, Better Business, Money drawing or Protection.

Thanks for guidance in advance.

TresIsIs

Unread post by **jwmcclin** » Mon Jul 04, 2011 6:42 pm

Here are detailed discussions on using Dirt Dauber's nest in conjure.
zoological,-animal,-human-curios-questi ... tml#p66091

egg,-poppy,-mustard,-calamus,-pepper-to ... tml#p49257

TresIsIs · Unread post by **TresIsIs** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 3:20 pm

Thanks you for letting me know that the herbs and prayer are enough. The herb curio text is on my list to purchase as well as a host of other items. I appreciate everyone for replying.

Unread post by **Devi Spring** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 5:56 pm

I know of the uses of crawfish mud in making doll babies, and using crab shells in reversal work - but I have not personally heard of work with shrimp. Perhaps someone else can speak to this?

Unread post by **dorothybaez** » Fri Jul 08, 2011 9:44 pm

I hope someone who knows will answer! It's making me crazy not to know!

Unread post by **ConjureMan** » Mon Jul 11, 2011 5:35 pm

This is a Lucky Mojo forum,not a general hoodoo forum. We are happy to help you with what is sold by Lucky Mojo. We cannot help with matters outside the purposes of this forum.

There are a few uses for Shrimp, but I haven't seen it as commonplace in hoodoo.

Lori · Unread post by **Lori** » Sun Jul 24, 2011 9:23 am

Hi all! Can anyone tell me about Cicadas in hoodoo. The few things I've found (but not really for Hoodoo) talk about metamorphisis. Being reborn. If that is the case - that would make me happy, but I would like to hear from you guys as to their meanings and uses. Thanks for your help.
Blessings

Unread post by **aura** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 12:20 pm

Hi Lori,

I'm definitely not a reference when it comes to Hoodoo History, but in the reading I have done, I haven't seen any mention of Cicadas specifically. Anywhere. I have seen them, as you mentionned, used for their transformative energy (particularly the periodical cicada with quite the fascinating life cycle).

In hoodoo, bugs that are used in different contexts include:

ants
termites
spiders
dirt daubers
crabs (shell)
scorpions
snakes (sheds)
wasps
bees

( any that shouldn't be in that list or that have been forgotten - please feel free 2 correct me )

I'd encourage you to search those in the forum search box on the upper right hand corner for various references.

canobiecrazy · Unread post by **canobiecrazy** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 10:21 pm

Ive been looking in a few spells and recipes, and I have seen this popping up several times. After some research, it turns out its made from Mercury!

I really don't want to work with that poisonous stuff, anyone know of a good substitute?

Also if you know substitutes for Yellow Precipitate and White Precipitate, too.

Celestina · Unread post by **Celestina** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 7:16 am

Hello, board! For my first post here, I thought I'd share a few conjure tricks I picked up both old and new that involve working with food. (My mother is something of a kitchen witch, but many of her tricks involve using hoodoo herbs and concepts. Neither of us ever realized what she was doing could be hoodoo until I started reading up on this site!)

This recipe is something she calls a "Love Sundae" and goes a little something like this:

Using Tonka Bean Ice Cream (which you can make relatively easily, there are many many recipes for it all over the internet, and the one we use is nothing new), put three to seven scoops in a whipping bowl, add 200-400mls of rose syrup (best to make this yourself) and whip until its mixed in completely. It should have the same consistency as frozen yogurt. Don't worry if it gets too soft, you can always pop it in the fridge for a few minutes after you've mixed everything. (You can add mens to it if you wish, though I have not tried it this way.) Once this consistency has been achieved, serve in a chilled bowl with hibiscus syrup or honey and sprinkle candied rose petals (or candied hibiscus, depending on if you're aiming for lust or love) and serve! This little treat has worked great for me in the past, as well as being a light and delicious treat.

There are many modifications you can make to regular desert favorites to draw love out of a person, as well. It helps if during the preparation you pray over your ingredients, or even dress and light a candle and keep it burning during the process. (The Love Me or Bewitching candles worked best for me.)

Usually during the mixing process I will say something like "As this treat is sweet to him, may he always sweet to me."

***An additional note: You can add candied lavender petals or lavender syrup if your target is of the same sex as you.

I hope this trick works as well for all of you as it does for me!

Unread post by **Mary Bee** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 3:13 pm

This is a material commonly used in Haitan Vodou, and is not used in Hoodoo. Since mercury is used to "heat things up" in Haitian Vodou, you would want to look at herbs and ingredients in Hoodoo culture that do the same thing without being poisonous.

And there are many, but exactly which ones to use depends entirely on what work you're doing.

For example, if you're looking to Hot Foot someone out of a house or get rid of an enemy, you might use Red Pepper or Black Pepper or Sulfur.

If you were looking to "heat up" a Love Drawing mojo bag, you might use a tiny bit of Ginger (it's a sweet hot spice) or some Cardamom herb. Cinnamon is also good for heating up and speeding up love and money work.

Good luck, and please do not handle mercury: it can really hurt you!

Mary Bee

ElectroKid · Unread post by **ElectroKid** » Fri Jul 29, 2011 12:41 pm

Hello

is there any herbs you can drink like put the herbs in a pot and boil it down and drink it for protection if sombody gives you somthing bad to eat or any drinks that i can drink

thanks

Unread post by **Devi Spring** » Fri Jul 29, 2011 1:15 pm

Four Theives Vinegar can be taken internally for cleansing and protection.
http://www.luckymojo.com/fourthievesvinegar.html
http://www.luckymojo.com/mojocatbaths.html#special

Also some cleansing herbs are edible (such as sage) and can be eaten or brewed into teas, but due to different people have various sensitivities and allergies, it's best to check with a professional herbalist before taking an herb internally that you do not have previous experience with.

ElectroKid · Unread post by **ElectroKid** » Fri Jul 29, 2011 1:29 pm

thanks devi spring

battleship · Unread post by **battleship** » Mon Aug 08, 2011 7:25 pm

On one episode of Lucky Mojo Rootwork Radio Hour, Dr Kioni suggested adding snake skin to a love potion. I haven't been able to find snake skin locally, was wondering if snake oil is just as powerful? What is snake oil generally used for?

Unread post by **Turnsteel** » Tue Aug 09, 2011 2:13 am

LuckyMojo Curio Company does not sell snake oil, so asking about it is off-topic since this forum is here to help people chose and use LuckyMojo spiritual supply's. LuckyMojo does however sell shed snake skin.

nvme · Unread post by **nvme** » Fri Aug 12, 2011 5:40 pm

Oh okay, I understand. (no hurt feelings, thank you for understanding that I certainly wasn't attempting to be off topic or cause any harm!) Thank you also for your response Turnsteel, I do appreciate it! I will be more careful about posting on topic from now on.

ElectroKid · Unread post by **ElectroKid** » Sun Aug 28, 2011 11:52 am

Hello

everytime i go to the graveyard with my mum sister dad and cousin there are these flys insects things flying around as like Crazy like a whole bunch! we had to leave ! why is this happening everytime we go and visit

Unread post by **sdb77** » Sun Aug 28, 2011 3:12 pm

hello all...
curious what anyone's opinion is regarding pairing certain roots together as male and female companions in love work.
right now, i'm on the path of high john the conqueror matched with angelica or ginseng matched with queen elizabeth root.

any thoughts or opinions are appreciated!

much love and luck to everyone!
sara magnuson
student #1600

Unread post by **Joseph Magnuson** » Sun Aug 28, 2011 3:36 pm

Too bad that Adam and Eve Roots is no longer available!

-Joseph Magnuson

Unread post by **Turnsteel** » Sun Aug 28, 2011 4:01 pm

I personally was taught that High John is matched with Queen Elisabeth while Angelica finds her match with Ginseng. When in doubt ask the root!

Unread post by **sdb77** » Sun Aug 28, 2011 4:05 pm

that's funny, because right after i posted this, i thought... well, they could go the other way around! i will sit on their purpose some more and see what they say!

thanks!
sara magnuson
student #1600

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Sun Aug 28, 2011 6:12 pm

ElectroKid, you would have to ask an entomologist (scientist who studies insects). There are millions of species of insects and they live in a wide variety of habitats, and are seen due to seasonal and climate changes.

If you are asking whether insects in a graveyard are supernatural in origin, the answer is "probably not." There is probably a water source, food source, or wind current that accounts for them.

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Sun Aug 28, 2011 7:08 pm

John the Conqueror goes with Queen Elizabeth. Angelica goes with Ginseng.

This is based on tradition, and when you actually hold the roots, you may smell why.

You may also see why.

And don't forget the names --

Conqueror and Queen have a certain resonance that Conqueror and Angel Root do not.

But Angel Root and Wonder of The World do have a verbal resonance.

ElectroKid · Unread post by **ElectroKid** » Mon Aug 29, 2011 12:27 pm

hello cath

oh i did not know thanks for info

Unread post by **sdb77** » Wed Aug 31, 2011 8:17 am

Thank you, cat!

Much love,
sara magnuson
student #1600

Dr Od · Unread post by **Dr Od** » Mon Sep 05, 2011 10:08 am

Is there any tradition in Hoodoo of using Jimson Weed (Datura Stramonium, aka Thorn Apple, Devil's Apple, Jamestown Weed, etc.) for any purpose? It seems like there would be...it's an odd-looking plant, with some colorful folk names, that grows wild in the American South and is easily identifiable, not to mention its botanical properties and history of use by various American Indian Nations...

...and yet I've only come across reference to it in relation to Hoodoo once, and then from an unreliable online source...

Anyone know anything about it???

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Mon Sep 05, 2011 12:38 pm

Datura is a poison; it has been used by Native Americans in endurance / poison / psychotropic rituals. If it were to be used in hoodoo, the use would be symbolic, not in the form of feeding it to anyone.

Lucky Mojo does not grow or sell this herb. I have seen it kill grazing animals and chickens, and i strongly caution against working with this plant.

sweetie · Unread post by **sweetie** » Mon Sep 05, 2011 12:42 pm

Makes for some good stew, just use it in any recipe where you would normally use a ham bone (red bean stew, or split pea= yum.)

Dr Od · Unread post by **Dr Od** » Mon Sep 05, 2011 1:03 pm

Oh, yes...Jimson Weed sadly kills a few foolish teens seeking a cheap high every couple of years or so...no, no, no, no ingestion suggested. The thorny little seed pods are just so distinctive, and what with the name "Devil's Apple", I figured, as u said, there might be some symbolic use...>shrugs<

Jinglepop · Unread post by **Jinglepop** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 1:56 am

Still though. I think it's a cool thing. In this modern day and age newer forms of as what Cat calls it "chaos" magic? Is bound to come out! Our world changes and surely how folks do magic (changing things by force of will).

One thing's for sure though, what you're doing surely ain't hoodoo, or anything traditional.

It's looking fusion and avant garde. But you know what they say, personal is better when you're doing magic. Be creative man! Sounds weird, but who cares. In this world we need variety, and here it is.

When I say the post I thought you were making an aquarium altar or something!

Unread post by **Dr Johannes** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 11:10 am

Jinglepop wrote:...But you know what they say, personal is better when you're doing magic. Be creative man! Sounds weird, but who cares. In this world we need variety, and here it is...

"They" in this case, are most often people who never studied under a real teacher and understood the value of cultural tradition.
Creative is fine. But "creativity" is best placed after "education".
Got an aching tooth? Come to our brand new, creative and intuitively educated dentist! - I don´t think so.

The use for aquariums in Hoodoo would be to empty out the water and grow herbs in it. Or to keep fishy people busy, so that they stop "fingerpainting" spells and get themselves into trouble.

Jinglepop · Unread post by **Jinglepop** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 4:31 am

Good point there Dr. Johannes.

I know what you mean, there's line here.

Unread post by **Lunalamia** » Sat Sep 10, 2011 7:44 am

Hi,
Trying to find more specifics on the use of Snake Head Herb.
I found the listing for it in Cat's Book, Hoodoo Herb and Root magic, for a revenge spell to send back the evil that was sent to you.
Also in the Course book, in a strong jinx against an enemy spell.

But, it is listed as being used along with snake shed (skins) as well....and I am wondering if I need both?
I do not see snake head herb for sale on the Lucky Mojo site.

Is there a substitution I can use, or do you have it under another name?
I need to know for a revenge/reversal spell.
Thanks,
Lunalamia

Artaynia · Unread post by **Artaynia** » Tue Sep 13, 2011 8:30 am

Hi I was wondering can just having certain herbs etc in the home effect anyone in the enviroment even if there just their in storage can it have an effect on you or anyone that's around the herb even though Its not actually being used?

Unread post by **ConjureMan** » Tue Sep 13, 2011 1:47 pm

Artaynia --

Some herbs like Basil keeps evil away and bring peace to the home; generally the power of the herbs are used with intent. Your question is like "could i receive norishment or gain weight from having bread in storage in my kitchen?" No, you would have to eat the bread.

Lady Blaze · Unread post by **Lady Blaze** » Tue Sep 13, 2011 3:29 pm

Hi everyone. I have some questions on 3 separate animal curious

1) While I was cleaning out my horse trailers today I found a number of snake skin sheds several with what appear to be the head parts of the skin. Looks like a few of them made a nest in one (i really should clean these things out more often. Bad Blaze!) Other than what can already by found on Lucky Mojo's site I was wondering what other uses there might be for these.

2) Can a bear tooth be used in hoodoo at all? A dear friend who works at a zoo recently gifted me a few of these. (no bears were harmed!) I would think perhaps for protection or strength?

3) Horse teeth, or hair or hooves or well anything horse for that matter. I am a professional horse trainer and as a result I have a constant supply of hoof shavings and hair. I also have quite a collection of horse teeth. Before anyone yells at me, let me explain that horses like humans have baby teeth and when they reach about 3 and a half to five they lose them and are replaced with their adult teeth. I often find them in grain and water buckets and especially if they are my own horses or client horses i'm especially fond of I tend to keep them. I was wondering if I might use any of these things in hoodoo.

Unread post by **Joseph Magnuson** » Tue Sep 13, 2011 3:50 pm

1) As far as what is not covered on Lucky Mojo's site i would recommend cat's book Hoodoo Herb and Root Magic. It has a fantastic listing for Snake/Snake sheds.

2) Haven't heard of a Bear's tooth being used in Hoodoo, more of a Native American/Shaman curio.

3) I have not heard of using any Horse parts in hoodoo other than the obvious Horse Shoes for luck. Perhaps someone who knows different can correct me.

Hope I've helped some. Thank you for the cool information!

trish76 · Unread post by **trish76** » Tue Sep 13, 2011 7:04 pm

Here's the link for information on snake sheds and there is also a link for the book suggested above if you scroll down.
http://www.herb-magic.com/snake-sheds.html

As a side note, I have also read that snake skin is used in some workings because it is said to have transformative power, because the snake sheds its skin to make room for new skin, sort of a rebirth-renewal type thing. I don't know if that is how it is used in traditional hoodoo, but I have learned that most herbs and curios are versatile and can be used in different types of workings.

Unread post by **MissMichaele** » Tue Sep 13, 2011 9:21 pm

Human baby teeth are sometimes used in protective work for children. But then children start losing -- or rather replacing -- their baby teeth long before adulthood. I don't know if the analogy would work very well for horses. I must say I've never heard of the use of horse teeth in hoodoo.

Miss Michaele

Unread post by **MissMichaele** » Tue Sep 13, 2011 9:23 pm

I have snake sheds, graveyard dirt, sulphur, and insecticidal chalk in my curio cabinet. My luck and spiritual energy have NOT gone to the dogs since I began keeping these things in the house.

Hope this helps,

Miss Michaele

YouTube · Unread post by **Miss Bri** » Wed Sep 14, 2011 3:19 am

I think its fine to have your harsher stuff stored inside your home, but if you have a garage or a shed it might be nice to place those ingredients there--not so much because of the vibes but because if you have curious cats, determined dogs, or children they can get into them, make a mess, and possibly eat them (which in some cases is really not good). Keep your poisonous or unsavory things stored out of reach at the very least.
Blessings,
Bri

Artaynia · Unread post by **Artaynia** » Wed Sep 14, 2011 8:40 am

I was asking more in a way of saying If theres pepper flakes in a room would there more likely be arguments in that room etc I was talking more on that level nothing like harmful things.

Unread post by **aura** » Wed Sep 14, 2011 9:15 am

Hi Artaynia,

I'd ask you this:
1-have those red pepper flakes been laid for someone?
2-have those red pepper flakes been prayed over?
3-have you asked the Spirit of the red pepper to flare up tempers and enflame communication?

No?
It is not likely there would be more arguments in that room.

I use red pepper flakes and cayenne pepper on a regular basis in my home cooking. Neither my husband nor I is any more aggressive for that

On the contrary, the taste is quite pleasant for both of us. And the kitchen, where I store them, is where we have much of our most engaging conversation.

Hope it helps; blessings.

luckyboy · Unread post by **luckyboy** » Wed Sep 14, 2011 10:57 am

could I use any pink flowers in love works such as adding to oils. I have some pretty pink impatiens in my yard and I want to add them to a bottle so badly but I wasn't sure if I could add any flower or if it had to be a specific type like roses, lavender, etc. please help. thank you

Unread post by **jwmcclin** » Wed Sep 14, 2011 11:42 am

Color and type of flower has significance in spell work. Pink is symbolic and used for attraction and romance type work. Roses (http://herb-magic.com/rose-petals.html) are traditional used as a symbol of love, romance and sexual attraction. Lavender (http://herb-magic.com/lavender.html) is used to draw good luck in love from members of the same sex.

luckyboy · Unread post by **luckyboy** » Wed Sep 14, 2011 12:51 pm

any info on pink impaitiens ?

Artaynia · Unread post by **Artaynia** » Wed Sep 14, 2011 1:19 pm

Thanks I was using pepper flakes as an example but if herbs don't work in that way that's cool. Thanks

Unread post by **MissMichaele** » Wed Sep 14, 2011 1:58 pm

I don't know of any magical uses for impatiens -- the name of which means "impatient," which could be a two-edged sword in your love work.

Magical uses are sometimes suggested by common names of plants; websurfing brought up patience plant, busy lizzy, jewelweed, touch-me-not -- conflicting, not terribly encouraging.

The classic flowers for blessing love work are: rose, poppy (to pleasantly confuse your target and make resistance seem pointless), pansy (also known as Heart's Ease), violet (especially the heart-shaped leaf, in reconciliation work).

Hope this helps,

Miss Michaele

luckyboy · Unread post by **luckyboy** » Wed Sep 14, 2011 3:08 pm

wow thanks for all that info... pleasantly confuse

I like that

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Wed Sep 21, 2011 9:52 pm

It;s used in Mexican folk magic. It's not an old traditional hoodoo plant, sorry. Not every herb, root, or mineral is used in hoodoo, and some with long years of tradition behind them in another culture just are not used in conjure at all.

Unread post by **Miss Tammie Lee** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 8:56 am

I have googled it online and I do not recall it from the Lucky Mojo Catalogue. I could be wrong.
I would book a quick 10 minute reading for $10 with Miss Cat and ask her:
http://www.readersandrootworkers.org/in ... e_Yronwode.

Sassenach · Unread post by **Sassenach** » Fri Sep 23, 2011 8:01 am

I live in a condo complex, with large (common area) lawn. For the last week or so, I've noticed some very large mushrooms growing outside my unit--and no one else's. I've noticed a few tiny mushrooms outside some units, but mine is the only one with the big one (3-6 inches.)

Is this just coincidence or does it mean something? I've done a bit of research, but haven't been able to find any answers. Thanks for your help.

Unread post by **jwmcclin** » Fri Sep 23, 2011 11:17 am

Unless someone else has identified significance, I find mushrooms growing especially after heavy winds and rains that seem to carry the seedlings to various locations. ...although mushrooms are considered lucky in some parts of the world. I found a post of Lucky Mojo that discusses a certain type of mushroom (http://www.luckymojo.com/chimneysweep.html)

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Fri Sep 23, 2011 7:38 pm

Mushrooms are the fruits of large plants that live underground. When ground-warmth and moisture are right, the plants fruit, making mushrooms above the ground.

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SweetLady · Unread post by **SweetLady** » Fri Sep 23, 2011 9:51 pm

Very interesting, Cat...do u think that possessing said caul would imbibe the possessor with2nd-sight?

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Fri Sep 23, 2011 10:21 pm

If you are referring to the Black Cat Caul cited earlier in this thread -- well, it would give the kitten second sight to be born with a caul, but not you -- the second sight belongs to the one who is born in a caul. It might protect from drowning, however, for possession of a human caul is said to protect from death at sea -- so why not a cat's caul?

Althea · Unread post by **Althea** » Sat Oct 01, 2011 10:28 pm

I recently bought monkey teeth and I have searched and searched for ways I could use it but have found nothing. I have asked friends as well and a few have opinions but nothing too solid. So what could some uses for it be?

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Sun Oct 02, 2011 12:49 am

Althea, just because something exists, that does not mean that there is any use for it in folk magic.

This forum was created to help people chose and use Lucky Mojo spiritual supplies. Its not a general occult or folk magic discussion board.

Unread post by **Turnsteel** » Sun Oct 02, 2011 10:50 am

Althea wrote:I recently bought monkey teeth and I have searched and searched for ways I could use it but have found nothing. I have asked friends as well and a few have opinions but nothing too solid. So what could some uses for it be?

Not everything has a use in hoodoo, and something not native to the part of the world hoodoo came from? Of course that won't have a use.