Re: High John The Conqueror Root Questions and Answers

[katializzibeth710]

Can High John the Conqueror stand getting wet? Or will he leave the root / die once it's been soaked in water?

I'm only asking because my fiancee had one as a carryroot that was unfortunately put in the wash; we realized and fished John out after a few minutes but now I'm worried he won't be salvageable (there was a luck mojo in there, too, which is definitely dead so I'll have to make him a new one).

I'd just like to know if I can still use the High John once he's dry, and if there is a particular drying process to avoid any mold, or if I will have to invest in new roots.

I held him for a few minutes and there still seems to be a lot of energy in him (really heavy, lively, prickling feeling in the palm of the hand I held him in) but if John's not supposed to get wet I gotta know so he can be buried/properly and respectfully disposed of. Thanks for your time!

- Katia

[catherineyronwode]

katializzibeth710 --

High John the Conqueror is a pretty tough root. It also has a distinctive smell. If, when you dry it, you can still smell it, it is probably fine. A warm heat would help the drying process. After that i would oil the root with John the Conqueror Oil, which is pretty traditional for it.

The mojo hand, however, as you noted, is dead.

[katializzibeth710]

Perfect! Thank you so much for getting back to me.

I set High John next to our old computer for a while after fishing him out of the washer (it works like something of a powerful space heater so he was completely dry in about an hour), then fed him some Jack Daniels (he seems to really like it) and HJTC oil. All in all it looks like I was right on track - I was just worried I might have missed something vital! His smell is just as strong as when I bought him and has been as such throughout this little fiasco.

It's good to know that he's a durable one, although I'm still going to be careful with him, as I certainly don't mean the roots any disrespect by way of ham-handedness! I think we (the fiancee and myself) learned well enough this time around.

And yeah, I'm just waiting for the right opportunity to bury the mojo hand, although therein lies another question for a different forum.

Thanks again! c:

- Katia

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[Lucky Angel]

I bought several HJTC roots last months mainly in preparation for an upcoming criminal trial to which I am a victim of terrible crime. I made the court case mojo bag according to Miss Cat’s Hoodoo Herb and Root Magic under Little John. How can I use HJTC for victory in court? Should I consecrate/enchant one root for success and personal power? Or should I specifically consecrate/enchant one root to win in court? I have a lots of anxiety from seeing my abuser again in trial. Thank you for all your help in advanced.

[Miss Athena]

Hello Lucky Angel,

Welcome to the Lucky Mojo forum! We are glad you have found us.

I'm so sorry to hear about your situation but am happy to know you are equipping yourself for the trial. You can use the root in either way you describe but since you want to win at this trial, I would make sure to direct one towards that goal. The other one for personal power and success can be used at the trial and beyond, to keep you strong and successful in any endeavor.

I hope this helps. I wish you the very best of luck at trial and I hope your abuser is sent away for what happened to you. I will keep you in my prayers.

[Iamabeliever]

Hello everyone, i hope i'm posting in the right thread..if not please forgive me. I want to know what prayer or how to pray to High John the conqueror? Thanks to all and again forgive me if i posted in the incorrect thread.

[Miss Athena]

Hello Iamabeliever,

Depending on the ultimate goal of your work, you can either pray from your heart or choose a Psalm that corresponds with your objective. Here is a list of psalms and their corresponding goals as a prayer:
http://www.readersandrootworkers.org/wi ... _of_Psalms

I hope this helps. Good luck.

[Iamabeliever]

Thank you so much Miss Athena.

[Diolynn Lala]

Hi All,

I have recently started reading a new Hoodoo book, and the author discusses collecting High John the Conqueror Root. I am somewhat familiar with this root, but the author specifically discusses collecting a "male (pointy)" version of this root. I am assuming this is referring only to the shape of the root being more round vs. pointed, but I have known High John to be primarily male so I want to be sure I am seeking out a root to match what is needed. Does anyone have experience with the differentiation between male and female for this root or the "pointy" version of this root? The book I am reviewing thus far has not provided additional information relating to the gender differentiation between roots. '

Any tips would be appreciated.

[catherineyronwode]

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The roundness or pointiness of a John the Conqueror Root is somewhat dependent on its size and maturity.

Smaller and less mature roots tend to be rounder and to have smoother skins, while larger and more mature roots tend to be pointier and have more fissured skins. This is not always true, but it is true often enough that those who handle the roots are aware of it. Very small pointy roots do exist, and these are a size that we reserve for use in mojo hands.

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[Diolynn Lala]

Thank you. This clarifies a lot for me!

[Itsyvetta]

I want to share a success story with you all. On 11/20/19, I needed to do some spiritual work in efforts to gain favor with a client's client. I was working on a massive project with another company that brought me in. The client that we were working for was extremely high maintenance and a bit challenging.

There were several of us working on the project with clearly defined roles, but the line was getting blurred for multiple reasons. No matter how prepared and how hard I worked, I was taking the fall with the company that brought me in due to their negligence. I'm a team player and not one to throw another under the bus, so when the "client" was unhappy, they were dissatisfied with the team because they didn't understand our roles. There were only three of us on the team.

The client scheduled a conference call to discuss their concerns with the project. I take pride in my work, and I knew where the issues were coming from. I'm a team player and I'm not going to throw anyone under the bus, even if that meant I had to take the fall.

So I pulled out my resources (my spiritual books) and found the perfect solution. In the art of Hoodoo candle magic- page 35, "Commanding Respect at a Meeting with Superiors."

I had everything that I needed except for the gravel root and didn't have time to order any or try to find it so, I put my faith work into action, and I had to trust that the magic would still work.

I did everything else to the letter, including or should I say, especially Psalms 5, and it worked! Not only were we able to keep the project, now the client was directing all questions to me and continually expressed their gratitude to me via email with the team on copy.

I mentioned that I needed the money. I received three increases, which made the project more than worth it, and now the company that brought me in is turning to me and wanting me to work on more projects with them.

[FreyaRose]

Hi Itsyvetta,

That's fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing!

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[Brah16]

I am confused as well on the male and female root. Before I found this website I purchased a root that is about 2 inches long and rectangular shaped, pointed on both ends. Can this in fact be a male or have I been scammed. I was also told if I was looking to improve my own nature that I needed to use a male root and not a female, any truth?

[catherineyronwode]

Brah16 --

John the Conqueror is always essentially "male" root. That's why it is called "John." The small, immature roots are often round. They are not exactly female, maybe more "boyish" than male.

There are also unusually-shaped John the Conqueror roots that look like female genitals. They are highly prized by transgendered folks.

[StVincent]

After some searching I was able to purchase about 15 impomea jalapa seeds most of which have sprouted and are starting to climb. This may be a weird question but they're growing so strongly ( thick, hairy stems, big glossy leaves etc) it got me wondering if there are uses for other parts of the plant?

[Rev Ernest]

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[Sunny1973]

Good Morning
Happy 2023 to all.! I have recently bought John the Conqurer roots for my self and family. For me I want to earn respect on the job as I work mostly with men. My question is what is the most suitable way for me to use this root in my situation? Am thinking of the root with a coin and a piece of loadstone in a purple bag dressed with crown of success oil john the conqurer oil to be carried with me at all times. Is there anything else I can add to this?

Thank you for your feedback

[JayDee]

Sunny1973,

Dress the root with High John the Conqueror oil, add Master of the Woods and Master Root, both to overcome obstacles and to have success. The coin and lodestone, I am not sure if these are to attract wealth, if so yes.

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[Sunny1973]

Dear Jaydee,
Thank you for your response. I will order the additional roits. Can I put them all in a purple bag and dress with john the conqurer oil, can I add any other oil to this dress this bag? I am thinking of writing a petition and burning a purple candle then dressing the bag with the roots inside and carrying it on me. I can burn a purple candle every Mon Wed and Fri and anoint the bag on those days.

[JayDee]

Sunny1973 ,

You can put them in a purple bag, you would dress the outside of the bag with the oils, and place a drop on the mojo bag in a 5-spot pattern (like a 5 on a die). On days of the week, I would burn the candle on Sunday for success and Tuesday for victory and success in this hard field you work in.

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[Sunny1973]

Dear JayDee

Thank you once again for your help. I was reading about using the root, coin and lodestone here.

https://www.luckymojo.com/commanding.html

I have the root coin lodestone and the commanding oil. I was thinking of using them all as explained here until i can get the other roots.

[JayDee]

Sunny1973 ,

Looks like a great hand to me!

Make sure you have a bottle of oil to feed the mojo weekly. You may also want a packet of incense to burn and smoke the mojo.

JayDee

[Sunny1973]

Dear JayDee,

For this Mojo would John the Conqueror oil and incense be the one to use, I have the JTC oil but I dont have the incense I will have to order this from LM when I am doing the roots. I have Commanding oil also.

[JayDee]

Sunny1973,

The option of what to smoke the mojo in is up to you, many options fit the desire.

Commanding- to command respect at work.
High John- to over overcome obstacles, luck.
Crown of Success- to be successful in whatever you desire.

A solid option for you, based on the mojo you are making is High John or Crown of Success.

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[Doc Eli]

I follow a few AA conjurers on IG and keep hearing them say that High John the Conquerer in "research and personal experience" only works for black folks.

I feel silly even asking this, but does anyone agree / disagree with this statement?

[JayDee]

Lucas,

We cannot speak on what tradition and beliefs other people have on what Hoodoo is and is not. We do however provide a forum, website, and series of books that are accurate, research based and traditional.

Many people in the magical community like to be exclusionary, saying only "we" (or "they") can do something, know something, or own the truth. I avoid making such absolute statements as they are often fallacies.

The original root is indigenous to to the United States and Mexico and is the root of a flowery growing vine, Ipomoea jalapa, the name of the plant that produces the root known as High John the Conqueror root. This alone indicates an answer to that response.

I hope that helps bring some clarity to the root and its history in Hoodoo.

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[catherineyronwode]

Lucas,

About 20 years ago the know-it-alls on social media were claiming that only MEN can benefit from working with John the Conquer Root.

Now the know-it-calls claim that only African Americans can use it. But John the Conqueror, as JayDee pointed out, is a NATIVE AMERICAN PLANT, not African, and was used in magic by Native American People -- particularly the Iroquois and Cherokee -- long before enslaved Africans were brought to America, so that whole idea of African American exclusivity is pretty silly with this root.

Anyway, to answer your question, I have used High John the Conqueror with complete success for luck and power. I am not Black. I am not a man.

Stories of exclusivity are usually self-serving myths that people spread to make themselves feel privileged. They are almost always demonstrably false.

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[Doc Eli]

Thanks JayDee, Thanks Miss Cat.

I had a feeling this was the answer, I just wanted to double check with those who know better than I do.

Really appreciate it! Also I have to say, the LMCCo John the Conqueror oil is one of my all-time favorite smelling oils!

[Sunny1973]

Good Morning,
I am preparing a JC root for my husband for business and money drawing. I have money drawing crown of success and steady work and JC oils. I am thinking of preparing the root prayed over and wrapped in either gold silver green or purple cloth. My question is what would be the best color of cloth to use for this purpose which for him is to increase business and attract money. My husband is a reseller of goods so customers would call him and place orders for their goods. Work is sometimes slow and the competition in his field is very competitive.

I plan to use a JC candle with a petition the JC root and the oils, then wrap the root and anoint weekly with more prayers and candle work.

Thank You.

[Miss Athena]

Hello Sunny1973,

For this work, since you are trying to enhance his steady work and income, I would use green. This is the color of money and would be helpful in drawing in more.

You could work with any of the other colors you stated, but green would be my preference.

I hope this helps. Good luck.

[JayDee]

Sunny1973,

You can also purchase a Lucky Mojo Crown of Success Mojo and prepare it according to the instructions, then have the husband wear it and dress it with Crown of Success and High John the Conqueror root oil. The mojo has a High John root in it as well, along with other successful drawing and aiding herbs, roots, and minerals, known to increase success, eloquence, wisdom, and wealth.

Review the information on this page on Crown of Success to see the mojo and its attributes: https://www.luckymojo.com/crownofsuccess.html

JayDee

[Sunny1973]

Thank you very much I will work as suggested.

[JayDee]

Sunny1973,

You are welcome, you may also be interested in a Lucky Mojo book called Cash Box Conjure, which is filled with money and success spells for many occasions.

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JayDee

[coderedfield47]

Would it be of questionable efficiency for a transgender woman seeking female partners to use High John root as an amulet/mojo as opposed to Elizabeth root? I also want to take advantage of the "increase nature" features to preserve certain body functions or at least "get them ready" more easily since physically I'm going to go through changes (and for other reasons such as hitting the 30 year old mark) and don't want to risk ED in the future?
Its also an energy I feel familiar with having used a root before years ago, and doesn't strike me as a masculine energy the same way Solar or Mars energies are.

[JayDee]

coderedfield47,

High John The Conqueror root is very much a male root and part of its origins in usage is that it looks like the male scrotum. It also has a history of Native American magic to increase nature and prepare guns or weapons in battle.

Queen Elizabeth Root is used often for women to get women, even lesbians or transgenders who want a women partner. If the desire is to be a transgender women with male parts and have sex with those partners I would opt to use High John as it matches the physical attributes of the sexual desire you want with the women. If you were transitioning fully, I would opt to use Queen Elizabeth Root.

JayDee

[SugarLoveHoney]

Hello I have a question about John the conqueror root. I am currently picking out and going through my herbs to add to a doll baby I will be making next week friday. I am planning to use things like his hair, licorice root and cubeb berries for control, spikenard and orange peel for marriage, rose petals vanilla bean and honeysuckle for sweetness and love, catnip damiana and ginger powder for desire and passion etc. I have a John the conqueror root and I was wondering if this would be a good root to add to my doll baby of him, he has told me he thinks I am too beautiful for him that he is not in my league and that he is intimidated by me. I have had 3 readings with my reader and each time it reflects this that this man is very attracted to me and is worried I’ll break his heart/ that I’ll go off with another man. My intention would be to use the John the conqueror asking it to give him the confidence and courage to be with me / pursue a love relationship with me.

[JayDee]

SugarLoveHoney,

High John root is a male root and is a power root for men. It is a good root for a man to give luck success, overcome obstacles, increase sex, etc. Adding a root to a doll-baby can be done in many ways, a whole root can be used as the head, a smaller whole root put in the body, and broken pieces of the root are generally more easily added to a doll-baby body if it is cloth.

JayDee

[coderedfield47]

Whats the deal with Saint High John the Conqueror? I've been seen sections of the internet advising against working with him if you're that thing what do they call it... Hwhite.

My introduction to Hoodoo was WITH High John the conqueror. I was struggling with finding a place to live outside my moms (thats always been a place to fall back on, not the preferable choice), a decade ago and I was going to a hispanic "botanica" store, and the synthetic "7 sisters' trash oils were my introduction to oils, but I also started with a real john the conqueror root, a john the conqueror statue (it was a tall white guy in a purple crown and robe so IDK where the recent gatekeeping is coming from) and 1 or 2 other oils and a purple high john candle (keep in mind not the nice consecrated stuff thats been fixed by real workers like we have at Lucky) , and John helped me get an apartment that lasted me for 4 years till I was drunk and dumb enough to ruin it on my own terms


So whats the deal with High John is there like a ruling that I can't work with him despite having done so, and having gotten results? The only issue is I can't devote altar space to him. Altar is a dresser I set candles and stuff on, but a small wood stool with a wood bamboo mat covering is what I use to pray over for rituals. I do a small floor working because theres no space for 2 different altars other than the one on the dresser for "God, angels, and saints that cooperate" (I don't exactly have a list here to see if a saint I'm working with is incompatible with another)

[JayDee]

coderedfield47,

I moved your post from the Saints and Deities post to the page on High John. The tradition of working with the root has a history, some may state you cannot others state you can. I think it is based on the practitioner to determine based on their relationship with the spirit of the root and the ability to utilize that for their working. High John Roots are actually native to South America.

https://www.herbmagic.com/john-the-conq ... large.html

JayDee