Gifts and Talents, Increasing Psychic Skills, Becoming a Professional Reader or Rootworker

Unread post by **Jill McCulloch** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 12:50 pm

I was wondering why is it that some individuals seem to be driven to seek out what I can only call a higher purpose? What is it that we are searching for? I know that for each person the answer is different, but I've known people to feel this way all of their life's.

Thanks-

(God's gifts? Genetics? Family conditioning? Environmenal factors? In my opinion ... probably a combination of any or all of the above.

--cat)

Gnosis2 · Unread post by **Gnosis2** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 7:45 pm

I read in another forum that the general belief in hoodoo/rootwork is that one has to have a "gift" in order to make the magick work? I have never heard of this in other systems of magick. Usually one only has to be familiar with the techniques, perform them correctly, and practice, practice, practice.

I totally feel upset about this now because I want to do my spell kit, and I don't know if I have "the gift." So I just wasted my money on a chance gamble. I wish I would have known about this before, I would have used another system of magick that does not rely on any innate "special" abilities.

Unread post by **Lukianos** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 9:42 pm

Many things in life, from music to athletics to automotive repair, may be easier for those naturally gifted. But this does not mean that one must have exceptional musical talent to sing an acceptable version of "Happy Birthday". Likewise, while hoodoo practice does, indeed, benefit from natural talent and giftedness for the work, please don't assume at the outset that you do not have the requisite giftedness to successfully use a hoodoo spell kit. The giftedness of a rootworker is often directly tied to the worker's ability to communicate with Spirit, and it is Spirit that ultimately does the vast majority of the work.
You did not mention what kind of spell kit you have, but for the general case, I would suggest that you read the instructions that came with the spell kit, and follow them to set up and deploy your spell. Keep a record of your work, including any signs during the execution of the spell itself, and in the days/weeks ahead, look for signs in your daily life regarding the progress of the work. Honestly assess the outcome of the work at set intervals--3 days, 3 weeks, 3 months. Likewise, examine contributing factors, mundane or otherwise, to its success or failure.
No one comes into this world with a complete, pre-printed, list of gifts and talents. Many of us will figure at least some of them out through observation, life experience, and simply trying things with a good faith effort to see if we can do them.

Good luck!

Gnosis2 · Unread post by **Gnosis2** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 11:45 pm

Makes sense, honestly. I ordered the psychic vision spell kit. I am a professional remote viewer. Remote viewing is a trained skill to be able to access information in the past, present, or future about any thing, person, place, or event using nothing but the subconscious mind. It was developed by the CIA during the cold war as a form of psychic spying technology.

After being declassified and ushered into the public sector in 1996, remote viewing is now used for a range of things from scientific, to medical, and even business applications. My specialty is using remote viewing for financial markets, in particular FOREX. I am part of a team that uses remote viewing in the FOREX.

I have been looking for ways that I can enhance my natural psychic abilities. I have average psychic potential, above average mystical potential, above average mediumship potential (ability to communicate with spirits), and above average healing potential. I figured that maybe since my mediumship potential is above average that I can do hoodoo, so maybe I do have the gift, who knows. I am not a particularly powerful medium, but am slightly above average.

I will do the spell kit, and I will see if the results speak for themselves. I have positive expectation though.

YouTube · Unread post by **Miss Bri** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 7:48 am

Gnosis wrote:I read in another forum that the general belief in hoodoo/rootwork is that one has to have a "gift" in order to make the magick work? I have never heard of this in other systems of magick. Usually one only has to be familiar with the techniques, perform them correctly, and practice, practice, practice.

I totally feel upset about this now because I want to do my spell kit, and I don't know if I have "the gift." So I just wasted my money on a chance gamble. I wish I would have known about this before, I would have used another system of magick that does not rely on any innate "special" abilities.

HI Gnosis,
I believe you are referring to a post that I have made, and Edward has given you wonderful information. It sounds like you already do have some abilities to work with, so that paired up with a good attitude already gives you a marked advantage. However, I just briefly wanted to touch upon some of the remarks you made in your initial post in the hope that it might further clear up what I mean when I say gift. You say that you have never heard of needing a gift in any other system of magic, but I have studied other systems of magic and at the end of the day when there are two practitioners doing exactly the same spell and getting 2 different outcomes, one desired and one not, if you ask what is the difference between the two, chances are the answer will be that one of them has more of a gift, an ability, a talent, etc than the other one does. There is raw talent and there is dedicated practice. Edward's analogy of various athletic disciplines is a great example because we all know from experience that dedicated practice can take you to a certain level, but some people are just born at a level that I can only reach through dedicated practice, and in some cases I can practice and wish and hope with all my might that I will be able to a triple back flip, but if my body is not built that way there's nothing doing. We all have gifts, some are gifted in magic just like some folks have awesome curly hair, if you believe in the Lord, its divine will, if you believe in fate, then its fate, if you believe in random chance there you go. The neat thing though is that someone who has relatively little talent but practices in a disciplined manner can and often does trump the individual who has tons of raw talent that they never use or work with. You have already chosen well in getting a spell kit because the spell kits give you precise parameters for how to work your spell, so that combined with your psychic abilities, and determination will carry you far. I hope this clarifies the issue for you somewhat

good luck,
Bri

fiestyram · Unread post by **fiestyram** » Wed Mar 04, 2009 8:25 pm

Hi all! I am so glad to see this forum. Received an email from the store and was thrilled. I've been dabbling for the last several years with quite a bit of success. I haven't been laying tricks lately (for about a year) as things, (life) got in the way.

Here's my problem. I had a bad break-up w/someone, and I decided to do a honey jar spell about a month ago. The results? Nada, even though I've done several readings about the situation and from those readings, it looks like he will come back around and things will be positive.

My problem is, not so much a lack of patience for the spell to work, but I feel like I've lost my ability to lay tricks completely! And I had this feeling before I did the honey jar spell. Like I said, I've had quite a bit of success in the past, (which always shocked me in the first place lol!), but I just feel drained, like I've lost my gift for spell-casting!

Any suggestions? Thanks all!

Unread post by **Turnsteel** » Wed Mar 04, 2009 9:16 pm

Well first off I don't think you've lost your gift. You may be feeling drained and worn out but I have never heard of someone losing a gift or talent permanently. If you want to utilize hoodoo to help energize yourself their is a verity of options open to you.

John The Conqueror http://www.luckymojo.com/oil-john-the-conqueror.html
For energy and vigor.
Master Key http://www.luckymojo.com/products-master-key.html
To help you master your magic.
Power http://www.luckymojo.com/oil-power.html
For, well power.

Road Opener http://www.luckymojo.com/oil-road-opener.html
If you feel that something is blocking your desires.

You might also consider petitioning Saint Cyprian, patron of occultists and magicians, if you feel comfortable working with saints.

I hope that helps

Unread post by **Literarylioness** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 12:15 pm

fiestyram wrote:Here's my problem. I had a bad break-up w/someone, and I decided to do a honey jar spell about a month ago. The results? Nada, even though I've done several readings about the situation and from those readings, it looks like he will come back around and things will be positive.

My problem is, not so much a lack of patience for the spell to work, but I feel like I've lost my ability to lay tricks completely! And I had this feeling before I did the honey jar spell. Like I said, I've had quite a bit of success in the past, (which always shocked me in the first place lol!), but I just feel drained, like I've lost my gift for spell-casting!

Any suggestions? Thanks all!

Magic is an art, not a science. Some spells happen in minutes, some spells happen overnight and some spells take years. It is hard to say where a spell will fall. I never rule out a spell. I just set it and forget it.

Who says you won't be with this guy? Maybe it will happen 20 years from now? I see people reconnecting like that all the time.

I did a reconciliation spell (when I did them) and it took over a year for the guy to come back to the girl. He had gotten married to another woman too, but my client's reading said this guy would come back. He did, but my client did not want him by then. They are good friends now. Technically that was a successful spell, but it did not happen over night!

I did a spell on woman who had wronged me badly over 20 years ago to apologize to me and feel my pain at the betrayal. She found me on Facebook and apologized! I had forgotten I had even worked on her. She told me she thought about me every day and she always felt bad for what she done to me. She said all the things I wanted her to say over 20 years ago, but now it meant nothing to me.

I do not think you can name one rootworker or practitioner of any path who is successful with every spell. Even the best chefs make crappy dishes every once in a while. Does one fallen soufflé ruin their career? No, they figure out what went wrong with the souffé and make another improved soufflé.

When my mentor died in 2001, I took down all my altars and did not even light a birthday candle! Anything to do with magic and my Spirits depressed me. I did even do any readings for anyone. My Spirits talked to me, but I did not listen to them. They were just a big nuisance to me. It was just like when my grandmother died when I was 16. My mentor would speak to me in my dreams, but when I awoke, he was not there, just like my grandmother was not there when I awoke at 16. That bothered me tremendously.

Anyway, about 2003, I had a crappy job, crappy apartment, and life was flat. I was working the front desk at a hotel and this man came up and asked to speak to my manager. I said sure. I got on the phone and said, "Bob, Mr. Goldstein is here to see you." I turned back and the man's face dropped. He asked me, "why did you call me that?" I replied in a split second, "that was your mother's maiden name." He looked so sad. I said, "she just passed away." He nodded and went into my manager's office. He called me the "witch at the front desk."

I realized in that moment I came to life. Up until that encounter, I had been the dead one and not my Spirits. They were incredibly alive and I was the living dead. I did not want to be dead anymore.

I started listening to my Spirits again. My life got a bit crazy, but I came back home to who I was. I was reading people again and I accepted that somehow, no matter what I did, this would be a part of my life. From the stories I have heard, this happens to a lot of practitioners. We all take some type of sabbatical and then come back.

If you want to come back into magic, I would cleanse myself thoroughly. I like the 13 herb bath. I would light a Road Opener and see what the future holds.

Mary

ArchAngel2 · Unread post by **ArchAngel2** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 12:15 pm

Hello

I have been casting a lot of so-called spells. When I was younger, they worked all the time, but now it seems i have lost my talent. I try to find information on the internet on how i can improve my skills, but at the Norwegian "alternative" forum I am not offered any help. Most of these are wiccans.

When I send a prayer without any help of candles or oils, it still seems to work; like "let me find a free parking spot" or "let me get an A on this test" - it still happens. I also successfully used a "return"-spell on a run away pet when I was about 14. But these spells, if you can call them spells, are not strong. I want to cast stronger spells. I wonder what I am doing wrong.

This wouldn't concern me if it wasn't for that my spells never work. I am starting to wonder if i have no talent in spell-casting. There is absolutely no books in my own language that can learn me hoodoo, only some wicca-books, and i have no interest in wicca. Learning through english is a bit hard. I am afraid i would need a lot of extra attention, and be a bother; but maybe someone could recommend an easily read hoodoo-book.

How can i improve my skills? Any spells that is easy for a novice to begin with? What book would you recommend to someone not so good in English?

Help please

?

YouTube · Unread post by **Miss Bri** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 12:35 pm

Hi Fiestyram,

As Mary and Hail Discordia have pointed out, what you are experiencing happens to most practitioners at some point. Sometimes it is a conscious decision to not practice for a while and in many other cases it is the result of various events that are beyond our control. And, it is not always a bad thing. If you have to choose between holding down a job, paying bills, and spending time with your loved ones or doing magic then you choose the former. Most people have time and energy for all of the above, but sometimes we just don't so we take a hiatus.

But, back to your particular situation: first, I would caution against forming too causal a relationship between the apparent loss of magical ability and the break-up. Maybe they are related, but maybe not--maybe the break up was just a catalyst that is revealing a different problem all together, or maybe they are just coincidental to one another. Secondly, whenever I feel blocked in my practice the first question I ask is: have I been giving as much as I am getting? That is to say, whether I am working with Jesus, the Lord, or a particular Saint, am I honoring and thanking and appreciating their assistance as much as I could be? If I am working with spirits of the dead am I doing my part to honor them, to make a space for them in my life and on my altar on a regular basis and not just when I need their assistance? That is a big part of magic for me and its a big part of life--saying thank you. Its not that I am an ungenerous person, but like everyone I'll get busy and forget and in my case at least when that happens, I notice it magically first. This may or may not speak to you. If it does, then the awesome news is that a little thoughtfullness can go a long way in restoring you to succesfull spell work!

take care,
Bri

Unread post by **Literarylioness** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 2:47 pm

This is a tough one, because Hoodoo is an African American folk magic system from the South. It is an American system, so English is the primary language. I know we have had students from other countries take cat's course and do quite well.

I would purchase cat's reliable book on herbs and magic, because it does contain spells and it will give you a great base. Here is the link to that: http://www.luckymojo.com/mojocatbooks.html#botany Also study cat's free online book Hoodoo in Theory and Practice. You can find that here: http://www.luckymojo.com/hoodoo.html

Good luck!

ArchAngel2 · Unread post by **ArchAngel2** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 4:02 pm

I guess trying to study this, even though it is not in my mother tongue is only an opportunity to learn the language better.

Is there anything else than study this by myself that can help improve a novice without a teacher?

Unread post by **Lukianos** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 5:54 pm

Hi ArchAngel,

ArchAngel wrote:I guess trying to study this, even though it is not in my mother tongue is only an opportunity to learn the language better.

Is there anything else than study this by myself that can help improve a novice without a teacher?

Consider finding a teacher!

1) Miss cat's Hoodoo Rootwork course is excellent, and has a lively online email list for asking questions of Miss cat and fellow course-students (mostly English language, however):
http://www.luckymojo.com/mojocourse.html

2) The archives of the Lucky Mojo Hoodoo Rootwork hour radio show, featuring Miss cat, Dr. Kioni, and a host of likewise reputable practitioners, are highly recommended, even though, again, they are in English:
http://www.luckymojo.com/radioshow.html

3) There are graduates of Miss cat's HRCourse in Northern Europe (particularly Sweden) who might be especially helpful for you:
http://www.luckymojo.com/mojocatconsultations.html
(scroll to the bottom of the page to the International listings of readers and rootworkers).

Good luck!

ArchAngel2 · Unread post by **ArchAngel2** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 5:00 am

Thank you so much

I have noticed several hoodoo-sites on the net, but this one seems quite more professional

I hope i can learn something, and cast more powerful spells in my near future ^^

Unread post by **adlcharmed** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 8:58 am

Hello everyone,

As a practitioner of Hoodoo I am having trouble with what I should be doing as a daily meditation.

I have always thought to myself that I should be doing this full ritual in the morning that lasts two hours. I guess I am just seeking advice on what I can add to my meditation in the morning...like certain prayers and such or do I only need to pray and meditate when I need to do a work?

Any suggestions or comments would be so helpful.

Thank you,
Aaron

YouTube · Unread post by **Miss Bri** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 8:05 am

Hi adicharmed,

Every worker will have a different answer to this. In my experience many of the "rituals" that are done by workers have less to do with their conjure practice and more to do with their religious orientation which is typically Christian.

Some folks don't follow any prescribed rituals, some folks read a bit of their Bible everyday. Most are going to celebrate the typical holidays found on a Church calendar: Easter and Christmas being the major ones, and Memorial Day (Decoration Day) is a special day for many in the deep south when they go and decorate small country graveyards often full of family members.

Among Protestants, lots of folks have favorite Psalms that they may recite on a daily basis whether they are or are not doing work, the 23rd Psalm is a favorite among many, especially those brought up in the Baptist church.

Catholics may say prayers to certain Saint figures and celebrate and honor them on their Feast Days.

From the perspective of straight up Conjure practice there is no set of prescribed rituals, but depending on the individual worker's religious (or lack thereof) orientation, personal taste, and view of what makes for more effective work, you will probably see a wide variety of morning practices ranging from nothing, to much more elaborate (and long) ceremonies.

take care,
Bri

Unread post by **adlcharmed** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 7:25 pm

Thank you so much for the information and the response. Now I know that it all depends on me and what I choose to do. Thanks again.

fiestyram · Unread post by **fiestyram** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 10:24 pm

Thanks everyone for the replies. It's much appreciated!
Bri I think you hit the proverbial nail on the head in reminding me to thank the spirits/dead. I do most of my work with the dead, and I do believe I have neglected honoring and thanking them for their assistance. Secondly, due to the circumstances of the last year, I believe I need to do some cleansing work to clear the air of residual things/persons that are still hanging around.
And in reading all of the different posts and topics on here, I feel like I'm coming back from my hiatus, and that I'm restoring my own faith in my casting abilities and it's not just some "fluke", but is truly a gift that I've been given for whatever reason.

RosaMona · Unread post by **RosaMona** » Sun Aug 02, 2009 6:52 am

Does one need to have a specific mind frame when doing a spell?

For instance I'm planning to start an Essence of Bend-Over Spell-kit, what do I need to think about or say during the process?

I mean, does one have to have a specific physical ability to perform spells and to ensure that spells go through? Or are some people just stronger mentally in ensuing energy and will power into spells than others?

I'm asking these questions because I'm slightly doubting my ability. I'm sort of in a limbo mode because I've had only two spells that actually did work, while others don't.

For instance a honey-jar I put together for a special person was so successful that sometimes I leave out lightning it. And the Essence of Bend-Over oil I received, I dabbed some of it on my neck and clothes, and I believe it is working even though I haven't started the spell yet. Or maybe it is a divine intervention that ensured its success, because I do spend quite a few late nights praying to God to make things go my way.

Thanks for your inputs,
Cheers,
Rosa

Unread post by **Literarylioness** » Sun Aug 02, 2009 5:31 pm

You might want to do a thread search on this topic, because I know it has been covered.

Are some people better at magic, yes. It is an ability like anything else. Some people are better basketball players and natural musicians too. Of course, basketball players and musicians take their natural abilities and hone them into better skills. That is what good magic workers do too.

Not all magic workers are good at all aspects of magic either. A lot of magic workers have specialties, some do love, some do court case work, and some do gambling. Maybe your skills are in a specific area?

Hard to say.

Mary

LeBaptiste · Unread post by **LeBaptiste** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 9:30 am

Dear Rosa,

The fact that you have taken things to a spiritual level to try to attain your happiness is divine intervention in and of itself. You are not separate from divinity, you are one with it. That is inherently true if you believe in God, because God created us in his image, so you are a direct descendant of the divine force that pulses through the entire world, galaxy and universe.

It is definitely helpful to let your thoughts play a role in your work. The work you are doing is the translation of thoughts into tangible things, physical acts, that puts them into the universe to be heard. So when you do an Essence of Bend Over spell, think about the outcome you desire. Visualize the ways it could be possible and understand that just because you don't see it right now, nothing is impossible. The biggest part of being successful is rewriting the script that tells you you can't be successful. So make up scenarios in your head, all the different ways that what you want can happen.

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 9:53 am

In my experience, success breeds success -- and successful thoughts lead to successful activities. I used to doubt that i could ever play baseball, and you know what? I was right. I sucked at it. However, i knew in my heart from the first time i learned about palmistry that i would be good at it -- and i am.

As Literary Lioness said, you may have spell casting abilities in a spcific area, and as LeBaptiste said, you may be able to help increase your confidence through affirmative visualization -- but don't beat yourself up if you are not the best spell caster in the world. Not everyone can bake a cake or repair a busted fuel line or re-roof a shed or deliver breech-birth baby goats -- and after all, if everyone in this forum could cast their own spells, the good rootworkers at AIRR wouldn't have any clients.

Good luck to you

RosaMona · Unread post by **RosaMona** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 10:35 am

Thank you for your replies Cat, Mary and LeBaptiste, I really appreciate it.
I know I can do spell casting, I just have to accept that certain spells will not work for me. So if I'm unsuccessful I have to retry, I guess that's how everything works.

Cheers,
Rosa

mimiso · Unread post by **mimiso** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 8:52 pm

Hello:)

I had ordered 5 different spell kits, and now that I am happily laid off.. I am going to use the time to do them all!

Before I embark, I have a few questions I hope you all can help with.

I naturally have attention defecit disorder (no pun intended), and I was wondering (aside from meditation) if I can do something so I can focus and concentrate more... or even concecrating an amulet to help me stay focused and give me mental clarity (even for work in the real world). I'm also slow & laid back (I can't help it) and I was wondering if there was something where my mind can be more agile, to think clearly, effectively and logically in an organized manner.. I just want a powerful mind! What can I do for it? (meditation often makes me fall asleep!)

I won't my spell kits to be super successful, but I know I have to start with clearing and empowering my mind first!

I look forward to hearing from you all

Thanks w/ love, Ami

Unread post by **Lukianos** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 9:36 pm

Hi Ami,

mimiso wrote: I naturally have attention defecit disorder (no pun intended), and I was wondering (aside from meditation) if I can do something so I can focus and concentrate more... or even concecrating an amulet to help me stay focused and give me mental clarity (even for work in the real world). I'm also slow & laid back (I can't help it) and I was wondering if there was something where my mind can be more agile, to think clearly, effectively and logically in an organized manner.. I just want a powerful mind! What can I do for it? (meditation often makes me fall asleep!)

Many have found the formulas Clarity, King Solomon's Wisdom, Master Key, and Crown of Success to be helpful in promoting clear, rational thought and bringing success in academic, business, and occult endeavors:

http://www.luckymojo.com/products-clarity.html
http://www.luckymojo.com/crownofsuccess.html
http://www.luckymojo.com/kingsolomonwisdom.html
http://www.luckymojo.com/masterkey.html

In a somewhat different vein, many ask for Psychic Vision to help with mental receptivity to Divine and Spiritual communication:

http://www.luckymojo.com/products-psychic-vision.html

Good Luck!

Unread post by **Turnsteel** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 9:37 pm

Well first and foremost are you taking meds and working with your doctors? Have to cover your bases in the physical reality ya know. Then take a look at Master products and think about getting a good sized High John The Conqueror root.

mimiso · Unread post by **mimiso** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 8:40 am

Thanks Knapp, I think that'll help a lot.

meant87 · Unread post by **meant87** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 3:18 pm

Hi all...I will apologize in advance if this topic has been discussed already on the forum. I didn't come across it.
I notice that topics already talked about seem to be no no when re opened by a newbie. So once again, my apologizes.

I am new to the art of spellcasing. I read that anyone can cast a spell and that there are certain spells that are simpler than others...so anyone can cast them sucessfully. I was interested in a honey jar spell and was told that it is very easy to cast. Do you have to be experienced to cast this spell sucessfully?

-Thank you for any responses in advance.

zee_2 · Unread post by **zee_2** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 4:47 pm

I believe any one can do a honey jar spell, but not everyone is gifted to become a reader and root doctor. Just make sure you read the relevant webpages on LM carefully and follow the instructions to the letter. Also important is to have faith that you can do it..there is no better aid to learning and confidence in yourself than 'just do(ing) it'!!

Unread post by **Chagrinedgirl** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 7:23 pm

Definitely not trying to discourage you, but what's been said on the boards, and I've experienced to an extent, is that some people have the 'talent', so to speak, and some don't. Also, some are good at some types of worth but not others, i.e. great at love work but not money drawing. If you're unsure, a reader can tell you whether you have the ability, or since the LM honey jars are very reasonable and come with everything you need except extra candles, give it a try!

Unread post by **starsinthesky7** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 9:07 pm

In regard to your post, I think you do not need to be experienced to start spell casting. But of course, you must start off small, and do your research. An analogy would be that you start off walking perhaps 15 minutes a day then build up the time then perhaps you may start jogging for a portion of the route, and so on. This relates to spellwork because you might want to start off with something simple and spell kit that has the ingredients already put together for the proper spell. This way it takes the guessing out of what is going to be right for a certain situation. Or you can start with a dress vigil candle.

Next, I would start off with a situation/problem that is simple. For example, a simple attraction spell to bring you a small amount of money. I would not start off with something that you are overly emotional about. Why? because you are panick...and have the watched boil water syndrome, and that might just cause you to loose faith in your spellwork. Spellwork is real and it really does work BUT it does take practice.

So like I said I would start off with something small. Perhaps something that you do not necessarily need or are overly emotional about. Everyone always can use a little cash. So I would start off with a little money drawing spell. I would just start off with something that easy to set and forget.

Then slowly work up to doing more elaborate set ups and perhaps things that are more emotional to you. I would just work my way up to things. True some people do not have the ability to do their own work, but there are some people that will never know the ability that they hold because they start off too hard straight out the gate. Or they feel overwhelmed because they have not done their research, or the goal is just too big. In addition, spellwork does take practice, and having the ability to think outside the box, and willing to be a little daring at times with foot tricks.

Lastly, spell work requires a level of secrecy. Personally, I would never disclose on a forum like this exactly what I am doing spellwork wise at the moment. If you are actively working on something, it is okay to ask someone that is more experienced than you, or even a practitioner you are working with. Those people probably will not give a second thought to your situation after they have answered your question. When doing spellwork, I think it is best to keep to as few people as possible. It is an exciting experience, but everyone does not need to know that you are doing spellwork WHILE you are doing it. Once you have completed the spell work and it has yielded results then it is okay to talk about it. Personally, I just like to keep things between me and the person I am doing it for to avoid to many people affecting the results.

Anywhoo, give spellwork a try...start off small and then work yourself up. Always be willing to learn more about the craft, and you should be fine.

meant87 · Unread post by **meant87** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 10:42 am

Thank you all for your responses.

josdos · Unread post by **josdos** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 7:53 am

a while back I began a honey jar that I got great results from, and now I burn it about once a week. I also have a nation sack and a stay with me sack, I am also working with Saint Martha all were working wonders until recently, seems my relationship has hit a rough spot again. I must admit I am not putting as much effort as I had been into my work. I have gotten a bit lazy, and am no longer laying tricks as consistantly as I had been. I'm hoping this is just a small set back and that I can get back the wonderful results I had accomplished. Any suggestions as to the best way to go about doing it would be greatly appreciated!

Unread post by **Devi Spring** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 8:23 am

Just step it up like you were before.

Might want to get a reading just to make sure nothing has shifted.

net182 · Unread post by **net182** » Fri Mar 26, 2010 2:22 am

Since I received my Mojo Bag, I have been on a winning streak with the lottery. For the last 10 draws I have won something. In my world you still have to Do Something. You have to conjure. You have to do the spell. The bag will give you the boost. But it is still all about YOU. Close the drapes, take the phone off the hook and conjure.

Read everything you can and then remember the most potent conjure, the most powerful spell is the one that comes from you. Do it. Conjure in the morning in the shower. Conjure your day to be good. Conjure your drive to be peaceful. Do it. Read all you want, but sooner or later, you have to put the book down and just Do it. T

hen when you are done, and it manifests in your life, you need to let the rest of us know. Give thanks. This board is a good place to say thanks to all the spirits and beings who helped and thanks to all the people who wrote the books I read. THANKS. For all of you. I used Magic and It Worked.

Thanks!

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Fri Mar 26, 2010 9:54 am

Great advice! Thanks for sharing that.

ladylovesred · Unread post by **ladylovesred** » Sun Apr 11, 2010 5:52 pm

Greetings! I am very new to Hoodoo, and therefore ask how do you "conjure" your day? Your drive? Your daily life? I've been wondering how I could incorporate Hoodoo into my daily life. Do understand I have a Protection Mojo and a Protection Ritual going at all times, and have lit some Prosperity Candles for me and my family, but I am sure I could do more.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!!! Thank you.

Andrew2 · Unread post by **Andrew2** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 9:18 am

Hello Everyone
I need advise on my "Empath situation"

I'm an empath and I find it hard to concentrate on my ritual because of it,
every time I'm doing my magick all my senses sharpened and so is my empathy.
So I constantly feel or trying to heal other people energy (like my negative neighbors feelings or thought ) or my pet's energy ,I don’t mean to do it ,it just rises up every single time …and it takes me out of focus .
I banish those thoughts and try to refocus on the ritual but it is hard thing to do...
So I only find peace of mind when I work in a far away nature site ,like in the open desert or something like this, but it's not always possible to go there every time I want to do a ritual .
What can I do to control this empathy so it won't bother me while I do a ritual?
(I do my daily meditation and prayer but I feel like this empathy healing gift that I received is in the root of my being ,so it is hard to put it on and off by will )

Any advice?

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 10:51 am

This forum is for the use of my customers and clients who are seeking help working with Lucky Mojo spiritual supplies. It is not a place to come for personal instruction in magic.

I suggest that you try to find a mentor who works in whatever magical system or spiritual path or ritual work you are following.

If you are troubled by intrusive thoughts, you might also look into the role played by serotonin in mediating such brain activity.

Good luck.

Andrew2 · Unread post by **Andrew2** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 1:39 pm

but i am looking for hoodoo products (from lucky mojo) to solve the issue
and i do not suffer from intrusive thoughts ,no need for serotonin here.
my serotonin levels are just fine .
i am asking how to work with my gift correctly ,this is a gift that god gave me i dont want to take pills to try to banish it , i need to know if there's something in lucky mojo that can help me turn off my healing mode while i do not work with it .
do you have anything to offer ?

DestinyAndFate · Unread post by **DestinyAndFate** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 2:43 pm

Hi, I was just wondering if anyone knew what herbs from Lucky Mojo that can cause or produce visions for use in scrying, psychometry, or reading? Thanks.

-Michelle

Unread post by **Devi Spring** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 3:34 pm

You can always find a list of herbs and their magical uses here: http://www.luckymojo.com/hoodooataglance.html

DestinyAndFate · Unread post by **DestinyAndFate** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 3:39 pm

Thanks!

Unread post by **ConjureMan** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 8:32 pm

Personally, I am very fond of the psychism enhancing qualities of Star Anise. It has a wonderfully symbolic "eye" shape and adding a bit to Psychic Vision incense powder is immensely potent. Some workers rink it in tea as well.

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MightyAphrodite · Unread post by **MightyAphrodite** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 8:40 pm

As a former out-of-control empath, I learned with training and practice how to close down my 2nd chakra when doing readings/healings. The 2nd chakra give you psychic "feelings" or empathy. I really don't want to elaborate on that, as it's not the scope of this forum.

Don't know what LM products will help you with that, but I would direct you to look at products to ground & protect so you can tune out the psychic clutter. Also, things to help you get more into your 6th chakra, which is more neutral. You'll see things, but don't have to go through the emotional wringer of feeling them. Psychic Vision products look appropriate for enhancing your clairvoyance (6th chakra.)

PS: I'd like to suggest that you not dismiss Cat's suggestion about serotonin out of hand. In order to do psychic work consciously and not get trashed by the energies moving through, one needs to pay extra special attention to health and well being. Serontonin and your other neurotransmitters can get easily depleted through your empathic ups and downs!

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 9:20 pm

Andrew, hoodoo is not going to teach you about a "healing mode" or being an "empath." This sounds like some other kind of magical tradition.

You could try King Solomon Wisdom and Clarity to help focus your mind.

I was not speaking about anyone taking "pills" to "banish" any kind of gift. I was speaking about serotonin, a natural body hormone that regulates the intrusion of unwanted thoughts and helps fine-time concentration and a sense of harmony. You say that you "find it hard to concentrate on [your] ritual [because you] constantly feel or trying to heal other people energy." That sounds like you need to find a way to calm, strengthen and focus your will to keep from "constantly" feeling things that are making it "hard to concentrate." The hormone that helps us stay in the present is serotonin. There are a dozens of activities that will raise brain serotonin levels, from chewing gum to making love to walking to crocheting. Check this out.

Unread post by **ConjureMan** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 9:31 pm

The only suggestion I could give product wise would be Clarity, King Solomon Wisdom (as already stated by Miss cat and other) and perhaps Power and Master Key to help give you the will power to maintain focus. Tranquility may also be a nice addition to help soothe the mind into relaxing and not letting distractions ruin your focus.

Good luck.

DestinyAndFate · Unread post by **DestinyAndFate** » Sat Apr 17, 2010 11:01 am

ConjureMan wrote:Personally, I am very fond of Star Anise. It has a wonderfully symbolic shape and adding a bit to Psychic Vision incense powder is immensely potent.

Thank you, I may try that!

Andrew2 · Unread post by **Andrew2** » Sun Apr 18, 2010 11:10 pm

thank you all, you've been very helpful ,I am combining the oils with the 6th chakra exercise that MightyAphrodite suggested and it works really well !

god bless
Andrew

Unread post by **Joseph Magnuson** » Mon Apr 19, 2010 8:40 am

net182 wrote: Close the drapes, take the phone off the hook and conjure. Read everything you can and then remember the most potent conjure, the most powerful spell is the one that comes from you. Do it. Conjure in the morning in the shower. Conjure your day to be good. Conjure your drive to be peaceful. Do it. Read all you want, but sooner or later, you have to put the book down and just Do it. Then when you are done, and it manifests in your life, you need to let the rest of us know.

Thanks for sharing that! I agree with you fully AND even I need to hear that as much as I can to re-kick start my actions! Great post!

Unread post by **jwmcclin** » Mon Apr 19, 2010 10:09 am

There's all types of spells you can do on a daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly basis. Have you read http://www.luckymojo.com/hoodoo.html; this is cat's online book (working) about hoodoo.

Daily, you can anoint yourself with the oils (do you want attention, love, success) You can lay tricks in your office, in your car (protection, fix a boss to see things your way)

Weekly, you can cleanse your home, your environment, yourself (incense, baths, sachet powders)

Monthly, you can do some prosperity work, protection work...

Yearly you can do a thoroughly cleansing of yourself, environment...

If you haven't, consider purchasing cat's paperback or hardcover book Hoodoo Herb and Root Magic (http://www.luckymojo.com/hoodooherbmagic.html)

Most importantly, incorporate cleansing (first) and protection work (as you have been doing)

zee_2 · Unread post by **zee_2** » Mon Apr 19, 2010 11:32 am

This post comes at a great time for me! I have 4 days off from work, and am planning to use it to do a fresh cleansing and uncrossing ritual which i have been wanting to do for a very long time....right now i have new job so my conjure revolves around my work schedule, but once i come off my 'provisional' status then i can choose my own days and make it so everything revolves around my conjure ( hopefully!!)

Can you suggest good 'stock' items to keep on hand for
1. cleansing ( fyi: i have chinese wash)
2.Prosperity and success?
3.Peace and harmony?

thanks again!!

phoenix_eye · Unread post by **phoenix_eye** » Sat Apr 24, 2010 1:39 pm

Hi,

Please allow me to preface a bit...

I have been practicing magic for four years. I have reached a point where I feel I need guidance from a teacher in the form of a spirit. There are only so many things that one person can teach another person, and somethings can't be easily put into words or from this plane of existence. A few magickal systems invoke the aid of a Holy Guardian Angel. There are very old and tried methods to reach ones Holy Guardian Angel yet not guaranteed to produce it. I have tried these methods, and came away not with knowledge and conversation of my Holy Guardian Angel but understanding that my need is more instruction in magic and less spiritual evolution.

Is there something that hoodoo can help me in attaining an other-worldly guide? I hope someone can help. I am at a cross roads and could really use assistance.

Thank you.

Unread post by **CopperFox** » Sat Apr 24, 2010 1:51 pm

Hello,

I strongly suggest that you begin by establishing an ancestral altar for the purpose of ancestor veneration. Calling on the spirits of the beloved dead can greatly enhance your magical practice and even aid you in divination. My own work is spirit led and I owe a great deal of my success to my dear departed family.

Once you've prepared a suitable altar space, try to gather grave dirt from as many relatives as possible. Research the LM webpages to find the traditional method of gathering and paying for the dirt. Begin making offerings on a regular basis, burn candles for them and keep out fresh water on the altar to attract the spirits and aid their manifestation. Some supplies that will help you with this work are Acacia and Althaea roots / leaves, Kananga and Florida water for scenting offerings of water and dressing oils, like Spirit Guide, Master Key or 7-11 Holy Oil.

Taking the time to practice ancestor veneration will add a new dimension of fulfillment and power to your conjure work. Good luck!

Michelle

phoenix_eye · Unread post by **phoenix_eye** » Sat Apr 24, 2010 5:53 pm

Thank you Michelle for your reply. Most of my ancestors are buried in far away places and the ones near me are in stone crypts or cremated, as luck would have it. I was planing such an altar some years ago. It seems like a good idea, but my family seems to have a post-mortum fear of dirt. After I posted my question, I came a cross a couple of products in the LM catalog. One group of products was labeled "master key" and another call "spirit guide." Both products had a small descriptions, but I'm not sure if these would help my situation or not. Does anybody know or not if these could help me?

Thanks

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Sat Apr 24, 2010 8:03 pm

phoenix_eye --

Your interest in securing Knowledge and Conversation of the Holy Guardian Angel is too far afield from the kind of folk magic we practice here, and to which my shop, the Lucky Mojo Curio Co. devotes its energies, for me to be able to help you. This is not a board on the general practice of magic. It is about the folk magic of the Southern USA.

Psychic Vision is a favourite among many readers:

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Spirit Guide and Indian Spirit Guide are formulas for herb-based oils that come out of the African American Spiritualist Church tradition.

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Master Key derives from the old circa 1910 popularity of the New Thought works of Charles Haanel, L. W. DeLawrence, et al.

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And, in the old "Black and White Magic of Marie Laveau" book, mention is made of using Power Oil if working as a spiritual medium:

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Good luck.

Unread post by **ConjureMan** » Sat Apr 24, 2010 9:13 pm

Finding a spirit guide is not necessarily a bad thing, but I'm of the school of thought that just because someone is dead doesn't make them smarter, or suddenly privy to magical knowledge. If a person wasn't a spiritual worker before hand doesn't mean they'll suddenly have such knowledge when they're dead.

However, setting up an ancestor altar would be most beneficial because there is wisdom and power in the tradition that is often embodied by our elders and those who love us dearly. There could be no better guide on the best course of action than those who love you. While this is not exactly magical knowledge that they impart, they *will* impart wisdom and guidance that can be beneficial in your work, as dear Michelle said.

However if you are seeking "magical knowledge" then you want to seek out an actual teacher. Someone who is part of their tradition. For conjure, I highly recommend looking into Miss cat's correspondance course.

Ruth2 · Unread post by **Ruth2** » Wed Apr 28, 2010 3:02 pm

There are those things that I want in my life all the time. Peace, health, happy family, money, protection. So, I am always conjuring these things. I never wash my kitchen and bath floors without adding Chinese Wash to the cleaning water. I sage my whole apartment at least once a month. I use incense several times a week for various purposes....protection, properity, blessings, etc. I burn a green candle on my money altar all the time. I burn a candle for the health and welfare of myself and my family all the time. I burn a candle before a statue of St. Michael for protection for myself and my family several times per week. Every morning before school I anoint my children with Crown of Success of oil in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. I wear various oils on myself depending on what I want to accomplish during the day. I probably do other things I'm not even aware of anymore because they are just a part of my normal routine.

I think this is what is meant by doing conjure all the time.

Ruth.

suzyparker · Unread post by **suzyparker** » Tue Jun 01, 2010 10:47 am

Okay, I've done lots of work for my friends (good luck hands, love work, etc) and I've had goofy comments (like the friend who had the hand 5 minutes and wanted to know why it wasn't working)

But, how do you deal with a person who know matter how much the hand is working they complain? I did a good luck hand for a friend - in two weeks, her business has increased, daughter got into college of choice, better harmony with her husband, and a few other things - that's darn impressive.

Instead I get "can you do something so my daughter gets her own room at school".. honestly, I'm not wasting MY energy on this sort of silliness.

Would you basically tell the friend/client, "look the hand is done, whatever happens happens" or just ignore them or what? It's energy, I'm not a 711 that someon can request stuff from and I make it appear.. this isn't tv, folks

Has anyone faced this? the receipient who is never pleased and wants more, more, more?

Unread post by **Mama Micki** » Tue Jun 01, 2010 12:22 pm

Are you charging money for your work or just doing it as a favor to friends?

If you're doing it for free, start charging. It sounds to me like this "friend" is taking advantage of you. If you tell her "I charge this amount per hour or per job," she probably won't bother you anymore.