General Herb and Root Magic Questions and Answers
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Ok,
I blended into a fine powder for topping candles your Besamim money mixture, Fenugreek, a whole nutmeg, cinnamon chips, blue flag root, alfalfa, sassafras, Irish moss, lodestone gravel, magnetic sand, pyrite gravel, and High John bits and pieces. My goal is to make the best all around money drawing, growing, keeping and winning in any form, more of it.
I am super excited to say that the brown resulting powder is beautifully charged with magnetism to the point that wherever I hold a weak refrigerator magnet to the mason jar, i feel it being pulled.
My question is, are there any other herbs, roots, animal curious that I could add to make it as powerful as possible? This blend is made to go on the candles I make for money winning, drawing, getting, etc.
THANK YOU!!
HidingInSight
I blended into a fine powder for topping candles your Besamim money mixture, Fenugreek, a whole nutmeg, cinnamon chips, blue flag root, alfalfa, sassafras, Irish moss, lodestone gravel, magnetic sand, pyrite gravel, and High John bits and pieces. My goal is to make the best all around money drawing, growing, keeping and winning in any form, more of it.
I am super excited to say that the brown resulting powder is beautifully charged with magnetism to the point that wherever I hold a weak refrigerator magnet to the mason jar, i feel it being pulled.
My question is, are there any other herbs, roots, animal curious that I could add to make it as powerful as possible? This blend is made to go on the candles I make for money winning, drawing, getting, etc.
THANK YOU!!
HidingInSight
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HidingInSight --
That sounds like a great mix. Since our Money Herbs Mix (Besamim Spices) contains several herbs not listed here, you do not need to add them.
The magical qualities of the herbs we carry are described in this book, with folkloric hoodoo spells for use in practical conjure,
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That sounds like a great mix. Since our Money Herbs Mix (Besamim Spices) contains several herbs not listed here, you do not need to add them.
The magical qualities of the herbs we carry are described in this book, with folkloric hoodoo spells for use in practical conjure,
BOO-GRI-HHSC
Hoodoo Herb & Root Magic Paperback by catherine yronwode
$16.00


You can order right here in the Forum by clicking on the blue Add To Cart button.
For more information, see:
https://www.luckymojo.com/hoodooherbmagic.html
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Sigh, this makes me feel so great to know I've made a solid one.
I just now added a whole lodestone and pyrite chunk (both from LM as are all the ingredients)
After a lot of sparks and banging around for a minute, my Vitamix created a beautiful powder which I added to the mix in the mason jar. Now, it definitely has a stronger magnetism AND it has a beautiful gold glisten to it. What a perfect and beautiful product I have made with your products.
THANK YOU! <3
I just now added a whole lodestone and pyrite chunk (both from LM as are all the ingredients)
After a lot of sparks and banging around for a minute, my Vitamix created a beautiful powder which I added to the mix in the mason jar. Now, it definitely has a stronger magnetism AND it has a beautiful gold glisten to it. What a perfect and beautiful product I have made with your products.
THANK YOU! <3
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Hello HidingInSight,
It sounds wonderful! Thank you for sharing your experience
It sounds wonderful! Thank you for sharing your experience
Thank you saints and spirits!
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Hello everyone!
I am a very avid gardener, and this year finally installed some raised beds with the goal of starting an herb garden focused on magic. I am also looking into installing lights in my apartment and growing herbs during the winter for personal and magical use. I live in the northeast.
For those of you who use herbs and grow your own, I would like to hear about which plants you have found to be particularly useful and rewarding to grow. Also, is there a way to prepare a garden magically to make it an extra wonderful place for making things grow?
What do you do in your gardens and what do you recommend?
Many thanks!
I am a very avid gardener, and this year finally installed some raised beds with the goal of starting an herb garden focused on magic. I am also looking into installing lights in my apartment and growing herbs during the winter for personal and magical use. I live in the northeast.
For those of you who use herbs and grow your own, I would like to hear about which plants you have found to be particularly useful and rewarding to grow. Also, is there a way to prepare a garden magically to make it an extra wonderful place for making things grow?
What do you do in your gardens and what do you recommend?
Many thanks!
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Madame Mercury,
Hello fellow green thumb! I'll start off with, if you have not bought the book "Hoodoo Herb and Root Magic," it's practically a must for working a magic garden.
I began with typical kitchen herbs like rosemary, thyme, mint(might want to pot), bay laurel (grows very, very slow) and catnip. Then moved on to roses and would like to see if peonies can grow in pots. You could probably grow nettle and comfrey easily in the beds. Maybe Basil under the lights. You won't be able to grow everything you need but that is why communities like these are so important. I'm not even sure what zone John the Conqueror will grow in... or Master Root for that matter. Still researching that one.
Hello fellow green thumb! I'll start off with, if you have not bought the book "Hoodoo Herb and Root Magic," it's practically a must for working a magic garden.
I began with typical kitchen herbs like rosemary, thyme, mint(might want to pot), bay laurel (grows very, very slow) and catnip. Then moved on to roses and would like to see if peonies can grow in pots. You could probably grow nettle and comfrey easily in the beds. Maybe Basil under the lights. You won't be able to grow everything you need but that is why communities like these are so important. I'm not even sure what zone John the Conqueror will grow in... or Master Root for that matter. Still researching that one.
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I have that book! Another fantastic book I use is Paul Beyerl's Compendium of Herbal Magick-- it's a treasure.
Alas, I think peonies need to be in the ground. I have 15 of them though if you ever would like a bare root! I have four English roses, but they are so veeeeery delicate-- next year I want to see what I can do to encourage more blossoms. I need to learn the art of pruning.
What zone are you in? I have a bay laurel, lemon verbena, and rosemary in pots and adore them-- but I dread bringing them inside this winter. They will die. My apartment does not have the best light.
I was thinking about nettle for next year! Comfrey sounds like a great idea. Thanks!
Alas, I think peonies need to be in the ground. I have 15 of them though if you ever would like a bare root! I have four English roses, but they are so veeeeery delicate-- next year I want to see what I can do to encourage more blossoms. I need to learn the art of pruning.
What zone are you in? I have a bay laurel, lemon verbena, and rosemary in pots and adore them-- but I dread bringing them inside this winter. They will die. My apartment does not have the best light.
I was thinking about nettle for next year! Comfrey sounds like a great idea. Thanks!
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Hello, my green thumb friends --
Thanks for endorsing my book, and if you want some further ideas, next time you order from the shop, be sure to ask for "the three green flyers on herbs." These are extra go-alongs that i distribute to folks who purchase herbs from us. their actual titles are""
Wildcrafting Herbs Around the Old Homestead by catherine yronwode
How to Store Magical Herbs, Roots, and Curios by Prof. Porterfield
Teas and Tisanes as Magical Potions by Madame Pamita
Another book i have co-written and which deals with herbalogy, specifically herbal medicine, is "This Amazing Book" by Sunrae and cat yronwode.
Thanks for endorsing my book, and if you want some further ideas, next time you order from the shop, be sure to ask for "the three green flyers on herbs." These are extra go-alongs that i distribute to folks who purchase herbs from us. their actual titles are""
Wildcrafting Herbs Around the Old Homestead by catherine yronwode
How to Store Magical Herbs, Roots, and Curios by Prof. Porterfield
Teas and Tisanes as Magical Potions by Madame Pamita
Another book i have co-written and which deals with herbalogy, specifically herbal medicine, is "This Amazing Book" by Sunrae and cat yronwode.
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Hi Cat! Loved the last podcast! Madame Pamita is amazing!
I was just about to order some herbs for dream pillows, and I will be sure to ask for these! Thanks for mentioning the other book-- I am always looking for more resources!
I was just about to order some herbs for dream pillows, and I will be sure to ask for these! Thanks for mentioning the other book-- I am always looking for more resources!
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I'm living in California near the Bay Area so 9b I think. I'm originally from Upper MI though and spent some time in Germany. No matter where I go, I try to have at least a little garden. I hear you about the peonies... I wish they liked pots. I think Cali is just too dry and hot for them. It makes me sad because they really are my favorite. Nettle is great in a tea! Very good for vitamins and taking off jinxes! Double duty. I bet you could grow Southern John (trillium) and Solomon's Seal if you have good soil and a little shade. Both look so beautiful too.
Pruning is scary at first. You hear so many horror stories about bad cuts leading to rot and poor growth. I pruned my fruit trees in WA after looking at the agriculture guides published by state universities and it really helped open up the plants for air flow. Cut down on bugs too.
I will defiantly request the flyers and add the book on my next order. I'm especially excited about the flyer on Wildcrafting! Thank you for the suggestions.
Pruning is scary at first. You hear so many horror stories about bad cuts leading to rot and poor growth. I pruned my fruit trees in WA after looking at the agriculture guides published by state universities and it really helped open up the plants for air flow. Cut down on bugs too.
I will defiantly request the flyers and add the book on my next order. I'm especially excited about the flyer on Wildcrafting! Thank you for the suggestions.
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Hi, all --
Yes, peonies do like cold winters, which we do not have in Northern California.
But, speaking of Northern California -- there's another book i wrote which may interest you -- "The California Gardener's Book of Lists." It came out in the 1990s -- but we have some copies still in stock in the Lucky Mojo shop -- it lists herbs, flowers, trees, bulbs, and vegetables by California micro-zones and by preferred light and water conditions. Here you go:
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Yes, peonies do like cold winters, which we do not have in Northern California.
But, speaking of Northern California -- there's another book i wrote which may interest you -- "The California Gardener's Book of Lists." It came out in the 1990s -- but we have some copies still in stock in the Lucky Mojo shop -- it lists herbs, flowers, trees, bulbs, and vegetables by California micro-zones and by preferred light and water conditions. Here you go:
BOO-BOT-CGBL
The California Gardener's Book of Lists by Catherine Yronwode
$17.95

You can order right here in the Forum by clicking on the blue Add To Cart button.
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My question is 3 fold:
1) Recently, I was given a red chicken foot and a black cat bone by someone whom I had working for me. I was told to hang the chicken foot near a door and to wear the black cat bone on my person. The thing is that I want to wear the black cat bone around my neck but there is no way to do so. You see the bone is so very thin and very small that I am afraid if I try to drill a hole in it that it may be damaged. There is also the worry that drilling a hole in the bone may cause not only destruction of the bone but may somehow stop the bone from doing what it is intended to do. Does anyone have any idea how I could wear this bone on my person I mean the only other thoughts I have is to place it in my bra. My fear is that it my get lost during the many examinations, procedures and test I have to go thru doing my many doctor's and hospital visits.
2) I would very much like to obtain another cat bone however, I would like for it to be one that would make me invisible. Does anyone have any idea where I would obtain such a bone?
3) I would like to have a very good and very strong African American reader/conjure/hoo doo person who lives in New Orleans to do some work for me. Does anyone know of a person that fits this description?
1) Recently, I was given a red chicken foot and a black cat bone by someone whom I had working for me. I was told to hang the chicken foot near a door and to wear the black cat bone on my person. The thing is that I want to wear the black cat bone around my neck but there is no way to do so. You see the bone is so very thin and very small that I am afraid if I try to drill a hole in it that it may be damaged. There is also the worry that drilling a hole in the bone may cause not only destruction of the bone but may somehow stop the bone from doing what it is intended to do. Does anyone have any idea how I could wear this bone on my person I mean the only other thoughts I have is to place it in my bra. My fear is that it my get lost during the many examinations, procedures and test I have to go thru doing my many doctor's and hospital visits.
2) I would very much like to obtain another cat bone however, I would like for it to be one that would make me invisible. Does anyone have any idea where I would obtain such a bone?
3) I would like to have a very good and very strong African American reader/conjure/hoo doo person who lives in New Orleans to do some work for me. Does anyone know of a person that fits this description?
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Hello, Sister Joyce, and welcome to the Lucky Mojo Forum
Quick replies:
1) Put in a little leather bag.
2) Read more here: http://luckymojo.com/blackcat.html We do not endorse animal abuse, but you are free to read about it.
3) Sorry, i don't know of anyone there that meets your requirements. I can, however, recommend readers from AIRR -- the Association of Independent Readers and Rootworkers: http://readersandrootworkers.com
Good luck.
Quick replies:
1) Put in a little leather bag.
2) Read more here: http://luckymojo.com/blackcat.html We do not endorse animal abuse, but you are free to read about it.
3) Sorry, i don't know of anyone there that meets your requirements. I can, however, recommend readers from AIRR -- the Association of Independent Readers and Rootworkers: http://readersandrootworkers.com
Good luck.
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Greetings!
I have a long history of many types of Magic but when I became more interested in Hoodoo on a trip to New Orleans it really spoke to me. I love plants and plant medicine but beginning to work with roots is very powerful to me! They are like darling little pets (i see faces in them and they have different personalities). I enjoy feeding them and spending time with their energies.
I have not yet fixed them as Im waiting for the proper time and purpose and I am not 100% how to do this properly. If not given a home in a mojo, how would one best take care of each root?
I understand about feeding with whisky and anointing with oil but would you keep them tucked away in special place? a box? a bag of its own? or is it better left out on an altar?
Some of my other teachings suggest keeping sacred items out of everyday hubbub... do any of you keep a "tool box"?...this is what I was thinking as I seem to have naturally started one unconciously on my own... but id like to stay true to Hoodoo tradition out of respect for these amazing roots - (all purchased at Lucky Mojo! amazing products and service!!! )
I have a long history of many types of Magic but when I became more interested in Hoodoo on a trip to New Orleans it really spoke to me. I love plants and plant medicine but beginning to work with roots is very powerful to me! They are like darling little pets (i see faces in them and they have different personalities). I enjoy feeding them and spending time with their energies.
I have not yet fixed them as Im waiting for the proper time and purpose and I am not 100% how to do this properly. If not given a home in a mojo, how would one best take care of each root?
I understand about feeding with whisky and anointing with oil but would you keep them tucked away in special place? a box? a bag of its own? or is it better left out on an altar?
Some of my other teachings suggest keeping sacred items out of everyday hubbub... do any of you keep a "tool box"?...this is what I was thinking as I seem to have naturally started one unconciously on my own... but id like to stay true to Hoodoo tradition out of respect for these amazing roots - (all purchased at Lucky Mojo! amazing products and service!!! )
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Hello, AphroditeMarie --
Welcome to the forum and thanks for your kind words about our products and service.
The topic of how to store roots and herbs that are not in current use (e.g. in a mojo bag or dressing a candle) is one that has been discussed before in this very thread. Start on page 1 and read the thread and you will see mention of it in the past.
I don't want to repeat what i wrote then, so i will just offer the thread to any newer members who also want to talk about herb storage. If there are enough posts on it, i may split it out into its own thread.
We also have a free flyer on Herb Storage available from the shop when you order herbs. Just askk for it by name in the message area of your order.
The medical qualities of the herbs we carry are described in this book, with traditional folkloric remedies for home-herbalists to try.
BOO-BOT-TAMB
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Welcome to the forum and thanks for your kind words about our products and service.
The topic of how to store roots and herbs that are not in current use (e.g. in a mojo bag or dressing a candle) is one that has been discussed before in this very thread. Start on page 1 and read the thread and you will see mention of it in the past.
I don't want to repeat what i wrote then, so i will just offer the thread to any newer members who also want to talk about herb storage. If there are enough posts on it, i may split it out into its own thread.
We also have a free flyer on Herb Storage available from the shop when you order herbs. Just askk for it by name in the message area of your order.
The medical qualities of the herbs we carry are described in this book, with traditional folkloric remedies for home-herbalists to try.
BOO-BOT-TAMB
This Amazing Book by Sunrae Products Company, ed. cat yronwode
$9.00


You can order right here in the Forum by clicking on the blue Add To Cart button.
For more information, see:
https://www.luckymojo.com/thisamazingbook.html
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Hey, y'all!
I have a Rose of Jericho that I water every now and then. The water I soak it in smells really good. What sort of spells and rituals might it be good for? I've mixed it into a floor wash before and enjoyed the effects. It made things feel fresh and renewed. Any thoughts?
Thanks, y'all!
Lefty
I have a Rose of Jericho that I water every now and then. The water I soak it in smells really good. What sort of spells and rituals might it be good for? I've mixed it into a floor wash before and enjoyed the effects. It made things feel fresh and renewed. Any thoughts?
Thanks, y'all!
Lefty
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LeftHandedVirginian,
The plant is often used to bring things back to life, to spout, bring anew again, because it can be a dead heap, get water and restore it self, I would use it in spells relating to that. I know business owners who use them in the shop water them for profit and customers.
The plant is often used to bring things back to life, to spout, bring anew again, because it can be a dead heap, get water and restore it self, I would use it in spells relating to that. I know business owners who use them in the shop water them for profit and customers.
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Hi everyone,
Happy New Year !!! I was wondering what herbs I would use in a honey jar to sweeten up my boyfriends mother to me. She's a tough one. LOL. I just really want us to have a harmonious relationship. We don't need to be besties but I would like for her to let me in a little. And give me a chance.
Thanks !!!!
Happy New Year !!! I was wondering what herbs I would use in a honey jar to sweeten up my boyfriends mother to me. She's a tough one. LOL. I just really want us to have a harmonious relationship. We don't need to be besties but I would like for her to let me in a little. And give me a chance.
Thanks !!!!
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Hi decogirl73,
Happy new year to you as well!
For your honey jar, use any of the herbs designed to create harmony rather than romantic love. In the forum thread on honey jars, you will find advice on how to construct them for strengthening all kinds of relationships, so I suggest you read through the thread and see what speaks to you. You can find it here:
general-honey-sugar-sweet-jar-questions ... t5536.html
I hope this helps. Good luck!
Happy new year to you as well!
For your honey jar, use any of the herbs designed to create harmony rather than romantic love. In the forum thread on honey jars, you will find advice on how to construct them for strengthening all kinds of relationships, so I suggest you read through the thread and see what speaks to you. You can find it here:
general-honey-sugar-sweet-jar-questions ... t5536.html
I hope this helps. Good luck!
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Well, as some folks will no doubt have noticed by now, i am working my way through this entire section of the forum, making sure that every herb and root we carry has a thread for questions and answers, and that within every thread these are pictures of the packets; links to books about the magical, medical, and culinary uses of the herbs; links to discount specials on the herbs; and buy-it-now buttons for everything that has a link.
We stock almost 200 different herbs, some of them in multiple forms, such as whole, cut and sifted, or powder. The variant forms will be bundled into each herb's name, so you can find them most quickly.
Many extant threads simply need updating, but many herbs have never had their own threads, even after all these years (the form went live to the public ten years ago in January 2009). It is my hope that as more people become of aware of the basics of hoodoo, they will come to appreciate the power of rootwork -- literaly working with roots and herbs.
Good luck to all.
We stock almost 200 different herbs, some of them in multiple forms, such as whole, cut and sifted, or powder. The variant forms will be bundled into each herb's name, so you can find them most quickly.
Many extant threads simply need updating, but many herbs have never had their own threads, even after all these years (the form went live to the public ten years ago in January 2009). It is my hope that as more people become of aware of the basics of hoodoo, they will come to appreciate the power of rootwork -- literaly working with roots and herbs.
Good luck to all.
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Hi,
If herbs are kept in glass jars does that stop the drying process or is it better to keep them in plastic sealed bags?
If herbs are kept in glass jars does that stop the drying process or is it better to keep them in plastic sealed bags?
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Lotus Flower,
Herbs should be fully dried prior to storing them and this cannot be done in a jar nor a plastic bag.
Once they have been dried completely, glass jars are preferred because they are moisture and air proof, if well sealed, which plastic is not.
Herbs should be fully dried prior to storing them and this cannot be done in a jar nor a plastic bag.
Once they have been dried completely, glass jars are preferred because they are moisture and air proof, if well sealed, which plastic is not.
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LOTUS FLOWER,
We have a free flyer on storing and preserving herbs. You can pick up a copy if you come by the shop -- but it will also be included in the new "Red Folder" book distributed at he Hoodoo heritage Festival as part of your ticket price.
We have a free flyer on storing and preserving herbs. You can pick up a copy if you come by the shop -- but it will also be included in the new "Red Folder" book distributed at he Hoodoo heritage Festival as part of your ticket price.
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If the root of the plant is unattainable, would substituting a different part of the plant be a valid alternative? I’m having difficulty sourcing Sampson Snake Root and seeds are available. This question is assuming that growing it myself is an issue given location.
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We've got Sampson Snake Root! It was briefly out of stock due to seasonal limitations, but we have it now. We have just received ten pounds from our best and most experienced wildcrafter, so order away!
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HER-SAM-ROOT
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$3.50

You can order right here in the Forum by clicking on the blue Add To Cart button.
For more information, see:
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See also the Forum thread on Sampson Snake Root for deals when you order a Six Herb Special:
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Hello!
I wanted to purchase a masters root but your site says it’s out of stock or discontinued. Will you be getting more of it soon or is it no longer for sale?
I wanted to purchase a masters root but your site says it’s out of stock or discontinued. Will you be getting more of it soon or is it no longer for sale?
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Hi Drabind,
You should contact the shop directly, as we have no information here on what is or is not currently in stock.
You can email them at order@luckymojo.com or else call them on 707.887.1521
Good luck.
You should contact the shop directly, as we have no information here on what is or is not currently in stock.
You can email them at order@luckymojo.com or else call them on 707.887.1521
Good luck.
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Hello All!
What are at least four or five herbs that someone can recommend for me that can help with becoming stronger emotionally and mentally?
What are at least four or five herbs that someone can recommend for me that can help with becoming stronger emotionally and mentally?
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Hello ILoveHoodoo,
Welcome to the Lucky Mojo forum! We are happy to have you here.
There are many herbs to choose from for your stated goal, and the specific choice would relate to what you mean by getting "stronger." You can find a nice list of herbs and their corresponding conditions here, so see what works best for you:
http://www.luckymojo.com/hoodooataglance.html
I hope this helps. Good luck.
Welcome to the Lucky Mojo forum! We are happy to have you here.
There are many herbs to choose from for your stated goal, and the specific choice would relate to what you mean by getting "stronger." You can find a nice list of herbs and their corresponding conditions here, so see what works best for you:
http://www.luckymojo.com/hoodooataglance.html
I hope this helps. Good luck.
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Thanks Miss Athena, Much appreciated! =)
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Greetings All,
I have tried my hardest to read all the posts in the thread, and I don't think I've found one that addresses my concern. In Hoodoo, it seems like there are higher barriers to entry than other magickal systems. Using oils, candles, mojo bags, herbs, powders, incense, bath crystals, personal concerns, and etc. For a beginner it is quite overwhelming and (excuse my language) a bit irritating. I have a few books with more on the way, but every time I find a spell I'm interested in, it requires various other instruments. I can get personal concerns, like clothes, cigarette butts, pictures, and full names... but hair, menstrual blood, saliva, cum, and bath water are (hopefully) understandably more difficult. I have a copy of the green bible, but as a newbie, I find it hard to know what herbs will accomplish my goals.
Is there like a starter list of all things to buy to begin practicing hoodoo? Is it natural to use soo many resources just to cast one spell? I know every esoteric system tries to weed out the profane (the jokers and thieves), but at this point I've read a lot of material and I would just be happy to know the things absolutely required to do simple love spells, curses, money protection spells, and etc.
I have tried my hardest to read all the posts in the thread, and I don't think I've found one that addresses my concern. In Hoodoo, it seems like there are higher barriers to entry than other magickal systems. Using oils, candles, mojo bags, herbs, powders, incense, bath crystals, personal concerns, and etc. For a beginner it is quite overwhelming and (excuse my language) a bit irritating. I have a few books with more on the way, but every time I find a spell I'm interested in, it requires various other instruments. I can get personal concerns, like clothes, cigarette butts, pictures, and full names... but hair, menstrual blood, saliva, cum, and bath water are (hopefully) understandably more difficult. I have a copy of the green bible, but as a newbie, I find it hard to know what herbs will accomplish my goals.
Is there like a starter list of all things to buy to begin practicing hoodoo? Is it natural to use soo many resources just to cast one spell? I know every esoteric system tries to weed out the profane (the jokers and thieves), but at this point I've read a lot of material and I would just be happy to know the things absolutely required to do simple love spells, curses, money protection spells, and etc.
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Hello avgnordinary,
You seem to be overwhelming yourself in your belief that every spell you attempt would require every item you listed. They do not. Much like baking a cake can be as straightforward as mixing flour, sugar, eggs, vanilla and milk or it may be a more elaborate undertaking including fancy decorating. You don't need to be a master pastry chef to make a simple yet delicious cake, but with practice and effort you can learn to create more ambitious desserts. Same with conjure work.
In hoodoo, we have a wide variety of approaches to consider when working toward a goal, and each has its own set of ingredients. Most are fairly simple, others more complex. There really aren't any "higher barriers to entry" as you suggest. You can begin with a simple approach such as lighting candles but, depending on your goal, you may find you will need to supplement the work with other approaches to manifest your desired outcome.
This forum is full of spell advice for everyone from the beginner on up. You can peruse the board and find the kind of spells that speak to your goals and level of expertise and interest.
As for "starter" products, decide on your goal and then invest in whichever related oils, candles, powders etc. that you feel most comfortable in using and go from there. Each goal you can imagine (like love drawing, money, protection, etc.) has its own section on the forum and investing in a bit of reading can help familiarize yourself with all of the spell approaches you could consider. I think that will help you feel more comfortable with hoodoo in general and your own potential work.
I hope this helps. Good luck.
You seem to be overwhelming yourself in your belief that every spell you attempt would require every item you listed. They do not. Much like baking a cake can be as straightforward as mixing flour, sugar, eggs, vanilla and milk or it may be a more elaborate undertaking including fancy decorating. You don't need to be a master pastry chef to make a simple yet delicious cake, but with practice and effort you can learn to create more ambitious desserts. Same with conjure work.
In hoodoo, we have a wide variety of approaches to consider when working toward a goal, and each has its own set of ingredients. Most are fairly simple, others more complex. There really aren't any "higher barriers to entry" as you suggest. You can begin with a simple approach such as lighting candles but, depending on your goal, you may find you will need to supplement the work with other approaches to manifest your desired outcome.
This forum is full of spell advice for everyone from the beginner on up. You can peruse the board and find the kind of spells that speak to your goals and level of expertise and interest.
As for "starter" products, decide on your goal and then invest in whichever related oils, candles, powders etc. that you feel most comfortable in using and go from there. Each goal you can imagine (like love drawing, money, protection, etc.) has its own section on the forum and investing in a bit of reading can help familiarize yourself with all of the spell approaches you could consider. I think that will help you feel more comfortable with hoodoo in general and your own potential work.
I hope this helps. Good luck.
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Thanks Miss Athena,
It definitely does. Take it one step at a time.
It definitely does. Take it one step at a time.
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avgnordinary,
I think you may feel frustrated as a newbie to the work but you are learning, sometimes it is good to focus on one thing and work that using the skills and items you have. Another post a person asked the first thing to buy ( new to this) I suggested to them a Lucky Mojo spell kit because it comes with everything to do the work, with instructions, it is a great way to get in contact with a bath, oils, candles, herbs, and often a mojo. Think about when exploring items in hoodoo and how they are used by asking yourself why a bath, why incense, what the purpose of a mojo, why do you carve a candle, this will help unlock the secrets to the work. Lucky mojo has an amazing amount of resources and books that will help you learn and grow. Miss Athena gave you fantastic advise with a great analogy on the work.
Hoodoo theory and practice free info by Miss Cat on Lucky mojo: http://www.luckymojo.com/hoodoo.html
Hoodoo herbs at a glance based on condition: http://www.luckymojo.com/hoodooataglance.html
Lucky mojo free spells: http://www.luckymojo.com/spells.html
Spell kits: http://www.luckymojo.com/mojocatspells.html
Books published by lucky mojo on hoodoo related topics: http://www.luckymojo.com/luckymojopublishing.html
Miss Cats book on herb and root magic: http://www.luckymojo.com/hoodooherbmagic.html
I think you may feel frustrated as a newbie to the work but you are learning, sometimes it is good to focus on one thing and work that using the skills and items you have. Another post a person asked the first thing to buy ( new to this) I suggested to them a Lucky Mojo spell kit because it comes with everything to do the work, with instructions, it is a great way to get in contact with a bath, oils, candles, herbs, and often a mojo. Think about when exploring items in hoodoo and how they are used by asking yourself why a bath, why incense, what the purpose of a mojo, why do you carve a candle, this will help unlock the secrets to the work. Lucky mojo has an amazing amount of resources and books that will help you learn and grow. Miss Athena gave you fantastic advise with a great analogy on the work.
Hoodoo theory and practice free info by Miss Cat on Lucky mojo: http://www.luckymojo.com/hoodoo.html
Hoodoo herbs at a glance based on condition: http://www.luckymojo.com/hoodooataglance.html
Lucky mojo free spells: http://www.luckymojo.com/spells.html
Spell kits: http://www.luckymojo.com/mojocatspells.html
Books published by lucky mojo on hoodoo related topics: http://www.luckymojo.com/luckymojopublishing.html
Miss Cats book on herb and root magic: http://www.luckymojo.com/hoodooherbmagic.html
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Re: General Herb and Root Magic Questions and Answers
JayDee,
Thank you so much for the advice. Just seeing the spell kits makes me feel more comfortable. I understand that I shouldn't expect to be a master chef when I can't even crack an egg, but seeing a kit makes me feel like I'm not drowning in information and "winging it". Thank you so much.
Thank you so much for the advice. Just seeing the spell kits makes me feel more comfortable. I understand that I shouldn't expect to be a master chef when I can't even crack an egg, but seeing a kit makes me feel like I'm not drowning in information and "winging it". Thank you so much.
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Hello magical herbalists:
Wondering if there is any magical use of teasel root? (Aka Teazel root or Dipsacus Sylvestris)
I looked in HHRM & this amazing book and didn’t find a listing.
According to WebMD, it is confused commonly with Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) which sometimes is called teasel as well.
Teasel is found in Europe, North America and thought someone knew a magical use.
According to Matthew wood: it is used for Lyme disease, treating kidney essence, muscle pain and arthritis.
He also said in Chinese that a cousin variety Dipsacus japonica loosely translated : “Restore What’s Broken”
Could it possibly be used in reconciliation work?
Thank you.
Respectfully, Signee
Wondering if there is any magical use of teasel root? (Aka Teazel root or Dipsacus Sylvestris)
I looked in HHRM & this amazing book and didn’t find a listing.
According to WebMD, it is confused commonly with Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) which sometimes is called teasel as well.
Teasel is found in Europe, North America and thought someone knew a magical use.
According to Matthew wood: it is used for Lyme disease, treating kidney essence, muscle pain and arthritis.
He also said in Chinese that a cousin variety Dipsacus japonica loosely translated : “Restore What’s Broken”
Could it possibly be used in reconciliation work?
Thank you.
Respectfully, Signee
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Hello Signeedc,
I've also heard boneset referred to as teasel before, but am not familiar with teasel as part of hoodoo practice. I wouldn't add it to a spell unless you knew what energy it brings, so would leave it out of your reconciliation plans.
I hope this helps. Good luck.
I've also heard boneset referred to as teasel before, but am not familiar with teasel as part of hoodoo practice. I wouldn't add it to a spell unless you knew what energy it brings, so would leave it out of your reconciliation plans.
I hope this helps. Good luck.
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Signeedc,
I have not run across any references in the historical literature, and have never met an elder in the African American hoodoo tradition, who gave me any use for Teasel. Just because something exists doesn't mean anyone in this culturally specific form of folk magic used or uses it some certain way .
I have not run across any references in the historical literature, and have never met an elder in the African American hoodoo tradition, who gave me any use for Teasel. Just because something exists doesn't mean anyone in this culturally specific form of folk magic used or uses it some certain way .
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Hello. I have a Road Opener candle and I already have the Road Opener oil.
But I would like to know what herbs I can dress the candle with?
Please advise. Thanks.
But I would like to know what herbs I can dress the candle with?
Please advise. Thanks.
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A number of herbs are used for clearing away obstacles, including Lemon Grass, Boneset, Grains of Paradise, and Mint. Find a fuller list at our page :Hoodoo at a Glance" -- just use your browser's search function to find the word "road" or scroll down to find it:
HOODOO AT A GLANCE:
HERBS, NATURAL CURIOS,
and SPIRITUAL SUPPLIES
Grouped by Use or Purpose
http://www.luckymojo.com/hoodooataglance.html
Good luck!
HOODOO AT A GLANCE:
HERBS, NATURAL CURIOS,
and SPIRITUAL SUPPLIES
Grouped by Use or Purpose
http://www.luckymojo.com/hoodooataglance.html
Good luck!
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Thanks for the information. I will check it out. 
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I was wondering if can used these herbs for candle dressing for opening roads & blockbuster.
They are: lemon grass, John The Conqueror, mint, grains of paradise, five fingers grass, boneset .
Please advise. Thanks
They are: lemon grass, John The Conqueror, mint, grains of paradise, five fingers grass, boneset .
Please advise. Thanks
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Hello loststar67,
Scroll up a little bit and you will see that Miss cat advised using lemon grass, mint, grains of paradise and boneset for clearing away obstacles. I would stick to her advice.
Good luck.
Scroll up a little bit and you will see that Miss cat advised using lemon grass, mint, grains of paradise and boneset for clearing away obstacles. I would stick to her advice.
Good luck.
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Miss Athena,
Yes, I do see that for dressing of Road Opener candle .
But I was wondering if I can used that Lemon Grass, Boneset, Grains of Paradise, and Mint also to dress the Blockbuster candle as well ?
What do you think I should dressed the blockbuster with what Miss cat suggestioned or something else, any suggestions?
Yes, I do see that for dressing of Road Opener candle .
But I was wondering if I can used that Lemon Grass, Boneset, Grains of Paradise, and Mint also to dress the Blockbuster candle as well ?
What do you think I should dressed the blockbuster with what Miss cat suggestioned or something else, any suggestions?
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Hello loststar67,
You could use those same herbs and dress the candle with Block Buster oil, or else purchase the Block Buster herb mix for use with that candle.
HEZ-MIX-BLOC
Block Buster Herbs Mixture
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You can order right here in the Forum by clicking on the blue Add To Cart button.
I hope this helps. Good luck.
You could use those same herbs and dress the candle with Block Buster oil, or else purchase the Block Buster herb mix for use with that candle.
HEZ-MIX-BLOC
Block Buster Herbs Mixture
$4.50

You can order right here in the Forum by clicking on the blue Add To Cart button.
I hope this helps. Good luck.
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Miss Athena,
Since I have the herbs,I’m going to used those same herbs & dress the candle with blockbuster oil.
Thanks for the information.
Since I have the herbs,I’m going to used those same herbs & dress the candle with blockbuster oil.
Thanks for the information.
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I hope I'm posting this in the right place.
I'm am planning on making my own tea-bag-bath-bombs to give to people for Christmas using empty fillable teabags. I would like to use a combination of healing, peaceful home and protection LM bath salts and add in some herbs too. Does anyone have any suggestions as to which herbs would work? I was thinking hyossop and rosemary
I'm am planning on making my own tea-bag-bath-bombs to give to people for Christmas using empty fillable teabags. I would like to use a combination of healing, peaceful home and protection LM bath salts and add in some herbs too. Does anyone have any suggestions as to which herbs would work? I was thinking hyossop and rosemary
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Hi Bruzeli,
What a great idea for gifts! I suggest checking out the Herb Magic site, and going down the list of herbs to find some that a) fit your intention, b) call out to you as "right" for this blend:
http://www.herbmagic.com/#twodollar
Lemon Grass is also a great herb for protection, which I think smells heavenly in a bath:
http://www.herbmagic.com/lemon-grass.html
Lemon Grass might work beautifully with your Rosemary, scent-wise, too!
Best of luck!
What a great idea for gifts! I suggest checking out the Herb Magic site, and going down the list of herbs to find some that a) fit your intention, b) call out to you as "right" for this blend:
http://www.herbmagic.com/#twodollar
Lemon Grass is also a great herb for protection, which I think smells heavenly in a bath:
http://www.herbmagic.com/lemon-grass.html
Lemon Grass might work beautifully with your Rosemary, scent-wise, too!
Best of luck!
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I've decided to go for three different types of bath-bags; for my daughter who recently moved in with her boyfriend - peaceful home and protection bath salts with rosemary, lemongrass, lavender, passionflower and motherwort; then prosperity and crown of success bath salts with pine needle, patchouli, bayberry root chip and fenugreek seeds; and lastly, healing and tranquility bath salts with goldenseal, alfalfa, coltsfoot, Chaney root and hyssop. I'm not sure the last one will smell all too great, I may just have to add more bath salts to the mixture.
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Hi Burzeli,
Sounds fabulous! I'm sure the recipients will be impressed!
Sounds fabulous! I'm sure the recipients will be impressed!
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Hey. I am doing a love spell and can't get any roses or lavender. I read a few places that red Chrysanthemum mean I love you. Could I use that for it? Thanks
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Hi MFear,
Chrysanthemum isn't used in Hoodoo for love spells, but you can absolutely get roses and lavender here, if you need them.
http://www.herbmagic.com/lavender.html
http://www.herbmagic.com/rose-buds.html
I hope that helps!
Chrysanthemum isn't used in Hoodoo for love spells, but you can absolutely get roses and lavender here, if you need them.
http://www.herbmagic.com/lavender.html
http://www.herbmagic.com/rose-buds.html
I hope that helps!
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MFear,
Every culture has its own forms of symbolism.
Hoodoo is a form of folk magic associated with the African American use of roots, herbs, and in some cases flowers (especially fragrant ones, or those which were widely available in Southern gardens during the 19th century) in down-home medicine and magic.
The so-called "Language of Flowers" in which every garden flower has a symbolic meaning and therefore a bouquet can be "read" as a message is a lovely conceit developed primarily in Europe among the upper classes, especially ladies of leisure, to whom floral tributes of affection were often given.
No one will prevent you from mixing the symbolism of the Language of Flowers into the lists of medical and magical uses for botanical supplies that are found in African-American hoodoo folk magic -- but please do not confuse them or think that they are interchangeable.
Every culture has its own forms of symbolism.
Hoodoo is a form of folk magic associated with the African American use of roots, herbs, and in some cases flowers (especially fragrant ones, or those which were widely available in Southern gardens during the 19th century) in down-home medicine and magic.
The so-called "Language of Flowers" in which every garden flower has a symbolic meaning and therefore a bouquet can be "read" as a message is a lovely conceit developed primarily in Europe among the upper classes, especially ladies of leisure, to whom floral tributes of affection were often given.
No one will prevent you from mixing the symbolism of the Language of Flowers into the lists of medical and magical uses for botanical supplies that are found in African-American hoodoo folk magic -- but please do not confuse them or think that they are interchangeable.
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Re: General Herb and Root Magic Questions and Answers
Hello all,
I'm new to this craft and was wondering was do you use a pinch of herbs here and there or a whole bunch at once?
The same question with root do i cut off a piece?
Will I have leftovers and what size jars should i buy for them?
I'm new to this craft and was wondering was do you use a pinch of herbs here and there or a whole bunch at once?
The same question with root do i cut off a piece?
Will I have leftovers and what size jars should i buy for them?
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Re: General Herb and Root Magic Questions and Answers
Hi joe szeliga,
Welcome! If you haven't already, I highly suggest reading Miss cat's free online book, Hoodoo in Theory and Practice:
https://www.luckymojo.com/hoodoo.html
Part B, Hoodoo in Practice goes over how people use herbs and roots in various types of works, and I think will help you get a good idea of how much to use, when to use roots whole or in chips, etc.
Best of luck to you!
Welcome! If you haven't already, I highly suggest reading Miss cat's free online book, Hoodoo in Theory and Practice:
https://www.luckymojo.com/hoodoo.html
Part B, Hoodoo in Practice goes over how people use herbs and roots in various types of works, and I think will help you get a good idea of how much to use, when to use roots whole or in chips, etc.
Best of luck to you!
Fiachna Cybele
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Tarot Reader & Conjure
Thank you St. Joseph, Michael, & Raphael!
HRCC #2163G
Tarot Reader & Conjure
Thank you St. Joseph, Michael, & Raphael!
Re: General Herb and Root Magic Questions and Answers
I have a question about harvesting herbs in graveyard. I live in a city which sometimes makes it difficult to find herbs and roots to work with. Across the street from where I live there is a beautiful graveyard which contains many plants and trees that could be worked with. Is it ok to harvest herbs and roots out of a graveyard? Will the fact that they are in a graveyard change the energy of these plant materials?
Thanks
Thanks


