How to Dispose of Ritual Remains
Madame Ja YOU’VE COMPLETED THE WORK, NOW WHAT? Keep in mind the original intent of the work and the intent behind the traditions associated with the disposal method when looking to dispose…
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How to Work with Candles
CANDLES FOR WORK, WORSHIP, AND ENJOYMENT Candles can be used to accomplish a particular task, aid in worship, or just lend their beauty to the surroundings. Whatever the job, there’s…
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How To Work with Conjure Oils
USING CONJURE OILS Conjure oils have a variety of uses and a variety of names. They may be referred to, generally speaking, as “conjure,” “dressing,” “ritual” or “spell” oils. However,…
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How to Work with Color
CRIMSON AND CLOVER, OVER AND OVER Color symbolism has been around for millennia. From the Tyrian purple robes of ancient royalty to the cerulean blue of nazar amulets, we have…
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How to Work with Incense
WELL, THAT MAKES SCENTS Incense, in one form or another, has been in use for centuries. It is then no surprise that so many different forms of it are available.…
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To Remove Unwanted Passengers
A CROSSROADS QUICKIE As it seems is sometimes the case, I will come away from a meeting or being in public somewhere and I will start to feel ill and…
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Another Legendary Hoodoo Drugstore
THE CRACKER JACK A great article on yet another “hoodoo drugstore.” Originally posted on the “Know Louisiana” Website: The Cracker Jack: A Hoodoo Drugstore in the “Cradle of Jazz”. Copyright…
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Botanicas: The Hispanic Version of the Hoodoo Drugstore
BOTANICAS, YERBERIAS, Y MAS I have frequented many botanicas and they always seem to fall into two categories — those that are welcoming and helpful and those that clearly do…
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Conjure In Popular Culture, Exhibit 2
CELEBRITIES, CURSES, AND CRAZIES TMZ reports that a fan of actor John Cusack is threatening to put a spell on him. What kind of spell, you ask? Well, let’s just…
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A Few Words About Oil Lamps
LET THERE BE LAMPS! When people think of oil lamps, they usually think of the type of lamp that has a reservoir base, a wick, and a glass chimney. However,…
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