Hoodoo – African-American spiritual beliefs.
Surely everyone has heard about voodoo, but we will focus on the other. Voodoo is rooted in West African religion Vodun, at that time, Hoodoo – African-American spiritual beliefs, kind of a mix with elements of rites of native American and European traditions. Is a collection of intertwining mythology, the use of the medicinal herbs and magic. Sometimes Better referred to as “working the root” or “root doctoring”. In this review, we will discuss about the items that casters think Hoodoo magic.
10. The bone of a black cat
Black cats are often considered bad luck. Nevertheless, the bone of a black cat is one of the most powerful charms in hoodoo. It is believed that bones can bestow invisibility to win back lost love or to make famous. Often people in pursuit of fame have found their death from the bones.
Bluesman Sam Toyler learned the technique of obtaining bone of a black cat from my grandmother, who was a famous witch: you Have to catch a black cat and cook it until there is nothing but fur and bones. Then dump the concoction into the river. All but one bone will float downstream. Use the bone, which will float back.
9. Vinegar of the four thieves
Vinegar of the four thieves is widely distributed in hoodoo. He can make you leave your life of unwanted people, to be used for personal protection, the prevention of disease or the creation of damage.
Legend has it that traces the origin of the recipe are in the middle ages, one group of thieves. Thieves have a habit of robbing victims of the Black Death. After the arrest they discovered the secret of how not to be infected by the plague – vinegar of four thieves. It’s an interesting story, but it is more likely that the vinegar of the four thieves, is a variation on the theme of “ukususa of Poltava” which for many centuries was used as a medicine. It is also known as the Marseilles vinegar, medicine has changed depending on who did it. There are two versions of this vinegar for external application and for use inside. The tool can contain any number of herbs. But all the recipes say that must be not less than four additives, each with a thief.
8. Pouch Mojo
Pouch mojo, or “prayer in a bag” originated in West Africa, where enchanted pouches were used to ward off evil, bring good luck or to attract love. Basically, the bags charms are made of red flannel. But there’s also of green cloth to attract money. White – for the blessing of children, and even leather that were found in the West Indies.
The contents of the bags depends on the goal you want to achieve, it can be various roots, herbs, animal parts, minerals, signs or amulets. The pouch is designed to control another person, often contains his personal belongings, like hair or nails. The more contains personal belongings pouch Mojo, the greater its power.
The pouch must be configured for correct operation. To breathe life into it, the mage performs the ritual of Smoking, lighting of candles and incense. After the pouch needs to be fed, it’s usually alcohol, perfume, water or liquid discharged from the body . What would the finished bags mascots to work effectively, they must be hidden from prying eyes. Men often hide them in pants, and women usually use for their corsets.
7. Bad powder
Bad powder is a magical tool that consists of cemetery land, and additives, such as snakeskin or salt. The name comes from the words of the people Bantu “kufua”, which means “to die”. It is used to curses, or that would cause anyone harm. The same bag with the same powder used to protect against such attacks.
Bad powder scattered on the way the alleged victim or spread on the pillow, face, or around the edges of the house. The first signs that the magic has hit the target , is acute pain in the legs, then swelling and inability to walk. These symptoms are almost identical with symptoms of complications of diabetes.
In January 2016 George Cuchara, from Queens new York, was sentenced to 50 years in prison for the murder of his own parents. After the speech of four lawyers, he decided to confess. In his last speech he claimed that his parents ‘ death was a result of Bad powder.
6. The Root Of John The Conqueror
There are three kinds of root of John the Conqueror – high, low and chewy. Often the variety depends on local availability. Chewing John belongs to the ginger family , is used to treat stomach pain and helps to take the right decision. Low John is usually done from the roots of wild TRILLIUM. Long John is made of lignified roots of the morning glory( Ipomoea ). After drying, it resembles the testicles of black men. It is not surprising that high John is used frequently in spells of a sexual nature.
In African-American folklore John the conqueror was a trickster who outwitted his subordinates. The root is widely used in Hoodoo and can be used for different purposes. Wearing it will help to overcome all obstacles on your way. If you store it in a green bag, it will attract money and if it is along with a lock of hair, it will attract a lover. Players swear that the root of John’s good luck.
5. Magic with a trace of the feet
Magic with a trace man goes deep into the hoodoos. The damage from this magic comes into the human being through the legs. It is the spreading of powder and magic items in the path of the victim. Typical rituals include placing the stones in a certain configuration of objects or premises of the dirt from his footprint into the bottle. Curses can range from bad luck and loss of memory to illness and death.
One of the traditional techniques, this blending of gumarabic( resin of acacia), pieces of hemp rope with sulphur powder . Then this mixture is scattered on the path of the victim. And if you sprinkle a mix of snake skin and graveyard earth, then it would mean certain death. In the end, the magic powder is still mixed with socks, shoes, toenails or skin of the feet. Robert Johnson spoke of this old Hoodoo technique in his song “Stones in my way”
4. Bottle tree
Bottle tree originated in the ninth century in West Africa, in the Kingdom of the Congo. African slaves transported it with him to Europe and America. According to legend,glass bottles, placed in the street at night to catch evil spirits. And the next day the sunlight burns them. It is believed that a bottle tree to bring good luck and rain and also helps other trees to bloom.
Traditionally the bottles are placed upside down, the neck closer to the trunk. Bottles can be any color. But the bottle color is cobalt blue, the hood is preferable. The blue color represents the sky and water, serves as a bridge between the firmament of heaven and earth – the living and the dead.
Bottle trees are common in plantations throughout the southern region and Appalache. But in many areas they have lost their original meaning. Most often, they are created for beauty, not magic, hoodoo.
3. The cemetery land
According to people, Bakongo from Central Africa, the burial ground lies a powerful magic. The earth has a spirit of the person buried there . Slaves, Bocongo brought this belief to America in 1730
You can’t just take the land from the cemetery, it should be purchased. This implies communication with the dead, and offer them something in exchange for land. Often liquor or something that they loved in life. In the 19th century, the typical payment was a silver coin.
But the earth is not at all the same cemetery. The graves of babies were used for blessings and good luck. Love rituals are best done with the earth taken from the grave of someone who loved you, ideally this needs to be the land taken from the level of the heart. If you think evil , it is better to approach the grave of the murderer. The earth from the graves of the more petty criminals such as thieves and merchants, its a good call for a loss and confusion.
2. Ball Jack
Ball the Jack (ball or luck) is a set of magical items wrapped in wax and wind thread. Threads often enough that it would hang. Ball Jack initially refers to the magic of the Congo, where the talismans were tied a certain number of nodes.
Ball Jack is designed to attract luck, love or money. Some of them are used for divination. Balls can be suspended like a pendulum to determine “Yes” or “no”. But some quickly rotating to create a hypnotic effect. As Mojo bags, ball the Jack need to feed regularly to maintain the result.
The contents of the bowl directly connected to the stem what you want to achieve. For example, if you-more personal things, the more likely it is that the ball can be used in divination. Like most mascots, balls Jack can be used not only for good but for evil.
1. The Bible
The Bible is the most powerful book in the hoodoo. Most practitioners are Christians, and hoodoo traditions connected with the Christian South. Originally the Bible was regarded as a means in the struggle between light and darkness. Africans learned of her power and decided to use it to their advantage, to use against their captors.
The Bible is not only a source of prayers, but she is a powerful talisman. The Bible often remains open on the important verses and is located in a certain place. Of course, the Psalms became the most beloved part of the Bible in hoodoo. These ancient songs of king David can be used for everything from attracting happiness, to defeat the enemy.
Followers of hoodoo is not alone in the belief that the Bible is magic. Some Protestant sects also believe in the power of verse, which can be cured as from spiritual and physical ailments.
