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Real Louisiana Hoodoo

Ray Malbrough, a native Louisiane and Hoodoo practitioner,
offers you an insider's knowledge of Hoodoo, that powerful, mys­
terious blend of European and African magick rooted in Voodoo.
From gris-gris bags to doll magick, from spell-casting to problem­
solving, Charms, Spells & Formulas offers you a hoard of step-by­
step instructions and rituals for working Hoodoo magick to
attract prosperity and luck ...to protect yourself, your family and
your home from harm ...to inspire prophetic dreams ... to pos­
itively influence any court dealings ... to get the job you want ...
and to draw love to you.
Learn the methods that have been used successfully by Hoodoo
workers for nearly 200 years. Charms, Spells & Formulas explains
how everyone can work Hoodoo magick to experience a host of
practical benefits.

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 About the Author
Ray T. Malbrough was born in New Orleans and was raised in the
''Pays des Cajuns'' region of southeastern Louisiana. He learned
the basics of Hoodoo in his early teens with the permission and
encouragement of his mother. At age 19, he started working in a
New Orleans tearoom as a reader/advisor, and has since earned
a good reputation as a Hoodoo worker all over the region sur-
rounding his hometown of Houma. He is a 1982 graduate of
the Seax-Wica Seminary founded and directed by Dr. Raymond
Buckland. The author is active in the Parapsychology Association •

in T hibodeaux, Louisiana. Today, Ray is a full time reader/advi­

sor and Hoodoo worker in his home in Houma.

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About Llewellyn's Practical Magick Series

To some people, the idea that c'Magick'' is practical comes as a
surprise. It shouldn't. The entire basis for Magick is to exercise
influence over one's environment. Magick is an interactive
process of spiritual growth and psychological transformation.
Even so, the spiritual life rests firmly on material foundations.
Magick is a way of life and must be lived, not just talked about,
and that includes experiencing the wonders, pleasures and pains
of material existence.
The material world and the spiritual are intertwined and it is
this very interconnectedness that provides the Magickal Link, the
magickal means for the spirit to influence the material, and vice
versa.
Magick can be used in one's daily life for better living and in
opening the doors to new worlds of mind and spirit. Each of us
has been given Mind and Body, and it is our spiritual opportu­
nity to make full use of these wonderful gifts. Mind and Body
work togetl1er, and Magick is simply the extension of this inter­
action into dimensions beyond the limits normally perceived.
That's why we commonly talk of the ''supernormal'' in connec­
tion with the domain of Magick.
The Body is alive, and all Life is an expression of the Divine.
There is spiritual, Magickal power in the Body and in the Earth,
just as there is in �1ind and spirit. With Love and Will, we use
Mind to link these aspects of Divinity together to bring about
change. We add to the beauty of it all _ for to work Magick we
must work in concert with the Laws of Nature and of the Psyche.
Magick is the flowering of our Human Potential.
Practical Magick is concerned with the Craft of living well, in
harmony with the cycles of Nature and the seasons of the Earth.
We increase the flow of Divinity in our lives, and in the world
around us, through the things we make with hand and mind. All
our acts of Will and desire are magickal acts.
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Llewellyn Publications
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Charms, Spell & Formulas. Copyright © 1986 by Ray T. Mal­
brough. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or
reproduced in any manner whatsoever, including Internet usage,
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FIRST EDITION
Thirty-third Printing, 2009' ,
Cover ,art by Robin Wood
Book design by Terry Buske
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Malbrough, Ray.
Charms, spells, and formulas for the making and use
of gris-gris, herb candles, doll magick, incenses, oils, and
powders-to ,gain love, protection, prosperity, luck, and
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prophetic dreams.
(Llewellyn,s pr,act.ical magick series)
1. Folklor,e, Louisiana. 2. Magic-Louisiana.
3. Charms. 4. Incantations. I. Title. II. Series.
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Specal thanks to Cyndi Hanson, who has shared

with me some of her knowledge of formulas.
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I thank the Seax-Wica Seminary, through which

my involvement as a student has encouraged
me to share what I have learned concerning the
Magickal Practice of my part of the world.

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Contents
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Introduction .•••....•...••.••••••.•.•••.•...••••......•.••......• •.•••......•.•.••••.............,XI

Chapter One
What is Magick? ......................................................................1

Chapter Two
Charms ...................................................................................13

Chapter Three
Dolls and Magick .................................................................53

Chapter Four
The Evil Eye ...........................................................................93

Chapter Five
Folk Spells and Miscellaneous .........................................99

Fo1·1nulas ••o••·················································································107

Chapter Six
Incense ··················••1'1••············································ ··············109

Chapter Seven
Anointing Oils ....................................................................115

Chapter Eight
Sprinkling Powders ...........................................................129

Chapter Nine
Washes ................................................................................. 131

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Lagniappe ............................................................................ 135

Conclusion
Being A Practitioner .......................................................... 161

Index .............................................................................................. 167

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 Since the dawn of man, people of all civilizations have
placed their faith in the use of charms and various forms of
magickal practice. Methods may have differed from one
civilization to the next. And today, in this fast moving technical
society, people from all walks of life still use charms and
• magick in their daily lives.
Occult shops and mail order firms have sprung up all
over the country, evidence to man's continued belief in the
occult sciences. Today, when you walk into any occult shop
you will see shelves of various herbs, incense, anointing oils,
powders and washes. Each has its own use and effect. No
self-respecting occult shop would be without its supply of
candles in all sizes, shapes and colors. Also, you will find
books on various aspects of the occult.
Within these pages you will learn a method of making
charms and using magick with dolls which have been passed
on from teacher to student among the voodoo practitioners
in southeast Louisiana. The use of the gris-gris bag is still
quite strong, especially in and around the New Orleans area.
The use of dolls in making magick is used only in the rural
areas of the state. Since the early colonization of Louisiana,
voodoo in one form or another has been practiced and feared
by people in all walks of life in south Louisiana.
Within these pages you will learn how to make your own
incense, anointing oils, powders and washes. Sure these are
items which can be bought in any reputable occult shop. But,
_in the old days, there were no occult shops in which to buy
anything related to magick. The practitioners of old almost
always had to make eve •""ing they used from scratch. With
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the recipes in this book you will be able to do this. Here you will
find a formula to make that special incense, anointing oil,
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powder, etc. comparable in use to the name brands on the

market today. All ingredients used in these formulas can be
obtained from any reputable occult shop. Some of the ingredients
may even be purchased in most health food stores.
When it comes to anointing oils, it is difficult to get a clear
oil. Almost all of the name brand oils on the market are
colored red, blue, green, etc. These are fine but the colored •

oils should be used only on a candle of the same color if you

are using the oil to anoint a candle for ritual. __ y of the formulas
in this book will give you a clear oil, making its use more
versatile o
Ray T. Malbrough

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Archeologists, as well as those learned in contemporary

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religion, clearly point out that a belief in and use of magick
(the old English spelling of the word) has existed since man's
early history.
Magick was defineQ by Aleister Crowley as, ''The art or
science of causing change to occur in conformity with will''.
And since man is basically motivated by his emotions of love
and hate, magick has developed into two forms: one which is
motivated to benefit mankind, commonly termed 'white'
magick, and that which is geared to injure mankind, termed
'black' magick.
It is usually misconstrued that anyone who successfully
practices magick is a witch. This is not true, because magick
in itself is a practice. Therefore, anyone may learn and use
magick in their life. Such a person is properly referred to as a
'magician'. A witch is a person who belongs to the Old Religion
of pre-Christian Europe commonly called witchcraft and
often referred to as wicca today.
For those who are seriously interested in learning the
truth as to what witchcraft is all about, and in detail, the Saxon
tradition of wicca, I strongly recommend you read the forthcoming
book from Llewellyn, Ray Buckland's Complete Course on
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Witchcraft,.
There is a law operating in the Universe in which all your
actions sooner or later come back to you. Because of this
Universal Law at work, a so-called black magician never lives
a long, happy and prosperous life. Never be tempted to use
your magick to harm another. These actions can only lead
you to a future of misery and frustration.
Mankind over the years has developed different forms of
magick. In my opinion, the oldest form known is sympathetic
magick based on the concept that like attracts like. Then
there is ceremonial magick which has its roots in the Jewish
system of magick known as the Qabalah. Here the magician
conjures up all sorts of entities to do his bidding for him. Many
of the entities conjured are very antagonistic toward the magi­
cian, so this form of magick can be dangerous. Another form
is talismanic magick in which a manmade object is endowed
with power or energy to help attract to its wearer the object of
his desires. A talisman can also be made to protect from
evil.
As I've said there are many methods used to work magick.
The three just mentioned are the most popular, used by the
lone magician today.
Within these pages it is my intention to teach the method
commonly used in southeast Louisiana, the gris-gris bag,
which has its roots in voodoo. Also, I illustrate a variation of
sympathetic magick as I have learned it, using dolls. Here you
will learn to use and make charms and spells which are a part
of the lone magician's magick.
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Getting Started
Before you will be able to make any of the charms or do
any of the rituals as taught in this book, you will need a place
to do them. This should be a place that is quiet, a place where
you can be alone without fear of being disturbed. If you have
your own bedroom, use it. The best place to use is tJ,e attic,
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basement or a spare room where people living in the house

do not enter often. Some of the rituals given in this book will
take several days to complete, and they must remain undis­
turbed until theri.
Noise is something you should try to eliminate as much
as possible. The sound of a radio or stereo playing, the televi­
sion blasting away, traffic on the street, even the voices of pea
pie talking loud, will hinder your success in your rituals. All
these outside disturbances only serve to take your undivided
attention away from your ritual work. I would also like to add,
unplug the telephone.
You will need something to use as an altar to do your
ritual work on. Actually, you can use anything-a wooden
box, a coffee table, a board resting on cinder blocks. Most
people prefer using the top of their chest of drawers, using the
top drawer to store away their ritual supplies. On each corner
at the back of your altar you will place a white candle. These
will be known as your altar candles. The altar candles are
traditionally lit in the following order: the candle at your left,
first, and the candle at your right, second. If you like, you may
cover your altar with a cloth. Your altar cloth should be white.
Some people, including myself, like to put flowers on their
altar. Flowers tend to remind us of the beauty that is in nature.
If you are going to use flowers on your altar, please use fresh
cut flowers and not ai·tificial ones. Refer to the basic altar layout
Many people like to add religi9us figures or pictures as a
part of their altar arrangement. It is not necessary but if you
like to do so, these are placed in back of the altar between
your altar candles with your incense burner placed in front.
Since incen.se will be used in all the rituals, you will need
an incense burner. If you cannot find an incense burner in the
shops in your area, you can make your own. Any noncom­
bustible, heat resistant dish or bowl the size of a cup will do
fine. This should be half filled with earth or sand. The earth or
sand will absorb the heat generated from the burning incense

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Flowers Altar Candle Altar Candle Flowers

Incense Burner

Book Holy Water

Basic Altar Layout

and will pr· event scorching your altar. The recipes for making
the incense used are given in Part II of this book.
In the rituals we will be using various colored candles.
Each color has been given its own vibratory influence. Since
only the color is important, it makes no difference as to the
size or shape of the candle. The colors we will be working with
and their vibratory influences are:

WHITE ....................................... Adds to spiritual strength, breaks

curses or crossed conditions,
represents faith, purity, truth and
sincerity.
PINK ........................................... Overcomes evil, represents hon­
or, love, morality, friendship,
general success.
RED ....... �·····································Love, sexuality, good health,
strength and physical vigor.
0 GE...................................Encouragement, strengthens the
ability to concentrate, - attrac-
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tion, adaptability, stimulation.

YEf ,LOW ....................................Attraction, persuasion ( can
change minds), instills con­
fidence, charm.
GREEN.......................................Money, luck, financial success
and pros _ · , fertility, good crops
and harvest, cooperation.
LIGHT BLUE ·······••o••················Understanding, health, tran­
quility, protection, peace, gen­
eral happiness, sharpens the
- power to perceive, spiritual aware­
ness, patience.
DARK BLCJE ............................. Depression, moodiness, change­
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ability, impulsiveness, unfor­

tunate and very subduing.
PORPLE ........... �·························Ambition, promotes business
progress, power (worldly, psy-
chic or magickal), causes ten­
sion, strengthens willpower.
BROWN..................................... Hesitation in all matters, uncer­
tainty and doubt, neutrality, robs
energy.
BLACK ........................................... Sadness and mourning, evil, loss,
discord, confusion.
GRAY ................. �........................... Cancellation, stalemate, neu·
trality.
GREENISH YEl .LOW .............Jealousy and anger, sickness,
quarrels, discord, cowardice.

To give added strength to the vibratory influences of the

candles in ritual they should be first ''Blessed'' to remove any
f}egative vibrations and dirt, then ''Dressed'' to set firmly the
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desired vibrations you want in your ritual. T he manner for
''blessing'' is given in the section titled ''Preliminary to Ritual''.

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''Dressing'' is the term most often used to mean anoint­

ing the candle with oil. Dressing the candle is done in the
fallowing procedure. Starting from the center of the candle,
rub your oil on the candle's surface with your right hand (left,
if left-handed) upward to the candle's wick. Continue rubbing
the oil on the candle's surface, from the center upwards until
the entire top half of the candle is anointed. Then from the
candle's center, rub downward to the bottom of the candle.
Continue rubbing the oil from the center downward until the
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bottom half of the candle's surface is anointed. It is very, very

important that you concentrate upon the symbolism which
the candle has in your ritual while you are anointing it. The act
of concentration while anointing the candle with oil firmly sets
in the mind of the operator the vibratory influence which the
candle will have during the ritual.
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the period between the New Moon to the Full Moon. All rituals
of· a destructive nature such as: ending a love affair, to stop
another from doing a certain act, putting a stop to bad habits,
to cause discord, etc., should be done during the waning
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phase of the moon. The period from the Full Moon to the New
Moon is the waning phase of the Moon.
As you can see, we are going to give our rituals some
extra help by doing them during certain phases of the moon.
We �ll also enlist the aid of seven planets. Each day of the
week is ruled by one of the seven planets. Each planet is said
to have an influence over certain matters concerning our
daily lives. The days of the week with their planetary rulers are
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as follows:

SONDAY ................. Is ruled by the Sun. The color associated

with Sunday is yellow. Sunday's influence
concerns creating peace and harmony,
obtaining the favor of those in high places,
(this c·an even mean your boss or immediate
supervisor at work), riches, honor, glory,
making frier1ds, recovering lost property,
preventing war.
MONDAY................ ls ruled by the Moon. Its associated color is
white. Monday is good to begin rituals for
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reconciliations, dreams, receptivity, love,
voyages (to encourage good or safe), mes-
sages, female fertility.
TUESDAY............... Is ruled by Mars. The color associated with
Mars is red. The positive influence of Mars
concerns developing courage, overthrowing
enemies, military honors, breaking nega­
tive spells. In the negative aspect, Mars can
create strife and hardships, cause bitter ..
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WEDNESDAY....... ls ruled by Mercury. Its associated color is

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purple. Mercury's influence concerns health,

science, studies, psychic and spiritual
development, communications, divina­
tion, influencing others.
THURSDAY.... . . . .... ls ruled by Jupiter. The color associated
· with Thursday is blue. Use this day to begin
your rituals concerning wealth, obtaining
honors, male fertility, friendship, health, to
obtain luck, success in your chosen career,
general ambition. •

f'RJDAY................... Is ruled by the planet Venus. Its associated

color is green. Venus' influence in our lives
deals with love, romance, beauty, kind­
ness, happiness, travel, to foster new friend­
ships, to gratify lust.
SATURDAY. . . ......... ls ruled by the planet Saturn. The color
associated with Saturn is black. Saturn's
influence is for psychic attack (its negative
side), psychic self-defense (its positive
aspect), to protect from evil, spirit com­
munication, and anything connected with
the home.

Let us suppose that you have just begun a new job and
you want to do some ritual work to build a good relationship
with your boss. This would be considered constructive magick
and would have a greater chance of success done during the
waxing phase of the moon. Now we are going to look at the
calendar to be sure what phase of the moon we are in at pre·
sent. We see that the New Moon occurred five days ago.
T heref ore we are already in the correct phase of the moon
and do not have to wait. Now we consult our table of influen­
ces for the days of the week. We see that the sun is associated
with the gaining of favor from those in high places and it is
also good for making friends. From this information we know
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that Sunday is good to begin this particular ritual. We therefore
go back to our calendar to find out how many days we will
have to wait until Sunday arrives during the waxing phase of
the moon to begin our ritual. During this short waiting period
• we can gather together all the materials that will be needed in
order to perform the ritual.
Now comes the question: at w_hat time of the day should I
do my ritual work? The simple solution to this question is to
do yo.ur rituals at either the first hour of sunrise or the first hour
of sunset. Whichever time you decide upon, it is important to
do your ritual work at the same time each consecutive day
until the ritual is complete.

Preliminary to Ritual
The first step i's to eliminate anything which will interrupt
you and invade your privacy during the ritual. If it makes you
feel more secure, lock the door to the room where you are
doing your ritual work. An ordinary screen door hook can be
attached to the door if you so desire.
Set up your altar according to the basic altar layout.
Gather all the materials that you will be using in your ritual. All
materials used in each ritual will- be listed as I give each ritual
in detail. These items may be placed on a small table next to
the altar. Double check to make sure that you have not forgot­
ten something. Also you will need a special ''Psychic and
Spiritual Development Herb Candle''. On this candle write
your full name and birthdate. Dress the herb candle with
''Power Oil''.
Turn out the lights so that you will be surrounded by the
natural darkness of the room.
Step 1 . Light your altar candles� Light your incense.
Step 2. Light the special ''Psychic and Spiritual Development .
Herb Candle''.
Step 3. Ahoint your forehead with ''Power Oil'' by making a
cross. Imagine a bright white light beaming down

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upon you and filling you from head to toe. See this
white light expand and surround you. See it growing
in size to completely fill the room. Know in your mind
that you are filled with and surrounded by this light
and no power of darkness can hurt you in any way.
Step 4. Take the - bowl of holy water and with your fingers
sprinkle all the corners of the room, then on and
around your altar area, saying:
Where this holy water is cast,
no spell or thing of darkness lasts,
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that's not in ha11T1ony with me,

From this moment you must fl,ee.
When finished, place the bowl of holy water back on
the altar.
Step 5. Meditate for a moment upon the intention for doing
your ritual.
These steps I've just mentioned are to be performed
before every ritual. Steps 3 and 4 act as a cleansing of yourself
and the area where you will be doing your work. Plus, these
actions will help to remove any negativity which could inter·
fere with the success of your work.
As you are setting up your altar to begin your ritual, it will
be necessary to consecrate ( or bless) eve ing you will use
as you place it on the altar. This is done only once, so there is
no need to repeat this step daily.
Dip your fingers in the holy water and touch the item with
the holy water with the words:
Through this holy water pure,
no negativity endures.
Consecrated as you should,
be dedicated for the good
Holy water can be obtained from any Roman Catholic
church, or, you can make your own which will be just as
effective:
Step 1 . Put a tablespoon of salt in a saucer. Place both hands'
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palms down, over the salt. Mentally direct your energy

to flow and say:
May this salt be pure and
that the purity of this salt
bless all that it touches.
Step 2. Place both hands, palms down, over your bowl of
water. Mentally direct your energy to flow and say:
I consecrate this water that
all negative conditions be
cast out of this water and
I may safely use this water
in my rites.
Step 3. Stir some of the salt into your water while affirming:
Together, this salt and water
will become a powerful instrument
to purify and cast out all evil
and negativity as I use this
holy water in my rites.

Closing the Ritual

Before yo� extinguish the altar candles, it is a good idea
to pau�e for a moment to give thanks. Hold your hands with
the palms facing towards the altar candles while giving
thanks: ·
Thanks for all the blessings
which have touched my life in
the past. I thank you for all
the blessings I know will come
my way in the future, as I
live each day in peace and love.
· guish the candles
..... in the reverse order of lighting them.
NOTE: Steps 1 through 5 are excellent as a ritual for daily
prayer. In this case you would burn ''Aura of Enchantment
Incense''. When the period of meditation and prayer is fin�shed,
simply close the ritual.

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Charms take the form of what is called gris·gris (pro­

nounced 'gree-gree') bags. This is what they are called in
Louisiana. But, this method of making charms is not exclusive
to Louisiana. In fact, they are called by different names in
various parts of the world-conjure bags, ouanga bags,
medicine bags, charm bags, mojo bags, etc. Regardless of
the name used, these are small red flannel or chamois drawstring
bags, two inches wide and three inches long.
Into the gris-gris bag goes a variety of items; herbs, roots,
powders, stones, pieces of colored cloth or feathers, bones,
symbols for luck or love or money. Personal items belonging
to the individual for whom the gris-gris bag is made are also
added: hair, nail parings, pieces of soiled clothing containing
perspiration, even discarded Kleenex tissues could be used.
The number of items always used to make a gris-gris bag are
one, three, five, seven, nine or thirteen. No more than thirteen
and never an even number.
The gris-gris bag is a form of talismanic magick in its,elf
and is always maqe through ritual at an altar. A properly made
a, nd consecrated gris-gris bag, when worn by the individual, is
believed to help attract or dispel from the person certain
influences. Thus, the gris-gris bag can be made for many pur-
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poses, good and evil: love, money, health, even to cause sick­
ness, bad luck, or death to an enemy.
To make a gris-gris bag for a woman who desires the love
of a certain gentleman, you would use the following: a small
heart made from red wax containing hair or other items from
both the lady and man of her affections; love-drawing pow-
der; a piece of orris root; vervain; a teaspoon of passion
flower. As stated before, construction of the gris-gris bag is
done through ritual. All items are to be consecrated at your •

altar as they are put into the bag. Once the bag is complete it
is anointed with oil. Since this bag is made for love, you would
use either ''love oil'' or ''attraction oil'' or a mixture of both
oils.
Now that the lady's gris-gris bag is completed, it is given
to her to wear. Women will wear the gris-gris bag pinned to the
inside of their bra or inside their dress or blouse near the left
armpit. Men usually wear the gris-gris bag around their neck
or pinned inside their underwear. Sometimes men will just
carry the gris-gris bag in their pocket, so that each time they
reach in their pocket the bag will come in contact with their
skin.
The woman will also be given a bottle of the same oil that
was used in making the gris-gris bag to sprinkle on her bag
once a week.
The gris-gris bag, as with any other talisman or amulet,
acts as a psycho-spiritual support; it implies faith. It serves to
intensify the faith in yourself that through the help of the gris­
gris bag you will obtain this or receive that In order to strengthen
your faith in the effectiveness of the gris-gris bag, there must
be a complete understanding of what each item you put into
your gris-gris bag symbolizes. This is important because the
items used act as a psychological aid to strengthen the link
between the desire and the mind of the individual whose
energy will be used in making the gris-gris bag.
Faith alone is not enough. One must be patient. -Patient,
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because not all desires will materialize quickly. Some will take
time to materialize, in all probability, because certain con­
ditions must be created before the desire can become reality.
But if you hold onto your faith and remain patient, the gris-gris
bag can serve as a key to open the door to your future
happiness.
It has been said that thoughts are things. Human thought
produces energy, and the energy creates the force which in
turn produces the action. Your will is the operator and director
which transmits and guides your thoughts toward their des­
tjnation. Thus your thoughts, always guided and controlled
by your will, become a force that neither time nor distance
can deter. All your thoughts, therefore, produce mental vib­
rations which cannot become lost. In making a gris-gris bag,
a certain thought pattern is created and set into' motion.,

Here I would like to say that the greater your ability to con-
centrate, the greater success you will obtain in your efforts.
You should know how an9 be able to maintain a ftxed thought
on a single subject to the exclusion of all other thoughts. This
faculty requires training in a calm and isolated atmosphere.
With a few minutes of concentration on a determined subject,
you will notice that your thoughts begin to wander. Therefore
it will be necessary to continue in training yourself to concen-
trate until you can do so for a period of twenty minutes. For
example, select a circle or any other symbol. On the first day
of your training in concentration, write down the length of
time you were able to hold a clear image of the chosen sym­
bol in your mind. For each day afteiwards try to hold the
image of the symbol one minute longer, until you can do so
for twenty consecutive minutes. It is necessary that you con­
centrate on the symbol only and push all other thoughts out
of your mind; if you are not doing this, you are not training
yourself to conce,ntrate on one thing at a time.
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Not only should you learn to concentrate, but you should
Iear·rt to create mental images. The Creative Thought is that

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which makes concrete a particular s·u bject, which is com­

posed of an exact mental image, with all the relevant charac­
teristics. Through your imagination you should soli.dly depict
in your mind the most exact image possible of the thing that
you desire.
Do you want to improve your business? Make a mental
picture of your clients crowding and waiting in front of your
sto·r e before your business ho, u rs begin. Imagine all these
people buying your merchandise without haggling over your
pricesQ Do you want money? Create the image of the amount
of moneyyou want and hold this image in yo, u r mind until you
can see it materialize in front of you. The cleare·r your mental
images are and the more they are conc·e ntrated on with force
and intensity, the sooner they will become tangible realities.
The V1brations continue ema. n ating fr, o m your mind to th ,e
ether sur.rounding you, which creates a magnetic effect that
attracts the desired object. You don't need to see where or
how you will come into the money; the Universal Mind will
choose the proper and just way which will give you the object
you 're askin g for without harming anyone.
It is possible to think without the use of words; it _ i s then
that the mental image becomes concrete thought and trans­
form s itself into true Creative Thought. Each thing that you
desire actually exists in the surrounding Universe and you can
possess it.
In the construction of your gris-gris bags you will be
working with herbs. Therefore, it is a good idea to learn which
herbs are in harmony with your personality and work only
with these in making your gris-gris bags. To find out if an herb
is in harmony with you or not, simply hold your left hand over
the herb (right, if you are left-handed) and mentally ask the
herb, root or bark if it is in harmony with you. If the herb is in
harmony with you, you will feel a tingle or flow of energy
between your hand and the plant. If you are not in harmony
with each other, you will feel nothing at all Those who are
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familiar with the use of the pendulum may find its use equally
suitable.
The following is a list of herbs and their basic associations.
Study this list carefully.
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LOVE ......................Cubeb berries, orris I oot, spikenard, vanillin,
vervain, violet flowers, laurel, Ada-m and
Eve root, Beth root, horse chestnut, khus
khus, ladies thumb, lavender, lotus, lovage,
magnolia, mistletoe, passion flower, patchouli
leaves, lesser periwinkle, queen Elizabeth
root, quassia chips, rose buds, herba mate,
sweet bugle, scullcap, rose hips, orange
blossoms, five-finger grass, linden flowers,
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gentian root, couch grass, heartease herb.

PASSION ..............Myrtle, absinthe, aloes, cloves, damiana, dill
seed, coriander, dulse herb, sweet basil,
juniper berries, saw palmetto berries, Canada
snake 1�oot, fennel seed, grains of paradise,
satyrion root, snake root, verbena root,
licorice stick herb, patchouli leaves.
MONEY ................. aBuckeye, clover, fenugreek, h·igh John the
Conqueror root, low John the Conqueror
root, nutmeg, marjoram, ruler's root, srnart­
weed, tonka bean, thyme, bayberry herb,
echinacea, five-finger grass, Guinea para­
dise seeds, Irish moss, kelp, lemon ver­
bena, scented lucky beans, silver weed,
comfrey, coltsfoot, black sn,ake root, rat­
tlesnake root.
LCJCK ......................Alfalfa, angel's turnip, ash tree leaves, basil,
b!essed thistle, cha.momile, galangal root,
grains of paradise, mustard seed, peony,
yellow dock, wonder of the world root,
Jezebel root, May apple (mandrake) root,
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queen of the meadow root, quince seeds,

parsley, five-finger grass, swiss leaves, silver
weed, seven barks, sacred bark, John the
conqueror root, four leaf clover, Jamaica
ginger root, rosemary, sumbul root.
SCICCESS ........ .;.... Cinnamon, yellow dock, squill root, John
the conqueror root, silver weed, Jezebel
root, prince's pine, red clover, buckeye,
Irish moss, five-finger grass, elm bark, khus •

khus, May apple (mandrake) root, scented

lucky beans, tonka beans, sweet flag root,
vervain leaves, golden seal herb.
HEAi TH .................Vervain, thyme, sassafras leaves (and root),
peppermint, horehound, hops, eucalyp­
tus, feverfew, asafaetida, catnip, dandelion
leaves, sarsaparilla, life everlasting, holy
herbs, heal-all herb, golden seal herb, betony, ,

hyssop, pumpkin seed.

PROTECTION .....Vetivert, boldo leaves, mandrake root, gar­
FROM EVIL lie, snakehead, gilead buds (balm of), stone
root, basil leaves, bay leaves, asafaetida,
quince seeds, lucky hand root, five-finger
grass, dragon's blood reed, blood root,
brimstone, frankincense, high John the
conqueror root, sacred bar·k, Saint John's
wort, African ginger root, black cohosh,
grape vine, fern, rattlesnake root, plant of •

peace, wolfbane root, caraway seeds.

CCIRSING .............. Balmony root, blueberry, cruel man of the
woods, Guinea pepper, knot grass, black
mustard seed, pepper tree leaves, poke
root, poppy seed, rue, tormentilia, twich's
grass, valerian, wormwood, chicory root,
flaxseed, jimson weed, mullein, red chin·
cona bark, skunk cabbage root, yo_himbee
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root, pepperwort.
PSYCHIC & .......... Five-finger grass, anise seed, burning bush,
SPIRIT(IAI, celery seed, lemon balm, gotu kola, mug·
DEVEi ,OPMENT wort, acacia, marjoram, parsley, cin-
namon, mint, thyme, sage, rosemary,
frankincense, bethel root, buchu leaves,
bugle weed, calendula flowers, eyebright
herb.

By studying the list of herbs and their occult associations

you will notice that some herbs have more than one associa­
tion attached to it.
I have made mention that stones can be used to put into
the gris-gris bag. For years stones have been given astrologi­
cal associations and occult properties of attraction o As with
the herbs, some authorities may differ. I can only give you the
information as I have learned it.* Some people don't use the
stones at all, and some find that the use of stones helps to
increase the effectiveness of the gris-gris bag. When I started
learning the magickal practices in southern Louisiana, I was
always told, ''Use anything and everything that works for you
in your rituals''.
In considering the astrological associations of stones,
consider the moon and rising signs as well. When selecting
the stones, choose them for their occult properties. For exam ..
pie, your birthday is March 1 2, 1 952. You are looking for a
stone which will enhance your occult powers. In reading our
list of stones we see that Jade has the occult properties which
are said to enhance one's occult powers. We also see that
Jade is a powerful stone for those born in the signs of Virgo,
Libra and Aquarius. March 1 2th is in the sun sign Pisces, ,but
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*I use the stones and their occult properties as taught by Al Manning at the E.S.P. Lab. in
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on this day the moon entered the sign of Libra, the Jade will
work equally well even though the sun is in Pisces.
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AGATE ...................... Its astrological associations are Taurus
and Gemini. Said to attract peace, victory
. in games, happiness and good luck Con-
sidered strongest when used by those
under the signs of Gemini and Taurus.
.......THYST ............. The astrological associations are Aries
and Aquarius. Attracts love, good luck, •

helps to prevent drunkenness, said to be

a protector against evil sorcery. Amethyst
is best when used by Aries or Aquarius.
BERYL ....................... No astrological associations are attached
to this stone. Said to attract deep romance
and love. Can bring hope. Also can have
_ protective qualities.
BLOODSTONE ..... Scorpio and Pisces are the astrological
associations attached to this stone. Blood­
stone is also known as Carnelian. It is said
to bring friendship, calm angry people
and soothe flaring tempers. It is said to be
protective against the evil eye and depres­
sion. It is strongest when used by those of
Virgo, Scorpio and Pisces.
CO ...... .....................Associated with Taurus and Sagittarius.
Coral is considered one of the strongest
protective stones. Protects against the
evil eye, all spells intended to harm the
wearer, natural disasters and unfortunate ·
occurrences. It is associated with the planet
Venus. Coral is said to be especially power­
ful when used by those with their sun,
moon or rising signs in Taurus, Sagit·
tarius or Libra.
D OND · · • • o • • • • • • • • • •Its astrological associations are Aries and
Leo. Believed to attract power, riches,
and friends. Said to be excellent for
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reconciling differences between those who

have quarreled. This stone symbolizes peace,
fidelity and opulence. Said to be strongest
when used by those of the signs Aries and
Leo.
EMF .....D ...........Associated with Taurus, Gemini and Can­
cer. A stone with the qualities of precogni­
tion and the ability to see into the future. The
Emerald nurtures love and beauty, and turns
all negative spells back to the sender. When
used by those of the signs of Taurus, Gemini
and Cancer, it is most powerful.
NET .............Aries is its astrological association. This stone
attracts purity, sincerity and understanding.
Garnet tends to be a bit stuffy and victorian,
but can be useful to the signs of Aquarius
and Capricorn.
JASPER .............. Scorpio_ is associated with Jasper. It is said
that Jasper can protect from pain and guard
one's independence. It brings its wearer good
fortune and protection from the controlling
influences of others. It is best used by the
signs of Virgo and Sagittarius.
JADE .................... The astrological associations are Virgo, Libra
and Aquarius. A stone that has been con­
sidered a sacred stone for centuries, bring­
ing good luck, protection from disease or
evil spirits. Said to enhance one's occult
powers. It presents serenity and immor­
tality. Jade is a powerful stone for those of
the signs of Libra, Virgo and Aquarius.
IS ................... Sagittarius is this stone's astrological associa-
1.AZ(JLI tion. Said to have the qualities of attracting
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powerful and highly evolved spirits. It has
been believed that the possessor of this

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stone was endowed with great super­

natural powers. Lapis Lazuli is powerful
when used by those with their sun, moon
or rising signs in Sagittarius.
MOONSTONE .... Its astrological association is Cancer. Said
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to be a stone of love. It has the qualities of
protecting love and inspiring tender pas­
sions. It is considered especially powerful
when worn bythose with the sun, moon or
rising sign in Cancer.
OPAL ...................... Cancer, Libra and Scorpio are the astrologi­
cal associations. Opal is considered a very
dangerous stone to wear for those who are
not in tune with it. This stone is mystical by
nature and brings good luck and extra
mental powers to those of the signs of
Libra, Cancer and Scorpio. CAUTION -if
you are not of these three signs, please
experiment very carefully with opals.
ROBY ......................Associated with the astrological signs of
Leo and Capricorn. A stone with the qualities
of power, loyalty and courage. Ruby is a
focuser of occult energy. It protects from
trouble, and is an aid in love and passion.
Best when used by those with the signs of
Cancer, Leo and Capricorn.
SAPPHIRE ............Taurus, Virgo, Libra and Aquarius have
been - associated with Sapphire. Con-
sidered a stone of witchcraft and occult
powers, it tends to radiate gentleness and
peace. This stone is good for bringing j.us­
tice and truth to light. It is most powerful for
those of the signs of Taurus, Virgo, Libra
and Aquarius.
S ONYX .........Its astrological associations are Leo and
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V1rgo. Has protective qualities against spells

and incantations. It tends to strengthen the
wits of its wearer and imports warmth and
precision. Strongest when used by those
of Leo and Virgo.
TOPAZ ...................Aries and Scorpio are Topaz's astrological
associations. Gives protection to warriors,
has the qualities to put demons to flight
and vanquishes the evil spells of sorcerers.
Topaz has been used for divining purposes
to locate water and treasure. This stone is
most powerful for those with the signs of
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Aries, Gemini, Scorpio and Sagittarius.

TORQQOISE ........The astrological associations with tur­
quoise are Taurus, Libra and Sagittarius.
Believed to bring love and courage. It is
said to be a protector against violence in
thought and deed. Turquoise is also good
for reducing bodily and mental tensions.
This stone is best when used by those of
t1ie signs of Taurus, Libra and Sagittarius.
ZIRCON .................Taurus and Aquarius are associated with
Zircon, a stone which attracts fame and
fortune, It is considered to be a wishing
stone. It is also a protector against accidents
or natural disasters. This stone is strongest
for Taurus and Aquarius.
Here are other things which can be used in making a gris­
gris bag:
1 . Lodestones -if you can buy the big lodestones, you can
always break them into smaller pieces with a hammer.
This way yo� get more for your money. Lodestones are
· usually used in pairs one to attract the positive forces,
one to repel the negative.

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2. Four leaf clovers-for luck.

3. Small rabbit's foot.
4. Small crosses or a crucifix-to symbolize faith.
5. Coins-in your b·ag designed to attract riches.
6. Powers-for love, money, gambling luck, uncrossing,
etc.
7. Dice-to symbolize the desire to acquire luck or money
through this manner.
8. Talismans-which have been made on parchment. •

9. Some like to add medals of their patron saint in their bag

to symbolize their faith that this saint will help them
acquire their desire for which the bag is made.
1 0. Pieces of colored cloth or feathers to bring in color sym­
bolism to strengthen the desired vibratory influences
the gris-gris bag will contain (refer back to the list of
colors for their vibratory meanings).
1 1 . Don't forget to add personal items such as hair, nail
parings, a photograph, etc. of the person the bag is
made for, because this is what will link the energy con­
tained in the bag to the individual.
I've made mention of the gris-gris bag for being anointed
with oil. Naturally if your gris-gris bag is designed to bring
love-use love oil or attracting oil; for success-use success
oil; if the bag is designed for protection -use protection oil,
etc. Once again the recipes for making these oils will be given
in Part II of this book.
When you anoint the gris-gris bag, apply the appropriate oil.
to the outer edges of the l;>ag. The anointing must be repeated
once a week. Therefore, if you are making a gris-gris bag for
another, it will be necessary that you give them a small bottle
of the oil and tell them how and when to anoint the bag. It was
a very common practice among the voodoo workers during
Marie Laveau's time, as well as today, to sell the various oils
and other items they may need to their clients. The weekly
anointing of the gris-gris bag is always done on the day the

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bag was made. That is, if you make a gris-gris bag on a

Thursday, the bag is anointed again every Thursday after­
wards.
_Let's begin putting all this together, and then actually
make a few gris-gris bags. Feel free to make any changes in
the rituals that will blend in your own personality, such as
using your own chants or using the herbs which are in har­
mony with your own personality. It is your own energy giving
the power behind the ritual. The more of yourself you put into
your work, the stronger it will work for you. To illustrate how to
make a gris-gris bag, I'm using my own personal ritual. If you
know of another consecration ritual which yo·u prefer, by all
means use it.
Chanting is a part of the ritual work. When chanting,
always use a low tone of voice. Practice using some of the
chants in this book When the words rattle in your throat and
head, you will know that you are doing the chant correctly.
Some practictitioners like to have the person present at
the time they are making a gris-gris bag for another. Perhaps
you may like to continue this practice; if so, the individual will
sit at the right of the altar during the gris-gris bag's construc­
tion. Don't forget to keep a pair of scissors near the altar to cut
some strands of hair or clip the fingernails of the person
you're making the gris-gris bag for.

PROTECT YOOR HOME

Every man's home is his castle. But, in this day and age,
it is not practical to build a moat around your home to protect
it from intruders and other outside disturbances as was done
with the castles of old. Fortunately, this sort of protection is
still available to us today. All that is necessary is to build a pro­
tective quality into the cleansed aura of your home. Before
you proceed in doing this, I would advise you to first thoroughly
cleanse your home of all negative vibrations.
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cleansings on a home or building is during the waning phase

of the moon, whereas protections should be done during the
waxing phase of the moon.
To build your protection, you will need the following:
1 . a red flannel or chamois bag
2. a tbsp. of five-finger grass (said to protect
against the evil that five fingers can do)
3. a tbsp. of powdered bay leaves
4. a large clove of garlic
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5. a piece of mandrake root

6. a small piece of iron (symbolizing strength in
your protection)
Items two through five will be put into the gris-gris bag.
You will also need as part of your ritual equipment:
7. two white candles
8. one black candle (to sig · Satur11's influ­
ence over homes, buildings, etc.)
9. one bottle of Protection Oil
1 0. one bottle of Blessing Oil
1 1 . Circle of Protection Incense
Layout of the altar is as fallows:

Flowers Altar Candle Altar Candle Flowers

Incense Burner

WHITE CANDLE
1

3 2
WHITE CANDLE BLACK CANDLE
Dish of Earth (salt) Holy Water
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Dress white candle # 1 with Blessing Oil.

Dress black candle #2 with Blessing Oil.
Dress white candle # 3 with Protection Oil.

1 . Do steps one through five as given in the Preliminary to

Ritual (page 9). T he Psychic/Spiritual Development Herb
Candle is put above the Holy Water.
2. Light white candle # 1 giving the affirmation:
Here do I light the candle which
will symbolize_(name)_'s
sincere desire that his/her
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home will be a fortress,
keeping away intruders and
evil infiuences.
3. Light black candle #2 while affirming:
. Saturn's infiuer1ce now takes sway,
to bless this gris-gris in every way.
A power protection I do say,
protecting the home where it will lay.
4. Light white candle #3, again affirming:
Energy white, energy bright;
strengthening the charm I make this night.
A powerful protection is your energy,
as my charm is made lovingly�
5. Begin filling · the gris-gris bag as you chant the following:
Five- finger grass,
your powers last,
to protect from harm
five fingers f011n.
At your side your strength
has a boost,
from bay leaves, garlic and
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Strong as i1vn you will be,
to the home where you give your energy.

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Continue this chanting until the bag is filled. Sew or tie

the bag to prevent its contents from spilling out.
6. Anoint the gris-gris bag with Protection Oil and lay it in
the center of the triangle of candles. Place both hands
palms down over the bag as you chant the following:
Gris-gris working strong,
all the day and night long.
Protect the home where you lay,
keep all harm and evil at bay. •

A strong protection you will be,

to the home that does keep thee.
And thus no harm can penetrate,
the walls your energy permeates.
Chant three, five, seven or nine times while willing protec­
tive energy into the gris-gris bag. Allow the bag to remain
within the triangle of lit candles as you do the following:
7. Put some more Circle of Protection Incense in your
censor and cense all walls that mark off the outside
boundaries of your home or apartment as you chant:
These walls may have an aura of their own,
but this incense helps set the tone.
A mighty shield of protection you'll be,
keeping harm from coming near thee.
Your energy works to dispel you see,
robbers, murderers, and harm that be.
Keeping your occupants safe and free,
from outside hann in the world that be.
If you are an individual who lives in a private home,
you should cense the walls outside the home while using
your chant. Obviously an apartment dweller may not be
able to do this, therefore, it is permissible only to cense
the area around your front door.
8. Return to your altar and proceed to consecrate your gris­
gris bag. Sprinkle both sides of your gris-gris bag as you
affirm:
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With water do I consecrate this charm

giving a protective aura to the walls
of the house where it is kept.
Sprinkle both sides of the bag with earth (salt) and af­
firm:
With earth do I consecrate the charm
which will give a protective aura
to the walls in the home where it
is kept.
Pass both sides of the gris-gris bag through the flames of
both white candles and the black candle which affn·ming:
With fire do I consecrate this charm
which will give a protective aura to
the walls in the home where it
is kept.
Pass both sides of the bag through the incense s·moke
and affirm:
With air do J.cortSecrate this charm
which will give a protective aura
to the walls in the home where
it is kept.
9. Extinguish your candles in reverse order of lighting them.
Hang your protective gris-gris bag above the front door.
1 0. Close ritual giving thanks for the protection which you
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NOTE: When visited in the home by negative people ( e. g.

those who have negative outlooks on life, full of prejudices,
etc.), it is wise to do the following immediately after their visit
is over and they are gone. Take a handful of blessed sea salt
and throw it out the front door, then proceed to sprinkle your
walls and floors with a tea made from basil leaves .

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PROTECTION FROM ACCIDENTS/DANGER

You will need the foil owing materials:
1 . a red flannel or chamois bag
2. an item belonging to the person who will
wear the charm
3. dog rose (an herb)
4. heather
5. comfrey
6. five-finger grass
7. mullein
8. sandalwood
9. one small pair of lodestones
NOTE: Items two through nine will be put into the bag. The
pair of lodestones is counted as two items. Aside from your
regular altar equipment you will need:
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1 0. one bottle of gardenia oil
or jasmine oil
1 1 . one white candle
1 20 one red candle
1 3. one It. blue candle
The three candles mentioned above will be placed in the form
of a triangle with one point up in the center of your altar.
Layout of the altar is as follows:
Flowers Altar Candle Altar Candle Flowers
Incense Burner
WHITE CANDLE '.

LT. BLUE CANDLE RED CANDLE •

3 2

Dish of Earth (sea salt) Holy Water

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Dress white candle # 1 with Blessing Oil.

Dress red candle #2 with Blessing Oil.
Dress It. blue cand·le # 3 with Protection Oil.

1 . Perform steps one through five as given in the Pre­

liminary to Ritual (page 9). Your Psychic/Spiritual Devel·
opment Herb candle is placed above your Holy Water.
2. Light white candle # 1 as you affirm:
Let this light symbolize the
sincere belief that his gris-gris
will fl,ood _(name)_'s aura
• with a protective quality from
accidents and danger.
3. Light red candle #2 while affirming:
The infl,uence of Mars
lends his blessings here,
to protect this person
from enemies near.
4. Light It. blue candle #3 and affirm:
Protection that's wanted,
protection desired.
This energy fl,ow,
with the herbs we sew.
In our protective charm,
against man 's harm.
5. Begin filling your gris-gris bag as you chant:
Dog rose, heather, com{rey, see,
protective qualities are with thee.
Five-finger grass, mullein, too,
giving aid, protection true.
Sandalwood and lodestones here,
help bring protective power near.
• Continue this chanting until the bag is filled, and sew up
or tie the top to prevent the gris-gris from spilling out.
6. Anoint the gris-gris bag with Gardenia or Jasmine Oil

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and lay the bag in the center of the triangle. Place both
hands palms down over the bag as you chant the follow-
1ng:
Charm of protection that I build,
I know that you will {Lt the bill.
To this person 's aura, see,
you 'll give your protective energy.
Protect from harm of man or beast,
encountered accidents the least. •

An aura pure, white and bright,

sends all harm at sight to fl,ight.
Protect from harm of man or beast,
encountered accidents the least.
Continue the chanting three, five, seven or nine times.
7. When through chanting, begin to consecrate your gris­
gris bag. Sprinkle both sides of the gris-gris bag with Holy
Water as you affirm:
With water do I consecrate this charm,
a storehouse of energy to protect its
wearer from accident and harm.
Sprinkle both sides of the bag with earth (sea salt);
again affirm:
With earth do I consecrate this charm,
a storehouse of energy to protect its
wearer from accident and harm.
Pass both sides of the gris-gris bag through the flames of
the white, red, and lt. blue candle while affirming:
With fire do I consecrate this cha11n,
a storehouse of energy to protect its
wearer from accident and harm.
Pass both sides of the bag through the incense smoke as
you affirm:
With air do I consecrate this charm,
a storehouse of energy to protect its
wearer from accident and harm.
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8. Place the gris-gris bag back in the center of the triangle,

and allow the candles to burn for the remainder of the,
hour. Extinguish the candles in the reverse order of light-
ing them. Close the ritual.
STOPPING GOSSIP
Materials needed:
1 . a red flannel or chamois bag
· 2. a piece of cloth to which you have drawn--
in ink the image of a human face.
3. an item of hair or clothing belonging to
the person who will wear the bag.
•
4. a piece of John the Conqueror root
5. a tbsp. of slippery elm
6. a half tsp. of gag root
7. a needle and black thread
'

Items two through five will be put into your bag. You will also
need the following:
8. two white candles
9. one red candle
1 0. Gris-Gris Faible Incense
The three candles mentioned above will be placed in the cen­
ter of your altar in the forrn of a triangle with one point up.
Layout of the altar is as fallows:
Flowers Altar Candle Altar Candle· Flowers
•

Incense Burner
WHITE CANDLE
1

WHITE CANDLE RED CANDLE

2
•

•
3
Dish of Earth (sea salt) Holy Water

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White candle # 1 is dressed with Blessing Oil.

Red candle #2 is dressed with Success Oil.
White candle #3 is dressed with Power Oil.

1 . Perform steps one through five as given in the Pre­

liminary to- Ritual. Your Psychic/Spiritual Development
Herb Candle is placed above the Holy Water.
2. Taking your black thread and needle, begin to sew the
mouth shut on the face you have drawn on your piece of •

cloth. Here the color black is being used to symbolize the

fact that we are putting a stop to vicious rumors, gossip;
NOT to cause any harm or injury to another. Chant as
you sew:
The mouth I bind this very day,
binds fast the evil mouths can say.
Nevermore causing distress and alarm,
never111ore able to cause harm.
3. Light white candle #1 as you affirm the fallowing:
The {Lre of truth and sincerity burns,
__(name}__ 's faith in this charm
will never turn. As his/her faith is
steadfast and true.
4. Light red candle #2 while affirming:
A blessing comes this way today,
an influence of Mars all will say.
To overthrow the enemies that be,
who seek to harm through gossip see.
5. Light white candle #3 again affirming:
Truth and justice enters here,
a quality many hold so dear.
To counteract the many lies, •

in the minds where, slander,

gossip, resides.
6 . Place the image on which you have sewn the mouth shut
in your gris-gris bag and proceed to fill the bag with
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. the rest of your materials as you chant (Note: If you like,

you can tie the personal item of the individual, be it
strands of hair or clothing, to the John the Conqueror
root before placing this item in your bag):
Vanishing foes you will see,
Johnny the Conqueror is with thee.
Slippery elm and gag root,
help shut the mouths evil words shoot.
No longer gossip can harm thee,
beginning this day you will see.
Extinguish the candles in reverse order of their lighting.
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Close ritual.

NOTE: If you like, you can give a word of advice to the person
you have made the gris-gris bag for. These should be words
which are encouraging and helpful, for example: ''As you
wear this charm, live your life with honesty, care and concern
for others, but use wisdom and don't meddle in the affairs of
others, and don't go back on your word when it has been
given.'' As you can see, this can be done for any charm you
make for another to wear, simply by using words of advice in
respect to the nature of the gris-gris bag.

NTAINING GOOD HEAi TH

To make this gris-gris bag you will need the following:
I . a red flannel or chamois bag
2. a personal item belonging to the individual
wearing the bag
3. rosemary
4. carnation
5. eucalyptus
6. gotu kola
7. a bottle of Health Attracting Oil
8. one white candle
9. one red candle

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1 0. one purple candle

Items two through six will be put into the gris-gris bag. Layout
of the altar is as fallows:

Flowers Altar Candle Altar Candle Flowers

Incense Burner

WHITE CANDLE •

RED CANDLE PURPLE CANDLE

3 2 ,

Dish .of Earth. (sea salt) Holy Water

The white candle is dressed with Blessing Oil.

The purple candle is dressed with Blessing Oil.
The red candle is dressed with Health Attracting Oil.

1 . Perform steps one through five as given in the Pre­

liminary to Ritual. The Psychic/Spiritual Herb Candle is
placed above the Holy Water.
2. Light white candle # 1 as you give the following aff11·1na­
tion:
This fl,ame does burn to symbolize
the sincere belief that __(name)__
can have and maintain good health.
Through this faith will the desire •

be realized.
3. Light purple candle #2 while affirming:
Mercury, since days of old,
matters of health you hold.
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Your blessing now we seek this day,

as healing energy is sent this way.
4. Light red candle #3 as you affirm:
Positive energy,
vigorous it will be,
restoring health and strength you see,
captured in this cha,rn to be.
5. Begin putting your ingredients into your bag as you
chant:
Rosemary, we are told
of your power a memory to hold.
Working here, eucalyptus,
against colds which try to grab us.
Gotu Kola and carnatiori,
helps to maintain a
strong constitution.
6. When the bag is filled, sew or tie the top to keep the con­
tents from spilling out. Anoint the gris-gris bag with
Health Attracting Oil and lay it in the center of the triangle
of burning candles. Place both hands palms down over
your charm and will your energy to flow as you chant:
Though you have no money,
you do have wealth.
For you now have,
your excellent health.
To have, to hold,
forever more,
vigor and strength,
you have in store.
Though you have no money,
you do have wealth.
For you now have,
excellent health.
Continue chanting for three, five, seven or nine times.
7. When you feel that you have given enough energy to the

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gris-gris bag, consecrate it in the following manner by

sprinkling both sides of the charm with Holy Water as you
affirm:
With water do I consecrate this
gris-gris, a storehouse of energy
conducive to maintaining
good health.
Sprinkle both sides of the charm with earth (sea
salt), again affirming: •

With earth do I consecrate this

charm, a storehouse of energy con­
ducive to maintaining good health.
Pass both sides of the gris-gris bag through the
flames of all three candles as you affirm:
With fire do I consecrate this ,

charm, a storehouse of energy con­

ducive to maintaining good health.
Pass both sides of the charm through the incense smoke
while affirming:
With air do I consecrate this charm,
a storehouse of energy conducive
to maintaining good health.
8. Replace the gris-gris bag in the center of the triangle and
allow the candles to burn for the remainder of the hour.
Extinguish the candles in reverse order of their lighting.
Close ritual.•

TO INCREASE LOVE IN YOUR LIFE

You will need the fallowing materials:
1 . a red flannel or chamois bag
2. one pair of lodestones •

3. one small piece of orris root

4. 1 tsp. of passion flower
5. 1 tsp. love drawing powder
6. 1 beryl (thi.s is a stone)
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7 . 1 tsp. vervian
8. 1 tsp. lavender
9. a personal item belonging to the individual
Items two through nine will be put into the gris-gris bag. The
·
pair of lodestones is considered as two items, giving us nine
separate items used in the bag .

Aside from )'Our regular altar equipment you will need:

1 0. 1 white candle
1 1 . 1 pink candle
1 2. 1 green candle
1 3. 1 bottle of love oil
1 4. Enticing Love Incense
The three candles mentioned above will be placed in the form
of a triangle. All ingredients used to make the gris-gris bag will
be placed in the center of this triangle.

The layout of the altar for this ritual is as fallows:

Flowers Altar Candle Altar Candle· Flowers

Incense Burner

WHITE CANDLE
1

3 2
GREEN CANDLE PINK CANDLE
Dish of Earth BOOK Holy Water

Dress the white candle with Blessing Oil.

Dress the pink candle with Love Oil .

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Dress the green candle with Blessing Oil.

1 . Light the white candle giving the affir111ation:

Here do / light the candle symbolizing
the endless sincerity and faith which
__ (name) has in mind, body
and soul. The sincere belief is that
this gris-gris will help increase love
in his/her life from this day forth.
2. Light the pink candle affirming :
Symbolized in this candle is the
quality of love which will be imbued
in this chann of love. As this candle
burns, this love is strengthened. As
love is given, so will it return.
3. Light the green candle while affirming:
Venus ' infl.uence is symbolized here.
This candle burns giving added
strength, a constant fl.ow of energy
to help continually energize this
gris-gris for its wearer.
4. Begin filling the gris-gris bag as you chant:
Lodestones, orris root, passion fl.ower
and love powder,
attracting love this hour,
whfch I know you can do.
Stone named beryl, lavender,
and vervain too,
aiding in this work I do,
increasing love that's true.
Continue this chanting until the bag is filled, and sew up
or tie the top to prevent its contents from spilling out.
5. Anoint the gris-gns bag with love 01I and laythe bag in the
center of the triangle. Place both hands palms down over
the bag as you chant the following:
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Charm of love, made by me,

filling with energy.
To bring that which is good,
bringing love as you should.
Each day, th is cha11n is worn
its power of love is felt, that's warm.
The power grows in stren�...... each day,
Bringing love its wearer's way.
Keep up the chanting three, five, seven or nine times until
you feel that the gris-gris bag is embued with enough
energy.
6. Now comes the consecration of the gris-gris bag. Sprinkle
both sides of the gris-gris bag with Holy Water, using
the following:
With water do I consecrate this charm,
an instrument br inging forth love.
Sprinkle both sides of the gris-gris bag with earth, saying:
With earth · do I consecrate this charm,
an instrurnent to bring its wearer love.
Pass both sides of the gris-gris bag through the flames of
the white, pi.nk and green candle while affirming :
With fire do I consecrate this charm,
an instrument bringing forth love.
Pass both sides of the gris-gris bag through the incense
smoke while saying:
With a ir do I consecrate this charm,
an instrument to bring its wearer love.
7. Place the gris-gris bag back in the center of the triangle.
Allow the candles to burn for the remainder of the hour.
Extinguish the candles in the reverse order of lighting
them�
8. Close the ritual.
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TO WIN THE LOVE OF ANOTHER

NOTE: Since this ritual is designed for love that is both of an
emotional and physical nature, i.t is a good idea to use herbs
a. s sociated with love and passion.
You will need the following materials:
1 . a red flannel or chamois bag
2. a personal i·tem from bo1th parties the gris-gr1s is
to inspire love between
3. a symbol such as a heart made from red wax to •

which you can attach the persona) items

belonging to both people involved
4. 1 tsp. cubeb berries
5. 1 small piece of orris root
6. 1 tsp. spikenard he.r b
7. 1 tsp. cloves
,

8. 1 tsp. damiana
9. 1 tsp. j' u niper berries
Items two through nine will be put into the gris-gris bag. Once
again we will be using nine different items for this ritual.
Besides your regular altar equipment, you will need the fol­
l owing:
1 0. 1 white candle
1 1. 1 red candle
1 2. 1 green candle
1 3. I bottle of Love Oi l or Se du cti on Oi l
1 4. Enticing Love Incense
1 5. 1 bottle of Blessing Oil
Layout of the altar is on fallowing page:
Dress the white candle with Blessing Oil. •
Dress the red candle with Love Oil or Seduction Oil.
Dress the green candle with Blessing Oil.
1 . Light the white candle and affirm:
Here do I light the candle symbolizing
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F lowers Altar Candle Altar Candle Flowers

Incense Burner

WHITE CANDLE
1

3 2
G REEN CANDLE RED CANDLE
Dish of Earth BOOK Holy Water

the endless faith and sincerity which

__ (name}__ has in mind, body
and soul; an ever growing faith which
will help him/her win the love of
__ (name}__.
2. Light the red candle as you give the affirmation:
Here is the fire of love,
drawing these two together.
Instilling lotJe in these hearts this hour,
daily tl1is charm grows in power.
3. Light the green candle affirming the following:
Venus, shine your light this way,
plant the seeds of love this day.
Within the hearts of these two,
aid me in this work I do.
4. Fill the bag with your ingredients as you chant:
Cubeb berries, orris root, spikenard too,
create a bond between this pair;
a love that is true blue.
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Clove, damiana, juniper berries,
excite, entice and titillate,
this love soon to be fate.

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Continue with the chant as you fill the gris-gris bag,

and sew up or tie the top so that the ingredients of
the gris-gris will not spill out.
5. Anoint the gris-gris bag with either Love Oil or Seduction
Oil. Lay the gris-gris bag in the center of the triangle, and
place both hands palms down over the bag as you chant:
Gris-gris working for me,
creating love energy.
Bringing these two hearts as one,
this growing love has now begun.
Entice, excite and titillate,
a burning love soon to be fate.
Fulfilling the desire within,
as this love affair begins.
Keep up the chanting three, five, seven or nine times until
you feel the charm is imbued with sufficient power.
6. Con.secrate the bag in the following manner: sprinkle
both sides of the gris-gris bag with Holy Water as you
affirm:
With water do I consecrate this gris-gris,
an instrument inspiring love.
Sprinkle both sides of the gris-gris bag with
earth as you affirm:
With earth do I consecrate this charm,
an instrument inspiring love.
Pass both sides of the gris-gris bag through the
flames of the white candle, the red candle and the
green candle as you give the affirmation:
With ftre do I consecrate this gris-
gris, an instrument inspiring love.
Pass both sides of the gris-gris bag through the
incense smoke as you affirm:
With air do I consecrate this charm,
an instrument inspiring love.
7. Place the gris-gris bag back in the center of the triangle.
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Allow the candles to burn for the remainder of the hour.

Extinquish them in reverse order of lighting them.
8. Close the ritual.

TO BE MORE SEDUCTIVE
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NOT E: If you want to be more seductive to women, then you

will need something to symbolize the vagina (a stone or rock
with a natural hole through it, as an example). If you want to be
more seductive to men, you will need something to represent
the penis (round oblong shells found on the beach, another
example). Of course, change the words to fit the desire. T his
ritual is designed to increase your own sexual encounters.

You will need the fallowing materials:

1 . a red flannel or chamois bag
2. a personal item belonging to the individual
3. a small piece of red cloth or a red feather
4. 1 tsp. of Canada snake root
5. 1 tsp. of damiana
6. 1 tsp. dill seed.
Items two through six are to be put into the bag. In this ritual
we will use five ingredients.

Besides your ·regular altar equipment. you will need the

following:
7. 1 white candle
8. 1 red candle
9. 1 green candle
1 0. 1 bottle of Seduction Oil
1 1 . Enticing Love Incense
1 2. 1 bottle of Blessing Oil
NOT E: T he altar will be laid out in the same manner used for
making the gris-gris bag ''To Win the Love of Another''. Since
you will be using the same candles in this ritual, refer to that

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diagram (page 60).

Dress the white candle with Blessing Oil.

Dress the red candle with Seduction Oil.
Dress the green candle with Blessing Oil.
.

1 . Light the white candle giving the affirmation:

Symbolized here is the growing faith
and sincerity which __(nmne)__ has
in this gris-gris to help bring its
wearer a potent, seductive aura.
2. Light the red candle while you give the affirmation:
Here is needed energy,
increasing sexuality.
You are seductive, all will say, I

as this energy comes your way.

3. Light the green candle as you affirm:
Venus gives an infl.uence here,
to bless this cha11n held so dear.
A constant flow of energy,
increasing seductibility.
4. Begin filling the gris-gris bag as you chant the following:
Canada snake root, work for me,
damiana and dill seed,
lend to me the help I need
Red the color of desire,
working now within this hour. •

Increasing my seductibility,
for I am sexy, all can see.
5. Anoint the gris-gris bag with your seduction oil. Lay the
gris-gris bag in the center of the triangle. Place both
hands palms down over the bag as you chant:
The power of seduction,
working for me,
increasing, strengthening, steadily.
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Enticing others to desire me,

into my arms, they fiy readily.
A night of sex, a night of bliss,
for my lips they long to kiss.
And with a smile, they walk away,
eager to retu,n another clay.
Continue the chanting three, five, seven or nine times
until you feel that the gris-gris bag has absorbed enough
energy.
6. Consecrate the gris-gris bag as follows: sprinkle the gris-
gris bag on both sides with Holy Water as you affirm:
With water do I consecrate this cha,rn,
an instru,nent aiding its wearer to be
seductive.
Sprinkle both sides of the gris-gris bag with earth as you
•

give the affirmation:

With earth do I consecrate this charm,
an instrument aiding its wearer to be
seductive.
Pass both sides of the gris-gris bag through the
flames of the white candle, the red candle and the
green candle as you affirm the following:
With fire do I consecrate this charm,
an ins ent aiding its wearer to be
seductive.
Pass both sides of the gris-gris bag through the
incense smoke as you affirm:
With air do I consecrate this charm,
an instrument aiding its wear er to be
1

seductive.
7. Place the gris-gris bag back in the center of the triangle.
Allow the candles to burn for the remainder of the hour.
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Extinguish them in reverse order to lighting them.
8. Close ritual.
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NOTE: It is not uncommon to use such personal items as

semen for a male, and menstrual blood for a woman in this
sort of ritual.

TO OBTAIN .MONEY
You will need the fallowing materials:
1 . a red flannel or chamois bag
2. a piece of counterfeit coin or real money
3. 1 small pair of lodestones
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4. 1 buckeye
5. 1 tbsp. of five-finger grass
6. 1 tsp. of Money Drawing Powder
7. 1 tsp. of silver weed
Items two through seven will be put into the gris-gris bag itself.
In this ritual we will be working with seven different items.
You will also need the following:
8. 1 bottle of Money Drawing Oil
9. 1 white candle
10. 1 yellow candle (using the Sun's influence
in this rite)
1 1 . 1 green candle
12. Shower of Gold Incense
Arrange the altar as fallows:

Flowers Altar Candle Altar Candle Flowers

Incense Burner

WHITE CANDLE
1
•

3 2
YELLOW CANDLE GREEN CANDLE
Dish of Earth BOOK Holy Water
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Dress the white candle with Blessing Oil.

Dress the green candle with Money Drawing Oil.
Dress the yellow candle with Blessing Oil.

1. Light the white candle while giving the affirmation:

This candle symbolizes the ever­
growing faith and sincerity which
___(name}__ has, that through the
help of this gris-gris bag he/she
will have money in his/her life.
2. Light the green candle as you affirm:
Here is the money which is deserved,
coming this way as my words are heard
A constant fl.ow of cash you see,
in his/her hands it will be.
3. Light the yellow candle as you give the following af-
firmation:
Added strength comes from the sun.
as this work has now begun.
To make this charm for money
giving constant energy.
4. Begin to fill the gris-gris bag with your ingredients as
you chant:
The lodestones attract to me,
money which I see.
Buckeye, five-finger grass,
giving aid which will last.
money drawing powder,
and silver weed,
Bringing to me money, which I need.
Keep up the chanting until the bag is filled and sew up the
top or tie it to prevent the contents from spilling out.
5.
· Anoint the gris-gris bag with your money drawing oil. Lay
the bag down in the center of the triangle, place both
hands palm s down over the bag as you chan� the

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following:
Money flowing directly to me,
in my hands it will be.
Financial worries, I do not store,
fulfilled my needs forevermore.
My charm for money working for me,
to bring me money constantly.
My financial needs will be fulfilled,
beginning this day as I have willed
Continue the chanting. three, five, seven or nine
times until you feel the gris-gris bag is filled with
enough energy.
6. Consecrate the gris-gris bag as fallows: sprinkle both
sides of the gris-gris bag with Holy Water as you give
the affirmation:
With water do I consecrate this cha11n,
an instrument to continually attract
money.
Sprinkle both sides of the gris-gris bag with earth as
you affirm:
With earth do I consecrate this charm,
an instrument to continually attract
money.
Pass both sides of the gris-gris bag through the flames of
the white candle, green candle and yellow candle as
you affirm:
With flre do I consecrate this charm,
an instrument to continually attract
money.
Pass both sides of the gris-gris bag through the
incense smoke as you give the affirmation: •

With air do I consecrate this charm,

an instrument to continually attract
money.
7. Place the gris-gris bag in the center of the triangle.
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Allow the candles to burn for the remainder of the hour.

Extinguish the candles in reverse order of lighting them.
8. Close ritual.

After The Ritual

After the candles have been extinguished, the gris-gris
bag will be ready to give to the person to wear. The energy
contained within the gris-gris bag is strongest when worn next
to the skin. If you want to make a gris-gris bag which will have
an effect on another, such as to keep a loved one faithful, and
you do not want them to know about it (which is best in this
case), it is no great problem. Simply hide the gris-gris bag
under the cushion or behind their favorite chair, under their
side of the mattress or taped in back of the headboard on
their side of the bed; it can be placed under the front steps in
which the individual would p�ss over it as they enter or leave
the house, etc. The gris-gris bag doesn't have to be worn, but
it must come within reach of the person's aura periodically
during the day if it is to have any effect on them whatsoever.
Some practitioners, for cursing purposes, will hang the gris­
gris from a tree or bush near the victim's front or back door.
Every time the victim passes by the tree or bush, his aura will
pick up the negative energy transmitted through the gris-gris
bag. This is usually referred to as laying the trick.
If for some reason you are not going to wear your gris·
gris bag, it should be kept in a small woodeti box.
For step five, in the detailed rituals previously given, you
will be doing several things at one time:
1 . By placing the palms of both hands over the gris-gris bag
once it is filled, you should will your energy to flow. Here
you are charging or giving extra energy to intensify the
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aura of the herbs, stones, etc. which are being used to
make the gris-gris bag. It is a known fact that humans as
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their own.
2. The use of words, i.e. your chant, defines how this energy
is to work for you.
3. As you are using your chant, at this point you should see
the desire happening in your mind. The use of words and
pictures simultaneously can be very impressive on the
subconscious mind.
Over the years much Catholicism has been added to the
magick practices in southern Louisiana. I purposely stripped •

away this influence, but remained true in the procedure used

to make a gris gris bag by chanting as you fill the bag and
--

using chant to charge the bag as in step five, because I felt that
the Catholic influence limited the full expression of the
individual's personality in making magick.
I believe that the rituals given should give you the idea as
to how to make a gris-gris bag for yourself or another. With a
little imagination and the information in this book, you should
easily be able to construct a gris-gris bag. Don't be afraid to
express yourself in your magick, and your ritual will become
what they should be- personal rituals.

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Since ages past, dolls in male and female form have

been used in magickal practice in the Old World and by some
of the American Indian tribes in the New World. The doll itself
is made through ritual and is used as a psychic link between
the person and the actual ritual. Contrary to popular belief,
the doll does not have to look exactly like the person it rep­
resents. However, it is necessary that the person making the
doll has a clear mental picture of the person the doll will repre..
sent during the doll's construction from start to finish.
In Louisiana, the dolls are made of two basic materials;
cloth and clay. The cloth doll is a simple human outline cut
from two pieces of material. A hole is left at the top so that the
doll can be stuffed. The material used for stuffing the doll can
be anything from cotton to straw, Spanish moss to various
herbs. Of course, as many items as you can get from the
indMdual the doll represents, without them knowing it, should
be mixed with the stuffing material. A cloth doll made to rep­
resent a person with red hair and green eyes will have red
wool or thread for the hair and the eyes will be sewn on with
green thread.

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taken from an article of soiled clothing which was worn by the

individual the cloth doll will represent.
The clay doll; which is most widely used, will have the
�

basi� male or female shaped body. There is a belief about the

clay to use in making the doll has been handed down: the clay
must come from the mud chimney of a crayfish hole. As with
the_cloth doll, mix as many items as you can obtain from the
individual with the clay as you make the doll.
When both types of dolls are completed, they should be
wrapped in clean white linen-until the dolls are ready for use in
the ritual.
Making a doll to represent another or yourself without
some sort of ritual is a useless and harmless act. It is the ritual
which impresses itself upon the mind of the operator and
stren_. ens the link between the individual, the will of the
operator and the ritual that will affect the individual represented
by the doll.
For the doll consecration ritual, the layout of the altar should
be done in the following manner:

Flowers Altar Candle Altar Candle Flowers

Incense Burner
RED CANDLE

Dish of Earth BOOK Holy Water

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1 . Light Altar Candles # 1 and 2.

2. Light incense; use aura of Enchantment Incense here.
3. Bless the items you are using to make your doll, be it clay
or cloth, and proceed to make the doll. Get a clear men­
tal image of the person your doll will represent; hold this
mental image in your mind as you concentrate on the
person while you are making the doll. To reinforce your
concentration keep repeating the following affu,rnation:
__ (name }__, as you I see, •

__ (name)_,;,,__1 you represent to me.

Continue this chanting and visualization until the doll is
completed. Lay the doll on the altar below the red candle.
Place both hands over the doll and will your energy to
flow as you chant three, five, seven or nine times:
Though separate you are,
you are linked as one. I

(
As __ name __, }
your life has begun.
4. Pass both sides of the finished doll through the flame of
the red candle (the color of blood, the life force), saying:
With {ire do I consecrate
this doll as __(name}__,,
Sprinkle both sides of the doll with Holy Water as you
say:
With water do I consecrate this
doll as __ (name)__.
Pass both sides of the doll through the incense smoke as
you affirm:
With air do I consecrate this
doll as __ (name)__.
5. Keep the doll wrapped in clean white linen until it is ready
to be used in your ritual.

It has been said that magick and voodoo have no real

power, and if you do not believe in these so-called superstitious
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practices, no one can influence your life for good or evil with
the use of magi ck. In order for the magi ck to work, as you
must be made aware that some sort of magick is being used
against you. In a sense, this is somewhat but not altogether
true. · As it was explained to me by an old Negro Voodoo
worker, ''You don't have to believe in gris-gris'' (a word used to
mean anything dealing with magick or voodoo practice in
Louisiana). ''Now, if the person who practices such things
believes in it strong enough, that is all the belief necessary in
order to make it work. In fact, you don't have to know at all that
someone is working gris-gris against you or for you. It will work
as long as the person who practices it believes.
Innate in every human being is a natural form of protec­
tion from negativity and evil. This is known as the aura. By I

attuning yourself to the cosmic white light, you automatically

cleanse and give added strength to the aura. A clean and
strong aura will protect you, and even send back to the one
wishing to harm you the -evil sent your way.* The protective
power of the aura can als.o be strengthened by wearing a gris­
gris bag designed to protect you from evil. The power of sug­
gestion is strong and does work upon the mind. But, if you
know someone is trying to work magick to harm you, you can
protect yourself and send back the evil to its sender. People
who live their daily lives ignorant of magick and the protective
value of the aura are the ones most vulnerable to the evil side
of magickal practices. Eventually the so-called black magi­
cian will succeed in getting through the protective shield of
the aura. These are the ones who almost always do not con­
sider getting help until it is too late, and it becomes difficult to
remove the negative condition from their lives. It is for this
reason I caution you: BeLvare ofthe silent curse, it can be the
most dangerous.
. Many people want to learn magick with the misconcep-
*Read more about this in Psychic Self-Defense and Well-Being by Denning & Phillips
(Llewellyn)

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tion that they will no longer have any problems in their lives.
Their every wish will be handed to them on a silver platter.
This thought about magick belongs to the dream world of
television and fiction. We will always have problems, we will
always have setbacks in our lives. It is through our problems
that we can learn·. Our setbacks can help to teach us patience.
The use of magick does help in the sense that it can shorten
the duration of our prolems, or completely change the course
a person's life will take. Yes, magick can even bring our •

desires into reality. Usually most of our problems are brought

upon our own selves as a result of our own thoughtless and
foolish actions.
There will be times when your spells will fail. There can
be one of many reasons for your failure. Perhaps the very
thing that you desire will not be to your benefit. Perhaps
you've done a ritual to win the love of another, but during the
ritual you did not truly believe within yourself that you would
win this person's love. This doubt during the ritual was a silent
prayer for failure, and doing the ritual was actually a waste of
time and energy in spite of the fact that you were working for
something positive. Perhaps you need to spend some more
tirne in developing concentration and creative visualization.
If you are going to do the following rituals for another
instead of yourself, try to get the other person to work along
with you. In this case they must follow certain instructions.
During the time you are working on a ritual for another, they
should do the fallowing daily. Burn a special herb candle
(these candles you will need to make yourself). Have the per­
son repeat an affirmation as they light the candle, or to ease
their mind that they are not doing something evil, they can
recite a psalm from the Bible as they burn their candle. Plus,
they should take a daily ritual bath to which a tablespoon of
Blessed Salt and certain anointing oils have been added to
the bath water while the candle is burning.
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These special herb candles are made by either mixing in the

herb with the wax while making the candle, or by rolling the
dressed candle in the powdered herb. You may also sprinkle
the herb in the oil and then dress the candle with the oil. Here
are some herbs to use:
LOVE ...............................Add powdered vervain and pow-
dered passion flower to a red candle
or a pink candle, depending on the
color you prefe,r.
PASSION ........................Add powdered myrtle and powdered
cloves to a red candle.
RIAGE .....................Add powdered orange blossoms, pow­
dered orris root and powdered anise
seed to a red candle.
HEAi .ING ........................Add powdered blessed thistle to a
light blue candle.
UNCROSSING ..............J\dd powdered wood betony to a
white candle.
CURSING ....................... Add powdered knot grass to a black
candle.
SPIRl'l'(IAI. AND ..........Add powdered anise seed to a purple
PSYCHIC PO ... or white candle, depending on the color
you prefer.
LCICK .................................Add powdered peony and powdered
five-finger grass to a green candle.
PROTECTION ...............Add powdered five-nnger grass and
FROM EVIL powdered sandalwood to a light blue
candle.
MONEY ........................... Add powdered thyme, powdered clover
and powdered bayberry herb to a
green candle.
STOPPING .....................Add powdered slippery elm to a white
GOSSIP candle.
CONFUSING AN ..........Add powdered yohimbe root to a
ENEMY brown candle.
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(JNDERSTANDING ......Add powdered fra cense to a light
blue candle.
SUCCESS .......................Add powdered cinnamon, powdered
Irish moss and powdered five-finger
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grass to an orange candle.

Of course, these special herb candles will have to be

blessed, the ritual objective inscribed on the candle, and the
candle dressed with the appropriate oil before it is given to the •

person to burn. It is best to wrap the candle in white paper cut

in the form of a triangle, until the person is ready to burn the
candle in their home.
In the rituals that follow, we will be working with dolls,
candles, incense and anointing oils. The doll is commonly
associated with the practice of magick, but not too many peo­
ple ever write about using dolls in magick. If you are turned on
to the idea of using dolls in your magi ck, the fallowing rituals
will show you an easy way of using dolls in connection with
candle burning.

TO ENCOURAGE
This ritual is best begun on a Friday during the waxing phase
of the moon.
Materials needed:

1 . 2 cloth dolls-representing both the bride

and groom �to be.
2. 7 red marriage herb candles dressed with
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Stray No More Oil
3. 2 orange candles dressed with Courage •

Oil
4. a sprinkling mixture of two parts Love
Drawing Powder and one part Orange
Blossoms
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5. Enticing Love Incense

6. a 21 '' len_. of red ribbon
7. a piece of white linen
,.,

NOTE: In this ritual it would be appropriate to dress the dolls

as a bride and groom.
·
Layout of the Altar is as fallows:

Flowers Altar Candle Altar Candle Flowers

Incense Burner
RED #l

RED #4
ORANGE #2 ORANGE # 3

RED # 6 RED # 7
RED #8
Holy Water

1 . Perform steps one through five as given in the Pre­

liminary to Ritua·1. The Psychic and Spiritual Develop­
ment Herb Candle should be placed above the Holy
Water.
2. Using the red ribbon, tie the hands of each doll around
the back of the other. With the remaining ribbon, wrap it
around the waists of both dolls like a belt, tying them
together as you chant:
Your relationship now,
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takes a new turn.
Thoughts of marriage,
in your minds burn.

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__ (name of bride to be)__ ,

and __ (name of groom to be}__ ,
your wedding day,
you long to see.
Your wedding day,
you seek eagerly.
Your wedding vows you will take,
to be together,
sealing your fate. •

Lay the bound dolls in the center of the circle of cand

on the white linen square.
3. Light the red marriage candle # I as you say:
A wedding will be,
between these two,
__ (name}__ and __ (name) ,
their love is true.
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As their wedding vows, they do take,

to be as one,
their new fate.
4. Light orange candle #2 as you say:
Encouragement comes to thee,
__(name groom}__ ,
Your friends and family,
want to see,
you married to,
__ . (name bride}__
happily.
5. Light orange candle #3 as you say:
Encouragement comes to thee,
__(name bride}__ ,
Your friends and family,
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want to see,
you married to,
__(name groom)__
happily.
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6. Sprinkle some of your sprinkling mixture over the dolls

as you chant:
Your relationship now,
takes a new tu,11.
Thoughts of marriage,
in your mind bu111.
__ (name of groom to be}__ ,
your wedding day,
you long to see.
Your wedding day,
you seek eagerly.
Your wedding vows you will take,
to be together,
sealing your fate.
7. Allow the candles to burn a few minutes as you picture in
your mind the couple exchanging their wedding vows
and placing the wedding rings on each other's finger.
8. E:xtinguish the candles in reverse order of lighting them.
Repeat each Friday, lighting red candle # 1 and #4. On
the third Friday, light red candles # } , #4 and # 5 and
so forth.
9. On the last day of doing the ritual, the dolls are wrapped
in the white linen and given to the person who requested
the ritual to keep in a safe place.

TO STOP ANOTHER'S INTERFERENCE

This type of ritual is designed to prevent or stop another from
interfering with another person or getting involved in a
situation.
Materials needed:
1 . a cloth doll-representing the person to
be stopped
2. one gray candle dressed with Power' Oil
3. a sprinkling -· :--.. e of equal -� . _;-asafoetida,
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calamus root, and graveyard dirt

4. Use either Gris-Gris Faible or Bon Voyage
Incense

NOT E: On a piece of paper write, ''__ (name)__ has

stopped interfering completely with __ (name of person or
situation)__'', or something to this effect. T his ritual can
also be used to prevent another from gossiping or telling any
secrets. In this case the mouth of the doll is sewn up and you •

add slippery elm to the sprinkling mixture.

Here use the basic altar layout. Do steps one through five.
6. At the altar tie the doll's hands behind its back. Having
done this, stand the doll in a corner of the room with its
back to the corner.
7. Place the gray candle with your piece of paper under it
directly in front of the doll. Light the candle, repeating
exactly what you have written on the paper.
8. Use the following chant as you sprinkle some of the mix·
ture over the doll:
Your back is to the corner,
your hands are tied.
So you can't help,
but to stand aside.
__(naine ofperson to be stopped)__ ,
you· no longer interfere,
·
w __(name of ::--.. n or situation)__
mentioned here.
'

There's nothing more,

you can say or do,
nor have any in{l.uence too. •

Your actions come to a dead halt,

no longer giving,
the matter (or person) thought.
9. Allow the candle to burn a few moments as you picture in
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your mind that the person has stopped interfering, gossip­

ing, getting involved. As long as the do.II is not disturbed
or removed from the corner, the person will not be able
to interfere, gossip, or whatever. Continue burning the
candle daily until it is consumed. NOTE: Some prac­
titioners will use a black candle instead of a gray candle
for this type of ritual.

THE J NILE DELINQUENT

Today, as a result of peer group pressure, many a young
teenager has been easily influenced down the road to juvenile
delinquency. Peer group pressure is not the only reason why
juvenile crime is rapidly rising, but many will agree that it is
a factor.
Materials needed:
1 . A cloth doll representing the child/teenager
2. Cooling Anger Incense
3. 4 red candles dressed with Courage and
Success Oils
4. 2 white candles dressed with Power Oil
5. 1 pink candle dressed with Love Oil
6. 1 It. blue candle dressed with Attraction
Oil •

(See Altar Diagram on following page).

1 . Perform steps one through five as given in the Pre­

liminary to Ritual. Your Psychic /Spiritual Development
Herb Candle should be placed above the Holy Water.
2. Light White Candles # 1 and 2, giving the fallowing affir-
mation:
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The.se candles I light do symbolize,
the spiritual state, __ (name)__ 's
source of life. May it grow in strength

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Flowers Altar Candle Altar Candle Flowers

Incense Burner
WHI l'E�
RED 5 1 RED 6

PINK 3 LT. BLU'E 4

RED 7 �
WHITE
Dish of Earth 2 Holy Water

with each new day. Always to keep

__ (name)__ from go,ing astray.
3. Light Pink Candle # 3 as you affirm:
Here is love wh.ich is in his/her
life. Love is known, for love is
shown to him/her by those who
hold him/her dear.
4. Light Lt. Blue Candle # 4 while affirming:
Understanding comes his/her way,
beginning now this very day.
For he/she is wise and now can see,
when others use him/her manipulatively.
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For this child will no longer be fooled,

duped, tricked or led astray.
5. Light Red Candle # 5, 6, 7, and 8 as you affirm:
The parents have done all they could,
to teach the child what's bad and good.
But here is some strength which he/she
will need,
to follow his/her conscience in daily deeds.
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A leader to be, not a follower see,

in doing ,what's right for humanity.
6. Allow the candles to burn a few minutes picturing the
child being of positive help and assistance to others, or
saying no and turning his/her back to that which is
wrong as you affirm:
Strength and courage have come to
your side,
to resist the influence of those you see,
who would tempt you negatively.
For good do you live,
• for good do you strive,
for your good name you do take pride.
Only that which is right,
remains forever within your sight.
A leader you'll be,
not a follower see,
in doing what's right
for humanity.
7. Allow the candles to burn a few more minutes and
extinguish in reverse order of lighting them. Repeat daily
moving the indicated candles an inch or so toward the
doll.until Red Candles #5, 6, 7, and 8 come within three
inches of the doll. Wrap the doll in white linen and give to
the child's parents for safekeeping.

OVERCOMING ADDICTIONS
Tobacco, drugs, alcohol, overeating-these are bad habits many
would like to overcome within their life.
You will need the fallowing materials:
1 . a cloth doll representing the person who is
a slave to a particular addiction
2. four white candles
3. two red candles

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4. two black candles

5. some graveyard dust*
6. Rising Fame Incense
7. a bottle of Courage Oil
8. a bottle of Health Attracting Oil
In this ritual the black candles will represent the bad habit or
addiction one would wish to rid themselves of; NOT to bring
harm to another in any way. These two candles are not
dressed, but sprinkled with the graveyard dirt. •

The altar layout will be as fallows:

Flowers Altar Candle Altar Candle F lowers

Incense Burner
WHITE WHITE
#3 RED CANDLE , #4
#7

c � __ BLACK
.....__ ...,
#}

RED CANDLE
WHITE WHITE
#8
#5 •
#6

1. Complete steps one through five as given in the Pre­

liminary to Ritual. Your Psychic/Spiritual Development
Herb Candle is placed above the Holy Water.
2. Light black candles # 1 and 2 as you affirm:

*In Louisi � na, gra�e� rd dust is dust that has settled inside open tombs which is g�thered simply
by sweeping the 1ns1de of the tomb with a whisk broom.

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Here is represented an addiction of

__ (name addiction)__ , this bad
habit- is what __(name person)__
strongly desires to overcome in
his/her life. Already this bad
habit grows weaker each day.
Nevermore in his/her Ii{� to stay.
3. LIGHT WHITE CANDLES #3, 4, 5, and 6 dressed with
Courage Oil, again affirming:
Spiritual strength comes to your side,
a strong faith within you resides. A
• conqueror you will be, over this enemy
you see victory.
4. Light red candles #7 and 8 dressed with Health Attract-
ing Oil while affirming:
Further strength is at your side,
as the victor, you 'll stand high.
Good health is a sign you 'll see,
that you have the victory.
5. Allow the candles to burn a_ few moments, then chant the
following:
Assured victory is yours,
and coriquered the enemy you've done
y�ur chore.
For you are now truly free,
from the bad habit that used to be.
6. See in your mind the person completely free from his/
her addiction, then blow out the two black candles.
Repeat your chant, then extinguish the rest of the can­
dles. Repeat, your chant, then extinguish the rest of the
candles in reverse order of lighting them. Repeat this
ritual every three days (moving the indicated candles)
. until satisfied. NOTE: Since you are working to remove a
bad habit from your life or of another's it is best to begin
this - or ritual during the waning phase of the rnoon.

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TO WIN THE LOVE OF ANOTHER

Materials needed in this ritual:
1 . 1 clay doll to represent the petitioner (the per-
son requesting the ritual).
2. 1 .clay doll to represent the person whose love is
desired.
3. 2 red candles
4. 2 yellow candles
5. 1 orange candle •

6. 1 pair of lodestones
7. 1 bottle of Attraction Oil
8. 1 bottle of Love Oil
9. 1 bottle of Courage Oil
1 0. Enticing Love Incense
NOTE: On one red candle write, ''__(petitioner's name)__ 's
growing love for __ ( other name)__ ''. After this is written
on the candle, then dress it with your Love Oil. This candle is
to be tied to the back of the petitioner's doll with red thread.
On the other red candle write, ''__ (other name)__ 's
growing love for __(petitioner's name)__''. Dress this
candle with Love Oil and tie it to the back of the doll.
The two yellow candles are dressed with Attraction Oil. The
orange candle is dressed with Courage Oil. Altar layout will be
as diagram on following page.

1 . Perform steps one through five as given in the Pre-

liminary to Ritual. ihe Psychic and Spiritual Develop­
ment Herb Candle should be placed above the Holy
Water. •

2. Light red candle # 1 with the affirmation:

Within __(petitioner's name)__ a
love does grow,
a love that is strong, -
a love that will show.
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Flowers Altar Candle Altar Candle Flowers

Incense Burner
YELLOW CANDLE 1
Lodestone
RED CANDLE 1 & RED CANDLE 2 0 GE
Petitioner's Doll .. c __& Other Doll
c-- 4- DLE
Lodestone
YE:I .LOW CANDLE 2
BOOK Holy Water

3. Light red candle #2, giving the affirmation:

In __(other name}__ 's heart the
seeds of love are sown.
As his/her love daily grows,
__ (petitioner's name)__ , he/she
calls his/her own.
A love that is strong,
A love tl1at is bold.
And in his/her a11ns,
His/her love, he/she longs
to hold.
4. Light the yellow candle 1 & 2 while affirming:
Attraction on the right,
attraction on the left,
helps bring to __(petitioner's naJne}__...
The one he/she loves best.
As the flame, attracts the moth,
• does this pair come together
in a love which is not lost.
5. Light the orange candle giving the affirmation:

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Encouragem,ent comes to
__ {other name)__ 's side,
To seek out the love he/she
can no longer hide.
6. At this point you will send your own energy to give added
strength to your ritual. Hold both hands up with palms
facing toward the altar. With creative imagination, see
the couple coming together, embracing one another,
being in love. As you hold this mental picture in your •

mind, will your energy to flow as you chant:

Love growing between these two,
their hea,·ts beating love that's true.
Thoughts attuned to one ano,ther,
apart, they can live no longer.
And as one,
thes,e two become. ,

Flames of passion,
and of yearning,
in their hearts,
steady btirning.
And as one'
these two become.
Repeat the chant, three, five, seven or nine time,s .
7. Allow the candles to burn for one hour. Extinguish the
candles to burn for one hour. Extinguish the candles in
reverse order to lighting them. Repeat daily, moving, red
candle #2 and doll, one or two inches toward red candle
# 1 and petitioner's doll until both dolls touch. On the last
day of this ritual the touching dolls are bound together
with red ribbon. Wrap the dolls in clean white linen and
give them to the petitioner to keep in a safe place.
8. The petitioner (if other than yourself) should burn a spe­
cial herb candle for love daily. This individual should
affirm while lighting the candle the following: "May the
one I love see the true love I hold within and come to my
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side�'. Or, if the petitioner is a man, he should read Chapter 6

in the Song of Solomon; A woman, should-read Chapter 8 in
the Song of Solomon. The daily ritual bath will consist of the
foilowing: a tablespoon of Blessed Salt into the bath water to
which nine drops of Seduction Oil and seven drops of Love
Oil has been added. Also, try to impress upon the man or
woman that they should concentrate or think very hard on the
one they. love while they are taking the ritual bath. After taking
the ritual bath, the individual should sprinkle Love Drawing
Powder on their neck and chest. Extinguish the candle .

TO DEVEi ,OP CJNDERSTANDING

For this ritual you will need the foilowing materials:
1 . a clay doll to represent the petitioner
2. 1 yellow candle*
3. 2 light blue candles
4. 1 bottle of Attraction Oil
5. 1 bottle of Success Oil
6. Aura of Enchantment Incense
Since a yellow candle is used in this ritual we see that the
petitioner wishes to develop understanding in his or her
studies. On this candle write the nature of the studies, be it
math, science, language etc. This candle should be tied to the
back of the petitioner's doll.
On the candle representing the area that understanding
is needed (in this case the yellow candle), anoint with Attrac­
tion Oil, the two light blue candles anoint with Success Oil.
Since a yellow candle is used in this ritual, we see that the
petitioner wishes to develop understanding in his or her
studies. On this candle write the nature of the studies, be it
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•A different color candle will be used to represent the area in which we wish to develop
understanding: yellow-studies, pink-friendships, purple-business,politics and white-politics
and government, spiritual matters, light blue-medicine, red-life in general, red or pink­
matters of love, orange-changes in life.
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math,, sci ,ence, language etc. This candle should be tied to the
back of the pe,titioner's doll ,.
On the candle representing the area that unde,rst.a nding
is needed in (this case the yellow candle), anoint with Attrac­
tion Oil, the two light blue candles anoint with Success Oil.
Altar layout is as follows:

Flowers Altar Candle Altar Candle Flowers

Incense Burner

YELLOW
LT. BLUE CANDLE LT. BLUE
1 :.. - .-
----.. tied to Dol l .
,- - - ....
«- - 2
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BOOK Holy Water

1 . Perform steps one through five as given in the Pre­

liminary to Ritual. The psychic and Spiritual Develop­
ment Herb Candle should be placed above the Holy
Wat.er.
2. Light the yellow candle · . · · �9 the foilowing affu 111ation:
Here is an area in life which
understanding is greatly needed.
Soon, will __ (petitioner's name)__
__ learn to understand' all there
is related to __ (name the sitiiation
in wh ich understanding is needed __.
3. Light the light blue candles 1 and 2 in orde r, while givin g
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the following affirma,tion:

Light of knowledge, shine this way,
dispelling ignorance today. As we
learn, we understand,
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the truth revealed, with each

new day. Once was blind, but now
does see, as understanding
comes to thee.
Pause for a few moments and meditate on the petitioner.
Think of the petitioner doing all that he or she can do to
encourage greater unde .._... · dirig. Then repeat the affir­
mation:
Light of knowledge,
shine this way,
dispelling ignorance today.
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As we lea,n, we understand,
the truth revealed,
with each new day.
Once was blind,
but now does see,
as understanding comes to thee.
a
Pause for a few moments, once again medittin-g on the
petitioner. Then repeat the affirmation:
Light of knowledge,
shine this way,
dispelling ignorance today.
As we learn, we understand,
the truth revealed,
with each new day.
Once was blind,
but now does see,
as understanding comes to thee.
4. Allow the candles to burn for one hour. Extinguish them
in reverse order of lighting them. Repeat daily, moving
light blue candles # 1 and 2, one or two inches toward the
yellow candle_ and petitioner's doll, until the candles
· touch the petitioner's doll.
5. The petitioner (if other than yourself) should bum a special
Understanding Herb Candle, giving the following affir-

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mation; ''May this flame symbolize my growing under­

standing in __ (what you wish to understand)__'', or
read Psalm 1 33 from the Bible. In the daily bath water
place a tablespoon of Blessed Salt and add nine drops of
Attraction Oil. Burn Aura of Enchantment incense daily
for seven days.

TO OBTAIN YOCJR DESIRES

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In this ritual you will need the fallowing materials:

1 . A clay doll to represent the petitioner
2. 3 candles representing the desire
3. 2 purple candles
4. 4 pink candles ,
5. 1 bottle of Success Oil
6. 1 bottle of Power Oil
7. Incense (see below for type)
NOTE: One candle representing the desire will be tied to the
back of the doll representing the petitioner. Refer to the altar
diagram for the placement of the other two candles and their
use in the ritual. The color of this candle will change accord­
ing to the desire:

MONEY .................. 3 green candles blessed and dressed with

Money Drawing Oil, and bum Shower of
Gold Incense.
PINESS .........3 pink candles dressed with Happiness Oil,
and burn Aura of Enchantment Incense.
GOOD L(JCK ....... 3 green candles blessed and dressed with
Lucky Life Oil, burn Leprechaun's a·old
Incense.
S(JCCESS ............. 3 orange candles blessed and dressed
with Success Oil, and burn Rising Fame
Incense.

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HEAi TH ................. 3 red candles blessed and dressed with

Health Attracting Oil, and burn Glow of
Health incense.
PROSPERl'l'Y ......3 green candles blessed and dressed with
Success Oil, and burn Rising Fame In­
cense.
FORTUNATE .......3 orange candles blessed and dressed
D ..... S with Dream Oil, and bur1 Drearr1s of Prophesy
61

Incense.
SPIRIT(IAI, ........... 3 white candles blessed and dressed with
STRENGTH Power Oil, and burn Aura of Enchant-
ment Incense.
In the altar layout candles 2, 3, 4 and 5 are blessed and
dressed with Success Oil. Candles 6 and 7 are blessed and
dressed with Power Oil.
Your altar layout will be as follows:

F lowers Altar Candle Altar Candle Flowers

Incense Burner
PURPLE 6
PINK 2 PINK 3
DESIRE
DESIRE CANDLE DESIRE
8 • )a• ----
> #J & -4-
11(-- • 9
DOLL
PINK 4 PINK 5
PURPLE 7
BOOK Holy Water

1 . Perform steps. one through five as given in the Pre­

liminary to Ritual. The Psychic and Spiritual Develop­
ment Herb Candle should be placed above the Holy
Water.
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2. Light the desire candle # l , giving the affirmation:
Daily desire in __ (petitioner's
name) grows,
to h.ave __{name desire)__
in_ his/her life to show.
Soon, this reality he/she will know.
3. Light pink candles #2, 3, 4 and 5, · · g the t1ffU 1 11ation:
Honor, loue, si1,1·o unding you,
as you daily live your life for
the good
As this blessing soon comes to you,
this fulfilled desire is a likelihood
4. Light purple candles #6 and 7, while giving the affu Ina-
tion:
What .you are seeking is seeking you.
Here is the power to see it through
So the de.s,ire for . (nar11e desire}__
can come to you.
5. Light desire candles #8 and 9, giving the affirmation:
__ (name desire}_�, coming to
the fore,
its strength increasing evermore.
Fulfilled desire is in store,
which you will have foreve11 nore.
6. Mentally picture the petitioner doing all he/ she can to
bring the desire into his/her life, and finally having the
desire in his/her life. If it is money, see the petitioner hav­
ing the amount of' mo.n eytha,t is needed. If it is hea. l th , see
the petitioner in a healthy state of being, etc. While hold­
ing this mental picture of the petitioner in your mind,
place both hands up, palms facing the altar, and will yOur
energy to flow forward as you chant:
Energy flowing freely,
gi'ving added strength you see.
Success growing steadily,
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__(nmne desire)__ is realized qui,ckly.

__(name desire) coming to the
fore,
__(name desire)__ to have forever­
more.
7. Allow the candles to burn for 30 minutes. Extinguish
them in reverse order of lighting them. Repeat daily for
1 4 days.
Part II: Always try to get the person to work along with you in
the rituals.
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MONEY .............Burn a special Money Herb Candle dressed

with Money Drawing Oil. As the candle is lit,
the following affirmation is given: ''My needs
are fulfilled as I place my faith in God'', or read
Psalm 41. In the bath place one tablespoon of
Blessed salt and nine drops of Money Draw­
ing Oil. Daily sprinkle Money Drawing Pow­
der on your neck and chest.
LOVE .................Bum daily a special Love Herb Candle dressed
with Love Attracting Oil. As the candle is lit,
give the following affirmation ''May the one i
love see the true love I hold within and come
to my side'', or a man should read Chapter 6
in the Song of Solomon and a woman should
read Chapter 8 in the Song of Solomon. In
the bath add a tablespoon of Blessed Salt
and nine drops of Seduction Oil. On your
neck and chest sprinkle Love Drawing Powder.
GOOD LOCK... Burn a special Luck Herb Candle blessed and
dressed with Lucky Life Oil. In the bath, place
four drops of Lucky Life Oil and five drops of
Power Oil. On the neck and chest apply Un­
crossing Powder. As the candle is lit, the follow-
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ing affirmation should be given: ''May the

light of good fortune shine upon me that I
may see a more promising future'', or read
Psalm 62, verse 1 1 , nine times.
SUCCESS ............. Bum a special Success Herb Candle blessed
and dressed with Success Oil. As the can­
dle is lit, give the following affirmation: ''As
I live an orderly life, filled in God's righteous­
ness, I will know success in my life'', or read
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Psalm 95. In the bath add a tablespoon of

blessed salt and nine drops of Success Oil.
Sprinkle Uncrossing Powder on the neck
and chest.
HEAi TH ····••o••· ····· ·· Bum a special Herb Healing Candle blessed
and dre_ �- with Health Attracting Qil. Repeat
the following affirmation as the candle is
lit: ''Let this flame flow forth the divine heal­
ing rays to restore my mind, body and soul
to a state of perfect health'', or read Psalm
38 on one day and Psalm 23 the next day,
alternating days. In the bath place a table­
spoon of blessed salt and nine drops of
Health Attracting Oil.
PROSPERl'f·y ......Bum a special Success Herb Candle blessed
and dressed with Success Oil. Give the
· following affi1·rnation: ''Light the path which
will lead me to a prosperous life'', or read
Psalm 4 1 . In the bath add a tablespoon of
blessed salt and nine drops of Success Oil.
Sprinkle Uncrossing Powder on the neck
and chest. Carry in your pocket a High
John the Conqueror root.
SPIRIT<IAI , ...........Burn a special Spiritual and Psychic Power
STRENGTH Herb Candle blessed and dressed with Bless-
,

ing Oil. Give the following affirmation as

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l
SPlRI'l lIAI , ...........you light the candle; ''May this light sym-
STRENGTH bolize the eternal love I hold for God. As I
Cont'd. live according to His teachings, I will surely
attain a higher spiritual level'', or read Psalm
23. In the bath place a tablespoon of blessed
salt and add nine drops of Power Oil.

NOTE: This ritual should be pelf armed daily, moving the

desire candles #8 and 9 an inch or two in the direction of the
arrows until they touch desire candle # 1 and doll.

TO UNCROSS ANOTHER
In this ritual you will need the fallowing materials:
1 . a clay doll to represent the petitioner
2. 4 white candles
3. 1 black candle
4. graveyard dust
5. 1 bottle of Uncrossing Oil
6. Uncrossing Incense
7. 4 pieces of white paper with the indMdual's
name written on them
The four white candles are blessed and dressed with Uncross­
ing Oil. Since the black candle will represent the crossed con­
dition in this ritual it is neither blessed nor dressed. The
.....

graveyard dust will be used to sprinkle on this candle. The

four pieces of paper will be placed under each of the white
candles.
(See altar diagram on following page.)

1 . Perform steps one through five as given in the Pre·

liminary to Ritual. The Psychic and Spiritual Develop·
ment Herb Candle should be placed above the Holy
Water.

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Flowers Altar Candle Altar Candle Flowers

Incense Burner
WHITE WHITE
1 2
BLACK CANDLE
tied to DOLL
4 3 •

WHITE WHITE
BOOK Holy Water

2. Anoint Uncrossing Oil on the forehead, throat, heart,

above the naval and genitals of the doll as you chant:
Protection comes to you this day, ,
this crossed condition no longer
has sway.
Returning this negativity,
to the one who has crossed thee.
If you have not previously tied the black candle to the
back of the doll, then do so and place the doll and black
candle in the center of the four white candles.
3. Light the black candle as you give the affirmation:
Su11uunding __(name of
petitioner)__
is a crossed condition,
from which he/she desires to be set free.
Soon is dispelled,
This attacking energy.
4. Light the four white candles as you give the affirmation:
This (Lre and oil will do their best
to uncross and free you night and day.
From the north, east, south and west,
dispelling the evil sent your way.
Uncrossed and happy, you will be,
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set free from attacking energy.

5. Blow out the black candle. Allow the four white can­
dles to burn for one hour. During this time think of the
petitioner as being set free from the crossed condition.
Picture in your mind the petitioner surrounded with a
white light � · guish the four white candles in reverse
order of lighting them. Repeat the , ritual daily for seven
days.
6. Somewhere in the victim's house or yard there will be a
gris-gris bag for evil or a small conjure ball. The conjure
ball is basically the same as a gris-gris bag, except it is
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made from black wax and is covered with black feathers .
Whenever the victim comes in close contact with the
gris-gris bag or conjure ball, his or her aura will pick up
the negative vibrations which the gris-gris bag or conjure
ball is linking to him or her through a crossing ritual.
Therefore it is essential that this gris-gris bag or conjure
ball be found, to assu·re that the crossed condition does
not begin all over again. When the gris-gris bag or con­
jure ball is found it is placed in a small wooden coffin.
7. In a secret spot in the woods, dig a small grave. Com­
pletely sprinkle the grave with your Holy Water. Place the
small coffin with its evil contents in this grave. Pour a
small amount of gasoline over this grave and set it on
fire. While the coffin is burning, chant:
Consumed by this mighty fiame,
your evil shall no longer reign.
As all things come to an end,
your victim now does smile again.
As __(name of individual}__
begins his/her life anew,
your harm to him/he,�
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you no longer can do.
I send you to a place of rest,
leaving your victim
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to a life that is best.

At the end of each line sprinkle some spirits of ammonia
into the fire. When the fire has died out, cover the grave.
Do not look back as you walk away from it.
8. At the end of the seven days, the doll is wrapped in clean
white linen and given to the petitioner to keep in a safe
place.
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The petitioner should do the fallowing:

1 . Burn daily for one hour a special Herb Uncrossing Can­
dle, which has been blessed and dressed with Uncross­
ing Qi.I.
2. In the bath water place a tablespoon of blessed salt and
add nine drops of Uncrossing Oil.
3. To the scrub water add Louisiana Essence of Van Van
wash and scrub down the floors and front steps of the
house.

Mix the following solution to give to the petitioner:

1. 4 oz. of water
2. 4 oz. of vinegar
3. 2 tbsp. blessed salt
4. 1 tbsp. jalop powder (powdered John the
Conqueror root)
5. 1 tbsp. powdered basil leaves
6. 1 tbsp. powdered five-finger grass
Divide this mixture in two. Half of the mixture is to be
sprinkled in every corner of the house. The other half of
the mixture is divided again in half; one half is placed at
the front door and the other half is placed at the back
door. Tack a bay leaf in every corner of the house as it is
sprinkled with the solution. This will help make any
future attacks more difficult. Plus it will help remove any
negative vibrations which could atta ch themselve - s to the
home.
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CONCERNING THE HOME

If you are moving into a new home (or even · a n old apartment
building) it is always wise to cleal)se the area of any negative
vibrations left by previous tenets or negative thoughts built up
by dissatisfied workers on a new building. The aura of all
buildings has always been molded by the thoughts and emotions
of those who spend a lot of time within their walls.
With the busy pace of our everyday life, every working
man and woman relishes the blessing of having a calm and
loving home to return to at the end of each day. You too can
have a tranquil and loving atmosphere in your home if you
cleanse the home's aura of all negative vibrations. This process
is what we call ''Dressing a Home''. It can also be used for
removing negative vibrations within a business.

1 . Open all windows and doors to the home or building.

2. Thoroughly scrub down the floors with the fallowing
solution:
1 · oz. Louisiana Van Van Oil
¼ cup ammonia
1 tbsp. Blessed Sea Salt
to one bucket of water
3. After the floors are scrubbed mix the following solution:
4 oz. water
4 oz. cider vinegar
1 tbsp. Blessed Sea Salt I

1 tbsp. jalop powder (powdered John the Con-

queror root)
1 tbsp. powdered basil leaves
1 tbsp. powdered rosemary leaves
Divide this mixture in two parts. Take half of the mixture
and sprinkle every corner of the home. As you sprinkle,
you should be chanting or praying for the negative psy­
chic energy to be removed from the premises. The other
part of this mixture is again divided in two and placed in

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jars, cup, etc. One jar is to be put at the front door and the
other jar is put at the back door.
4. Having done this, you must cense the house or building,
using Le Diable S' en Va Incense. Cense each corner of
the house . while chanting or praying for the negative
vibes to be removed.

Now that you have cleansed the aura of your home, you
may wish to do something to keep frustrations, quarrels and •

conflict, which could cause dissension among the members

of the household, to a minimum. Follow these instructions:
Using your basic altar layout, bring to your altar the
following:
1 . Cooling Anger Incense
2. 3 pink candles, dressed with Love Oil
3. A piece of white paper on which is written
a member of the household's name (e.g.
if there are four members in the home,
you will have four pieces of paper with one
name written on each).
The only change you will make from your basic altar
layout will be the placements of your incense burner. Place it
in the center of your altar. The three pink candles dressed with
Love Oil are placed around the incense burner in the form of
a triangle with one point upright.

PINK CANDLE
' 1

CENSOR
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PINK CANDLE PINK CANDLE

2 3

1 . Follow steps one through five as given in the Preliminary

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to Ritual. Your Psychic/Spiritual Development Herb Can­

dle is put above your Holy Water.
2. Light your pink candles # 1 , 2 and 3 in their proper order.
As you light your candles chant:
Fires of love bwning bright,
instill within these hearts tonight,
love that's true, love that's right.
To be ready of help and concern might,
always to act in ways that are right.
Continue your chanting three, five, seven or nine times.
3. At this point, take a slip of paper on which you have writ­
ten a family member's name, and place it in the incense
burner to burn as you chant:
Peace and love are known to thee,
within the home you bring harmony.
No thoughts of anger do you show,
toward the ones who love you so.
Peace and love are known to thee,
as you strive for ha1n1ony.
When the paper is completely burned put a quarter
teaspoon of Cooling Anger Incense in your censor. Go
on with the next piece of paper and burn it in the incense
burner while using the chant until all pieces of paper are
burned. You will find that doing this ritual at least once a
month will greatly improve the harmony and coopera­
tion of the family unit. Remember, a house divided does
not stand.

AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Materials needed:
1 . a small jar with a screw top (the small
spice jars bought in the grocery are ideal)
which will symbolize the home
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2. a piece of rede cloth cut in the shape of

a heart
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3. some brand-new sewing needles ( one for

each member of the family)
4. a few strands of hair from each member
of the family
5. a two ounce mixture of equal parts honey
and sweet wine
6. 1/4 tsp. of the following herbs: vervain, pas­

sion flower, dulse, and a piece of John the

Conqueror root •

7. Cooling Anger Incense

8. two pink candles
9. two light blue candles
1 0. one red candle

NOTE: Since the needles will symbolize each member of the

family, the strand of hair belonging to that person' is to be
passed through the eye of the needle that will represent that
individual. Each needle is to be named and consecrated as
given in step four of the doll consecration ritual (page 56). A
last word: be sure to tie the strand of hair which you have
passed through the needle's eye to prevent it from detaching
itself from the needle.

Please arrange layout of your altar as in diagram on following

page:

1 . Perform steps one through five as given in the Pre­

liminary to Ritual. Your Psychic/Spiritual Development
Herb Candle should be placed above the Holy Water.
2. Take each of the needles and fasten them to the heart cut
from red cloth. Place this in your jar.
3. Put your herbs into the jar, then pour your mixture of
honey and sweet wine over the herbs until the jar is filled.
If you like, you may chant the fallowing while doing steps
two and three:
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Flowers Altar Candle Altar Candle Flowers

Incense Burner

PINK CANDLE
1

LT. BLUE CANDLE Jar LT. BLUE CANDLE

3 4
PINK CANDLE
2
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RED CANDLE
5
Dish of Earth (sea salt) Holy Water

In peace and love,

the family will be,
living together in harmony.
In peace and love as it should be,
each member strives for harmony.
As the home is a paradise of love,
each working together harmoniously.
4. Light pink candles # 1 and 2 as you affirm:
Love, shine your light from above,
make thi.s home a paradise of love.
All for one and one for all,
the motto for this home of love.
, lled with love we see,
These hearts fi
care for each other constantly.
Always ready to do what's right,
never to harm or the other fight.
Love, shine your light from above,
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to make this house a paradise of love.
5. Light It. blue candles #3 and 4 while affirming:
Peace and love are known to thee,

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as you daily strive for ha,rnony.

All working together constantly,
within the home, living peacefully.
Peace and love are known to thee,
as all daily strive for harmony.
6. Light red candle #5, giving the affirmation:
Here is strength which comes
to the home, to strengt,hen the bonds
of love that is
shown.
To live peacefully,
all work earnestly,
making this house a home, you see.
Allow the candles to bum for a few minutes. This ritual is
to qe done daily, moving the red candle three inches in a
clockwise circle around the filled jar, two pink' candles
and two It. blue candles, until the red candle returns to its
original position below pink candle two.
7. At the completion of the ritual, cap the jar and keep it in a
safe place in the home or on your own altar or place of
daily prayer.

THE SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS

Thinking of starting your own business? Is your present
business moving at a slow rate due to the economic situation
or too much competition? Certainly we want to protect our·
investment of time and money. This can be done if the follow­
ing instructions are carried out.

First of all, you will need to purify/ cleanse your place of

business of all negative vibrations from the past by fallowing
the procedure outlined for ''Cleansing Your Home''.
Gather your materials on a Thursday (this day is pre­
ferable because it is ruled by Jupiter and governs success in
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your chosen career) during the waxing phase of the moon.

1 . a yellow candle dressed with Attraction
Oil
2. a green candle dressed with Success Oil
3. a purple candle dressed with Success Oil
4. a batch of business drawing wash (Note: if
for some reason you cannot get squill
root, then substitute ¼ oz. each of the
following; chamomile, basil, parsley, and
peony).
5. a pair of lodestones
• 6. John the Conqueror root
7. some coin and paper money
8. a piec.e of button snake root
9. some mint
Place items 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 in a small bowl. In a corner of your
place of business, set up a small table, preferably in an area
where people will not come near it. On this table you will place
_. candles and filled bowl according to the following diag1a1n:
-
YELLOW
CANDLE
DLE . • • . •
..
.• • . •
.
"
.
. .
GREEN CANDLE
. :..
• • • • • • • • • •

.. . _.·_. .: . . (\ : :·. . ·: . : . . : ... .

• • • t • ♦ • t • • I I •
•
•• • • • • f

. .
. . . . . l .
. . .
.. .. .
.. . . �

.. .
'
'
'
. . .. ' . .• '.•
. ' .. ..
.
•
. .
.

1 . Light yellow candle while chanting:

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The aura of attraction building strong,

people coming all day long.
To this place their needs fulfilled,
in harmony with our wills.
Here the attraction is built strong,
people now come all day long.
2. Li·ght the green candle as you chant:
Growing, growing, steadily,
this bus iness prospers, all can see. •

growing, growing, steadily,

this business has prosperity.
3. Light the purple candle while chanting:
Of all the places that there be,
this one makes progress with glee.
Working each day joyfully,
for progress we clearly see.
4. Allow the candles to burn as you begin to use your busi­
ness drawing wash. When using and making your wash
you should chant:
Many customers we have,
and then some to spare.
Here people know they're treated well,
with respect and great care.
And quickly now, they come here,
our customers we love so dear.
5. The candles are burned for one hour, then extinguish
them in reverse order of their lighting. Repeat every
Thursday during the waxing phase of the moon.

Suggestion: It is a good idea to add to your bowl some

toy figures of people, since this is what you want to attract
to your business.
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The evil eye, also known as the glance of malice, has

been known to all people. The ancient Celts believed that
those possessed with the evil eye could blight whole crops at
a glance, or make cows dry up and no longer give milk. When
a person or domestic farm animal became sick, the glance of
malice was suspect of being put upon them.
The evil eye is just as common today as it was centuries
ago. In fact, there are many people who use it and are not
aware of doing so. The Gospel of Mark 7:22-23, in the King
James Version of the Bible, mentions the evil eye as one of the
things projected from the hearts of men which defiles man,
probably because its roots are envy, jealousy, and possessive­
ness which are negative emotions.
There is an old belief that the eyes send out rays of
energy. The strength of this energy will vary among different
people. Therefore, the glance of malice is transmitted to
another when the energy shooting out from the eyes is negatively
charged by one of the three emotions mentioned while look­
ing at the individual. No one is really free from the curse of the
evil eye, because this negative ener9'/ affects people, animals,
and objects. We are constantly coming in contact with people
who may be envious of our good fortune in life. A co-worker
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may be jealous because we are climbing the ladder of suc­

cess within the company instead of staying at his or her
level.
Our normal senses of touch, taste, smell, and hearing
are not programmed to alert us when we are being sent the
evil eye in its early stages. It is only after repeated attacks that
the conscious mind begins to alert us that there may be
something wrong. The most common symptoms associated
with the glance of malice takes the form of minor illness,
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again making it hard to detect, because you don't suspect the

evil eye as the cause. Only those who have trained themselves
in auric sight can actually see its effects upon the aura before
the minor physical illnesses occur. Regardless of these physi­
cal symptoms associated with the evil eye, left untreated over
a period of time, the victim becomes accident prone and
injures him/herself.
Treatment for the evil eye is in two parts and is quite sim­
ple, yet effective: a) taking a spiritual/aura cleansing bath to
remove what negative energy the aura has picked up already
and b) wearing the crossbones amulet for protection from
future attacks.

The Bath
Fill the bathtub half full with warm water. To this water
add one tablespoon each of Blessed Sea Salt and clear
household ammonia. As you enter the tub, bring with you a
small bowl, cup or glass to pour the water over you. As you are
pouring the water over yourself, imagine all negative energy
being washed off your aura. Once this is done, imagine your­
self being completely filled up from head to toe with white
light. let this white light extend from your body to a radius of
about three feet, also extending above your head and below
your feet. While you are in this bath, completely immerse
yourself in the water about every three minutes. This spiritual/
aura cleansing bath should last nine minutes with total ofa
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three immersions. When you get out of the bathtub you may
towel dry your hair but let the bath water air dry on your skin.
This way the cleansing effect will stay with you for a period of
twenty-four hours.

The Crossbones Amulet

The crossbones, as we will call it, is made at your altar.
The amulet itself is made from two small bones taken from
chicken wings. The chicken bones actually absorb and hold
negativity. The bones are tied together with black thread in
the shape of a solar cross (an equal armed cross). The pro­
•
cedure is as follows:
Using your basic altar layout, bring with you the foil ow­
ing: two bones, black thread, a white candle, a bottle of Power
Oil, Gris-Gris Faible Incense.
1 . Light your altar candles. •

2. Light your incense. - -

3. Light your white candle dressed with Power Oil. Pray that
the individual who will wear the crossbones will grow in
spiritual strength and enlightenment.
4. Begin tying the two bones together with the black thread
as you chant:
The crossbones will work here,
absorb and hold negativity.
Into your marrow,
it goes in thee;
all evil and negativity.
5. Consecrate the amulet with this procedure. Sprinkle with
Holy Water as you say:
With water do I consecrate this
amulet, an instrument which will
absorb and hold negative energy
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sent to its wearer.
Sprinkle the amulet with salt as you affirm:
With earth do I consecrate this
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amulet, an instrurnent which will

absorb and hold negative energy
sent to its wearer.
Pass the amulet through the candle flame as you affu'm:
With fire do I consecrate this
amulet, an instrurnent which will
absorb and hold negative energy
sent to its wearer.
Pass the amulet through the incense while affirming:
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With air do I consecrate this

amulet, an instrurnent which will
absorb and hold negative energy
sent to its wearer.
Now that your amulet is completed, it should be worn over
your heart next to your skin. Daily wear this am4let until it
begins to feel heavy upon your heart chakra. When this feel­
ing of heaviness occurs, you must stop wearing the amulet.
The crossbones have reached their maximum in absorbing
negative energy, like a sponge that can soak up just so much
water and that's it. Since the excess negative energy being
sent to you will not be able to enter the bones, it will have no
choice but to attach itself to your aura. Once the old amulet is
removed, it must be discarded. The safest method of doing
this is through ritual.

Discarding the Old Amulet

Using your basic altar layout, bring with you the follow _.

ing: your old amulet, the remainder of the white candle you
used when you made the amulet, a sheet of white paper.
1 . Light Altar Candles.
2. Light your incense (Aura of Enchantment is recom-
mended).
3. Light your white candle.
4. Sprinkle white paper with Holy Water.
5. Place the old crossbones amulet on the paper arld begin
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to fold the amulet in the paper.

6. Take your white candle and let the wax drip on the paper
until it is completely sealed with the white wax as you
affirm:
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Crossbones you 've served me well,

negative energy within you swells.
Now it's time, I put you to rest,
for you have now done your best.
When the paper is completely covered with wax, the
amulet can be discarded in the garbage. Follow with a
bath ,.

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TO CONTROL ANOTHER
Take a High John the Conqueror Root and anoint it
with John the Conqueror Oil. On a piece of brown paper,
write the name of the person you wish to control/conquer
and soak the paper in Controlling Oil. When the paper is
dry, wrap it around the High John the Conqueror root
and tie with purple thread.

TO BIND A LOVER TO VOCI

Take a sn:1all mirror which your lover has looked into.
Without looking into the mirror, break it into small pieces.
Bury the broken mirror in your yard or in a flower pot you
keep in your home. Every Friday, sprinkle the spot with a
tea made from Spikenard Herb while repeating the name
of your lover.

TO CACISE YOUR ENEMY TO LEAVE

Take a small jar. Write your enemy's name nine times
. on a piece of paper and put this in the jar. Fill the jar with
Four Thieves Vinegar and throw it into a river.

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TO ..... A LOVE YOO

It's an established practice for some women to mix
some of their menstrual blood in the food of the man
they love.
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-TO OVERCOME AN ENEMY

Take a brown candle and write your enemy's name
three times on it. Place it in a bowl filled with brown sugar.
Light the candle and affirm; ''Your hostility, I'll overcome.
In days of nine, your friendship is mine.'' Do this before
you go to bed. Allow the candle to burn itself out while
you sleep. In the morning take what is left of the candle
wax and the brown sugar and throw it in your enemy's
yard. Do this for nine consecutive days without fail.

WORKING WITH MAGICK .... s

The type of lamp used to make these magick lamps is
the hurricane or kerosene lamp. Like the gris-gris bags, the
magick lamps are made for many purposes. The basic fuel
used in making these lamps is a blend of castor oil, olive oil
and kerosene. Here you will use two thirds kerosene to one
third oil mixture. To this basic fuel mixture is added other
ingredients which are analogous to the work being done..
Here you will add diverse ingredients such as: magnets,
essential oils, herbs, pepper, red wine, etc.
When properly made, the lamps have excellent results�
The results obtained from working with lamps is best when
prayers are said as you fill the lamp with more fuel each day at
the same time. Once the lamp is lit, it cannot be extinguished
until satisfaction is obtained. If you don't need to fill · the
hurricane lamp as you say your prayer, then the lamp is
moved in a circular motion, clockwise, as you repeat your
desire. The prayer which has always been given to use with
the lamp has always been directed to a particular Saint (Catholic
influence).
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Here, I see no reason why a person of the pagan influence

can't use their own �-pray'er invoking the aid of a pagan God
or Goddess.

THE HEAITH _
This lamp, as with all other lamps, will contain a univer­
sal fluid mixture plus a magnet, a personal object from
the person the lamp is for, or their n �me written on
parchment paper cut in the form of a cross. You will place
this at the bottom of your lamp and pour your fuel over
this and the magnet. Since this lamp is being made for
health, we will add the following; one Bottle of Health
Attracting Oil and one half teaspoon of the following
herbs: heal-all, peppermint, eucalyptus, etc. (a combina­
tion of five different healing herbs or four herbs and five­
finger grass). The prayer used is directed to Our Lady of
Lourdes (used by the French) or St. Joseph (used by
•

the Italians).
To correctly use the lamp, the flame must not be
extinguished once it is lit, and as you say your prayer and
state your desire, you must shake the lamp in a clockwise
direction to get the ingredients in the lamp moving in a
clockwise direction to get the ingredients in the lamp
moving in a clockwise direction. Again this must be done
daily and at the same time each day until satisfied.

THE LOVE ....

To your basic fuel add the following: one bottle of Love
Oil, five herbs associated with love or four herbs and
some five-finger grass. Use a prayer to Saint Anne.

THE
· JCISTICE
Good for court cases and legal matters. Add the follow-
ing: galangal root, yellow dock, snake root, carnation,
and five-finger grass, one bottle of Friendly Judge Oil.
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Say a prayer to St. Basil.

THE S(JCCESS
To this lamp add the following; one bottle Success Oil
and five herbs associated with success, or four herbs and
five-finger grass. A prayer to St. Anthony is used here.

THE PROTECTION
Add one bottle of Protection Oil and five herbs of pro­
tective qualities or four herbs and five-finger grass. Pray
to the Guardian Angel, St. Michael, or St. Barbara.

THE Q(JICK HELP ....

Add one bottle of Lucky Life Oil and five herbs associated
with success or four herbs and five-finger grass. St.
Expedite is who you would pray for assistance from.

THE PEACEFUL HOME _

Add Baume du commandeur, one bottle of Peaceful
Home Oil, passion flower, honey, mistletoe, jasmine
flowers, orris root, and John the Conqueror root. Ask St.
Raymond for his assistance. He is the one to pray to as
you make your desire known.

THE SELF-LMPRO
Add one bottle of Blessing Oil and five herbs related to
success. Pray to St. Mary Magdalene for assistance as·
you state your desire.

THE WORK �
Used when one is looking for employment. To this
lamp you will need to add something connected with the
type of work you 're seeking, e.g. for carpentry work add
nails, for hospital work add basic medicines; it can even
be a picture connected with the type of work you are
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seeking. One bottle of Attraction Oil and four herbs

associated with success. Pray to St. Joseph as you make
your request for employment.

NOTE: Some practitioners will add food coloring to the fuel

to make it the color associated with the desire. Pink or red for
love, purple for work, light blue for protection, red for health,
orange for success, etc.

THE SV/EfT BO't·r·LE

On a popsicle stick, write your full name. On the other
side of the popsicle stick, write another person's full name.
Get a jar big enough to put the popsicle stick inside and fill the
jar with water, honey and sugar. Seal up the lid of the jar tight
so that its contents can't spill out. In your mind get a clear
image of the person whose name you have written on the
popsicle stick opposite your own. Shake the bottle as you
chant three, five, seven or nine times:
Sweet, sweet,
thoughts of me,
you will think,
constantly.
It is said that each time you shake the bottle, the person will
think sweet thoughts of you .
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NEW ... 'S PROSPERl'l'Y RIT(IAI C

It is an established custom to eat cabbage, blackeye

peas and rice in Southern Louisiana on New Year's Day. On
New Year's Eve, after the supper dishes are washed and put
away the kitchen table is set in the following manner: on the
table is placed a dollar bill and a silver dollar. A green candle
dressed with Money Drawing Oil is placed over the money.
Around the money and candle, place the cabbage, black·

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eyed peas, rice, salt and any other seasonings to be used to

cook the New Year's Day meal. A circle of salt is made around
the food and candle. The candle is lit and allowed to burn
itself out. While the candle is burning, prayers for prosperity
for the New Year are said over this. All of this is left on the table
_overnight with the belief that the spirit of the New Year will
bless the food as it passes.
On New Year's Day, as you are cutting the cabbage up
for cooking, a small piece of cabbage leaf (usually the outer •

green leaf) is wrapped in wax paper and given to each mem­

ber of the family to carry in their wallets, purse or even put
under their mattress for the remainder of the year. The silver
dollar is cooked in with the cabbage. After the cabbage is
cooked, the silver dollar is saved to use again next year. Some
families will put a dime in with the cabbage, �elieving that
whoever finds the dime on their plate while eating will have
extra good luck throughout the year.
The salt that was used to make a circle around the food
and candle is thrown out the front door to chase away bad
luck.

TO ELIMINATE A RIVAL
Purchase a beef tongue and make a split in it. On a piece
of paper write nine times the name of your lover and the name
of the person you suspect is your rival. Insert this paper in the
split you made in the beef tongue. Sprinkle in with it a mixture
of pepper, and ground chicory. Take nine new pins and close
up the split made in the beef tongue. Place the tongue in the
oven and roast it as you chant:
(
__ name of lover)__ •

you will no longer be

{
with __ name of rival)__
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I say to thee.
' Bitterness between you two,
spoils this love
you think is true.
When this beef tongue
is well done,
the end to your romance
has begun.
Repeat this chant three, five, seven or nine times as you pic­
ture in your mind the two going their separate ways. Once
your lover has eaten this tongue, the spell will begin to take
• effect. Discord the leftover to rot away.

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Many ancient writings clearly indicate that the use of

incense has been used in connection with religious and
magickal practices throughout the world. The ancients believed
that certain scents had the quality to attract good spirits and
to dispel the evil ones. Incense was burned not only to purify a
place dedicated to God, but also to neutralize the offensive
odor from burnt offerings.
There is an old belief that prayers were carried upward to
the Gods with the rising incense smoke. This same belief was
held by many American Indian tribes in connection with their
sacred peace pipe. In my opinion, the Indian peace pipe was a
method of burning incense during ceremonies because they
often mixed herbs with a little tobacco.
Aside from this, incense helps to create an atmospt1ere
that is more conducive to proper meditation and devout
prayer.
In the incense recipes which follow, you will be using
some liquid ingredients by the dram, ¼ dram, etc. Therefore
I'm
· including a handy conversion table.
¼ fl. oz. = 1 dram - ½ tsp. plus ¼ tsp.
¼ fl. oz. - 2 drams = 1/2 tbsp.
1
/2 fl. oz. = 4 drams - 1 tbsp.
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¾ fl. oz. - 6 drams = 1 tbsp. plus 1/2 tbsp.

1 fl. oz. - 8 drams - 2 tbsp.
The incense recipes I give are burned in the traditional
method by placing the incense on a hot charcoal in your
incense bumer. l_n mixing them, powder all the solid ingredients
and mix them well with your mortar and pestle. Mix all the
liquid ingredients and dissolve the saltpeter in them. Slowly
add the liquid ingredients to your powdered herbs. Spread in
a tin pan or plastic container and allow to dry for ·'"'· .... minutes to •

an hour. When dry, simply crumble up and you have your

incense.

TINCTURE OF BENZOIN
In many of the recipes that follow, you will use tincture of
benzoin. You can make your own as fallows:
Power two ounces of benzoin gum and add 4
oz. of water and 1 2 oz. of alcohol. Keep this
mixture tightly capped and bottled for two weeks
and shake daily. If you prefer, a teaspoon of
glycerin may be added. After two weeks strain
and bottle the liquid for use.

ENTICING LOVE INCENSE

Try this incense in your rituals designed to attract and_
hold love. Can also be burned periodically to keep an aura of
love about the home.
1 oz. rose petals
�/4 oz. sweet bugle ( calamus root)
1
/2 oz. cinnan1on
1/4 oz. anise seed

¼ oz. frankincense •

1 oz. powdered sandalwood

¼ tsp. saltpeter
2 drams tincture of benzoin
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1 dram Seduction Oil
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AORA OF ENC TMENT INCENSE

This is a formula which you can use for daily meditation
and prayer.
¼ oz. bayberry herb
1/2 oz. powdered sandalwood

1 oz. frankincense
¼ oz. anise seed
¼ oz. powdered myrrh
¼ tsp. saltpeter
1 dram gardenia oil
2 drams tincture of benzoin

SHOWER OF GOLD
This incense is to be used in rituals pertaining to matters
of money and prosperity.
1 oz. bayberry herb
1 oz. powdered saRdalwood
1 oz. powdered -frankincense
¼ oz. powdered myrrh
¼ tsp. saltpeter
1 dram cinnamon oil
2 drams tincture of benzoin

GLOW OF HEAi TH
An incense formula used in rituals designed to attract or
maintain good health.
1/2 oz. bayberry herb
1 oz. powdered sandalwood
1 oz. carnation petals
1/2 oz. rose petals
1/4 tsp. saltpeter

2 drams tincture of benzoin

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BON VOYAGE INCENSE

Use this formula in rituals to drive away those who are

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troublesome to you. It can also be used in rituals to break up

undesired relationships.
1 oz. jalop powder
1/2 oz. rosemary herb

¼ oz. patchouli leaves

1 tbsp. brimstone (sulphur)
3 tbsps. ginger
¼ tsp. saltpeter
2 drams tincture of benzoin •

GRIS-GRIS FAIBLE INCENSE

This incense fo1·mula may be used in your rituals to destroy
an enemy's power to harm you. Can also be used as an
''Uncrossing Incense''.
1 oz. powdered sandalwood
1/2 oz. powdered bay leaves
1/2 oz. powdered dill seed
1 tsp. asafoetida
¼ tsp. saltpeter
1 dram Uncrossing Oil
2 drams of tincture of benzoin

LE DIABLE S'EN VA INCENSE

Try this formula in your exorcism rituals. For removing
n
negative thoughtfor ms within a building and heavy negative
vibrations.
¼ tsp. powdered asafoetida
1 oz. powdered frankincense
1/2 oz. powdered rosemary
1 tbsp. powdered vanillin
¼ oz. jalop powder •

¼ oz. basil leaves

¼ tsp. saltpeter
2 drams tincture of benzoin
1 dram Uncrossing Oil
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RISING
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A success incense. Use in rituals to attract wanted sue-:

cess and prosperity in your endeavors.
1/2 oz. powdered sandalwood
1 oz. cinnamon
/2 oz. frankincense
1

¼ oz. powdered myrrh

1/4 oz. powdered orris root

1 dram ,�ttraction Oil

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2 drams tincture of benzoin

PROPHETIC DR.... s
Use this formula as an incense to use in rituals for bring­
ing about prophetic dreams. To burn while practicing divina­
tion or attempting astral projection.
1/2 oz. powdered sandalwood
¼ oz. bayberry herb
1/2 oz. rose petals
1/4
oz. lavender
¼ oz. orris root (powdered)
· 1 oz. grated lemon peel­
¼ tsp. saltpeter
1 dram frankincense oil
2 drams tincture of benzoin

COOLING ANGER INCENSE

An incense to use in rituals designed to calm down those
who are angry and quarrelsome, heal unhappy marriages,
etc. Can be burned periodically in the home to keep family
members cooperating with one another.
1 oz. powdered passion flower
• 1 oz. powdered orris root
½ oz. powdered rose petals
1/2 oz. dark brown sugar

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¼ tsp. saltpeter
1 dram of honey
2 drams tincture of benzoin

LEPRECHAUN'S GOLD INCENSE

To help attract good luck use the following mixture: I

1 oz. cinnamon
1 oz. powdered sandalwood
¼ oz. powdered frankincense •

¼ oz. bayberry herb

1/2 anise seed
1/2 oz. grated orange peel

¼ tsp. saltpeter
1 dram Louisiana Van Van oil
2 drams tincture of benzoin
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UNCROSSING INCENSE
This is a basic uncrossing incense. Some practitioners
recommend that this incense be burned near an open win­
dow for nine consecutive nights.
1/2 oz. powdered frankincense •

1 oz. powdered dragon's blood

1 oz. powdered sandalwood
¼ tsp. saltpeter
1 dram of gardenia oil
2 drams tincture of benzoin
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CIRCLE OF PROTECTION INCENSE •

An incense formula to use in rituals designed to protect

a person, home, or place of business from evil influences.
1 oz. powdered sandalwood
1/2 oz. powdered five-finger grass •

¼ oz. powdered frankincense

¼ oz. grated orange peel
/4 tsp. saltpeter
1

1 dram of gardenia oil

2 drams tincture of benzoin
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Floral and herbal scented oils still play an extremely

important role in the world of magick. The ancients believed
that certain odors had various effects on people and objects.
From this thought, the practice of anointing with scented oils
has been established in religious and magick cerem-onies.
While applying the oil, it is important to concentrate
upon the effect the oil is believed to have. After concentrating
upon the desired· effect, touch or hold the person or object
with your right hand (left, if you are left-handed) and visualize
the person or object completely surrounded by a white light
To make your own anointing oil, start with a good veget­
able oil base. Virgin Olive oil is fine, or you can use dipropylene
glycol. Into your mortar and pestle pour two ounces of oil, and
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add two tablespoons of your herb or mixture and crush the

herb or mixture into the oil. Store your bottle of oil in a pre­
viously consecrated dark place for three days. On the fourth
day, check to see if the oil has absorbed the scent of the herb,
mixture, or flower. If the oil has a weak scent, use a piece of
cheesecloth and strain the oil. Add two more tablespoons of
your herb, mixture, or flower to the oil. If necessary add a little
more olive oil to bring the first oil back to two ounces. Store
for three more days. Repeat this process until the scent of the
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oil is as strong as you like. With some of the herb mixtures as

given in the following recipes, the first three days will produce
a strong scented oil. Some flowers and herbs have a weak
scent and it is necessary to repeat the process of scenting
the oil. .

Traditionally, you would chant over the oil a rhyme con-

taining the purpose for which the oil is made each evening
until the oil is complete. When you chant over your oil, h9ld
the palms of both hands over it and direct your energy to·· now
into the oil. When you have finished making your oil, chant
your rhyme over it a last time as you strain the herb, mixture,
or flower from the oil.
With some of these anointing oil recipes it is necessary
to put a piece of root, herb or lodestone in the bottle of oil as a
finished product. In some, a root or herb is optional (i.e., if you
want to, add a bit of root or herb to the oil) and this will be men­
tioned as optional in the recipe.
All of the anointing oils in this book are ideal to use in
dressing candles. Some practitioners use them in other ways,
and this will be mentioned as the recipe is given.
In some of the following formulas, gardenia flowers are
used. Because of the sub-tropical climate of Louisiana, gar­
denias grow well. If for some reason gardenia is unobtainable
or too expensive in your geographical area, you can sub­
stitute jasmine flowers.

In all of the following oil formulas, a few drops of tincture of

benzoin can be added to prevent your oil from ·becoming
rancid.
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ATTRACTION OIL •

Worn when looking for a mate. Anoint on your forehead,

below the heart and above the naval. It is said that this oil will
help to give you a more magnetic personality if a few drops
are ad·ded to the bath water once a week Said to help attract
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good luck when anointed in your shoes.

Mix equal parts ofloveage herb and grated
lemon peel or lemon {1.owers. Add two
t_ablespoons of this mixture to two ounces
ofoil. A small piece oflodestone is added
to each bottle of oil made.

BANKRUPT OIL
Said to force an enemy to go broke. It is used in rituals
designed to force someone to spend their money. This oil
can be anointed on charms made to bring bad luck, and
, placed in a business to make the business go bankrupt.
Put two tablespoons ofpowdered devil's
shoestring in two ounces ofoil OPT/0 .r-71 •

add one small piece ofdevil's shoestring

to each bottle of oil made.

BLESSING OIL
Use this oil to purify or bless your altar, car1dlesticks,
incense burner, etc.
Mix two parts of frankincense and one
part of benzoin gum. Add two tables­
poons of this mixture to two ounces of
oil.

CONFUSION OIL
Use in rituals to confuse an enemy trying to harm
you.
Mix two parts of rue and one part of
guinea pepper. Add two tablespoons of
this mixture to two ounces of oil.

CONTROLLING OIL
Place three drops of this oil on another's shoes. To have
better control over a situation or person, write the situation or

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the person 's name on a piece of paper, place the paper under
a purple candle dressed with this oil. Burn daily until the can­
dle is consumed and your dominance over the situation or
person should be established.
Two tablespoons of calamus are added
to two ounces of oil.

CROSSING OIL
Use on candles or charms used in rituals designed to •

curse another.
Mix equal amounts of wormwood and
pepperwort.. Ofthis mixture put two table·
spoons in two ounces of oil. OPTIONAL:
add a small piece of ground- ivy root to
each bottle of oil.

COURAGE OIL
Add nine drops of this oil to the bath water when apply­
ing for a job or asking the boss for a raise. As a perfume,
anoint on the throat, below the heart and above the naval to
replace fears and timidity.
Mix equal parts of the following: rose•
mary, five-finger grass, and gardenia
petals. Add two tablespoons of the above
mixture to two ounces of oil. Add a small
piece ofHigh John the Conqueror root to
each bottle of oil made.

OIL
Place a few drops on your pillow before going to sleep.
Anoint on your forehead, throat and below the heart when
used in rituals to bring about prophetic dreams or astral
projection.
Mix equal parts of grated lemon peel or
lemon /1.owers, frankincense and myrrh.
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Use two tablespoons of this mixture to

� -finger grass in e.ach bottle of oil made.

FRJENDLY JUDGE OIL

Used in dealing with the courts and lawyers. Add to bath
water for three days before court date. As a perfume, anoint
on arms, bosom and throat on the court date. Rub on fingers
before signing any legal papers.
Mix together two parts ofcmnation petals,
one part of anise seed and one part of
cinnamon. Use two tablespoons of this
mixture to two ounces of oil. A small
piece of galangal root is added to each
bottle of oil made.

LER'S LOCK OIL

Anoint on charms designed to bring luck in gambling. It
can be rubbed on the palms before gambling. Anoint each
comer of your bingo card before the game begins. Anoint in
your shoes before going to the race track
Mix together three parts of cinnamon,
one part carnation petals and one part
anise seed. Add two tablespoons of this
mixture to two ounces of oil. Place a
small piece of High John the Conqueror
root in each bottle of oil made. ,

GYPSY BLOOD OIL

Said to make a troublesome neighbor uproot and move
when sprinkled on their doorknob.
Mix two parts of patchouli leaves with
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one part ofguinea pepper. Use two table­
spoons of the above mixture to two
ounces of oil.

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PY H ..... T OIL
This is an oil said to help attract happiness and many
good vibrations.
Use two tablespoons of wisteria flowers
in two ounces of oil.

HEAi �H ATTRACTING OIL

This oil is usually anointed on the forehead of the ill.
Use two tablespoons in two ounces ofoil •

of any one of the following scents; rose,

carnation, gardenia, grated lemon peel
or lemon flowers.
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HOME PROTECTION OIL

Anointed on charms designed to protect the home from
evil. Sprinkled about the home to keep evil influences away.
Use equal parts of the following; five­
finger grass, sandalwood, gardenia petals
and purslane herb. Add two tablespoons
of this mixture to two ounces of oil. One
pinch of blessed salt is put in each bottle
of oil made.

LOVE DRAWING OIL

Said to help attract a lover. As a perfume anoint on the
forehead, heart and genitals.
Use two tablespoons of any one of the
following: jasmine, red rose or lavender
to two ounces ofoil. A small piece oforris
root is added to each bottle of oil made.
-or­ •

Mix together two parts of red rose petals

to one .._, ... of c · -on Use two table-
Ut,,,,,4,1

spoons of this mixture to two ounces of

oil. A small piece of orris root is added
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to each bottle of oil made.

LUCKY LIFE OIL

Said to be a luck attracting oil. Anoint the money you are
using to gamble with this oil. Rub on the palms of your hands
before playing cards or throw dice.
Mix together two parts of cinnamon and
one part of chamomile and one part of
peony. Add two tablespoons of this herb
mixture to two ounces ofoil. OPTIONAL:
one tonka GCu to each bottle of oil -_.......!....,.e.

MISTRESS OF THE HOOSE OIL

This oil is used by women who want to be the boss of the
house. Sprinkle on mate or lover's shoes or clothing to gain
control over his actions.
Add two tablespoons of calamus to two
ounces of oil. A small piece of devil's
shoestring is added to each bottle of oil
made.

MONEY DRAWING OIL

Anoint inside your wallet or purse daily. It is said your
money will return double if anointed on the four corners of
your paper money. When applying for a loan, try anointing
this oil on the heels of both feet before leaving home.
Mixequalparts ofthe following: frankin­
cense, myrrh and sandalwood. Use two
(,able.spoons of this mixture to two ounces
of oil. A bit of bayberry herb is added to
each bottle of oil made.

PEACEFUL HOME OIL

Put nine drops of this oil in a bowl of water and sprinkle in
every corner of the home to lessen tension among those who
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are angry with one another. Dress a white candle with this oil
and burn daily with some Circle of Protection Incense.
Mix two parts of white rose petals with
one palt of cwnin seed Two tablespoons
of this mixt.ure is added to two ounces
of oil.

PEACEFUL THOUGHTS OIL

This oil is useful in rituals to bring about peaceful thoughts. •

Anoint on the forehead and temples. Useful when �..__.inning

meditation.
Use equal parts of the following; laven­
der, rosemary and wintergreen herbs.
Two tablespoons ofthis mixt.ure is added
to two ounces of oil.

POWER OIL
Said to help increase your own power. Anoint on the
forehead, throat, breast bone and above the navel. Useful in
any ritual when designed to increase your own power in any
situation. Anoint on charrns for psychic and spiritual develop­
ment.
Mix together equal parts ofgrated lemon
peel or lemon flowers with frankincense.
Add two tablespoons to two ounces of
oil.

PROTECTION OIL
Wear as a perfume. Anoint the forehead, throat and
breast bone. Anoint on charms or use in rituals designed to
protect from evil.
Mix equal parts ofsandalwood, patchouli
leaves and gardenia petals. Use two table­
spoons of the mixt.ure to two ounces of
oil. Put a pinch of blessed salt in each
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bottle of oil made.

SEDCICTION OIL �

It is said that this oil will help you to seduce anyone you
may choose when worn as a perfume. Anoint behind the
ears, under the left armpit, in back of the neck and between
the thighs.
Use two tablespoons of cloves in two
ounces of oil. OPTIONAL: Add a small
piece of verbena root (said to make
passions quickly rise) in each bottle of
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oil made.

STRAY NO MORE OIL

Said to keep a lover or mate faithful. Use in a mate's bath
water. Anoint on the soles of your mate or lover's shoes.
Sprinkle on the bed sheets.
Mix together two parts ofspikenard, one
part of linden /1.owers and one part of
herba rnate. Two t.ablespoons of this mix­
ture is added to two ounces of oil. OP­
TIONAL: A small piece of magnolia root
is put in each bottle of oil made.

SCICCESS OIL
Mix together two parts of sandalwood,
five-finger grass and frankincense with
one part of cinnamon and one part of
grated lemon peel or lemon fl.owers. Use
two tablespoons of this mixt.ure in two
ounces of oil. OPTIONAL: Add a small
piece ofHigh John the Conqueror root to
each bottle of oil made.
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UNCROSSING OIL
Mix two par·ts of sandalwood, patchouli
leaves and myrrh, with one part of five­
finger grass. Add two tablespoons ofthis
mixture to two ounces of oil. Put a pinch
of blessed salt and eight drops of house­
hold ammonia to each 1 oz. bottle of oil
made. Shake well before each use.
LOUIS VAN VAN OIL •

This is an oil much used in the voodoo circles, an oil

which has many uses. For uncrossing purposes, add nine
drops of the oil to the bath water for nine days daily.
Use two tables ns of lemon grass herb
to two ounces of oil. A pinch of blessed
salt is added to each bottle of oil made.

ASTROLOGICAi, OILS
These oils are very useful in rituals when astral candles
are used to represent individuals. When it comes to using the
astral colors in ritual, there is a difference among several
authorities as to the color used. Basically, you have a primary
color and a secondary color. The famed voodoo queen Marie
Laveau listed the astral colors for those born under the sign of
Pisces as blue, the primary color; and green, the secondary
color. Another authority suggests the astral color for Pisces
as pink, the primary color; and green, white or black, a secon­
dary color. Still another authority gives the color white as the
primary color for Pisces, and green as the secondary color. In
this instance the basic rule is: whichever authority you place
the most confidence in, use their colors for the astral candles
as well.
In making these oils, use only one herb or flower listed
for each of the zodiac signs, following the same technique as
given previously.
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Aries (March 2 1 · April 1 9): Pine, cypress, betony, cowslip,

nettles, wormwood, anemone, geranium.
Taurus (April 20-May 20): Musk, rose, carnation, honeysuckle, •

violet, saffron, burdock, golden rod, mint, periwinkle,

primrose, strawberry, vervain, mallow, jasmine, clover.
Gemini (May 2 1 -June 2 1 ): Yellow rose, jasmine, bayberry,
mastic resin, sandalwood, caraway seed, marjoram,
parsley, gladiolus, orchid.
Cancer (June 22-July 22): Aloe, water lily, hyacinth, all noc­
turnal flowers, bay leaves, larkspur, cedar, myrtle, cin­
namon, poppy, blam, daisy, buckbean, sweet flag, sundew,
lotus, agrimony.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Red sandalwood, frankincense,
camphor, cassia, clove, golden rod, great celandine,
eyebright, goat's rue, chamomile flowers, sunflower.
Virgo (August 23-Sept. 22): Morning glory, cornflower,
asters, petunias, citron peel, mace, caraway seed, male
fern, horehound, lavender, lily, marjoram, snowdrop,
narcissus.
Libra (Sept. 23-0ct. 22): Calendula, violet, rose, satinwood,
burdock, golden rod, mint, periwinkle, primrose, ver­
vain, pennyroyal, aloe, sandalwood.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21 ): Chrysanthemum, pine, yucca,
rosemary, dogwood, anemone, little calendine, nettles,
wormwood, basil, vanilla leaf, cypress.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 2 1 ): Daffodil, narcissus, aster,
nutmeg, clove, saffron, pimpernel, cinquefoil (five-finger
grass), balsam, goat's beard, sage.
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Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 1 9): Frankincense, khus khus, car­

nation, comfrey, dandelion, Iceland moss, flax seed,
thistle, sorrel.
Aquarius (Jan. 20- Feb. 1 8): Violets, daffodil, pine, pepper·
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wort, sciatica-wort, comfrey, Iceland moss, flax seed,
poppy, southemwood, valerian, absinth, fennel, buttercup.
Pisces (Feb. 1 9-March 20): Lilac, lilies (including water
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lilies), clove, nutmeg, carnation, cinquefoil, balsam, sage,

dock, pellitory, birthwort.
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There is an oil called Zodiac Oil which is used to anoint

astral candles in ritual. Here we have one oil which can be
used for all the zodiac signs, but in this case, when we are
dealing with the different signs, it is better to make the par­
ticular oil using an herb or flower associated with the zodiac
sign or its own planetary ruler. •

Once again, use one of the flowers or herbs to make your

oil. To make a potent astral candle, simply powder a little bit of
another herb given for that sign and mix it in with paraffin of
the color for that zodiac sign. Add a wick to it and when the
paraffin hardens, you will have a better astral candle.

BASIC ESSENTIAL OILS

If you are using fresh flowers to make your oils, use the
flowers gathered after the sun has dried the morning dew
from the flowers. The fallowing is a complete list of essential
oils you will need according to the recipes in this book.
Remember-two tablespoons of the flower or herb to two
ounces of oil. If the scent is not as strong as you would like it to
be, simply repeat using fresh herb or flowers until you are
satisfied.

ENIA OIL·- use the flower. This is a basic protection

oil which will stop_ others from creating strife in your
life;·
CIN ON OIL -use ground cinnamon. Has been used
for anointing heads and blessing room where voodoo
ceremonies are held. Said to bring good luck. Can be
added to scrub waters for extra strength.
PATCHO{ILI OIL-use the leaves. An oil regarded as an
aphrodisiac. Can be used to bring peace of mind, har-
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mony to the home. Said to turn upon the user if used to place
a curse on anyone. ,,
JASMINE OIL-use the flowers. T his oil is said to attract
many good spirits. To bring about good luck and inspire
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love. Can be substituted for Gardenia Oil .
F KINCENSE OIL-use powdered resin. Considered a
sacred oil. Sprinkled around the altar and anointed on
objects to bring many blessings.
LAVENDER OIL-use the flowers. An oil said to bring com­
plete peace of mind. Said to help inspire love. Causes
one to be cautious in all money matters.
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RED ROSE OIL-use the petals. A popular oil with voodoo
practitioners. Said to attract love.
WHITE ROSE OIL-use the petals. Believed among the I

voodoo practitioners to bring peace and harmony to

one's life. Can be worn as a perfume during times of
stress to gain spiritual strength.
SPIKENARD OIL-An oil considered to attract spiritual
qualities and blessings. T he scent is considered to be
long lingering. It is worn as a perfume when meeting
those separated by distance. It is felt to bring back warm
feelings and fond memories of the past.
MYRRH OIL-use powdered resin. T his oil is believed to be a
powerful aid to ward off evil and break any hexes direc­
ted toward ·you .

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Sprinkling powders have been used in ritual to gain the

help of spiritual beings. They are also used in gris·gris bags,
as a dusting powder, or sprinkled about the house and on
clothing.
In your mortar and pestle, powder all of the solid ingredients
and add the liquid ingredients. Once the liquid is completely
blended with the herbs, slowly add the talc. Since the talc will
not absorb the liquid ingredients, it is always added last. As
you combine all the ingredients, chant a rhyme pertaining to
the purpose for which the powder is made.
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CROSSING P0'./11ER
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1 oz. powdered wormwood

1/2 oz. powder pine needles
¼ oz. graveyard dirt
1 tbsp. guinea pepper
1 dram of crossing oil
4 oz. talc

LOVE DRAWING PO\Vf>ER

1 oz. powdered sandalwood
¼ tsp. cinnamon
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1 tsp. sweet basil

1 tsp. myrtle
1/2 dram frankincense oil
1/2 dram spikenard oil

1 dram red rose oil

4 oz. talc

GOLD DOST POWDER

(A Gambling Powder) •

1 oz. powdered sandalwood

1 tsp. carnation petals
(dried and powdered)
1 tsp. powdered cinnamon
1/2 dram frankincense oil
1/2 dram myrrh oil

· 4 oz. talc

MONEY DRAWING POWDER

1 oz. powdered sandalwood
/4 tsp. powdered cinnamon
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1 tbsp. powdered five-finger grass

1 tsp. powdered yellow dock
1/2 dram frankincense oil
¼ dram patchouli oil
¼ dram myrrh oil
4 oz. talc

UNCROSSING POWDER
1 oz. powdered sandalwood
1 ¼ tsp. powdered five-finger grass
1/2 dram uncrossing oil •

¼ dram frankincense oil

¼ dram myrrh oil
4 oz. talc
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Wash is a term given for an her·b mixture usually steeped

in water and used to sprinkle on or wash down the floor of a
home, business, mailbox, etc. It is designed to attract or dis­
pel certain influences.
To make a wash, the herbs are steeped in a pint of fresh
water. Store the wash in a previously consecrated dark place
for three days prior to use. Each evening shake the wash while
chanting a rhyme pertaining to the purpose for making the
wash. On the fourth day, strain the herbs from the water as
you repeat your chant. Also repeat the chant when you use
the wash. Make a fresh batch as often as necessary.

BUSINESS DRAWING WASH

If your business has walk-in customers, wash down the
entrance floor, the door handle and the aisle, while using your
chant. For a mail order business, and if your business brings
in checks through the mail, wash down the mailbox inside
and out. Once a week use this wash in your scrub water to
wash down the floors and walls of your business. never use
this wash longer than a week after you first use it; make a fresh
batch when necessary. It is said that this wash is good for
attracting ter1ants to an empty apartment or house.
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Mix 1 ounce of p owdered squill root, 1

ounce ofpowderedyellow dock, ¼ ounce
of five-finger grass, 1 tsp. of cinnamon
and a tablesp oon of blessed salt. Mix
well and add two teaspoons of this mix­
ture to 1 p int of fresh water.

DAY IN COURT WASH

Three days before your scheduled court appearance, •

make this wash. Put the bottle in a consecrated dark place

and chant over it. Continue the chanting each evening and
morning. On the morning of the court date, pour this mixture
out of your front door where you must walk through it when
you leave the house on your way to court. Carry a large piece
of High John the Conqueror root in your pocket to the
courtroom.
To one p int ofwater add ¼ oz.jalop pow­
der, ¾ oz. ofsnake head and one teas n
of blessed salt.

NOTE: The Day in Court Wash is best when used in conjunc­

tion with a ritual to destroy your enemy's power to harm
you.

FOOR TH) EVES VINE .......

Four Thieves Vinegar is used as a hexing agent. The
name of the person you wish to curse is written on a piece of
paper. The paper is so�ked in Four Thieves Vinegar. The
paper is allowed to dry and then is burned. It is the ashes of
this paper you use in your ritual. Four Thieves Vinegar can be
sprinkled on an enemy's door step to break up their home.
To a gallon of strong cider vinegar add a
han� .......... ofthe following: rose-� , wo11n­
wood, lavender, rue, sage, and mint. Add
1 ounce of powdered camphor gum.
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Tightly close the container with the cider

vinegar and herbs in it. Place this con­
tainer in a pan of water and heat until the
water begins to boil. Always shake this
mixt.ure be{ore heating. Heat daily for 4
days. Strain the herbs from the liquid,
bottle and keep tightly closed.

ESSENCE OF LOUIS VAN VAN

Used as a sprinkling solution to attract luck and power of
all kinds when used full strength. Add to scrub water to wash
down the floor and steps of a home or business to get rid
of evil.
Put l 1/2 oz. ofLouisiana Van Van Oil in
'
16
oz. of alcohol. Shake well before each
use.

WATER OF NOTRE o­
Sprinkle about the house to promote peace and tran-
quility.
Crush J 1/2 oz. of white rose petals in 1 6
oz. of spring water. Let the rose petals
steep for three days, strain and bottle the
liquid for use.

WATER OF S or WAR WATER

Water of Mars is used when you wish to CJieate strife. It is
sprinkled in the path of your enemy.
Add l 1/2 oz. of creolin *
to 1 6 oz. of water.

*Creolin or Creosote is an oily liquid obtained from the distillation of coal tar, extensively used to
preserve wood from decay.

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OPENING RITCJAJ.
(Used mostly by those of Catholic Faith)

Approach the altar� with the palms of both hands and

thumbs against the breastbone. Standing erect in this pos­
ture, kneel ; then rise and bow your head in front of the altar.
Dip your fingers into the Holy Water and make the sign of the
cross as you recite the following:
Touch the forehead as you say:
In the name of the Father,
Au nom du pere,
Touch the breastbone as you say:
The Son,
le fils,
Touch the left shoulder , and say:
The fioly Spirit,
le Saint Esprit,
Touch. the right shoulder and say:
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Amen
.Si soit- il. (Lit. So be it)
Place the palms of both_ hands together again, kneel and sin·
cereJy recite Psalm 5 1. : 1 0- 1 2;
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Create in me a clean heart, 0 God;

and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
me not away from """' i"'"D_.: nce, and
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take not Thy Holy Spirit from me.

Restore to me the joy of Thy salvation, and
uphold me with a willing spirit:

T his ritual uses three altar candles representing God the

Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Altar Candle 1 Altar Candle Altar Candle 3

2
Angelic Candles (Day candles)
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1 . Light Altar Candle #1 as you recite the following:

Blessed be God the Father, whom by His
al!nig power and love, created me,
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all mankind in the Divine image and likeness

of God.
2. Light Altar Candle #2 as you recite the following:
Blessed be the Son, Jesus Christ, God's love
made fiesh on earth, who came from the
Father to show us the path leading into the
Kingdom ofHeaven and life everlasting a,nong
all saints.
3. Light Altar Candle #3 as you say:
Blessed be the Holy Spirit, sent to us by the
grace of the Father as promised by Jesus of
Nazareth, sanctifying me and will continue to
sanctify all of God's children.
4. Light the Angelic (Day) Candle from the flame of the
Holy Spirit candle as you sing/ chant the following:
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Blessed be God's Holy Angel/Archangel

__ (name}__, whom through the will of
the Father can aid us in our lives. For He shall
give His angels charge over thee,
to keep thee in all thy ways. (Palm 9 1 : 1 1 )
Wh o maketh His angels spirits; His ministers
a flaming fire (Psalm 1 04:4)
5. Place both palms of your hands together and bow your
head as you recite the 'Glory Be' :
Glory be to the Father, and to the S on, and to
the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is
now and ever shall be, world with out end.
Amen.
6. Light incense. As this is done and the smoke rises, chant
the following:
Blessed be God the Eternal, now forever.
7. Pick up the bowl of Holy Water and sprinkle every corner
of the room in a clockwise dir·ection. Sprinkle some of
the Holy Water to the right of the altar, to the left of the
altar, then directly in front of the altar. Recite Psalm 9 1 -
traditionally used for protection in all kinds of danger in
life, such as harm from fire or water, murders, robbers,
wars, enemies, incurable diseases, prison confinement,
plagues, contagious diseases, or prayed over a person
who is bothered by negative influences.
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the
most High shall abide under the shadow of
the Almighty.
I will say of the Lord, he is my refuge and my
fortress: my God; in Him will I trust.
Surely He shall deliver thee from the snare of
the bird catcher, and from vain gossip.
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He shall c over y ou with His feathers, and
under His wings shall you trust: His truth
shall be y our shield and buckler.
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Nor for the pestilence that walks in darkness;

Nor for the de.st.Juction that wastes at noonday.
A thousand will fall at your s ide, and ten
thousand at your r ight hand; but it shall not
come near you.
Only with your eyes shall you behold and
see the reward of the w icked
Because you have made the Lord, which is thy
refuge, even the most High thy habitation. •

There will be no evil to befall thee, neither will

any plague come near y our dwelling.
For He will give His angels charge over y ou,
to keep you in all your ways.
They will bear you up in their hands, lest you
dash your foat against a stone.
Thou w ill tread upon the lion and adder: the
young lion and the great serpent shalt you
trample under feet.
Because He has set His love upon me, and I
will answer Him; I will be with Him in trouble;
I will deliver Hirn, and show Hiln my salvation.
8. At this point in the ritual added some more incense, and
as you do this say:
I bum this incense in this fire as a gesture of
homage to Thee O Lord
Take up the incense burner (preferably one with a
chain) and swing it three times toward the altar.
Then in a clockwis� direction, circle the room.
Return in front the altar and swing the censor three
times toward the east as you say:
In honor to you, Raphael ( east)
Face south and swing the censor three times as you
say:
In honor to you, Michael. (south)
Face west and swing the censor three times � as
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you say:
In honor to you, Gabriel. (west)
Face the north and swing the censor three times as
you say:
In honor to you, Uriel. (north)
9. Place the incense burner back on the altar, then recite
Psalm 1 04, keeping in mind that all things and blessings
come from God who created all that is in the world. This
Psalm is also said to prevent from harm persons, spirits
and animals, and to curb the desire to do wrong.
Bless the Lord, 0 my soul: 0 Lord my God,
Thou art very great Thou are clothed with
honor and majesty.
Thyself covering with light as with a ,robe,
and stretching out the skies like a tent.
He lays the beam s of His upper chambers in
the waters, the clouds He uses for His chariot,
He walks on the wings of the wind
Making the angels His messengers, His minis­
ters like fl,ames of fire.
He established the earth on its foundation, so
that it should never be overthrown.
Thou did O Lord cover it with the ocean depth
for a garment. Above the mountains stood
the waters,
which surged in retreat at Thy rebuke, at Thy
thunderous commandment swirled away,
while the mountains sprang up and the valleys
descended to the place which Thou did set
for them.
Thou has set a boundary which the waters
cannot pass; the waters ivill never retwn to
• cover the earth.
He causes the springs to gush forth into the
valleys; which wind their way down through
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the hills. ,

The waters provide drink for every animal of

the field; the wild donkeys· quench their thirst
The birds of the air make their nests beside
them; they sing among the branches.
He , , ,:=• (es the grass to grow for the cattle, fruits
and vegetables for man to cultivate, that he
may bring forth food from the land,
wine to elate the heart of man, oil to brighten
his face, and bread to stren� .� ��en mans hemt
The trees of the Lord are full ofsap, the cedars
of Lebanon which He had planted.
The birds build their nests in the·m, and the fir
tree is the stork's home.
He ,nade the high mountain for the wild goats,
the rocks for the badger's refuge.
He made the moon to mark out the seasons;
the sun knows the time for setting.
Thou makes darkness and it is night, so that
all forest animals may roam about.
The young lions roam aft.er their prey and
seek their meat from God.
When the sun comes up, they go back and lie
down in their dens.
Then man comes forth to begin his work and
continues his labor until evening.
0 Lord how manifold are your works! In wis­
dom Thou has made them all. The earth is full
of Thy rich creations.
So is the sea vast and broad; within it things
creeping too many to number, both small
and great beasts.
There go the ships that sail the sea; there 's the
leviathan, Thou has made to play within.
All these wait upon Thee O Lord, to give them
their food in due season.
When Thou provides for them, they gather it
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in. Th ou opens Thy hand,

they are satisfied with good.
When Th ou hides Thy face, they are struck
with trouble. When Th ou cuts off their breath,
they die and return to their dust.
Th ou sends forth Thy Spirit and more are
created, Th ou renews the face of the earth.
May the glory of the Lord endure for ever.
May the L ord be pleased with all his works.
He l ooks on the earth, and it trembles, He
touches the m ountains and they sm oke.
I will sing to the L ord as l ong as I live; I will
praise the Lord while I have my being.
May my medit.ation of the L ord be sweet; I
will be glad in the Lord.
Let the sinners perish from the face of the
earth, and let the ungodly be no m ore. Bless
thou the L ord, 0 my soul.
Hallelujah!
Place some more incense to bum, then meditate a few minutes
on the purpose behind doing the ritual.
Go on to doing the ritual intention, be it for financial blessings,
health, to settle disturbed conditions, an uncrossing, etc.

_ Angelic (Day) Candles

1 . Michael or Saint Michael; his ruling planet is the sun.

Michael is represented by an orange candle. He is great
in power and intelligence. T he final arbiter in things. He is
capable of immense wannth and generosity, or of frighten­
ing wrath.
2. Gabriel or Saint Gabriel; ruling planet, the moon. Has
strength and grace, but also capable of inconstancy.
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Associated with death, the covert and fickleness of whim.
Gabriel is represented by a white candle.
3. Madimiel governs the planet Mars. Madimiel comes on
with vehemence, zeal, and driving energy with an ever
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present tendency to excess. His great constructive force

may go to extreme and become destructive force. A
red candle.
4. Zedekiel rules the planet Jupiter. Zedekiel is represented
by a purple c_andle. Righteousness, justice, integrity, and
fairness are his characteristics.
5. Raphael or Saint Raphael, ruler of the planet Mercury.
His major characteristics are Intelligence, volatility, the
ability to communicate and deal, a tendency to gossip, •

mathematics, and a talent for financial gain. Raphael

should be represented by a yellow candle.
6. Haniel is the ruler of Venus. The characteristics of Haniel
are peace, light and beauty, kindliness, sensualness and
at times self-indulgence. Haniel is symbolized by a green
candle.
7. Zophikiel governs Saturn. This angel is represented by a
dark blue (preferably) or black candle. Zophikiel's charac­
teristics are as follows: the inevitable, the infinate, sec­
recies, and mysteries. Zophikiel is the middle-ground
between time and eternity, and can bring disasters.
The archangels in the above list are Michael, Gab-
riel, and Raphael; the rest are simply angels. Uriel is
also an archangel, and his name means 'Light of
God'. Uriel is the archangel ruling the northern
quarters, and his color is green.
Closing the Ritual
1 . Extinguish all candles you used in relation to your ritual
intention, in reverse ·order. Only the Altar Candles and
the Angelic Candle should be left to burn.
2. If needed, put some more incense to burn. •

3. Recite Psalm 1 50:

Praise ye the Praise Gcxl in His sanctu ary;
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Praise Him in the fu1nament of His mighty

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Praise Him for His mighty deeds; praise Him

according to His excellent greatness.
Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet;
praise Him with the psaltery and harp.
· Praise Him with the timbrel and dance;
- praise Him with stringed instruments and
organs.
Praise Him upon the loud cymbals; praise
Him upon the high sounding cymbals.
Let every th ing that has breath praise the
Lord. Hallelujiah.
4. Extinguish the Angelic/Day Candle, while thanking the
angel in your own words for any assistance with the pro­
blem at hand.
5. Before extinguishing the Altar Candles, recite the following
prayer:
As the Father knows me, so may I know the
Father, through· Christ ,Jesus, the door to the
kingdom of the Father, show Thou me the
way.
Place the palms of both hands together with the
thumbs against the breastbone, and kneel and bow
your head. Rise and extinguish the Altar Candles in
the revers� order of lighting them.

A Candlelight Service
This service is done at night using mostly the Psalms
from the Bible. This type of religious service is designed for a
group of people coming together in prayer. One person is
needed to conduct and lead the service. A male or female can
be the leader in this service, and will be referred to as leader
throughout.
Before beginning the service, it is necessary to have the
correct nurr1ber of seven day novena candles (these are can-
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dies in clear glass), one for each person attending the can­
dlelight service. One colored candle, depending on the need
for the candlelight service, will be lit by the leader only.

The leader will p_erform steps 1 through 7 as outlined in the

Opening Ritual (used mostly by those of Christian faith).
8. Place some more incense in the burner, and take up the
bowl of Holy Water. Walking in a clockwise direction,
make the sign of the cross on the forehead of each per­ •

son present for the service, giving the foilowing bene­

diction:
May this Holy Water cleanse you in mind,
body and spirit. In the name of the Father,
Son, and Holy Spirit, that God mayjudge you
worthy to receive His blessings.
When finished, return the Holy Water back to the
altar.
9. The leader will now hand each person one seven day
novena candle. After everyone has their candle, the leader
will then pour a few drops of anointing oil on top of the
seven day novena candles, asking each person to rub
the oil in a clockwise direction while concentrating on
their prayer.
1 0. As the other people are concentrating on their prayer,
the Leader will turn to the altar and recite Psalm 2 1 :
The king shall joy in Thy strength
0 Lord; and in Thy salvation how
greatly shall he rejoice!
Thou has given him his heart's desire, and
has not withheld the request of his lips.
For thou do meet him with blessings ofgood-
ness; Thou do place a crown ofpure gold on
his head.
He asked life of Thee; Thou gave it to him;
even length of days forever and ever.
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His glory is great because of Thy deliverance;

h onor and majesty Thou does bestow upon
him.
Yes, forever Thou does make his most blest;
Thou does delight him with joy of Thy pres­
ence.
For the king trusts in the L ord; and because
the covenant l ove of the Most High he shall
not be m oved.
Your hand will find out all your enemies; your
right hand will /ind out those who hate you
You will make them like a blazing furnace
when you appear; the Lord will swallow them
up in His anger, and fire will devour them.
You will destroy their offspring from the earth
and their children from the sons of men.
For they have intended evil against you; they
have devised a plot; they will be unable to put
into practice.
For y ou will make them turn their backs; you
will aim at their faces with your bows.
Be Thou exalted, 0 L ord, in Thy strength; we
will sing and praise Thy p ower.
1 1 . The Leader will then light the colored can, dle from the
already burning Angelic/Day Candle, , (refer to the list of
colors and their vibratory meanings) symbolizing the
purpose for the candlelight service. Each person will
then, one at a time, approach the altar and light their
seven day candle using a taper from the tlame of the
colored candle. The seven day novena candles are placed
in a semi-circle around the colored candle, which is
placed in the center of the Altar.
1 2. Once all present have lit their candles and have returned
to their seats, the leader will kneel in front of the altar and
begin to chant the Psalm appropriate for the candlelight
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service. It is important for the leader to chant slowly,_so

that each person can repeat the Psalm after him/her.
The Psalm is chanted in this manner three times.
1 3. Be sure to close the Novena Candlelight Service using
the closing tjtual with Psalm 1 50 before anyone is allowed
to leave the premises.
1 4. This brings to an end the Novena Candlelight Service. All
who participated in the service must daily recite the
Psalm for seven days.
The colored candle is allowed to burn for one hour,
and is then extinguished by the leader. The other novena
candles are allowed to remain burning until they extinguish
themselves. However, the colored candle is relit each day
as the leader recites the Psalm pertaining to the can­
dlelight service, and is allowed to burn one hour. This is
continued for seven days. On the last day the colored
candle is allowed to burn itself out.

USING THE PS S FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS

For years the Psalms have been used with surprising
results for helping to solve many of the problems that arise
from daily living. The foil owing list will aid you in deciding
which Psalm to use for your problem.
For a person who wishes greater spiritual awareness-Psalm
99.
Before moving into a new home for luck and blessings-
Psalm 6 1 .
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For all your unde � ngs to be fortunate and advantageous­
Psalm 65.
To have good luck in all you do-Psalm 57.
To change an unhappy situation into a happy one-Psalm
1 6.
So daily needs can be obtained and avoid harm- Psalm
77.
To rid yourself of strong negative influences-Psalm 1 9 .
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To release from the heart deep seated hate, envy and spite­
Psalm 1 37. .

For defense against enemies, rivals and assailants-Psalms

3,; 59; 70.
For illness or bad health- Psalm 23; 35; 38.
For thanksgiving or recovery from illness-Psalm 30.
To bring peace or blessings to the home-Psalm 1 ; 1 28.
For spiritual support in stress or affliction-Psalm 3; 25;
54.
To bring harmony between people or groups-Psalm 1 33.
To petition for material needs (money, food, clothing, etc.)
Psalm 4 1 .
For trouble by slander-Psalm 38; 39.
To receive grace, love and mercy-Psalm 32.
To be respected and loved by others-Psalm 47.
To protect against unjust slander-Psalm 36.
So idle gossip will not harm you or cause agitation-Psalm
36.
For protection from an enemy who will not leave you alone-
Psalm 1 09.
To free yourself from harmful or evil habits-Psalm 69.
To reconcile with an enemy-Psalm 1 6.
To overcome an enemy in a just manner-Psalm 70.
To have more friends-Psalm 1 1 1 .
To keep the love of friends and acquire more friends-Psalm
1 33.
To bring peace and harmony between families-Psalm 98.
To do good and avoid evil-Psalm 87.
To cast out evil influences from another-Psalm 29.
For someone in prison to be released early-Psalm 26.
To be safe from any planned robberies or danger-Psalm
50.
For safety if traveling alone at night-Psalm 1 22.
For a safe ending in your travels- Psalm 34.
To be accepted, liked and respected by all-Psalm 47.

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To remove negative influences you feel around yourself

Psalm 1 0.
To win a lawsuit if opposed by an unjust or revengeful person
Psalm 35.
If appearing bef�re a judge and want a favorable verdict
Psalm 20.
To receive justice and a favorable hearing from a lawsuit
Psalm 1 1 9, Lamed.
For anyone who drinks too much-Psalm 87. •

If the law is taking measures to punish you-Psalm 35.

For reconciling between man and wife-Psalm 45; 46.
For possession by an evil spirit-Psalm 66.
To revenge yourself from secret enemies-Psalm 53-55.
If enemies caused you to lose money and be mistrusted
Psalm 41 , 43, (3 times daily for 3 days with appropriate
prayer to your situation)
To overcome trouble and loss from business partners­
Psalm 63.
To make your home lucky-Psalm 6 1 .
To receive Holy Blessings-Psalm 62.

When using the Psalms, it is important to softly sound

the words so that the vibrations gently fall or vibrate upon your
ears. If you can chant the Psalm in this soft tone, so much the
better. At the end of the Psalm, imagine/petition your desire
with as few word� as possible .

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PRAYERS TO THE SAINTS

In Louisiana and all areas of the New World where Hoodoo
is a practice, many of the old Voodoo gods (though they are
not gods but are called Lois-a French word meaning laws)
were replaced by the Catholic Saints. Invoking the Saints for
help in life's problems in my opinion is not that much different
from European and African polytheism. The function of the
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Saints has blended in quite well in representing the different

African gods and goddesses in the Voodoo practices in Haiti,
and the Macumba cults in Brazil today.
The various Saints are traditionally invoked as fallows:
The Guardian Angel-for protection.
Our Lady of Lourdes-for healing the sick.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help-for assistance in all things.
The Sacred Heart of Jesus-for daily blessings.
Saint Anne the Mother of Mary-for grandmothers, friendship
and love.
St. Anthony-success in all things, regain a lost lover, to get
, back lost or stolen things.
St. Barbara-for courage and protection.
St. Basil-for justice in all legal matters.
St. Bernard-for special favors.
St. Raphael· the Archangel-for good travel.
St. Christopher-for safety iA travel.
St. Clara-for understanding in all matters.
St. Cyril-for daily needs and blessings.
St. Dymphna- on behalf of those with mental or neivous
illness.
St. Elena- to overcome sorrow and sadness.
St. Expedite for quick help in your pressing need.
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St. Francis of Assisi-for serenity and spiritual blessings.

St. Gerard Maiella-for motherhood and expectant mothers.
St. Joan of Arc-for courage and victory.
St. Joseph-for family blessings and work.
St. Lucy-to be free from all evil and wickedness.
St. Lazarus (Patron Saint of the poor)-for daily needs.
St. Jude (Patron Saint of the impossible)-help with difficult
matters.
St. Martin de Porres-for spiritual de,1elopment, psychic heal-
.ing, freedom from sin.
St Michael the Archangel-courage, protection, and deliverance
from enemies and the forces of evil.

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St. Mary Magdalene -for self-improvement.

St. Peter-for spiritual growth and mercy from God.
St. Raymond and/or The Holy Family-for peace, love within
the family.
St. Theresa-for_ humility and spirituality.
St. Mary, Mother of God-for health, daily help, and when in
need of forgiveness.

PRAYER TO SAINT JOSEPH

Saint Joseph, father and guardian of virgins,

into whose faithful keeping were entrusted
Innocency itself, Jesus Christ, and Mary, the
Virgin of virgins, I pray and beseech thee through
Jesus and Mary to intercede on my behalf to
God the Father.
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(HERE ...- YOUR REQUEST FOR HELP)
May I go about my daily work with faithfulness,
honesty, and gladness of heart, helping me to
take your example to provide for those who
depend upon me. Keep me from all uncleanli­
ness, and to grant that my mind be untainted,
my heart pure and my body chaste; help me to
serve our Lord Jesus in all daily works.
Amen

PRAYER TO SAINT GE O ELLA

(A prayer for motherhood)
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0 good Saint Gerard, powerful intercessor

before God and wonder-worker of our day, I
call upon thee and seek thy aid. Intercede
before God on my behalf that I may have the
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love, patience, and true understanding to raise

up my children to God. Thou whq on earth did
always fulfill God's design, help me, I ask with
true humility and firm assurance of your help.
Beseech the Master of Life, from Whom all
paternity proceeds to render me fruitful in my
responsibility to teach my children Godly
character in this life and heirs to the Kingdom
of God and His glory in the world to come.
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Amen .

PRAYER TO ST. JUDE

(Many practitioners have told me that St. Jude will grant your
wish, but he will also keep you in a bind so that you will con­
stantly pray to him.)

St. Jude, glorious Apostle, faithful servant and

friend of Jesus, the name of the person has
caused you to be forgotten by many, but you
are invoked as the patron of hopeless cases
and things despaired of; pray for me, that finally I
may receive the consolations and the succor
of Heaven in all my necessities, tribulations
and sufferings, particularly,
(HERE - ..... YOUR REQUEST FOR HELP)
and that I may bless God with the Elect through­
out Eternity. I promise to spread your name
with love and compassion for the granting of
my request from this day forward. I know you
will not fail me, and that joy and happiness will
follow me during this difficult time.
Amen

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PRAYER TO SAINT D HNA -

(On behalf of those with mental or nervous illness)

Lord Jesus Christ, You have willed that St.

Dymphna should be invoked by thousands of
clients as the patroness of nervous and mental
disease, and have brought it about that her
interest in these patients should be an inspira­
tion to and an ideal of charity throughout the
world. Grant that, through the prayers of this
youthful martyr of purity, those who suffer from
nervous and mental illness everywhere on earth
may be helped and consoled. I recommend to
You in particular . . . ( HERE --- THOSE
YOU WISH TO PRAY FOR) . . .
Be pleased to hear the prayers of St.
Dymphna and of your Blessed Mother, Health
of the sick and Comforter of the afflicted, on
behalf of those whom I recommend to the love
and compassion of Your Sacred Heart. Give
them patience to bear with their affliction and
resignation to do Your divine will. Give them
the consolation they need and especially the
cure they so much desire, if it be Your will. may
we all serve Your suffering members with a
charity which may merit for us the reward of
being united forever in Heaven, who live and
reign with the Father in the unity of the Holy
Spirit forever,
Amen

PRAYER TO OUR MOTHER OF •

PERPET(IAI HELP d

0 Mother of Perpetual Help, grant that I may

ever invoke Thy must powerlul name, which is
the safeguard of the living and the salvation of
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the dying, 0 Purest Mary, 0 Sweetest Mary, let

Thy name henceforth be ever on my lips. Delay
not, 0 Blessed Lady, to help me whenever I call
on Thee, for, in all my needs,
(AGAIN � YOUR REQUEST FOR HELP)
• in all my temptations I shall never cease to call
on Thee, ever repeating Thy sacred name,
Mary, Mary.
(AGAIN r-,. YOUR REQUEST FOR HELP)
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0 what consolation, what sweetness, what con­

fidence, what emotion fills my soul when I pro­
nounce Thy sacred name, or even only think of
Thee. I thank God for having given Thee, for
my good, so sweet, so powerful, so lovely a
name. But I will not be content with merely pro·
nouncing Thy name: let my love for Thee prompt
me ever to hail Thee, Mother of Perpetual Help.
Amen.
(RECITE NINE HAIL MARYS)

PRAYER TO THE INFANT JESUS

OF PRAGUE

0 Jesus y Who has said, ask and you shall

receive, seek and you shall find, knock and it
shall be opened to you, through the interces ..
sion of Mary, Thy Most Holy Mother. I knock, I
seek, I ask that my prayer be granted.
(HERE ........ YOUR REQUEST FOR FAVOR)
Oh Jesus, Who has said, all that you ask of the I

Father in My Name, He will grant to you. Guide

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me with the Holy Spirit that I may bless you
always for what you have done. I humbly and
urgently ask Thy Father in Thy Name that my
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prayer be granted.
(HERE � YOUR REQUEST FOR FAVOR)
Oh Jesus, Who has said, ''Heaven and earth
shall pass away but My word shall not pass'', I
feel cor:ifident that my prayer will be granted.
You have fortified me on every side by provid­
ing for my needs. I come to you with than -iv­
ing. Amen.
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PRAYER TO THE SAC ..... T OF JESUS

0 God, Who dost deign mercifully to bestow

upon us infinite treasures of love in the Heart of
Thy Son, Jesus, who was pierced by our sins
and broken hearted by our ingratitude, grant I
beseech Thee, that I may pay Him the devout
homage of my piety, and clarity of mind, a
healthy body, and a peaceful soul so that I can
go about my daily tasks with compassion and
tranquility and serenity of spirit. Keep me this
day constantly before thy eye because in Thee
I put my trust. May I learn to walk in the footsteps
of your beloved Son, Jesus, that I may be
worthy to receive Your blessing in my situation.
(HERE . -- YOUR REQUEST FOR HF:I .P)
Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

PRAYER TO SAINT MICI IAEI,

Please protect us, St. Michael the Archangel,

against violence, murder and robbery. In your
goodness, preserve us today from all the malice
of sinful and wicked men. In your sleepless
vigilance, watch over the safety and welfare of
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our homes, and keep guard over our possessions.

Ever hold in your special care, most triumphant
Saint Michael, the forces of public order against
the crimes of evil men, and def end all honest
citizens in time of peril. We ask this of you
through Jesus Christ, our Lord. For the Lord
God has given your angels charge of us, to
keep us in all our ways.
(HERE STATE THE ,_,, �,_,, IN WHICH PROTEC­
TION IS MOST NEEDED AT THIS T IME)
Saint Michael, Archangel of God, defend us in
• battle and protect us against the wickedness
and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke Satan, we humbly pray, and
by God's power may you, Prince of the heavenly
host, cast him into Hell with all the evil spirits
who wander through the world for the ruin
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of souls.

PRAYER TO SAINT .... EDITE

St. Expedite, you lay in rest. I come to you and
ask that this wish be granted.
(HERE - E YOUR WISH OR DESIRE)
Expedite this, what I ask of you. Expedite now
this I want of you1 this very second. Don't waste
another day. Give me what I ask for. I know
your power, I know you because of your work. I
know you can do it. You do this for me and I'll
spread your name with love and honor. -- .......edite
this wish with speed, love, honor and good­
ness. My Glory to you, saint Expedite!

Saint Expedite is said to be a good worker in matters when

quick help is needed. Best when used in connection with a
quick help lamp.
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PRAYER TO SAINT ANNE

0 Glorious St. Anne, filled with compassion for

those who invoke thee, and love for those who
suffer, }:leavily laden with the weight of my
troubles, I cast myself at thy feet and humbly
beg of thee to take the present affair which I
recommend to thee under thy special pro­
tection.
(HERE MAKE YOUR REQUEST F O R OB­
TAINING THE SPECIAL FAVOR)
Vouchsafe to recommend it to thy Daughter,
the Blessed Virgin Mary, and lay it before the
throne of Jesus, so that He may bring it to a
happy issue. Cease not to intercede for me
until my request is g1anted (REPEAT RE.QCIFS I').
Above all, obtain for me the grace of one day
beholding my God face to face, and with thee
and Mary and all the Saints, praising and bless­
ing Him to all eternity.
May I be brave in peril, constant in tribula­
tion, temperate in wrath, and serene in all
changes of life, that I may be loyal and loving to
all those with whom I come in contact daily.
Good Saint Anne, mother of her who is our
Life, our Sweetness and our Hope, pray to her
for us, and obtain our request.
(REPEAT THREE TIMES DAILY)

PRAYER TO SAINT ANTHONY

0 Holy St. Anthony, the gentlest of Saints, your

love for God and charity for His creatures have
made you worthy, when on earth, to possess
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miraculous powers. Miracles waited on your

word, which you were ever ready to speak for
those in trouble or anxiety. Encouraged by this
thought, I implore of you to help obtain for me
(HERE STATE YOUR REQUEST OR DESIRE
FOR HELP.) The answer to my .prayer may
require a miracle, even so� you are the Saint of
Miracles. 0 gentle and loving St. Anthony,
whose heart was ever full of human sympathy,
whisper my petition into the ears of the Holy
Infant Jesus, who loved to be held in your
arms; and the gratitude of my heart will ever be
yours. Amen.
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When praying to Saint Anthony for his help, it is best to

burn a brown candle daily until request is granted.
. · t Anthony is alsO good for bringing back a strayed lover.
The procedure is taught as follows:

Go out in your yard, be sure no one is looking, and cup your

hand to your mouth like a megaphone. Call the person's
name three times using equal stressed syllables, then ask
Saint Anthony _to bring back the person, Call the person's
name again telling them St. Anthony is bringing them back
which they can't resist. Ask St. Anthony again to bring back
that person. Do this three times facing north, east, south and
west. Go inside your home and wait for the named person
to return.

PRAYER TO SAINT ANTHONY

(For the return of lost or stolen goods if not thrown in water. It
is .believed that once the stolen item is thrown in water, there is
no hope of getting it back. Traditional) We call this prayer the
roulaison. To begin the prayer, it is necessary to have a pie-

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ture of Saint Anthony placed at the head of your bed. The

Roulaison is repeated over and over, keeping the lost or
stolen item in mind until you fall asleep. The prayer is as
follows:
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La roulaison, Saint Antoine de Padue qui

t'invoque, que ton besoin involve de pere et
mere est commitier de prepier entre le fer­
metier. Pere pour empeche le medier au mort •

subite. Qui nous fait recouvrir toute chose

perdu. Qui nous fait gagner le process con­
tent. Jeune et vieux, qu' on voir encore devant
le roi de tout le monde, au repose directe. '

CAUTION: There are some practitioners who will not do the

Roulaison for the return of lost or stolen items. I have been
infarmed personally from other practitioners that when they
do the Roulaison, they experience nightmares or exhaustion
from lack of sleep because they are not able to fall asleep. Per­
sonally I have not experienced this when I do the Roulaison.

PRAYER TO SAINT THERESA

(For humility and spirituality)

0 Lord, who has said: ''Unless you become as

little children, you shall not enter into the kingdom
of heaven' ' ; grant us, we beseech Thee, so to
walk in the footsteps of thy blessed Virgin Theresa
with a humble and single heart, that we may
attain to everlasting rewards: who lives and
reigns world without end. I earnestly pray for
help, knowing that my vanity, my pride, and my
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arrogance are keeping me from knowing the

love of God. Take from me these. base instincts
which cause me to wander from my spiritual
goal to know God in my daily life. Amen.

PRAYER TO SAINT CHRISTOPHER

(A traveler's prayer)
Though St. Christopher was fired from his job in the early
seventies and is no longer a saint, people still pray to him for
protection while traveling.

Grant me O Lord a steady hand and

a watchful eye.
That no one shall be hurt as I pass
by.
Thou gavest life, I pray no act of
mine.
May take away or mar that gift of
Thine.
Shelter those, dear Lord, who bear
me company,
From the evils of fire and all
calamity.
Teach me to use my car for others'
needs·;
Nor miss through love of undue
speed.
The beauty of the world; that thus
I may
With joy and courtesy go on my way.
St. Christopher, holy patron of
travelers,
Protect me and lead me safely to my destiny.

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PRAYER TO SAINT DOMINIC

0 holy Priest of God and glorious Patriarch,

Saint Dominic, thou who was the friend, the
well-loved son and confidant of the Queen of
Heaven; and did work so many miracles by the
power of the Holy Rosary, have regard for my
necessities.
(MAKE YOUR REQUEST HERE) •

On earth you opened your heart to the mys­

teries of your fellow men and your hands were
strong to help them; now in heaven your charity
has not grown less, nor has your power waned.
Pray for me to the Mother of the Rosary and to
her divine Son,
(AGAIN MAKE YOUR REQUEST)
for I have great confidence that through your
assistance I shall obtain the favor I so much
desire. Amen.
PRAV THE ROSARY

Saint Dominique is prayed to help in acquiring your daily

needs and blessings.
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... one us1on

In being a practitioner you will come to realize that all the

charms you make, all the rituals you do will be like a double­
edged sword that cuts both ways. The energy created will
reach its mark and even�ually return to its source, you, its
originator. This is one of the interrelated principles of energy,
the Law of Radiation and Attraction. Because of this law we
always reap what we sow. As long as you always strive to use
your magick to help and benefit others, you will be helping
yourself at the same time.
At times a practitioner's life can be difficult, especially
when a client waits until the last minute to get help in their
situation, expecting you to work a miracle for them overnight.
Some clients will exaggerate as they explain their situation to
import a need for urgency. There may be other practitioners
in your area who will try to discredit your abilities to the public.
Normally, these are the ones who create smoke screens to
hide the fact that they are only using the occult to make a fast
buck A sincere practitioner can harmoniously and peacefully
coexist in an area with other practitioners simply because a
sincere practitioner realizes the fact that he/she cannot satis­
factorily benefit and aid a town of twenty thousand people or
more alone. In the town where I presentl.Y live, there are
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five practitioners that I know of.

There are two things that being a practitioner will bring
into your life. The admiration and respect from the people of
your community, or ridicule and unnecessary harassment.
All of this depends on you, on how you conduct yourself in
your public and ·private life. It is not advisable to dress in a
weird fashion or to flaunt the fact that you practice magick.
This type of action will bring you ridicule in a huny. If you use
your magickal knowledge to strike fear in the hearts of people
or say that you will put a curse of some sort on them if they
don't jump to your every whim, you will experience hatred.
People quickly learn to hate the thing or person they fear. On
the other hand, a wise practitioner lives as normal a life as
possible. He/she is always honest and exhibits right moral
conduct in dealings with all people. A wise practitioner does
not judge other people's lifestyles, but learns to see all people
on a spiritual level. It is on this level that a wise practitioner
meets and deals with all individua�s equally. Is only through
this type of conduct that a practitioner earns the trust and
respect of the people in the community he/ she serves. A wise
practitioner never discusses the ritual work presently being
done. He/ she never reveals to clients who their other clients
may be, or the nature of any work which was done for them. If
you boast in front of a client, you risk losing that client's trust.
People who come to you arrive with the understanding that
any work you do for them will be held in the utmost con­
fidence. Therefore, you must impress upon your client that
they should not discuss the work you are doing for them to
anyone. People will talk, and if the client discusses it with
another, he/ she should tell you as soon as possible. This way
you will free yourself from being blamed for any gossip which
may occur about the client or the nature of the work you·'ve
done for them.
There will be times when someone will come to you
wanting you to break up a love affair for them. I always refuse
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to do this type of work. I firmly believe it wrong to use magick

to interfere in a person's life without their perrnission. Experience
has taught me that these people who are quick to break up a
love affair usually have selfish or possessive motives. In this
type of a situation I offer to do work to help that person meet
someone else who may be more compatible to them.
If you decide to go public, it would be best to make your­
self available for consultation only so many hours during the
day and perhaps certain days of the week. If not, you may find
yourself having people come to your home at three or four in
the morning wanting to have work done for them. T his hap­
pens often to practitioners who keep the open door policy.
Some people tend to believe that when a person does this
type of service for the community, they should be on call
twenty-four hours a day, and have no right to any private, per­
sonal life.
Always try to get your client to work with you is the ritual,
e.g. have him/her take a ritual bath daily. T his helps to set a
certain vibration within the individual's aura. Also, have the
client burn candles while taking the bath. T he color of the
candle will depend upon _the goals to be achieved through
ritual. Most practitioners will have their client burn nine can­
dles, one for each day. A few practitioners will help their client
construct a magick lamp to use instead of candles.
Whenever you decide to compose a new spell or charm,
use it on yourself first. Never use another as the guinea pig in
your magick If any adverse effects occurred in that person's
life, you will be held accountable.
In leaving, I recommend the following books as worthwhile
reading, especially for beginners:

1 . Practical Candlebwning Rituals by Raymond Buckland

(Llewellyn)
2. Practical Color Magick by Raymond Buckland (Llewellyn)
3. Magical Herbalism-the Secret Craft of the Wise by
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Absinthe, 1 7 Buchu Leaves, 1 9

Acacia, 1 9 Buckeye, 1 7, 1 8, 48, 49
Adam & Eve Root: 1 7 Bugle Weed, 1 9
Alfalfa: 1 7 Burning Bush, 1 9
Aloes, 1 7 Button Snake Root, 91 , 1 01
Altar, 3, 1 3, 25
Agate, 20 Calamus Root, 64, 1 1 o, 1 1 8, 1 2 1
Ammonia, 85, 94, 1 24 Calendula Flowers, 1 9
Ammonia, spirits of, 84 Camphor Gum, 1 9
Anise Seed, 1 9, 59, 1 1 0, 1 1 1 , 1 1 4, Canada Snake Root, 1 7, 45, 46
1 19 Candles, altar, 4, 1 36
Angelic (Day) Candle, 1 41 - 1 42 astrological, 1 24- 1 26
Angel's Turnip, 1 7 colored, 5, 6
Asafaetida, 1 8, 63, 1 1 2 dressing, 6
Ash Tree Leaves, 1 7 herb, 59, 79, 80, 84
,
Candlelight Service, 1 44
Ball, conjure, 83 Caraway Seeds, 1 8
Balomy Root, 1 8 Carnation, 35, 37, 1 01 , 1 1 1 , 1 1 9, 1 20,
Basil, sweet, 1 7, 1 8, 29, 84, 85, 91 1 30
1 1 2, 1 30 Catnip, 1 8
Baume du Commandeur, 1 02 Celery Seed, 1 9
Bayberry Herb, 1 7, 59, 1 1 0, 1 1 3, 1 1 4, Chamomile, 1 7, 9 1 , 1 21
1 21 Charms, 1 3
Bay Leaves, 1 8, 26, 27, 84, 1 1 2 Ch icory Root, 1 8, 1 04
Beef Tongue, 1 04 Chincona Bark, 1 8
Bethel Root, 1 9 Cider Vinegar, 1 32
Beth Root, 1 7 Cinnamon, 1 8, 1 9, 60, 1 1 O, 1 1 3, 1 1 4,
Betony, wood, 1 8, 59 1 1 9, 1 20, 1 21 , 1 29, 1 30
Benzoin Bum, 1 1 0, 1 1 7 Colts Foot, 1 7
Benzoin, tincture of, 1 1 0, 1 1 1 , 1 1 2, Closing Ritual, 1 1 , 1 42
1 1 3, 1 1 4, 1 1 6 Clover, four leaf, 1 8, 24
Beryl, 20, 38, 40 red, 1 7, 1 8
Black, color, 5 white, 1 7, 59
Black Cohosh, 1 8 Cloves, 1 7, 42, 43, 59, 1 23
Blood dragon's, 1 8, 1 1 4 Comfrey, 1 7, 30, 31
menstrual, 1 00 Coral 20
root, 1 8 Coriander, 1 7
Bloodstone, 20 Couch Grass, 1 7
Blueberry, 1 8 Croelln, 1 33
Bones, chicken, 95 Cruel Man of the woods, 1 8
Boldo Leaves, 1 8 Cubeb Berries, 1 7, 42, 43
Brimstone, 1 8, 1 1 2 Cumin (Comlno), 1 22
Brown, color,5 Cursing, herbs for, 1 8

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Dandelion, 1 8 Grapevine, 1 8
Damiana, 17, 42, 43, 45. 46 Green, color, 5
Dark Blue, color, 5 Greenish Yellow, color, 5
Diamond, 20 Ground-Ivy, (Plantain), 1 1 8
Devil's Shoestring, 1 1 7, 1 2 1 Guinea Paradise Seeds, 1 7
Dill Seed, 1 7, 45, 46, 1 1 2 Guinea (Cayenee) Pepper, 1 8, 1 1 7,
Dirt (Dust), graveyard, 64, 68, 81 , 1 1 9, 1 29
1 29
Dog Rose, 30, 31 Heal-All, 1 8, 1 01
Dolls, clay, 50 Health herbs for, 1 8
cloth, 50 Heart-Ease Herb, 1 7
Dragon's Blood, 1 8 Heather, 30, 31
Dulse Herb, 1 7, 88 Herba Mate', 1 7, 1 23
High John the Conqueror, 1 7, 1 8, •

Echinocea, 1 7 80, 88, 91 , 99, 1 02, 1 1 8, 1 1 9, 1 23

Elm Bark, 1 8 Holy Herbs, 1 8
Emerald, 20 Holy Water, 1 0, 27, 30, 83, 95, 96
Eucalyptus, 1 8, 35, 37, 1 01 Honey, 88. 1 02, 103, 1 1 4
Evil Eye, 93 Hops, 1 8
Eyebright Herb, 1 9 Horehound, 1 8
Horse Chestnut, 1 7
Fennel Seed, 1 7 Hyssop, 1 8
Fern, 1 8
Fenugreek, 1 7 Incense, use in ritual, 1 09
Feverfew, 18 Aura of Enchantment, 1 1 , 73, 76,
Five Finger Grass, 16, 1 8, 1 9, 26, 27, 77, 96, 1 1 1
30, 31 , 48, 49, 59, 60, 84, 1 01 , 1 02, Bon Voyage, 64, 1 1 1
1 1 4, 1 1 8, 1 1 9, 1 20, 1 23, 1 30, 1 32 Circle of Protection, 26. 28, 1 1 4
Flaxseed, 1 8 Cooling Anger, 65, 86, 88, 1 1 3
Four Thieves Vinegar, 99, 1 32 Dreams of Prosperity/Prophetic,
Franki ncense, 1 8, 1 9, 60, 1 1 O, 1 1 1 , 77, 1 1 3
1 1 2, 1 1 3, 1 1 4, 1 1 7, 1 2 1 , 1 22, 1 23, Enticing Love, 39, 42, 45, 61 , 70,
1 30 110
Friday, 8 Glow of Health, 77, 1 1 O
Gris-Gris Faible, 33, 64, 95, 1 1 2
Gag Root, 33, 35 Le Diable S'en Va, 86, 1 1 2
Galangal Root, 1 7, 1 01 , 1 1 9 Leprechaun's Gold, 76, 1 1 4
Gardenia, 1 1 6, 1 1 8, 1 20, 1 22 Rising Fame, 68, 76, 77, 1 1 3
Garlic, 1 8, 26, 27 Shower of Gold, 48, 76, 1 1 O
Garnet, 20 U ncrossing, 81 , 1 1 2, 1 1 4
Gasoline, 83 Incense, method for making, 1 1 o
Gentian Root, 1 7 Irish Moss, 1 7, 1 8, 60
Gilead Buds, 1 8 Iron, 26, 27
Ginger Root, 1 8
Ginger, Africa, 1 8, 1 1 2 Jade, 1 9, 20 •
Goldenseal Herb, 1 8 Jalop, 84, 1 32
Gotu Cola, 1 9, 35, 37 Jasmine, 1 02, 1 1 6, 1 20
Grains of Paradise, 1 7 Jasper, 20
Gray, color, 5 Jesebel Root, 1 7, 1 8
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Jlmson Seed, 1 8 Mullein, 1 8, 30, 31
John The Conqueror, 1 8, 33, 35 Mustard Seed, 1 7
Ju·niper Berries, 1 7, 42, 43 Mustard Seed, black, 1 8
Myrrh, 1 1 3, 1 1 8, 1 2 1 , 1 24
Kelp, 1 7 ,. Myrtle, 1 7, 59, 1 1 1 , 1 29
Kerosene, 1 00
Khus Khus, 1 7, 1 8 Nutmeg, 1 7
Knot Grass, 1 8, 59 Oils, Attraction, 1 4, 24, 65, 70, 73, 74,
76, 91 , 1 01 , 1 02, 1 1 3, 1 1 6
Ladies Thumb, 1 7 Astrological, 1 24
Lapis Lazuli, 20 Bankrupt, 1 1 7
Laurel, 1 7 Blessing, 26, 27 , 30, 33, 36, 39, 40,
Lavender, 1' 7, 39, 40, 1 20, 1 22, 1 32 42, 45, 49, 80, 1 02, 1 1 7
Lemon Balm, 1 9 Castor, 1 00
Lemon Grass Herb, 1 24 Controlling, 99, 1 1 7
Lemon Peel, 1 1 3, 1 1 7, 1 1 8, 1 20, 1 22, Crossing, 1 1 8, 1 29
1 23 Courage, 65, 68, 70, 1 1 8
Lemon Verbena, 1 7 Dream, 77, 1 1 8
Lesser Periwinkle, 1 7 Frankincense, 1 1 3, 1 27, 1 30
Ucorlce Stick Herb, 1 7 Friendly Judge, 1 01 , 1 1 9
Life Everlasting, 1 8 Gambler's Luck, 1 1 9
Ught Blue, color, 5 Gardenia, 30, 31 , 1 1 1 , 1 1 4, 1 26
Unden Flowers, 1 7, 1 23 Gypsy Blood, 1 1 9
Little John Chew, 1 7 Happiness (Happy Heart), 76, 1 20
Lodestone, 30, 31 , 38, 40. 48, 49, Health Attracting, 35, 36, 37, 68, 77,
70, 1 1 7 80, 1 20
Lotus, 1 7
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High John the Conqueror, 99
Loveage, 1 7, 1 1 7 Home Protection, 1 20
Love, Herbs for, 1 7, 42 Jasmine, 30, 31 , 1 27
Low John the Conqueror, 1 7 Lavendar, 1 27
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Luck, herbs for, 1 7 Louisiana Van Van, 85, 1 1 4, 1 24
Lucky Beans, scented, 1 7, 1 8 Love, 1 4, 24, 39, 42, 44, 65. 70, 79,
Lucky Hand Root, 1 8 86, 1 01 , 1 20
Lucky Life, 76, 79, 1 02, 1 2 1
Maglck, ceremonial, 2 Mistress of the House, 1 2 1
tallsn1anic, 2, 1 3. Money Drawing, 48, 49, 76, 79, 1 03,
sympathetic, 2 1 21
Magnets, 1 00 Myrrh, 1 27, 1 30
Magnolia, 1 7, 1 23 Olive, 1 00
Mandrake, 1 7, 1 8, 26, 27 Patchoull, 1 26, 1 30
Marjoram, 1 7, 1 9 Peaceful Home, 1 02, 1 2 1
May Apple, 1 7, 1 8 Peaceful Thoughts, 1 22
Mint, 1 9 Power, 9, 33, 63, 65, 76, 77, 81 , 95,
Mirror, broken, 99 1 22
Mistletoe, 1 7, 1 02 Protection, 24, 26, 27, 28, 30, 1 02,
Moonstone, 20 1 22
Moon, phases of, 6, 26 Red Rose, 1 27, 1 30
Monday, 7 Seduction, 42, 44, 45, 79, 1 1 o, 1 23
Money, herbs for, 1 7 Spikenard, 1 27, 1 30
Mugwort, 1 9 Stray no More, 1 23

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Success, 24, 33, 65, 73, 74, 76, 77, Sainte Theresa, 1 58
80, 91 , 1 02, 1 23 Saint Christopher, 1 59
Uncrossing, 81 , 82, 84, 1 1 2, 1 24, 1 30 Saint Dominic, 1 60
White Rose, 1 27 Prince's Pine, 1 8
Zodiac, 1 26 Protection, herbs for, 1 8
Oils, method for making, 1 1 5 Psalms, use in ritual, 1 46- 1 48
use in ritual, 1 1 5 Psychic Development, herbs for, 1 9
Opal, 20 Pumpkin Seed, 1 8
Orange, blossoms, 1 7, 59, 60 Purple, color, 5
color, 4 Purslane Kerb, 1 20
peel, 1 1 4
Orris Root, 1 4. 1 7, 38, 40, 43, 59, 1 02, Quassia Chips, 1 7
1 1 3, 1 20 Queen Elizabeth Root, 1 7
Queen of the Meadow Root, 1 8 •

Passion Flower, 1 4, 1 7, 38, 40, 59, Quince Seeds, 1 8

88, 1 02, 1 1 3
Passion, herbs for, 1 7, 42 Rattlesnake Root, 1 7, 1 8
Patchouli, 1 7, 1 1 2, 1 1 9, 1 22, 1 24 Red, color, 4
Parsley, 1 8, 1 9, 91 Ritual, Catholic Influence, 1 35
Peony, 1 7, 59, 91 , 1 2 1 Preliminary to, 9 •

Pepper, 1 04 Rose Buds, 1 7, 1 1 3, 1 20

Peppermint, 1 8, 9 1 , 1 01 , 1 32 Hips, 1 7
Pepper Tree Leaves, 1 8 Red, 1 20, 1 30
Pepperwort, 1 8. 1 1 8 White, 1 22
Pine Needles, 1 29 Ros.emary Herb, 1 8. 1 9, 33, 37, 85,
Pink, color, 4 1 1 2, 1 1 8, 1 22, 1 32
Plant of Peace, 1 8 Ruby 20
Poke Root, 1 8 Rue, 1 8, 1 1 7, 1 32
Poppy Seed, 1 8 Ruler's Root, 1 7
Powder, Crossing, 1 29
Gold Dust, 1 30 Sacred Bark, 1 8
Jalop (powdered John the Con Sage, 1 9, 1 32
queror Root), 84, 85, 11 2 Saints, Catholic, 1 49
Love Drawing, 1 4, 24, 38, 40, 60, 79, Saint John's Wort, 1 8
1 29 Saltpeter, 1 1 0, 1 1 2, 1 1 3
Money Drawing, 24, 48, 49, 79, 1 30 Sandalwood, 30, 31 , 59, 1 1 0, 1 1 1 ,
Uncrossing, 24, 79, 80, 1 30 1 1 3, 1 20, 1 21 , 1 22, 1 23, 1 24, 1 29,
Powders, method for making, 1 29 1 30
use in the ritual, 1 29 Sapphire, 20
Prayers to Saint Joseph, 1 50 Sardonyx, 20
Saint Gerado Maiella; 1 50 Sarsaparilla, 1 8
Saint Jude, 1 51 Sassafras, Leaves and root, 1 8
Saint Dymphna, 1 52 Saturday, 8
Our Mother of Perpetual Help, 1 52 Satyrion Root, 1 7
Infant Jesus of Prague, 153 Saw Palmetto Berries, 1 7
Sacred Heart of Jesus, 1 54 Scullcap, 1 7
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Saint Michael, 1 54 Seven Backs, 1 8

Saint Expidite, 1 55 Silverweed, 1 7, 1 8. 48, 49
Saint Anne, 1 56 Skunk Cabbage, 1 8
Saint Anthony, 1 56-1 57 Slippery Elm, 33, 35, 59, 64
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Smartweed, 1 7
Snakehead, 1 8, 1 32
Snake Root, 1 7
Spikenard, 1 7, 42, 43, 99, 1 23, 1 30
Squill Root, 1 8, 91 . 1 32
Stone Root, 1 8
Success, herbs for, 1 8
Sugar, brown, 1 00, 1 1 3
Sumbul Root, 1 8
Sunday, 7
Sweet Bugle, 1 7
Sweet Flag Root, 1 8
Sweet Wine, 88
Swiss Leaves, 1 8
Talc (can substitute baking soda or
cornstarch), 1 29, 1 30
Thistle Blessed, 1 7, 59
Thursday, 8, 25
Thyme, 1 7, 1 8, 59
Tonka Bean, 1 7, 1 8, 1 21
Topaz, 20
Tormentillia, 1 8
Tuesday, 7
Turquoise, 20
Twich's Grass, 1 8
Valerian, 1 8
Vanillan, 1 7, 1 1 2
Verbena Root, 1 7, 1 23
Vervain, 1 4, 1 7, 1 8, 39, 40, 59. 88
Washes, Business Orating, 1 31
Day in Court, 1 32
La. Essence of Van Van
Water of Mars, 1 33
Water of Notre Dame, 133
Method for making, 1 31
Use in Ritual, 1 31
Wednesday, 8
White, color, 4
Wintergreen, 1 22
Wisteria, 1 20
Wolfbane Root, 1 8
Wonder of the World Root, 1 7
Wormwood, 1 8, 1 1 8, 1 29, 1 32
Yellow, color, 5
Yellow Dock, 1 7, 1 8, 1 30, 1 32
Yohimbee, 1 8, 59
Zircon, 20
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OF THE SAINTS
Ray T. Malbrough

Throughout the ancient world, people presented offerings to

the deities along with petitions and prayers. Most often they were
supplicated with a bonfire or flame from an oil lamp.
In time, Christianity pushed the ancestral deities into the back­
ground. Within the religious systems of Santeria, Condomble, and
Voudun, people began to worship their gods under the guise of
Christian saints. The saints took on characteristics of the pagan
deities. They had assigned to them special days of the week, a
candle of a particular color, and rulership over certain problems
and occupations. This belief in the saint's ability to intercede on
the petitioner's behalf continues to this day, in a magico-religious
system that the Christian church refers to as ''popular religiosity. ''
In this book, you will find a guide to seventy-four saints and
their attributes. Learn how to evoke the saints for practical help in
your life through prayer, candle burning, and divination.

• Find out which of the seventy-four saints can benefit you

with your particular need,- along with their specific day of the
week and color of candle
• Use divination to discover the ingredients you need to evoke
the proper powers to solve your problem
• Discover the Bible verses that support divination
• Learn a prayer to honor your departed ancestors and com­
municate with them
• Learn how to properly prepare and use the candles
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 EARTH POWER
Techniques of Natural Magic
Scott Cunningham

Magick is the art of working with the forces of Nature to bring

about necessary and desired changes. The forces of Nature,­
expressed through Earth, Air, Fire and Water-are our ''spiri­ •

tual ancestors'' who paved the way for our emergence from
the prehistoric seas of creation. Attuning to and working with
these energies in magick not only lends you the power to affect
changes in your life, it also allows you to sense your own place
in the larger scheme of Nature. Using the ''Old Ways'' enables
you to live a better life and to deepen your understanding of the
world. The tools and powers of magick are around you , waiting
to be grasped and utilized. This book gives you the means to put
Magick into your life, shows you how to make and use the tools,
and gives you spells for every purpose.
0-87542- 1 2 1 -0, 1 76 pp., 5¼ x 8, illus., softcover $ 1 1 .95

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