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The following formulas, and much more, can be found in my book "Backwoods Shamanism" available on Amazon and Kindle. The next book in the series, "Hillbilly Bones and Backwater Blood" will go into deeper detail about the the North American Maroons from whom I am descended, and our nearly forgotten spiritual traditions. "Backwoods Shamanism" is something of a primer to the upcoming book. Though it is supposed to be about "hoodoo" you will find some differences in what I have written and what is commonly known as "hoodoo" today. I have a theory that "hoodoo" was at least influenced by, if not stemmed from, our hereditary traditions.

Formulary

Most of the following are my own formulas which I have used in my personal practice with sufficiently satisfying results. Some are traditional formulas dating “back to Moses” as they say. While some of conjure work is “inspired” or guided by God, it is important to be well grounded in tradition before you start experimenting. Not because it is necessarily dangerous (though it certainly can be) but because it is arrogant and a hoodoo worker must be humble. Rather than tweaking and “improving” formulas based on personal conjecture, take the time to get to know what has already been established and build upon that knowledge when you have sufficiently mastered it. Learn to keep an open channel to the Divine and let the hand of the Creator guide you more than your own mind. This is the first step to becoming a true hoodoo doctor.

"Smudging" herbs and sacred smoke

Most herbs can be burned on charcoal along with specially blended ritual incense to impart their virtues via smoke and aroma. I have known of some traditional shamans to blow the smoke into or over affected areas of the body to cure them. This is known as “fumigation” and is uncommon anymore, but not unheard of. Other times an herb, or blend of herbs, was smoked as part of a communal ritual to share in a bond between people and Spirit. Such herbs were more seldom psychotropic than some might think. Some herbs are burned in bundles and the smoke is fanned about the patient to cleanse, purify and bless them by way of interaction with their energy field and this is called “smudging” and is equally common when working with spaces and objects as with people.

Cedar, sage and sweetgrass

Native Americans traditionally burned these herbs, either together or separately, in bundles lit at one end and fanned with sacred feathers. Cedar is the “Brave Warrior” which defends from and chases off evil, Sage is the “Holy Man” who brings healing and wisdom, Sweetgrass is the “Beloved Woman” and confers blessings of peace, love and harmonious energies.

Vervain and mistletoe

Those who favor European traditions, specifically those of the druids, will use these in similar fashion to those listed above. Vervain confers blessings and has the virtues of a feminine nature, while mistletoe dispels and conquers and is of a more masculine character. Mistletoe is also TOXIC so do not breath the smoke and always burn OUTSIDE.

Tobacco

This herb was held in highest regard by some Native American groups to the point that it has been considered an entheogen (substance which connects the physical self with God) though it is commonly abused today without the slightest consideration for its sacredness. As such, the stigma associated with habitual smoking might make it hard for individuals to use it in their own conjure work without corrupting the energy in some way. Traditionally, tobacco opens a channel between heaven and earth and produces an air of sanctity and community. For this use, pure, organic, unfiltered, unadulterated tobacco is preferred. If it can be acquired in a twist or braid, all the better. Combined with other herbs, it was once smoked in rituals of the Sioux Indian. The blend is called kinnick kinnick and I have included the recipe I have personally employed.

kinnick kinnick

Yerba santa
Osha root
Bear berry leaf
Red willow bark
Tobacco

Combine these in whatever amounts suit your personal tastes. I prefer to somewhat favor osha root for its strong flavor and fragrance. Crush them as fine as possible with mortar and pestle and blend well. Smoke from a natural pipe, with reverence and respect, when seeking guidance.

Other herbs used in smoking, fumigation and incense;

scullcap- mild sedative
damiana- mood enhancer/aphrodisiac
wormwood- mild psychotropic
wild lettuce- mild psychotropic
mullein- lung purifier, cool burning flavor enhancer
mugwort- mild psychotropic
coltsfoot- flavor enhancer
hops- mild psychotropic, moderate sedative
passion flower- moderate sedative
calamus- mood enhancer
lavender- anxiety reducing aromatic
jasmine- anxiety reducing aromatic
catnip- mild sedative
tagets- mild pschotropic
star of bethlehem- mood enhancer
valerian- sedative
poppy- sedative
yellow loosestrife- anxiety reducer
celandine- unknown
marjoram- flavor enhancer
motherwort- unknown
calendula- unknown
st.johns wort- mood enhancer
wood betony- unknown
yerba santa- unknown
uva ursi- unknown
yarrow- mild sedative
yohimbe- psychotropic
chicory- flavor enhancer
gotu kola- unknown
muira puama- mood enhancer
juniper- psychotropic (not recommended for internal use, high doses could kill)
willow bark- flavor enhancer
oak- flavor enhancer
angelica- unknown
sweet grass- aromatic
clove- analgesic (reduces burn) flavor enhancer
mints- analgesic flavor enhancer
sassafras- flavor enhancer, possible mild psychotropic
nutmeg- flavor enhancer, possible psychotropic
lemon balm- calming flavor enhancer
licorice- flavor enhancer

Waters

“Charged waters” are not always di-hydrogen monoxide (H2O). Rather this description is given to most formulas which are of liquid base. They are used as washes for body and home, worn as perfume, poured in libation to spirits, used to dress objects or sprinkled in tracks/around rooms to curse or to bless. Different waters are used in different ways and it is a good idea to make and keep them stashed away for use when needed. They are best kept in tinted glass bottles or jars with good sealing lids and stored in a cool, dark place.

4 Thieves Vinegar

For protection, healing, cleansing, warding, hexing and banishing. According to legend, this formula was used by a group of thieves who made their living robbing houses during the black plague. When they were eventually captured they were found impossibly healthy and bought their pardon by sharing their secret to warding off the deadly disease. There are many variations now, but I found from my research that it seems that beyond vinegar and garlic, each "thief" contributes one ingredient which corresponds to one of the four classical elements- hot for fire, sweet for water, bitter for earth and aromatic (registering in the nose when eaten, like mint, rosemary and thyme) for air. Crossreferencing different possibilities with the spiritual and/or medicinal qualities one can create a formula more geared toward whatever their needs may be. This is but one example of a good "middle ground" which could be used either way.

1 qt. cider, red wine or balsamic vinegar
6 cloves garlic
4 tsp. red pepper
4 tsp. wormwood
4 tsp. rosemary
4 tsp. hyssop

combine and leave in a dark, cool place for no less than 7 days before use. Best if prepared on the eve of a full moon and harvested at the next full moon.

War Water

for protection, battle and magical defense.

Pure water
Nails (NON-galvanized)
5 Thorns of honey locust
your own blood

Fill the jar with nails then add water. Burn the locust thorns and crush them then add the ash to the jar. Finally, while concentrating on your intent (battle, enemy, or general protection of home, family, etc.) cut or pierce your skin and add some of your own blood to bind your spirit with the water. Note this is NOT a "sacrifice" but an element which "fixes" the water to you and your family so that it cannot be used against you and draws on the power of your ancestors for defense. Keep in a cool dark place for 1 month or until rust forms and water becomes colored. Shake often and strain off water into bottles ass needed, adding more water as you go along will continue to produce war water. Best if prepared under a new moon, even better when the moon is in capricorn. Some workers insist on using rain water gathered from a thunderstorm, most of us just use tap or well water.

Water of Mars (War Water 2)

Water
Nails (non-galvanized)
Salt
Cast iron skillet scrapings

Combine water, salt and nails in a jar on a Tuesday. Leave jar in a cool dark place and strain off water on the 5th Tuesday after. Add the iron skillet scrapings to the liquid and bottle.

May Wine

To honor the Fae and the Goddess at May

Harvest fresh dandelion heads at midday. Place in a large stock pot and add enough water to cover twice-over. Bring to a boil and cover, then let cool. Strain and squeeze out flowers. Add 5 cups of sugar per gallon of water then heat and stir constantly untill sugar disolves. Allow to cool again until at least blood-warm. Add yeast then cover pot with a damp towel. Leave overnight and check to see fermination has started. The mix should be bubbling and frothing the next morning. Siphon into bottles and stretch baloons over the tops. When the baloons deflate siphon into new bottles with a sprig of sweet woodruff and cap. Store in cellar and open come Beltain.

Bay Rum

for luck, love, sex, and prophetic dreaming.
Also good for offerings to some Voodoo Lwa.

1pt. Dark Rum
7 bay leaves
7 sprigs catnip
7 grains sweetgum resin
1 finger-sized stick cinnamon
25 whole cloves
5 whole allspice berries

Crush all dry ingredients together with morter and pestle. Add to rum 7 days before the full moon then drink beneath her light for magical dreams. Strain off liqud and rebottle with a whole bay leaf and two allspice berries for future use. Also used as a dress for lucky mojo hands, to feed fetishes and as a hand wash while gambling.

Wild-crafted Bay Rum

1 qt jar of dark liquor
leaves, twigs and berries of spicebush shrub- 12 each

Combine ingredients when the moon is new and keep in a dark, cool place. Place the jar in moonlight every night and move at sunrise. Ready for use after it has bathed in the full moon.

Spirit water/Ghost water
Anise seeds (French, not the Asian “star” variety, which has a different purpose)
Clear drinking alcohol like vodka or white rum
Pure spring or rain water

Pour alcohol over anise seeds and lightly crush the seeds in the liquor.
Allow to macerate for nine days away from sunlight before straining out the seeds.
Combine a bit of the sweet-scented liqueur with water, about 1 shotglass full to a pint.
Place on the ancestor altar or on a grave under the light of the full moon and remove before sunrise.

Use for blessing, anointing, consecrating and offerings (in ancestor rituals, seances, etc.) to draw good spirits to a place or to compel evil spirits to leave. The belief being that the good spirits bound to the water will work for you in a manner similar to using grave dirt.

Powders

Base powders

Grave dirt- used for protective and consecrating purposes, or for cursing, jinxing and killing curses, depending on the source. Grave dirt is ritually harvested from a graveyard and payed for with copper, silver, tobacco or alcohol. I take a metal spade with me and "knock" either on the gate of the graveyard or on a metal cross I take with me and call on the aid and protection of Baron Samedi. I announce my intentions and let the spirits guide me to a "good grave" for my purposes. Other sources say simply to take dirt from any fresh grave. I would advise to, at least, consider the person whose grave you take the dirt from. An ancestor's grave, or from a policeman, fireman, etc. will provide the best protection, the grave of an evil person, murder victim, executed person or someone who otherwise "died bad" will work best for darker purposes. Since a known grave may not be available, asking for protection and guidance is ideal, and is still a good practice even if there is.

Dirt Dauber Nests- because mud wasps, aka "dirt daubers" continually build their chimney-like nests from the ground up and from generation to generation, their nests can be used for works involving diligence, productivity and invocation of ancestral powers. Used "raw" for luck in business and home, or combined with other ingredients for controlling and domination. With sugar, it keeps a lover coming back, with domination herbs like mullein or calamus, it makes someone your slave. Do this in the name of your ancestors and they will add their power to yours. Mixed with water, they make a folk salve for skin inflammation.

Red brick dust- powdered red bricks. Also, traditionally, red ochre or clays. Used for banishing and warding off evil influences. Also used for veves and sigils.

Cascarilla- powdered egg shells. Known as "peace powder" used as a body powder as a sort of "spiritual armor" and sprinkled about the home to promote peace and serenity therein. Also used for veves and sigils.

Corn starch, rice flour, white flour and corn meal- simple base powders that are essentially neutral and used as carriers, particularly for those powders used to "feed" gris-gris. These have also been used in voodoo rituals for making veves, sacred “calling cards” to the spirit world.

Salt- it is said "salt does what you tell it to" and it is used as a carrier agent for many purposes. It is used by itself as a simple consecrating agent. combined with other ingredients for various purposes such as with red pepper and sulfur for "hot foot powder" to chase someone away, black pepper and cross-roads dirt for "crossing powder" or a whole chopped snake or shed snake skins for "snake powder" used to remove jinxed or crossed conditions. The kingsnake is prefered for the latter use, though some claim rattlesnake is required while others claim any snake will do.

Talc- used mostly as a carrier for purpose oils and fragrances so that they can be dusted on the body or blown, either in four directions for blessing and consecration, or at an enemy for cursing.

Sugar- used to "sweaten" love spells and feelings from people. Combined with other ingredients depending on if it is for attracting or controlling.

Kufwa powder;

"killing powder" AKA "goofer's dust" for cursing, crossing, jinxing

1 qt jar
Dirt from the grave of wicked person or that of someone who "died bad" (such as by murder, execution or gruesome accident or illness) or a nameless grave if you haven't the luxury of knowing anything about the person. The idea is not just to have dirt from a grave, but the energy of an angry or violent spirit.
6 tbsp. Asaphoeteda
6 tbsp. Black mustard seed
6 tbsp. Black pepper
salt
several live snails or slugs

optional: dung, snake sheds, snake blood, anvil dust, saltpeter, sulfur, gunpowder, red ants, bone powder, insect exoskeletons, Devil's snuff (the black spores of a matured puffball mushroom), mullein, valerian (aka vandal root), The seed pods of the jimsonweed plant, otherwise known as “Devils' apple”

Pour salt over snails/slugs and grind into a paste. Allow to dry and then scrape out powder. Add to other ingredients to fill jar. Best performed on a new moon. Scatter over doorsteps, pour in footprints or blow into the face of an enemy that they may lose all luck and joy they have in the world and grave misfortune be upon them. Pour onto their doorstep and then sprinkle a bit at every crossroads between their house and the nearest graveyard to “lead them to their grave.” Other ingredients are sulfur, salt peter or gunpowder, which add speed and strife to the curse, or red ants for pain and madness, these uses oppose the slugs in the above recipe which are for slowing, sickening and wasting away of material success. Dung may be used to increase potency, but undesirable to work with. Asaphoeteda is known as “devil's dung” and is used as a substitute. Vandal root causes misfortune and adds an element of control, especially in conjunction with mullein which can help to compel spirits to plague the victim. Slag or "Anvil dust" is the black detritus drawn out from forging and can be added to cause weakness and ugliness of a person to show through. Snake sheds or blood are to increase the "poisoning" effect and cause "live things in you" if ingested. The later effect is also caused by crushed insect chitin. Powdered bones introduce the spiritual essence of the creature to the mix. For instance, owl bones will cause haunted dreams and sleepless nights, rat bones will cause loss through theft or being "ratted out" while also inducing fear and nightmares in those who are phobic of rats.

Kufwa #2

An alternative recipe for a fast and ugly curse may look like this;

Base; Grave dirt from the grave of a wicked or angry spirit
Black powder (that is, gunpowder, not the modern smokeless kind, which contains sulfur, salt peter and charcoal, all cursing and speeding ingredients)
Powdered red pepper
Powdered rattlesnake skin, tails or heads
Powdered Jimsonweed

Hot Foot Powder

To drive someone away without causing them excessive harm sprinkle this powder in their footprints or on their doorstep.

Salt
red pepper
sulfur

additional ingredients; dirt from the grave of a protective spirit, crushed glass, stinging nettles.

Confusion powder;

black mustard seed
black pepper
black salt

Warding powder

salt
cast iron skillet scrapings
red brick dust

combine and blend ingredients with mortar and pestle. Use for protection and magical defense.

War Powder

Rusted nails, railroad spikes, or cutting tools (saw blades, shears, etc.)
Sand paper
Red Pepper
Sulfur

Sand off and carefully collect powdered rust from metal tools. Combine with equal parts red pepper and sulfur powder. Use for magical combat.

Fiery Wall of Protection powder

Simply combine war powder and warding powder for a powerful protective formula that will reveal and harm anyone with ill intentions. Make a line over thresholds or place a pinch in the corners of a room or property. Surround a photograph, name paper or other personal concerns in a circle of the powder to keep someone safe from harm.

Fiery Wall of Protection #2

Gunpowder
Red brick dust

A simple and straightforward variation for those who have need of it but may lack other ingredients.

True Love Powder

This is a purely European recipe sometimes used by conjure workers.

Elecampane root
vervain herb
mistletoe berries

Crush well and add to a base of talcum and powdered sugar in a 4:1 ratio favoring talcum. Use as a blowing powder to dress the bedroom or as a sachet to dust the body before setting out.

Jinx-B-Gone powder

Use to clear away crossed condition from home and business while drawing in prosperity and peace.

salt
cocklebur
dirt dauber nest

Gather fresh cocklebur and crush leaves, stems, seeds and roots together into a pulpy mess. Cover it well with kosher salt and work it again in the mortar and pestle. Spread this out in a thin layer and let the salt desiccate the herb for a few days. Work it over again, adding more salt if it still feels damp. When it seems dry to the touch, sift it through a wire mesh and set aside or discard the large pieces. You should have a nice, fine powder about the color of money. Add to this a small dauber nest and crush it all together until well blended and uniform. Sprinkle this powder around the home or business, in the corners of rooms, or throw it at specific areas where you think tricks may have been laid or “pockets” of negative energy if you are able to sense them.

Oils

Base oils

Jojoba oil- absorbs into skin and evaporates quickly

Almond oil- absorbs easily and has a sweetness to it which lends itself well to love and comanding blends

Safflower oil- lighter than olive oil, safe for body and food

Extra virgin olive oil- common and good for skin and hair but can cover aromas and feels greasy on skin. it is good for healing and blessing.

Mineral oil- the base component of baby oil. fine for skin and has a soothing effect but being "mineral" rather than vegetable, I feel that it interferes with the energy of some botanical components and do not typically employ it in my own work. Some workers use it as a carrier for costly essential oils which impart strong fragrances.

Vitamine e- simple, neutral oil good for hair and skin. not too greasy and can be used as a preservative when using vegetable or plant based oils as a base.

Other oils- Coconut, grape seed and hemp seed oil are used by some workers, but, to date, I have not personally employed them.

Uncrossing Oil;

Olive or sunflower oil.
Poke root
Rue
Cedar

Place all ingredients in a jar or bottle and allow to sit up in the sun for one month. To use, anoint the body by marking the sign of the cross over the brow, the heart, the hands and the feet in that order. If a person's nature (sexual organs) may have been crossed, or the source of the condition was an ex lover, anoint the groin area as well, and do this before marking the feet. Finally, mark the back of the neck and have the patient (or your self) walk away without looking back until they reach a liminal place, such as a property line, cross-roads, or river bank. There, pray for God to take away your burdens and you will be freed of even the most persistent of curses.

Magdalena Oil;

spikenard
myrrh
patchouli

Mix equal parts essential oils in a carrier. If using raw herbs infuse in low heat for 24 hours then strain out solids. Add a few coriander or fennel seeds to the bottle when done. Use to enhance sexual attraction and sensuality of the user while inspiring fidelity in others.

Fast Luck Oil;

grapeseed oil
cinnamon bark
mint leaves
pine needles
ginger root

Infuse over low heat during a waxing moon. Use sparingly when quick results are desired, especially in  dealings of money or sex.

Van-Van #1

This is simply lemon verbena herb in a carrier oil. It has ties to the ancient druids who held vervain (verbena) in high regard. Along with mistletoe and oak it was part of their “holy trinity” of herbs similar to the Sioux affinity for cedar, sage and sweetgrass. It is used for blessing, dressing and anointing, especially in the case of clearing away bad conditions, drawing positive influences or consecrating newly made magical items such as talismans or mojo hands.

Vanvan #2

ginger grass
lemon grass
vetiver

Combine essential oils (or raw herbs if you can get them) in jojoba or other neutral carrier. Strengthen with bits of pyrite, flakes of gold, chips of cinnamon bark or, more rarely, a small piece of sulfur in the bottle. The sulfur accentuates the road opening and protective qualities of the oil while adding “heat” or speed to the manifestation of intent. Cinnamon is similar, but with more emphasis on money and sex Gold and pyrite (aka “fool's gold”) are, rather obviously, for money work.

Domination Oils;

Note;
“Domination” magic is any working designed to give the worker power to overcome a situation, particularly when their will is pitted against that of another. It can also mean having a means of asserting oneself or a self-empowered approach to situations. Domination workings vary in intensity from simply giving the worker an air of confidence to the utter deconstruction of another person's free will. The language can be confusing and often differs from one worker to the next. So, for clarity's sake, I will give my definitions to the terms in regards to conjure work.

To COMPELL someone means to turn their eye and mind to you or to something you want them to do. It is the least aggressive and malicious of the three and typically works in those situations where the target already has the desired intention, just has not chosen a specific path. Another way to look at it is as a mild form of domination with no specified target. “Follow me boy” is a traditional example of a compelling formula where the original intention was to help prostitutes draw in customers. Modern folks may use it when going out to bars and night clubs to “hook up.”

An all around compelling formula;

Sweet almond or olive oil
angelica root
vervain/verbena herb
cedar wood chips

follow me boy

grapeseed oil (for abundance) or sweet almond oil (for sweetening)
angelica root
catnip herb
damiana herb
fennel seed
corriander seed

Next step up is COMMANDING which means to give the target a direct order which they must follow whether they want to or not. It is more coercive and, therefore, more likely to have negative side effects. In commanding formulas, if the person resists they will have hard luck and troubles until they obey. This may lead them to do what you want, but with contrition. Commanding oils are often "one shot" types which have a specific intention such as "law away" or "boss fix" but, more rarely, involve an unspecified intention such as in "do as I say" which requires the intent to be added to the working.

Basic commanding oil;

use the following recipe for controlling oil then add ingredients that suit your desired command. Suggested ingredients include;
For enticing and attracting people- catnip
For sexuality- damiana
For fidelity- coriander
For law problems- “low john” or wild ginger

CONTROLLING typically requires a specified target. It is a strong and aggressive kind of domination magic wherein the target is bound to the will of the worker. The target becomes almost worshipful and will continue to do as the worker wishes until the spell is broken. They should do so willingly and enthusiastically, not realizing they have been coerced until it inevitably ends. Controlling formulas come in varying degrees of intensity from "stay with me" used to keep a mate faithful to "bend over" which is meant to practically enslave another.

Basic controlling oil;

Almond oil
Licorice root
Sweet Flag (calamus) root
personal concerns of your intended such as hair, nail clippings, blood, picture, name paper, etc.

Infuse for the span of at least one waxing of the moon.

Another kind of power that might be considered “generalized dominance” is what I call INFLUENCE which I do not include as a form of domination magic. Workings which impart this power are similar to what I refer to above as “compelling” but with no specified target or intention. It is for this reason I do not consider it domination, because, in my opinion, there must first be something to dominate. High John the Conqueror oil is a traditional example of an influence enhancing formula. It tends to simply make things go your way.

Potent general influence formula;

Sunflower oil
One tuberous root from ipomea or “big root morning glory” dried and chipped.
A pinch of tobacco snuff
A few hairs of a solid black cat

Infuse in sunlight for one month. For a “quick fix” use a crock pot on low heat for 24 hours.

Crown of success

Olive oil
Bay leaf
Frankincense resin
Vetiver herb
Sandalwood chips
Lingum aloes chips

Infuse in sunlight or with low heat. Use to overcome obstacles and obtain your desires. Anoint the head, hands and heart with the oil while reciting the 112th psalm before setting out to do your business.