To Hex or Not to
Hex, that is the Question
A significant aspect of conjure is justice work. I'm not talking about hexing someone because they hurt your feelings on social media. I'm talking about justice work serving as a means of leveling the playing field in situations of inequity and injustice. In the folk practices of hoodoo and conjure, justice work consists of invoking spiritual forces to combat wrongs, protect the vulnerable, and to ensure fair outcomes. Justice work is deeply
rooted in the historical experiences of African Americans, who turned to their spiritual traditions for empowerment and protection against violence and oppression during times of enslavement.
When you have been deeply wronged, it affects your spiritual well-being in profound ways. The emotional pain and sense of betrayal can disrupt your inner peace, leading to feelings of anger,
sadness, and confusion. This turmoil can create a barrier between you and your spiritual practices, making it difficult to find solace or maintain a sense of balance. The negative energy generated by such experiences can cloud your judgment, impact your ability to trust others, and hinder your personal growth. Moreover, the lingering resentment and desire for justice or retribution can consume your thoughts, preventing you from moving forward and fully embracing your spiritual path. Healing from
such deep wounds requires not only addressing the emotional and mental impact but also finding ways to restore your spiritual harmony through practices like forgiveness, meditation, and seeking guidance from spiritual mentors or communities. Practitioners may perform rituals and spells to seek justice for themselves or others who have been wronged, ensuring that balance is restored. Even if you are not a practitioner, the simple act of burning a candle or employing some aromatherapy can help you
find grounding, balance, and solace and improve your sense of wellbeing as you navigate your challenges. Let's talk about some of the ways you can seek justice and protect yourself against malevolent forces, be they human-based social institutions and conditions, known or unknown spiritual forces or paranormal phenomenon, or magickal attacks by others with ill-intent. Through the use of spiritual baths, protective charms, invoking powerful spiritual allies, and creating fortified spaces, you can empower yourself and ensure the safety of your home, family, and
environment.
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Spiritual Baths
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Performing cleansing rituals is an essential practice in achieving and maintaining spiritual wellbeing. These rituals help to remove any harmful energies or spiritual attachments that might be affecting an individual. Taking an uncrossing cleansing bath is the first step in nearly any spiritual intervention in southern conjure traditions. Cleansing can be done using
various methods, such as smudging with sage or palo santo, taking spiritual baths infused with purifying herbs like rosemary and hyssop, or using protective washes like Florida Water. Regular cleansing helps to maintain a clear and balanced energy field, making it harder for negative forces to take hold. If
you need a remedy for breaking hexes, removing jinxes, stubborn psychic debris and uncrossing conditions, try our extremely effective Uncrossing Bath. Designed to remove negative influences, break curses, and clear blockages, this powerful ritual bath
helps you reclaim your spiritual sovereignty and restore harmony in your life. Comes in a jar, using just one tablespoon per bath, there are multiple baths per container.
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Invoking the aid of powerful spiritual entities is also a key aspect of defensive measures. Many traditions call upon deities, ancestors, or spirits known for their protective qualities. For instance, in New orleans Voudou, practitioners might work with spirits like Saint Michael, who is revered as a powerful defender against evil or the
bully-bustin' spirit Annie Christmas, known for her strength, protection, and defense of the underdog. These entities can be invoked through prayer, offerings, and specific rituals designed to solicit their protection and guidance. Indeed, Annie Christmas is a spirit who could be of assistance to many people
in a day and age where injustice remains a problem, and bullies are rampant both online and offline. She emits a foreboding energy to those standing in her presence who have done wrong, and a feeling of safety and security to those for whom she has come to assist. She's a daughter of the Mississippi Delta, born in the city of New Orleans, stronger than any man and a hero to every woman. It is said she walks with a swagger, displaying a confident knowing of who she is and where she's
going. But she walks without the arrogance of haters and bullies because she is one with righteousness. And no one doubts that every ass she whoops is more than justified. Burn one of our Annie Christmas candles to take care of bullies and haters in your life that need to go up in smoke.
D.U.M.E. Death Unto My Enemies
New Orleans Hoodoo has a marked reputation for notorious conjure works, such as D.U.M.E. - Death Unto My Enemies. For left-handed practitioners, this candle may be used either offensively or defensively; but for those who subscribe to justified conjure, then the use of D.U.M.E is reserved as a defensive measure for situations in which someone has
caused harm on another and is in need of a serious slap down from "karmic" forces. In general, D.U.M.E. is reserved for cursing and crossing. According to lore, whenever a D.U.M.E. candle is burned it is for the express purpose of causing harm or even killing someone. It goes without saying that its use should never be taken lightly, and one should be fully prepared to deal with the consequences of acting as judge and jury on another human being. Of course, this candle is a great conversational
piece and wonderful decoration for the Halloween season for those who are attracted to its aesthetic as opposed to magickal appeal.
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St. Michael Amparo for Protection
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AN AMPARO is a charm or amulet, for lack of a better description, that is made for protection. The amparo tradition is Latin American in origin, and in fact, the word amparo actually means protection in Spanish. One of the most common amparos created by curanderas and brujas is the St. Michael Amparo. These are particularly useful for folks who work with
Santa Muerte or in necromancy or left-handed works that may otherwise make you vulnerable to spiritual attack. Amparos are most commonly used to prevent crossing from maleficent others or to remove crossings. Amparos are the created
from special herbs and prayers sandwiched between prayer cards and sealed in a special ritual. Carry your St. Michael Amparo with you at all times for general protection or keep on your altar for use in times of working with other Spirits.
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Protection and Defense Master Class
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The ability to protect yourself is a much-needed skill in today's world. The world is a dangerous place, after all. We are warned about things like stranger danger, electric sockets, and traffic when we are children. When we are adults, we have to worry about backstabbers in the workplace, gossipers in friendships, and someone spiking our drinks at the local bar.
There are any number of conditions, situations, and circumstances that everyone should be cognizant of in order to stay safe in today's world. That said, the conjurer, witch, and occult practitioner in general, has to be aware of the magical and spiritual realm where attacks are commonplace, especially by rivals, competitors, and psychic vampires. That means we have more than one world to navigate and stay safe in. To fight any battle, we must be clear about our enemy. Who or what are we defending ourselves from? is it a person? An entity? A pissed off ghost? The result of breaking a taboo or a vow? Or are we experiencing fallout from someone else's mess? When this is known, we can tailor our response appropriately. If we are doing simple maintenance protections, it is preventative magick. We don't have to worry about binding entities or meeting potential enemies with like destruction. We put protections in place to avoid problems with negative energies in the first place. We can burn a protection candle, bury a few railroad spikes, anoint windows and doors, or set a Devil Trap to spiritually fortify our homes and spaces. Even with the best protection plan, sometimes we are blindsided by a situation that calls for action. That's why we offer this course. To teach you to assess your threat level and develop a plan of action to fortify and protect your home, self, family, and community.
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