 The Voodoo Hoodoo Spellbook
by Denise Alvarado Review: "I recently purchased this book, and I found it too be extremely informative. It's more than apparent that Ms. Alvarado is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to the arts of voodoo/hoodoo. I especially enjoyed her recipes for root work and oils." D. J. PARHAMS "BLUES AFFICIANADO" (CHICAGO, ILL. Hoodoo Oils and Potions Excerpted from the Voodoo Hoodoo Spellbook: Voodoo Hoodoo not only utilizes roots & herbs for its spells, but also candles, oils, incense, floor washes, sprays, powders - pretty much anything goes. Many spells are candle oriented for added power. The color of the candle is always in sync with the nature of the spell. By dressing (anointing) the candles with oils and rolled in powdered herbs, you're in effect adding an enhancement to your candle of power thereby making it that much more precise in your working. This chapter spills the beans on some of the commonly used oils and potions in Voodoo hoodoo. You will need to know how to make these or you will need to buy them for many of the spells. Most traditional rootworkers make their own, although modernization of the practice along with internet access makes it easier for some folks to purchase what they need. Do whatever you want; there is no law that says you have to make your own. The advantage of making your own is that you know exactly what is in it and you can charge it yourself. Many traditions of magic work with plant materials, and most assign some symbolic meanings or ascriptions to these ingredients. Many hoodoo and Voodoo spells require certain blends of oils and powders to accomplish a particular work or to enhance a spell. Always use a natural carrier oil to blend your magickal oils as unblended oils can burn the skin. You should only use a drop or two at a time on the skin. I use Grape Seed oil and almond oil for blending magickal oils, and Olive oil for blending holy oils. Jojoba oil is a good alternative because it wont go rancid, although it is more expensive than the others. Mineral oil is good for negative works. You should always add tincture of Benzoin or Vitamin E oil to keep to any oils listed to keep them from going rancid. MAKING MAGICKAL OILS As a general rule, you can use the following method for creating magickal anointing oils. In a mortar and pestle, pour two ounces of your base oil (olive, almond, grapeseed, etc.) and then add the herbs and other ingredients. Gently crush the ingredients and transfer the mixture to an airtight container and store in a dark place. After four days, check the oil to see if the fragrance is to the desired strength. If it is, then you can either strain the oil with cheesecloth into your final container, or simply leave everything together. Store in a dark place. If you do not have the right aromatic strength, then strain the oil in cheesecloth back into your mortar, add enough of your base oil to bring it back to 2 ounces, and repeat the process of adding your ingredients, crushing them into the oil, and storing away for three days at a time. Repeat this as many times as necessary to achieve the desired strength. Some herbs and resins are more readily absorbed than others. If you have an essential oil of an herb used in a recipe, you can add some to the recipe to enhance the aroma, as well. Be sure to add a few drops of tincture of Benzoin to your oils or they will go rancid (unless you are using jojoba oil as a base). Abramelin Oil Abramelin oil , also called Oil of Abramelin, is a ceremonial magical oil blended from aromatic plant materials. Its name came about due to its having been described in a medieval grimoire called The Book of Abramelin written by Abraham of Worms. The recipe is adapted from the Jewish Holy Oil of the Tanakh, which is described in the Book of Exodus attributed to Moses. There has been much written about this oil. In the Jewish tradition, from whence came the original Biblical recipe upon which Abramelin Oil is based, the Olive is a symbol of domestic felicity and stability, Myrrh is believed to be sacred to the Lord, Calamus is known for its sweetness and phalliform fruiting body and represents male sexuality and love, while Cinnamon is favored for its warming ability. Crowley also had a symbolic view of the ingredients that he found in the Mathers translation: This oil is compounded of four substances. The basis of all is the oil of the olive. The olive is, traditionally, the gift of Minerva, the Wisdom of God, the Logos. In this are dissolved three other oils; oil of myrrh, oil of cinnamon, oil of galangal. The Myrrh is attributed to Binah, the Great Mother, who is both the understanding of the Magician and that sorrow and compassion which results from the contemplation of the Universe. The Cinnamon represents Tiphereth, the Sun -- the Son, in whom Glory and Suffering are identical. The Galangal represents both Kether and Malkuth, the First and the Last, the One and the Many, since in this Oil they are One. [...] These oils taken together represent therefore the whole Tree of Life. The ten Sephiroth are blended into the perfect gold. In hoodoo folk magic, these symbolisms are somewhat changed: Myrrh and Olive remain the same, but Cinnamon is for money, good fortune in business, and luck, and Calamus is used to break jinxes, control others, and luck. Galangal root is employed in protective work, especially that involving court cases. Here are a couple of recipes for making Abramelin oil. The first employs the maceration (crushing and soaking) of herbs and the second employs the blending of essential oils. Which recipe you choose is purely a matter of personal preference. A recipe for macerated Abramelin oil is as follows: 4 parts powdered Cinnamon bark 2 parts finely ground Myrrh resin 1 part Calamus chopped root, reduced to powder 7 parts Olive oil The mixture is macerated for one month, then decanted and bottled for use, producing a fragranced oil suitable for anointing any portion of the body, and will not burn the skin. It may be applied liberally, after the manner of traditional Jewish Holy Oils, such as the one which was poured on Aaron's head until it ran down his beard. It is not, however, made "according unto the art of the apothecary", since it is not distilled after the maceration but decanted into bottles. A recipe for Abramelin oil using essential oils is as follows: half part Cinnamon essential oil 1 parts Myrrh essential oil 1 part Calamus essential oil 1 part Cassia essential oil 7 parts Olive oil Keep it in a clean container until you need it. This oil should be stored under the altar. This is highly fragranced oil that may be applied to the skin in more liberal amounts; it is a close, modern approximation of the oil described by Abramelin to Abraham of Worms. Altar Oil This is good oil for blessing oneself or another, ritual objects, or anything that resides on the altar. 4 drops frankincense 2 drops Myrrh 1 drop cedar Blend with 2 ounces of olive oil. Anointing Oil Here is a very basic formula for anointing oil that is perfect for acts of consecration and blessings. Frankincense 35 Drops Myrrh 35 Drops Blend with one ounce of Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Attraction Oil A hoodoo Attraction oil for drawing money and love. Mix equal parts of: Grated Lemon Peel or Lemon Flowers Lovage Herb Add a small piece of lodestone to each bottle, and add 2 tablespoons of this mix to 2 oz. of grape seed oil. 
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