It is synonymous with banishing in other magickal traditions. Hot Footing- A type of spell or ritual intended to drive a person, such as an enemy or some other troublesome person, away.Hoodoo- A form of folk-magic originating in Africa which, through the process of syncretism, has absorbed beliefs and practices from other cultures such as Native American spirituality and European Grimoires.Honey Jar- A type of spell which uses sweeteners such as honey, syrup, molasses, etc… in conjunction with a candle(s) and designed to compel an individual to favor your petition in business, love, or court-cases.Hand- Another word for a Mojo Bag (see also "Root").Feeding- The act of dressing a mojo bag with oil, or a lodestone with oil/magnetic sand to nourish it and keep it strong to work for you.It is sometimes used interchangeable with anointing. Dressing- A term which refers to rubbing a condition oil on an inanimate object such as a candle, a mojo bag, or a talisman.Divination- The ritual process of gaining information about the past, present, or future either with the use of tools such as Tarot Cards, Playing Cards, Sortilege etc.or without tools utilizing one’s own psychic faculties, or through the observation of signs and omens.Other related terms include: hex or jinx. Curse- A type of spell intended to bring harm to an individual in some form and for a variety of reasons (i.e.Crossroads are places of spiritual power where magickal items are often disposed of and rituals pacts are formed. Crossroads- A place where two roads connect forming an X.Examples include, Cast Off Evil Oil, Follow Me Boy, and Money Drawing Oil. Condition Oil- A term used to describe oils which have been designed to address a specific issue or bring about a specific condition.This technique is also used in the entertainment industry by mentalist, illusionist, and stage-magicians. By gauging the individual’s reaction to these general statements, an experienced fortune-teller can extrapolate more information about the subject giving the appearance of having true psychic ability. Cold Reading- A type of technique used by disreputable psychics, mediums, and fortune-tellers which utilizes general statements to determine details about a person.Symbolically this is said to reverse people and conditions as symbolized by the color of the candle or the words carved upon it. Butting- A term used in candle-magick to describe the act of cutting the tip off of a candle, turning it upside down and digging a new tip out of the bottom.Botanica- A retail store that sells spiritual goods such as herbs, oils, statuary, etc.
Blessing- A type of spell or prayer intended to spiritually cleanse a person, place or thing while infusing it with the positive energy of the divine and one’s hopes.It is sometimes used interchangeably with dressing. Anointing- A term used to describe rubbing a condition oil on an individual.This list if not exhaustive by far and I will make additions as necessary. Following is a list of terms and phrases that can often be found among practitioners of Hoodoo, Conjure and Rootwork.
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