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Monday, January 30, 2012

Kitchen Omens & Superstitions

Kitchen Omens & Superstitions
The reading of omens is an art and practice dating back to antiquity. Omens reveal many things and are all around us, if we permit ourselves to be aware of them. They can be quite beneficial, especially in warning us of dangerous situations ahead of time. The trick is knowing how to correctly interpret the omen.

The kitchen is one place in which many omens manifest. For instance, a rainstorm is portended by the repeated boiling over of a coffeepot and also by the accidental spilling of water on a tablecloth. Other omens include the following:

* Money will soon come your way if any of the following things should occur: bubbles appear in a cup of coffee, you accidentally knock over a sugar bowl, rice forms a ring around the edge of a pot, or tea leaves float to the top of the cup.

* Trouble is indicated by the accidental omission of spices from a recipe or by the spilling of salt. Be prepared for an argument with someone if you should happen to spill pepper on the kitchen table or floor. (According to occult tradition, these bad omens can be remedied by simply adding the spices, and by tossing a pinch of salt or pepper over your left shoulder, respectively.) It is also said that if two persons stir the same boiling pot or sit together on a table, they will soon find themselves involved in a quarrel.

* If your apron comes untied by itself and falls off while you are working in the kitchen, this is generally seen as a sign that someone is thinking about you. Some say that it means your sweetheart is having romantic thoughts about you at that moment.

* It is believed by many to be an omen of good news when baked apples burst while in the oven, or when the salt and sugar are accidentally mixed up.

* If a fork accidentally falls onto the floor, a woman will soon knock on your door; a spoon indicates the arrival of a gentleman. (In some parts of the world, the fork means a man, and the spoon a woman.) Unexpected or unwelcome visitors are also presaged by the dropping of a knife that sticks in the ground and by cracks that form on the shells of eggs boiling in a pot of water.

* If you are engaged or wish to get married, according to an old belief once common in England, you should take care to never sit on a kitchen table, for this will break the engagement and also prevent you from ever being wed.

* There are also numerous kitchen omens concerning bread. It is considered unlucky in certain countries to wash a bread-knife on a Sunday, cut both ends of a loaf of bread, leave a knife stuck in the loaf, or take the last slice of bread. Accidentally dropping a slice of bread with the buttered side down is also said to be a bad omen; however, it is a good sign if the dropped bread lands with the buttered side up. If you and another person reach for the same slice of bread at the same time, an unexpected visitor will soon appear.

by Gerina Dunwich,

copyright 2001

Saturday, January 28, 2012

Lots of Recipes!

Powder Recipes
Each recipe calls for equal parts of each herb. Grind them to a powder in a mortar & pestle or a coffee grinder (just be sure to clean very thoroughly afterward!) Recipes calling for oils, use quantities as seems appropriate (the more used, the more scent, also the more liquid the powder formula).

Astral Travel Powder
For working an astral projection. Sprinkle on the bedsheets before going to bed. 

Cinnamon
Mugwort
Sandalwood


Attraction Powder
Dust on the body before going out to attract someone to you or dust on your hand before gambling.

Cinnamon
Patchouli
Vanilla Oil

Bend Over Powder
To send evil back to the sender, break hexes, and to make others do what you want.

Frankincense
Honeysuckle
Rose
Vetivert

Blessed Powder
Purchase the silver magnetic powder at occult stores and botanicas (locally or the internet). 

Lavender
Musk
Silver Magnetic Powder
Ylang Ylang

Delight Powder
To overcome inhibitions and increase pleasure when sprinkled on your lover.

Melon Oil
Rose
Sandalwood

Draw Back Powder
A Hoodoo single ingredient powder that is sprinkled around your home to prevent anyone from hexing you and to reverse all evil spells. Caution: this will stain.

Dragon's Blood

Drawing Powder
A Hoodoo powder to sprinkle on altar that draws good luck to you and the assistance of all good spirits when performing your works.

Jasmine
Lavender
Violet

Dream Powder
For prophetic dreams sprink on your sheets before going to bed.

Cardamom
Cinnamon
Coriander
Licorice

Easy Wrath Powder
This Hoodoo powder is used to eliminate hatred and anger in anyone that you have pissed off. Sprinkle the powder on them, as surreptitiously as possible.

Ashes
Jasmine
Red Pepper
Rose 
Sandalwood

Envy and Jealousy Powder
Sprinkle this Hoodoo powder on the door of those you want to get along with so it will eliminate feelings of jealousy.

Arrowroot
Bayberry
Sassafras
Vetivert

Exorcism Powder
Use to exorcise negativity from any area and protect its inhabitants.

Basil
Frankincense
Rosemary
Rue
Yarrow

Get Away Powder
Another Hoodoo powder, this one is to sprinkle in the path of anyone you want to stop bothering you. You can also sprinkle it on your window sills and front porch to get rid of the Salesmen, Mormons and Jehovah's Witnesses. 

Asafetida (only a pinch - because it stinks!)
Chili Powder
Sulfur

Get Lucky Powder
This Hoodoo powder is intended to stop infidelity from starting or continuing in a marriage. Supposedly, if the person is truly in love with the "other" person it won't work, but if it's just for the sex it will.

In a base of yellow talc:
Lime
Melon oil
Orange
Peach Blossom oil


Goddess of Love Powder
A Hoodoo powder to rub on your hands prior to meeting with a person you are "interested" in to encourage them to reciprocate your interest. You can purchase colored talc at an occult supply or color your own with food coloring.

In a base of rose pink talc:
Mint Oil
Musk Oil 
Rose Oil

Happiness Powder
Sprinkle the powder in a circle large enough for you to sit inside, while visualising the powers of the herbs filling you with positive feelings.

Catnip
Lavender
Marjoram

Happy Times Powder
This Hoodoo powder is used to change luck, reverse unfortunate circumstances and eliminate poverty. Sprinkle around your home. 

Orange Peel
Strawberry Oil
Vanilla Oil


Health and Healing Powder
A powder for curing illness, and maintain health. Use with blue candles in a healing ritual or sprinkled in the ill person's bedroom.

Allspice
Eucalyptus
Myrrh
Thyme

Inspiring Powder
Hoodoo morale booster for those needing confidence and inspiration. Sprinkle on the person to increase their creativity, optimism and confidence.

Clove
Hyacinth
Lily
Pine

Isis Powder
A Hoodoo powder to increase your determination, will power, & concentration.

Orris Root
Sweet Flag oil

Jalop Powder
The best of the Hoodoo blessing and protection powders. 

Galangal
Jalop (High John the Conqueror (Morning Glory root))
Rosemary
Orris

Jinx Removing Powder
To remove hexes, curses, & evil spirits sprinkle this Hoodoo powder all around the inside of your home to protect all who live there. The best effect is received when combined with sprinkling Chamomile outside the house and on the front and back door sills.

Mint
Wintergreen

Jury Winning Powder
For this Hoodoo powder to work you have to sprinkle some on the Judges seat and in the jury box....which is more than a little hard to do, or around a purple candle in a protection ritual, easy to do. Your choice. Personally, I'd do the latter, but have the powder with me on the off-chance I would be able to do the former. 

Asafotida (stinky stuff!)
High John the Conqueror
Hydrangea, , 
Low John (Galangal) 

Jyoti Powder
A Hoodoo powder used for financial gain, purification, and overcoming hexes. Sprinkle powder around your home. 

Galangal
Nasturtium Seeds,
Patchouli

Kindly Spirit Powder
Use this Hoodoo powder when you want others to like and sympathize with you. Also may be included in rituals for ending loneliness and to make friends. 

Hyacinth
Lemon
Lily

Kyoto Powder
Sprinkle this Hoodoo powder on the head of anyone seeking healing of an illness, overcoming bad luck, or just trying to have a more positive outlook.

Clove
Lavender
Orris
Vanilla

Lost and Away Powder
This Hoodoo powder is used to get rid of someone. Sprinkle in their path, where they will walk, or on your front porch. 

Crossroad dirt
Mistletoe 
Orris
Sage
Sulfur

Love Powder
Sprinkle this on yourself, your bedsheets, and in the bedroom when that special person is coming over or when you want to meet a special person.

Basil, 
Ginger, 
Lavender
Rose Petals
Yarrow

Love Powder
Sprinkle this Hoodoo powder on the newlyweds before they leave for their honeymoon to increase understanding and bring peace and love. An easy way to do this would be to coat the rice being thrown, combining all aspects of each. 

Gardenia
Lilac
Lily
Muguet (Lily of the Valley)

Luck Around Business Powder
Use this Hoodoo powder to bring in new customers and increase business. The Gold Sand can be purchased at an occult supply or botanica (locally or online). Shred the money and then run through an electric coffee grinder. 

Frankincense
Gold Sand
Heliotrope oil
Pulverized $1 bill

Luck Powder
Sprinkle this powder around your home or on yourself to bring about positive change and remove any negative energies.

Allspice
Calamus
Nutmeg
Vetivert

Lucky Mystic Powder
A Hoodoo powder to bring prophetic dreams, increase psychic ability and give clairvoyance. The Silver Magnetic Sand can be purchased at an occult supply or botanica (locally or online). , 

Basil oil
Silver Magnetic Sand
Vetivert oil

Money Drawing Powder
This Hoodoo powder protects against financial loss, and attracts money & material things. Sprinkle around the home, in the wallet, and/or around your business. 

Frankincense
Gold Magnetic Sand
Heliotrope
Tonka

Money Powder
A powder to protect against financial loss, and attracts money & material things. Sprinkle around the home, in the wallet, and/or around your business.  

Cedar
Galangal
Ginger
Patchouli

Mount Powder
This Hoodoo powder is intended to give you added physical strength, vitality & enthusiasm. Rub it on your arms and legs or sprinkle it on your altar during ritual.

Aloe.
Basil
Bay
Rum
Thyme


Musk Love Powder
This Hoodoo powder gives the shy confidence, persistence, and will power. A strong attractant for use by women and gay men.

Musk oil
Orris oil
Vetivert
Violet

Obitsu Powder
A powerful Hoodoo uncrossing powder which removes hexes & gives protection.

Citronella
Jasmine
Violet

Peaceful Home Powder
To calm things down, sprinkle this Hoodoo powder around your home if you have been fighting with your partner, or the house is upset and chaotic. 

Lemon
Lilac
Rose

Prosperity Powder
Rub this Hoodoo powder on your hands, sprinkle around your home or business, or circle a green candle in a prosperity ritual.

Allspice
Cinnamon
Myrrh
Orange Peel
Orris
Patchouli
Sandalwood

Prosperity Powder
A Wiccan powder to attract money and material blessings. Sprinkle around the home or business.

Basil
Cinnamon
Pine
Sassafras

Protection Powder
Sprinkle around the outside of your house to act as a barrier to protect against all sorts of clamaties and negative influences.

Dragon's Blood
Salt
Sandalwood

Protection Powder
This Hoodoo powder is used to protect against hexes, negativity, bad moods, you name it. Sprinkle it around your home and in your bedroom.

Cinnamon
Galangal
Peppermint
Rue
Vervain
Vetivert

Protection Powder
Another protection powder to use inside your home for individual protection by creating a circle with it and standing inside. Visualise the wall of protection being created around yourself and feel yourself being bathed in the warm protective embrace of the herbs' powers. You can do  this daily if desired.

Cumin
Dill
Frankincense
Juniper
Mugwort

Psychic Ability Powder
This Hoodoo powder can be used when doing readings, at seances, when meditating or sprinkled on the sheets to have prophetic dreams to increase your psychic powers. 

Cinnamon
Clove
Mastic
Myrrh
Sandalwood

Psychic Power Powder
Sprinkle this powder to increase your psychic and clairvoyant abilities.

Eyebright
Lemongrass
Mugwort
Rose Petals
Yarrow

Psychic Powers Powder
This Hoodoo powder is for increasing psychic powers and producing prophetic dreams. Sprinkle on your sheets, your tarot cards, or rune stones, or dust some on yourself.

Ambergris Oil
Musk
Orris
Vetivert


Quitting Powder
This Hoodoo powder is intended to prevent married members of the opposite sex leave you alone and prevent people from attacking you.

Cinnamon
Newsprint - powdered (shred and then run through an electric coffee grinder)
Nutmeg
Tobacco ashes

Red Rose Powder
Sprinkle this Hoodoo powder on the person or where they will be to overcome hatred between former friends and associates, or use in a ritual.

Mint
Rose

Separation Powder
This Hoodoo powder creates animosity, and is used to break up with another person either a relationship or a business associate. 

Black Pepper
Chili powder
Cinnamon
Galangal
Iron Filings
Vetivert

Spiritual Vibrations Powder
A powder to sprinkle about before conducting ritual or meditating to raise the spiritual vibrations of the area and the people present. 

Frankincense 
Myrrh
Sandalwood

Stay at Home Powder
Another powder to end infidelity on the part of your partner and make them stay at home instead. You dust it on yourself before going to bed with them. , 

Allspice
Bedsheet - pulverized (take a piece, not the entire bedsheet, shred down to the threads)
Clove
Deerstongue
Mullein
Sage

Thief Powder
Sprinkle this Hoodoo powder around the scene of the crime and the thief will be revealed to you who has stolen something from you.

Galangal
Hydrangea
Poke Root
Vetivert

Untruthful Powder
Rub this Hoodoo powder on your hands and then touch someone you feel is lying to you. If they are, they will be forced to apologize and stop lying. 

Mint
Nutmeg
Rose

Venus Powder
Sprinkle this Hoodoo powder on yourself & your clothes to make yourself more attractive to the opposite sex and to attract a lover. 

In a base of pink talc:
Amber Oil
Lavender Oil
Musk Oil
Rose Oil
Violet Oil

Versitile Powder
A Hoodoo powder to make you more adaptable, creative, quick thinking and increase your potential for success.

Cinnamon
Lilac
Peach Blossom
Rum

Wishbone Powder
This Hoodoo powder will help your dreams & wishes come true. Sprinkle on yourself before going to bed or meditating, or use in rituals with the intent to achieve your dreams.

Allspice
Deerstongue
Musk
Orris
Sandalwood

Ya Ya Powder
A powder to increase fertility, help a woman become pregnant, or prevent a miscarriage, and to increase male sexual potency. Sprinkle it on prior to the event, or regularly depending upon why you are using it.

Cinnamon
Khus Khus (Vetivert)
Rose
Sage




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Thursday, January 26, 2012

Blockages/Obstacles Removed Herbs

Blockages/Obstacles Removed Herbs


Agrimony
Carob
Cayenne
Chamomile
Dragon’s Blood
Eucalyptus
High John the Conqueror
Hyssop
Lemon
Lemon Balm
Lemongrass
Pepper
Rue
Sage
Unicorn Root
Yarrow


Blockages Removed Recipes


Hard & Fast Effect
Cayenne
Dragon’s Blood
Pepper


Strong & Steady
Chamomile
Hyssop
Sage


Slow & Subtle
Cloves
Lemon
Yarrow





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Your Personal Mojo Hand

Your Personal Mojo Hand

Need:
Small 3” x 5” leather drawstring bag with fringe all the way around
Add small protection charms: 1 extra item per year, but first start out with some or all of the following:

Any small figurine of the Divine that is important to you: a God, a Goddess, Jesus, Mary, a Saint, an Angel
3 or 5 Stones of protection, or found stones
3 or 5 Protection herbs of choice
3 or 5 Glass beads
Frankincense
Myrrh
Sandalwood
Animal claws (such as your favorite pet’s nail clippings)
Sigils or Seals of choice


Keep this with you at all times, touching it often during the day, breathing into it (giving it renewed life & energy from you), feeding it with appropriate oils by dabbing a few drops on it.




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