ALIGATOR’S TOOTH- used in mojo bags to bring luck while gambling.

ALIGATOR’S FOOT- used in mojo bags and trick to bring luck while gambling.
ANGELICA ROOT- a root used in spells to promote good health, strength, peace in the
family and protection; also called Dong Quai or Holy Ghost Root.
ATTRACTION SPELLS: tricks designed to bring love, money, friends and good luck;
oil, incense, powders or soaps for attractions spells are made with ingredients like
Calamus root, cinnamon and fool’s gold (or pyrite)
BADGER TOOTH- used in mojo bags to bring luck while gambling.
BEAR CLAW- a symbol of prowess and courage.
BLACK MAGIC- used to gain power or control, sometimes leading to destructive or
harmful result; also called The left Hand Path.
BLUESTONE- a chemical compound that turns water blue. This water is then used for
cleansing and purification. Added to mojo hands it is used for luck while gambling and
also protection.
BRICKDUST- used in protective spells to prevent an enemy from entering a room
where they intend to do harm.
CANDLES- used in a variety of hoodoo practices with different colors aiding in different
spells:
White- healing, purity
Green- money, plentiful crops
Red- passionate love
Pink- romantic love
Yellow- attraction, happiness
Purple- control, power
Black- jinxing, ill will
Blue- peace, kindness
Brown- animal
CROSS AN ENEMY SPELLS- tricks wherein a powder is put on the ground in a
pattern or a floor is washed with a combination of herbs, and when an enemy crosses
over the designated spot, her or she, will have bad luck; ingredients include salt, spider
webs, black pepper and dirt from crossroads.
DEVIL-SHOE STRING- used for tricks involving protection, finding a job, gambling
and fast luck.
DOLL-BABY- an effigy created to represent a person, used in spells of healing and
jinxing: also called poppets or dollies.
FAST LUCK SPELLS- tricks that bring good luck in money and love with intense
results, that last for only a short time; often call for the use of vanilla, cinnamon and
wintergreen.
GOOFER DUST- used in tricks involving hexing and protection.
GRAVEYARD DIRT- used often in tricks to cause harm towards enemies.
HOT FOOT POWDER- used to permanently drive away undesirable acquaintances
including ex-lovers and bothersome neighbors; made with elements like black and red
pepper, salt and sulphur.
JOHN THE CONQUEROR ROOT: a tuber related to the common sweet potato, used
in mojo bags and tricks for drawing money and sexual power; key ingredient of many
tricks and conjures.
LOCK OF HAIR- used in tricks that require an item from the person for whom the trick
is created; often attached to or inserted in a doll-baby.
LODESTONE- a stone of “he” or “she”, used often for attraction spells and fast luck.
MAGNETIC SAND- sand that is magnetized that is used in mojo bags and tricks for
luck, protection and attraction.
MOJO BAG- a bag filled with roots, herbs and minerals, believed to ward off evil spirits
and bring good luck; also known as a mojo hand.
PROTECTION SPELLS- tricks that prohibit gossips, those with bad intentions or
jealous acquaintances from doing harm; ingredients of candles, oils and powders include
sandalwood, rue and black snake root.
RABBIT’S FOOT- used in tricks and mojo bags for fast luck.
RACOON PENIS BONE- often used in tricks and mojo bags for attractions.
RUE- a plant used for tricks in attraction.
SNAKE SKIN- used in tricks and mojo bags involving luck and attractions.
SALT- added to mojo bags and used in tricks for protection.
TRICK: a spell or curse; also called fix, conjure or hurt.
WHITE MAGIC- used to create or enhance love, prosperity, protection or healing.
CONJURE of ATTRACTION
• Calamus root
• Cinnamon
• Fool’s gold (or pyrite)

CONJURE of CROSS AN ENEMY

• Salt
• Spider web
• Black pepper
• Dirt from a crossroad

CONJURE of FAST LUCK

• Vanilla
• Cinnamon
• Wintergrass

CONJURE of PROTECTION
• Sandalwood
• Rue
• Black snake root
• Salt