A Spell to Help Japan's Recovery

The recent earthquakes and subsequent tsunamis and impending nuclear disaster in Japan are heart-wrenching and devastating. The incredible response of the Japanese people and their silent strength following these disasters is not only commendable but should serve as an example for us all. Living on the opposite side of the world, on the other side of the Ring-of-Fire, I can feel their pain and suffering and know that some day something very similar could happen here. Wanting to do more, I wrote up this simple spell to offer blessings and help to the people of Japan, to assist in protecting them from further harm and to support them energetically as they recover from these disasters.

Spell to Help Japan's Recovery

You'll need:

• a white glass-encased vigil candle
• an image of the Japanese flag (like the one here)
• a bottle of Blessing Oil
• 4 devil's shoestring roots
• 5 bay leaves
• a pointy tool (like a skewer or chopstick)

Preparing the Candle

First take your pointy tool and poke four holes in the top of the candle going as deep as you can into the wax. Cut out your image of the Japanese flag and glue it to the front of the candle. I like to use Tacky Glue as it holds on glass very well and is forgiving to use. Drip 1 drop of Blessing Oil in each of the four holes in the candle. Now take one of the bay leaves and crumble it up in your hands or grind it in a mortar and pestle, then add it into the top of the candle.

Setting up the Spell

Place the candle on your working surface and surround it with the four devil's shoestrings making a square shaped wall around the candle. At the corners of the "wall" place the bay leaves to keep evil at bay and prevent any further harm from coming to the Japanese people. This is the protective portion of the spell. With the candle fully blessed, pray Psalms 24 and 25:

Psalms 24

[1] The earth is the LORD's, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.
[2] For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods.
[3] Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place?
[4] He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.
[5] He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.
[6] This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob. Selah.
[7] Lift up your head, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.
[8] Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.
[9] Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.
[10] Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he is the King of glory. Selah.

Psalms 25

[1] Unto thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul.
[2] O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me.
[3] Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress without cause.
[4] Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths.
[5] Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.
[6] Remember, O LORD, thy tender mercies and thy loving kindnesses; for they have been ever of old.
[7] Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness' sake, O LORD.
[8] Good and upright is the LORD: therefore will he teach sinners in the way.
[9] The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.
[10] All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.
[11] For thy name's sake, O LORD, pardon mine iniquity; for it is great.
[12] What man is he that feareth the LORD? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose.
[13] His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth.
[14] The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant.
[15] Mine eyes are ever toward the LORD; for he shall pluck my feet out of the net.
[16] Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I am desolate and afflicted.
[17] The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring thou me out of my distresses.
[18] Look upon mine affliction and my pain; and forgive all my sins.
[19] Consider mine enemies; for they are many; and they hate me with cruel hatred.
[20] O keep my soul, and deliver me: let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in thee.
[21] Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee.
[22] Redeem Israel, O God, out of all his troubles.

Both of these Psalms are great for protection against flooding, rising waters and tsunamis. Additionally you could also pray Psalm 23 before both of these psalms.

Light the candle and take a moment to picture Japan as it was before the disasters: beautiful, vibrant, with fertile lands, prosperous fishing, healthy commerce and bustling nightlife. Pray that the country be restored to its former beauty.

You may repeat this spell as often as you'd like.

Make a Donation to Relief Efforts

If you haven't donated to the Japanese recovery yet, you can donate to UNICEF to help the children of Japan in the wake of these disasters. Visit the UNICEF donation site to make a donation today.

Beef Tongue Shut Up Hoodoo Spell

People can't seem to shut their mouths and mind their own business. That's where the good old beef tongue shut up spell comes in handy. This is a classic example of sympathetic magic. In this case, a beef tongue is used to represent your enemy's wagging tongue and the spell uses very clear symbolism to tie that tongue up and stop them from speak out against you.

Just to be clear - don't substitute anything, and don't reply asking if you can change the spell. Please perform it as it stands.

For this spell you'll need:

• A beef tongue
• black string
• a needle
• a piece of brown paper (a clean, unprinted grocery bag is a good source of this)
• a pen
• sulfur
• alum
• slippery elm
• STFU! Powder
• STFU! Oil
• A black candle of any size (preferably a jumbo candle - the ones that are about 8" long by 1" in diameter)
• A knife
• A plate

Preparing the Items

Cut a slit lengthwise down the tongue - deep enough to shove stove in it. Place the tongue on the plate and set it aside.

Take the brown paper and cut a 3" x 3" piece for each target of your spell. One piece of paper will be dedicated to each target. On the papers, write the target's name 3 times stacked, then turn it counter-clockwise and write "Shut your fucking mouth!" across the names three times, criss-crossing them. Dress each one of these name papers by dabbing STFU! Oil on the four corners and center. Dust each paper with a little bit of STFU! Powder. Then fold each paper in half away from you, turn it counter-clockwise 1/4 turn. Repeat that two more times, for a total of three folds. Set these aside.

Take the candle and carve the targets' names on the candle along with "Shut your fucking mouth!" Dress the candle with STFU! Oil by stroking the oil away from you along the length of the candle praying for God to tie your enemies' tongues, to shut the mouths of the wicked and for them to suffer the consequences of their gossip. Dress the candle with some STFU! Powder my sprinkling it on the candle.

Assembling the Beef Tongue Shut Up Spell

Take the folded name papers and insert them into the slit in the beef tongue. Now, sprinkle some ground up alum, sulfur and slippery elm into the slit and all over the top of the tongue. Thread the needle with black thread and use it to sew up the edges of the tongue forcing it to fold in on itself capturing the items inside the slit. Tie up the tongue very thoroughly with the string, praying the entire time for your enemies' tongues to be tied, and lashed shut. Insert the candle into the tongue so it is standing upright. Sprinkle the rest of the STFU! Powder all over the tongue.

Now light the candle, and watch over it as the candle starts to melt the wax and take light. Pray for God to stop the mouths of your wicked enemies, for their tongues to swell in their mouths, for their words to become sour and bitter and turn against them, and for them to shut up and stop speaking against you.

Let the candle burn all the way down. Once it is done, take the beef tongue to the cemetery and dispose of it by either tossing it over the wall of the cemetery or by burying it over the grave of a spirit that agrees to assist you (as determined by a form of divination). If you opt to employ a spirit to handle the situation, make sure to pay the spirit with some whiskey and a silver dime.

As an option, you can also fill a large glass jar with vinegar and store the beef tongue in there to make your enemies' words turn against them and to make them suffer for what they have said.

If you're not comfortable doing this spell, you can hire me to do it for you as part of a Rootworking Consultation. When I work this spell I add in some elements of traditional African magical practice from Palo.

Next article I'll be showing you a "sweet" alternative to the traditional beef tongue shut up spell.

Interview on the New World Witchery Podcast!

Hello friends and hoodoos! I was recently interviewed by Cory of the New World Witchery podcast, and it's up and published. Listen to the episode either by subscribing to New World Witchery through iTunes or by visiting their website.

It was an absolute pleasure chatting with Cory and I just love their podcast. It's a great way to learn more about hoodoo and other American forms of magic and witchcraft. Good stuff!

Fight Enemies with Changó War Baths

Changó is the African god of thunder, lighting, fire and tactical warfare. He is a powerful spirit who fiercely defends his followers. Here's a great article I just posted on the Hoodoo Crossroads Blog with a recipe as well as instructions for using these baths. The baths are formulated with a combination of hoodoo and traditional African spiritual practice and they work like crazy. Enjoy!

Fight Enemies with Changó War Baths

Shipping, Production Times and Things to Know About ConjureDoctor.com

People don't read my Frequently Asked Questions page and just drop me an email wanting to know if their order has shipped. So I decided to write up an article here about how I run my business, and just reference it when people email me in the future.

Conjure Doctor a Very Small Shop!
ConjureDoctor.com is a very small online hoodoo product shop. Basically I run the show by myself with the occasional assistance of a hoodoo apprentice. I am not a full time rootworker. I work full time during the day and then run my rootwork business on nights and weekends. Because of this products take more time to make. I am not available for phone conversations about your individual unique problem. I try to write clear and concise product descriptions so the choice is easy for you.

I Do Not Give Out Free Spell AdviceWhile I do like helping people, I am a business man and in this day and age, information is the most precious commodity a person can have. I don't give out free spell advice, mainly because it's a paid service on my site. If you need spell advice you can purchase a Rootworking Consultation and we'll arrange a time for your reading and advice.

All Products are Hand Made and Take Time

I make each of my products by hand in small batches to assure the highest product quality. I pray over my products and put energy and work into them. Because of this, and because I am basically a sole proprietor, orders take up to 7 business days to assemble. Sometimes there are back orders. Please be patient. Emailing me two days after you placed an order wondering where it is will not help expedite your order. There are no rush orders, and you cannot pay extra money to get your order faster. I have two hands that can only work so fast.

Shipping is via US Postal Service Priority Mail

We use USPS Priority Mail as our shipping option. The USPS has greater access to homes and businesses than UPS or FedEx. We do not offer any other shipping options. Priority Mail typically takes 2 to 3 business days to ship. Once your order is shipped you will receive an email from the US Postal Service with your package tracking number. Do not email me asking for a tracking number - the USPS sends them directly to you once you order has shipped. If you have not received an email from the USPS it means your order has not yet shipped.

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Private Rootworking Takes Longer Than Ordering Products

If you receive a Private Rootworking Consultation, it will take longer for you to get your products because they are all custom made for your unique situation. Please be patient. Checking in to see if rootwork is done will not expedite your work. Work is done according to the best astrological and magical timing for the work. This is why I do not take rush clients, emergency rootworking or last minute readings.

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If you have any other questions about how ConjureDoctor.com runs or our policies, you can ask them in the questions below or you can read the Frequently Asked Questions page on our site.

Saint Expedite Hoodoo Spell for Fast Results

Saint Expedite is one of my more favored saints to petition when the situation is very dire. He works quickly and the trick to having success while petitioning him is to make sure of a few things.

1) Need. You should only petition him when you really NEED what you're requesting. Do not petition Saint Expedite for things that would be nice to have, or things that you want. Petition him when the going gets tough and you have no other options.

2) Payment. You must strike a deal with Saint Expedite as part of the petition. Ask clearly for what you need, then promise him that you'll pay him his due wages of a piece of pound cake and a glass of water along with some flowers. Do not pay him before the work is done - only afterward.

Here's how I typically petition Saint Expedite. I take a red glass-encased vigil candle and poke three holes in the top of the wax with a skewer. I then put one drop of Saint Expedite Oil in each hole. I write down what I need in detail on a piece of paper then I dab a little Saint Expedite on the four corners and center of the paper. I fold this toward me in half, rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise and repeat this three times for a total of three folds. I place this under the dressed candle by my Saint Expedite statue. I place a vase of fresh flowers by the statue as an offering - preferably red flowers.

Then I get on my knees and I speak very clearly and pray.

Prayer of Saint Expedite for Fast Results

Make the sign of the cross.

Pray the Lord's Prayer one time.

Pray the Hail Mary three times.

"Saint Expedite, faithful and hard-working servant of our Lord Jesus Christ hear my plea. I come to you humbled and desperate, seeking your divine intercession on my behalf. You who have fought many righteous battles and know the pain of hard labor, help me in my hour of need.

I seek __________________________, for the best of all those involved.

I pray to you, divine servant of God that you assist me now. I offer you your due wages of a piece of pound cake, a glass of water and flowers in thanks once you have assisted me. With gratitude and humble thanks, in Jesus' name I pray. Amen!"

Let that candle burn all the way down. You can repeat this prayer every day until it has come to pass. Once the candle has burned out if you want to repeat the candle burning and prayers you certainly can but it is not necessary. I like to wear Saint Expedite Oil every day when I am petitioning him by dabbing a bit on the bottoms of my feet, on my wrists and behind each ear.

Paying Saint Expedite

Once Saint Expedite comes through with your request, simply place a slice of pound cake on a plate in front of his statue or image along with a glass of cool water and some fresh flowers. I like to leave them there for three days then I place them outside on the ground for the critters to finish off.

Praising Saint Expedite

It is also traditional to praise Saint Expedite publicly once he has helped you. Historically people would take out a newspaper advertisement thanking him for his intercession. In today's modern age of online communication it is common for folks to thank him on a website. You can even post your thanks to him as a comment to this article!