Our Spell Casting
Lucky Temple offers spellcasting in the traditions of hoodoo folk magic and De Laurence style Obeah.
Hoodoo is a style of folk magic which developed in the United States during the 19th century. It is probably the most all-American style of magic, in that it’s a melting pot of cultural traditions from around the world, and hoodoo (as opposed to Voodoo) exists nowhere else. African practices had a major influence upon it, but so did Irish, German, Gypsy and Native American practices. There are even elements absorbed from European grimoire magic.
Traditional hoodoo is not a religion, though historically most of its practitioners were Christians of some form or another, and the Bible and other Christian concepts were (and are still) sometimes used in the magic. In some regions, Voodoo and other African-based religious practices tend to be utilized in the workings; and nowadays many Wiccan practices are also being attached to hoodoo traditions. Religion can be incorporated into hoodoo but it is not an essential piece of the practice, and the practitioner’s own beliefs are as meaningful as anything. There are only a small number of specific beliefs that hoodoo generally requires one to acknowledge, such as belief that spirits of the dead still pay attention to earthly matters and can hold influence over them. Otherwise, most of the rules in hoodoo magic seem to be about how to do things, rather than proscriptions against particular actions. This is why hoodoo is accepting of ideas like love spells and harmful magic, that many other traditions with stronger religious connections can tend to discourage or even forbid.
Because hoodoo does not have an inherent religious element, prayers and chants are less common than in some other magical traditions (although this should not be taken to suggest they are never used — they most certainly are.) Ingredients, which are often herbal or in the form of pre-made products, are typically employed to work the spells instead of prayers or “magic words.” However, because this makes it an ingredient-intense form of magic, hoodoo spells are rarely ever done by the practitioners for free: it would be a financial burden on the caster to buy and give away what can often be expensive ingredients. Additionally, because there is no central church or other organization responsible for hoodoo, the practitioners are not usually supported by any outside group. Hoodoo is work: and workers deserve pay. Even if the conjurers and spell casters truly want to help people, and truly believe in the power of the spells, this is so.
You may find it peculiar that even successful hoodoo practitioners are rarely ever wealthy. Even the famous Dr. John, a 19th century hoodoo-man who became rich through his work, managed to die penniless through bad investments and gambling. Zora Neale Hurston, the 20th century author who was initiated into hoodoo and Voodoo practice and who even possessed a famous Black Cat Bone of the type said to assure good fortune and power, also died in ruin. As the famous medieval magician Giordano Bruno warns, any manipulator of magic must regulate and control his phantasies or else risk being controlled by them even as he believes himself to be their master. Thus magic demands a realistic perspective to get the most out of it. If your wish is that magic will provide you with instant riches or cause a miraculous change in someone’s very being, this is not the magic for you. But, if you are content with the benefits to be found through worldy powers and natural matters — such as a contented love life, a stroke of good luck, a bit of extra income — then you are a candidate for using hoodoo folk magic to gain your desires.
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I prefer to cast spells for people with some basic understanding of hoodoo, folk magic, or professional spiritual practitioners; the reason being that people who are unfamiliar with the practices sometimes have unreasonable expectations, either in terms of what the magic should be able to achieve or else what’s reasonable to expect and demand from the practitioner. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THIS IS A JOB AND A BUSINESS. Of course I am happy to accept new clients and people who want to be introduced to the exciting world of folk magic, and for such newly introduced people, here is a helpful list of some things NOT to do when asking for magic spells to be cast for you:
Do not ask for free spells. The spells cast here are ingredient heavy, and ingredients cost money; I’m not able to spend my own money to buy ingredients for total strangers to cast their spells for them. Never forget that professional magic spell casting is a job, and I expect fair payment in return for doing it. Information on pricing is available on the spells page; if you find the professional services out of your reach then you might try doing your own spell with one of our kits.
Don’t try to dictate the spells or the methods used. Sometimes clients ask about a spell casting, and after I propose a way to proceed, they ask for another method which they would prefer instead but which has nothing to do with hoodoo spellcast traditions and actually relies on a completely set of beliefs. Rest assured I know what I’m doing as far as my own style of hoodoo goes, but hoodoo folk magic spells are what you’re going to get when you order from me. Trying to dictate the spells if you’re not already familiar with such magic wastes time, and, in cases where the spell is already purchased or underway, it breeds negative emotions about the spell such as doubt in the client’s mind as to whether it’s being done “right” which can ultimately harm the magical power. Please just leave the methods to the practitioner if you’re hiring the spell to be cast for you.
Don’t blab about your spellcast. Loose lips sink ships, is the saying; and when it comes to magic, the power seems to be much weakened if you talk about your spell while waiting for it to manifest. Avoid talking about getting it, about doing it, or about wanting it; and for best results try to avoid even thinking about it. My observation is that the happiest results come to those who had practically forgotten the magic spell was even cast — so try to occupy yourself with a hobby or new job if needed, but get your mind off the magical work.
Don’t bother the practitioner by asking “Is this a scam?” or demanding proof of powers. Would you go into a store, walk up to a strange clerk and ask if he’s a rapist? I certainly hope not, because it’s quite rude. I acknowledge the world of spellcasts has its share of dishonest folk, but really — even if someone were a scammer, would they ever answer yes to such an inquiry? Please spare me explaining this and the annoyance this accusation causes me, by never asking it to start with. Also, don’t expect free readings or free spells from me in order to ‘prove’ myself; I’m a published author of occult books and seem to be tolerably well known amongst the world of spiritual practitioners — if you still doubt my honesty then go elsewhere.
And remember: –
Aradia: The Gospel of the Witches tells a story of a man who finds he can use magic to increase his money every month; yet, after several weeks, finds it no longer seems to be working. He asks the Moon, the goddess who provided his aid, why she had stopped giving him money. She replies: ”Money I ne’er give, ’tis clear; Only help to thee, my dear!” Then the youth understood, says the text, that the Moon, like God and Fortune, does the most for those who do the most for themselves.
