🪬 The Art of Spellwork & Divination

Welcome to your sacred initiation. This guide is here to walk with you through the basics of spellwork and divination—tools that have always belonged to us. Rooted in ancestral wisdom and practical magic, every candle lit and word written is a conversation with the unseen world. Let’s begin, slowly and with purpose.

šŸ“œ Petitions & Spiritual Writing

A petition is more than a note—it’s a spiritual letter to your team on the other side. It carries intention, direction, and heart. Use brown paper (grocery bag paper works perfectly). Write clearly. Fold with intention:

PurposeFolding Direction
To bring blessings to youFold toward you, turn clockwise
To send energy away from youFold away from you, turn counter-clockwise

Only ask the ancestors who lived the kind of life that supports your request. Don’t call your sweet grandma into some messy hexing unless she was about that life. Instead, call on the warrior ancestors. The ones who fought, survived, and protected. Ask them to guide you in what kind of help you actually need.

šŸ•Æļø Candle Magic & Flame Reading

Candles are messengers. The flame, color, and smoke all tell a story. Choose your candle color according to your goal:

ColorPurpose
WhitePurity, clarity, protection
RedLove, passion, courage
GreenAbundance, success, money
BlackBanishing, uncrossing, justice
BlueHealing, peace, communication
YellowConfidence, attraction, focus

šŸ”„ How to Read a Candle Flame

SignMeaning
High FlamePetition is strong, supported by spirit
Low FlameResistance, negative energy blocking
White SmokePetition is reaching spirit realm successfully
Black SmokeHeavy interference, clear and repeat work
Flame Goes OutLikely a ā€œno,ā€ or spell needs adjustment

🌿 Herbs, Roots & Spices

Our ancestors worked with what they had. Many of our most powerful tools are already in your kitchen or garden. Here are some core botanicals used in Hoodoo, witchcraft, and folk magick:

Herb/SpiceSpiritual Use
RosemaryProtection, purification, ancestral wisdom
BasilPeace, prosperity, love
CinnamonSpeed, energy, money attraction
SaltWarding, cleansing, spiritual boundaries
Bay LeafManifestation, wish-making, dream recall
CloveProtection, stopping gossip, drawing money
HyssopForgiveness, purification, biblical cleansing

šŸÆ Sweetening & 🧪 Sour Jars

Sweetening jars are used to soften attitudes, attract sweetness, and ease tension. Sour jars, on the other hand, are for justice, boundary enforcement, and returning energy to sender.

Sweetening Jar Ingredients

IngredientMagical Function
Honey or SugarDraws kindness, love, sweetness
Petition PaperNames the target and intention
Rose Petals, LavenderPeaceful connection, gentle vibes
Cinnamon StickSpeeds up results

Sour Jar Ingredients

IngredientMagical Function
Vinegar or Lemon JuiceSour the situation, bring discomfort
Urine or FecesDomination, disgust, return to sender
Rusty NailsDecay, hardship, unwanted stress
Black Pepper, Red Pepper FlakesDisruption, agitation

šŸ› Spiritual Baths

To shift energy quickly and thoroughly, take a spiritual bath. Pray over the water. Add salt, herbs, and essential oils. Air dry if possible. Dispose of the water with respect—at a crossroads, by a tree, or down the drain depending on the intention.

šŸ›”ļø Protection Work

Protection MethodSpiritual Purpose
Salt in DoorwaysStops harmful energy from entering
Nails in the YardWards off evil and boundary crossers
White Sage, Palo Santo, RosemarySmudging, energy removal
Open Doors & WindowsAllows bad energy to exit your home

ā„ļø Freezer Spells

To silence gossip, stop attacks, or put drama on pause—freeze it. Write the name or situation, fold it with herbs, and place it in the freezer. This is temporary. Be specific about your goal.

šŸŖž Mirror Spells & Poppets

Mirror spells are for reflection or reversal. If someone is sending negativity, reflect it back. Poppets are personal figures used to influence behavior—bless, protect, or bind depending on how you use them. Always treat these tools with spiritual seriousness.

šŸ”„ Disposing & Recharging Spells

Spell RemnantsProper Disposal
Sweet JarsBury near home or flowers; keep on altar
Sour JarsBury far away or throw in trash heap
Candle WaxBury at crossroads or in potting soil
Bath WaterTree, crossroads, or flush depending on work

Repeat spells when instructed by your dreams, ancestors, or if results are blocked. Cleanse yourself before redoing anything. Don’t force it. Ask for new instructions if your answer is still no.

šŸ“– Bible-Based Spellwork

The Bible was never theirs to gatekeep. Use Psalms like spells. Psalm 91 is for protection. Psalm 23 brings peace and prosperity. Start while in prayer: with an open heart, ask for guidance. Close your eyes and while in prayer, open the Bible at random and place your finger on a verse. Starting reading where your finger is placed. That’s your divine message.

šŸŒ‘ Shadow Work

Want to grow? Do the inner work. Shadow work reveals your triggers, habits, wounds, and unhealed patterns. It’s not always pretty, but it’s powerful. Explore your past, release reactions, and reclaim your story. Check the free shadow workbook on this site to start your healing path.

Your magic is not in the tools—it’s in you. The tools just help you focus it. Speak boldly, walk wisely, and stay rooted.

šŸŒ™ Moon Phases & Spell Timing

The moon is one of the most powerful allies in spellwork. Aligning your rituals with the lunar cycle magnifies intention and results. Each phase carries its own vibration. Here’s how to work with it:

Moon PhaseSpellwork Focus
New MoonBeginnings, intention setting, new projects
Waxing MoonGrowth, manifestation, attraction, money
Full MoonHigh power, completion, love, divination
Waning MoonBanishing, releasing, breaking habits
Dark MoonRest, deep healing, ancestral work, protection

šŸ“… Weekly Spell Timing

Each day of the week has planetary rulership and energy flow. Use these to fine-tune your work:

DayBest For
Monday (Moon)Emotions, intuition, dreams, healing
Tuesday (Mars)Courage, protection, conflict resolution
Wednesday (Mercury)Communication, travel, mental clarity
Thursday (Jupiter)Abundance, blessings, business growth
Friday (Venus)Love, beauty, friendship, fertility
Saturday (Saturn)Banishing, boundaries, karmic release
Sunday (Sun)Success, power, leadership, cleansing

šŸ”® Ritual Calendar (Monthly Guide)

Plan your spellwork by using the following monthly themes. This is a general guide based on seasonal energy and traditional alignments:

MonthRecommended Rituals
JanuaryNew beginnings, purification, goal setting
FebruarySelf-love, heart healing, commitment rituals
MarchGrowth, fertility, creative manifestation
AprilMoney drawing, new ventures, clarity spells
MayRomance, sensuality, flower blessings
JuneSun magic, travel, protection, road opening
JulyAncestor veneration, shadow work, self-worth
AugustPower building, harvest work, inner strength
SeptemberBalance, releasing, fall planning, study
OctoberBanishing, protection, spiritual insight
NovemberGratitude, ancestral connection, dreamwork
DecemberReflection, closing chapters, rest

šŸŒ Working with the Four Elements

Nature is a co-conspirator in your spellwork. Each of the four elements—Earth, Air, Fire, and Water—offers unique support for your intentions. When balanced, they empower your rituals with stability, transformation, insight, and flow.

ElementSymbolismUse in Spellwork
šŸŒ EarthGrounding, stability, manifestationUse dirt, crystals, salt, bones, or burying rituals
šŸ”„ FireTransformation, courage, destruction, passionUse candles, burning petitions, ashes, sun rituals
šŸ’§ WaterEmotion, intuition, healing, purificationUse moon water, spiritual baths, tears, rivers
šŸ’Ø AirIdeas, communication, clarity, divinationUse incense, feathers, breath, smoke signals

Incorporate all four elements on your altar or in your rituals for full energetic harmony. You are made of them—and you can command them with reverence.

🌌 The Solar System in Spellwork

Each planet in our solar system carries a distinct energy—just like a spirit. Use planetary alignment to enhance your spells. These cosmic bodies influence timing, focus, and depth of energy in your work.

PlanetRepresentsBest SpellworkDay of the Week
ā˜€ļø SunVitality, leadership, claritySuccess, confidence, cleansingSunday
šŸŒ™ MoonEmotion, intuition, feminine powerDreams, healing, protectionMonday
☿ MercuryCommunication, intellect, travelWriting, speaking, truth-seekingWednesday
ā™€ļø VenusLove, beauty, relationshipsRomance, glamour, pleasureFriday
ā™‚ļø MarsAction, sex, war, driveProtection, strength, conflict spellsTuesday
ā™ƒ JupiterLuck, expansion, wealthAbundance, blessings, opportunityThursday
♄ SaturnDiscipline, karma, boundariesBanishing, binding, long-term goalsSaturday
ā™… UranusChange, rebellion, innovationBreakthroughs, revolution, tech magicNone (Use during transits)
♆ NeptuneDreams, illusions, spiritual sightPsychic work, trance, inspirationNone (Use during full moons)
♇ PlutoDeath, rebirth, transformationShadow work, soul retrievalNone (Use during eclipses)

Track planetary transits and retrogrades for deeper alignment. Even the stars know your name—so call on them when you cast.

🌿 You Are the Spell

Every word you speak, every prayer you whisper, every action you take—is part of the ritual. The herbs, candles, jars, and waters are powerful, but only when led by your intention. You don’t need perfection. You need alignment. You need presence. And you need trust in your own divine rhythm.

Walk in your majesty, honor your ancestors, and never forget: You are the altar. You are the fire. You are the spell.

This page is part of the Black Girl Brujaā„¢ Living Grimoire. Updated regularly as spirit guides.