Simple Candle Working 🕯

Simple Candle Cleansing Work

Do you want to cleanse yourself of any and all evil with one quick ritual? Well, keep reading because I have just the ritual for you. 

So, I am going to give you this simple ritual that will help you if you have been feeling down or stuck. This is a personal ritual that I do when I am feeling stuck, and it’s something that is simple to do. However, 🚨a word of caution 🚨, if you are afraid to use or work with fire, then I would caution you against doing this work. 

I will give any alternative work that you can do that is similar. This alternative is effective as well, but it works without fire. 

So, let’s get into it. First, I will list all of the things you will need. 

Materials

1. A candle (A White or Black candle. Either is fine, but I prefer to work with white candles.)

2. A candle holder or plate - To place your candle on, so it can burn down. 

3. A lighter or matches - to light the candle

4. The Bible - (If you don’t have one then that is fine, you will have to look up the different passages online. 

Now, we have all of the materials, here is what you are going to do. 

First, you are going to take your candle and you are going to pray over the candle. The prayers that I normally use are the Lord’s Prayer, Deuteronomy 20 1-4, and Psalm 104. The reason I use this psalm is because this is a psalm that brings blessings to objects or items you are using. So, you will take the candle in your hand and you will pray Psalm 104 all over the candle, you will want to make sure your breath is hitting the candle. 

Then, you will take the candle and you will begin to rub it on yourself, from the top of your head to the soles of your feet, and everything in between. You are going to rub this candle all over you, like you are doing an egg cleanse, and while you are doing this, you will recite the Lord’s Prayer. If you don’t know it, I will place this here: 

“Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.”

You will recite this while rubbing the candle on yourself, and you are going to focus and envision the candle absorbing all of the evil and negativity that has been on you. Once you have finished rubbing the candle all across your body, you will then place the candle in the candle holder, and you are going to light the candle, and you are going to pray Deuteronomy 20: 1-4. If you don’t know it, I will place this passage here:

20 When thou goest out to battle against thine enemies, and seest horses, and chariots, and a people more than thou, be thou not afraid of them: for the LORD thy God is with thee, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt. 

2 And it shall be, when ye are come nigh unto the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak unto the people, 

3 And shall say unto them, Hear, O Israel, ye approach this day unto battle against your enemies: let not your hearts faint, fear not, and do not tremble, brother be ye terrified because of them; 

4 For the LORD your God is he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.

Now, you're done! 

Everything is finished; you are just letting the candle burn down. The reason for this is that the candle has absorbed all of the negative energy from you, and now you have said your prayers and declarations over the candle. Now, the final step is for you to burn all of the negative energy, blockage, and bindings that the candle absorbed. This candle work is using fire to burn away all evil that may have been weighing you down. 

Finally, we are arriving at the end of this article, but I did promise to give you guys a different version you can do without using fire. So, what you can do would be to do a regular egg cleanse, or if you don’t want to do that, then you could use a candle, and do everything the same, but instead of lighting the candle, you can take the candle, and you are going to go to an area that you never frequent. You will go somewhere, preferably with a trash can or dumpster. You will then say, “I break all bindings and blockages from my mind, body, and spirit.” Next, you snap the candle in half and throw it into the dumper. You then walk away without looking back, and the ritual is complete. 

Finally, this is the end of these rituals you can do to remove all evil from yourself. I will leave a link here for my in-depth egg cleanse article, so you can read how to do it, or look it up on YouTube. I believe now, more than ever it’s imperative to protect yourself. Many unseen energies and spirits are lurking around trying to harm people. So, it’s up to us to protect ourselves from these malignant dangers. 

“The best lightning rod for your protection is your own spine.” 

• Ralph Waldo Emerson

Dr. Buzzard - The Hoodoo Man

Hey, in this article, I am going to talk about an important figure within Hoodoo, and his name is Dr. Buzzard.

I think he is a person who has been forgotten, but people need to know who our ancestors were and who came before us. So, by looking into who Dr. Buzzard was and how he contributed to Hoodoo and African American culture, I want to share what I’ve learned. While there is not much information about him, through the stories I have been told about Hoodoo, and through continued research on the pioneers within the tradition. I wanted to talk about these figures for those who may not be familiar with the practitioner or with Hoodoo itself.

Doctor Buzzard, or Stephany (or Stephney/Stepheney) Robinson, was a root doctor from South Carolina, and he was Gullah—a group of African Americans who live on the Sea Islands of South Carolina and Georgia and who have their own distinct language and culture. Doctor Buzzard became one of the strongest Hoodoo workers in the South, and his name has become synonymous with Hoodoo.

To begin, Doctor Buzzard (Stephany Robinson) was born sometime in the late 1800s. In those days, birth and vital records for African Americans were not consistently kept, so it is believed he was born sometime in that period. Robinson was born in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, which is home to the Gullah/Geechee culture. I could write an entire article about that—which I will do soon. I’ll write it after I finish my Hoodoo series, covering both prominent and lesser-known Hoodoo figures.

The Gullah/Geechee culture spans from North Carolina down through Florida. It is a rich and vibrant culture that uses a Creole language for communication, and it includes traditions such as creating sweetgrass baskets and quilts. One thing people always love is the traditional foods—because the Gullah/Geechee people live on the coast, their dishes are mainly seafood and rice-based. There is so much more I could write about, but I’ll save that for a later date. Now, back to Doctor Buzzard.

He was born in the Lowcountry of South Carolina, and it is alleged that Doctor Buzzard’s father was a witch doctor from Africa who taught him everything he knew. Being in America and having to work with the materials and environment available, the system of Hoodoo was formed and adapted. In researching Doctor Buzzard’s background extensively, I could not find much documented information, but I can speak about his spiritual work and what he was known for.

Let’s start with how he got his name. There are conflicting stories, but the two most prominent ones are these:

1. He used buzzard feathers in his spiritual work. For those not from the South, buzzards are vultures—large black scavenger birds that feed on dead animals. Because he used buzzard feathers in his work, the nickname stuck.

2. He could “sniff out” lies, evil, and malicious intentions, similar to how a buzzard has an incredible sense of smell. This reputation earned him the name Doctor Buzzard.

From there, he gained widespread recognition for his spiritual work.

When it came to various types of work, Doctor Buzzard could help you. If you needed help with a court case, he was the person to see. If you needed success in your business and wanted to bring in more customers, Dr. Buzzard was the one people went to.

Court case work:
Doctor Buzzard was especially known for getting people out of legal trouble. His methods were famous. He would use a cow’s tongue, pins, a carefully selected psalm to induce confusion, and red pepper mixed with vinegar to confuse the judge. This was said to make the judge unable to think clearly. One of his most famous tricks involved using Little John Chew and spitting it on the courtroom floor. Spitting the Little John to Chew would cause all kinds of problems: witnesses might convulse on the stand, the prosecution might become confused, and they would fail to present their case clearly.

During a time when Black people were rarely given a fair chance in the legal system, Dr. Buzzard’s ability to influence the outcome of cases was powerful and deeply respected.

Not only was Dr. Buzzard a great court case worker, but he was also highly skilled in family uncrossing and curse-breaking. His ingredients were simple, but his results were effective. Another important service he performed was protection work for the Gullah community, ensuring their safety and well-being.

All in all, Dr. Buzzard lived a full life, and he was known among both the African American and white communities as a proficient Hoodoo man and conjure worker. He died in 1947. Based on the research available, it was reported that he died of stomach cancer, and he passed away on St. Helena Island, where he was from.

So, I hope that through this article you now understand a little more—despite the limited sources available—about who Dr. Buzzard was: a man who cared about his community and a powerful rootworker who chose to use his gifts to help others. Thank you so much for reading this article.

“Knowledge without wisdom is like water in the sand.”

- African Proverb

Hoodoo Series: Marie Laveau

Hello. For this week’s article, I want to write about a prominent figure in the Hoodoo spiritual practice.

I am going to start a series that details the spirits and spiritual workers of Hoodoo who have played a major role in making the practice what it is today. I believe this series will be helpful so that new workers can learn who to work with to further their spiritual development.

Marie Laveau, also known as Marie Laveaux, is one of the most prominent Hoodoo workers in New Orleans. Marie was born on September 10, 1801, and she was a free woman. She was a Creole who did many things—she was a Hoodoo worker, a herbalist, and a midwife. Throughout the South, but especially in New Orleans, she was respected as a Hoodoo worker. She was both feared and revered by the people of New Orleans.

Some of her most impressive works involved spirit communication and divination. It was also alleged that, through her ownership of a hair salon—frequented by many different guests—Marie would receive valuable information. The workers would listen in on conversations and relay what they heard to her, which she could then use to help or advise others.

Marie Laveau is one of the most prominent spiritual workers of all time. In many different texts, some describe her as a Hoodoo worker, while others say she practiced Voodoo. It is my belief that she was a Hoodoo worker, but the people who wrote about her often used the terms Hoodoo and Voodoo interchangeably. Her spirit and spiritual knowledge made her one of the most respected spiritual workers in New Orleans and throughout the South. She was also known for helping prisoners and offering aid to those in need.

Marie Laveau is someone people look to for strength and assistance in their spiritual work. Many will ask for her help, and she is known to aid those who sincerely seek her. There are countless stories about Marie Laveau—some true, others perhaps embellished—but she remains one of the most remarkable figures to come from New Orleans.

Now, I want to talk about some spiritual practices you can use to connect with Marie Laveau so that she can assist you. I will also discuss offerings you can use to invoke her spirit.

If possible, visit her alleged burial site at St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 in New Orleans. You can leave offerings and ask her for assistance. However, I must caution you—as with any spirit—do not begin by asking for favors. First, build a relationship. Give offerings once or twice without asking for anything in return. During this time, research and learn about her life and energy. Once you have built that connection, you may ask for her help, and if she chooses to assist you, she will.

Another way to connect with Marie Laveau is to create an altar dedicated to her. This is a great idea because altars serve as sacred spaces to honor spirits, give offerings, and perform spiritual work. In the case of Marie Laveau, you can include items such as flowers (roses), Florida Water, tobacco, rosary beads (since Marie was Catholic as well as a Voodoo practitioner), rum, and a statue or picture of her. You should also include a glass of water, which you will change weekly.

Once you have gathered these items, construct your altar, give offerings, and ask for signs to see if she is receptive to working with you. If everything aligns, you can begin your work with her.

This is everything you can do to start building a spiritual relationship with Marie Laveau. She was a woman who always sought to help others and improve their circumstances through her work. Even though she is no longer with us in life, her spirit remains powerful—and she can still help those who call upon her with respect and sincerity.

“Here is the day, we must welcome it with a song.” 

    - Marie Laveau