Hello all, in this article, I will be talking about the different saints of Hoodoo, which saints to work with, and how to develop a deeper relationship with the different saints you want to build a relationship with.
In Hoodoo, working with many different spirits is essential. There are many different types of spirits you can work with, but saints are very powerful intercessors to help your spiritual work come into fruition. It is important to mention that not every saint you can work with in regards to Hoodoo or spellwork; some saints are not commonly asked to intercede with spiritual matters, and others are very helpful in assisting spiritual workers.
So, let’s get started with understanding which spirits to work with and how you start the process of building a working relationship with them.
I want to start by telling a little story. There was a time many years ago when I was contacted by a person who needed some spiritual assistance. They were waiting on a payment that was being sent to them, but the time the payment would be sent out and processed would take weeks, and they had bills they needed to take care of. So, what I did was, immediately, I thought to ask for the intercession of Saint Expedite, who is a patron saint of fast and speedy results. I got to work, I got all of the supplies that I needed to begin the offering, and I will detail the information of the ritual, which is simple but effective. The work consists of a few things: you will need a red candle, and this could be a stick candle or a glass candle; it doesn’t matter, and you will need some red wine, a whole pound cake, and a picture or statue of Saint Expedite.
You begin by starting with the red candle. You will want to get a pencil and carve your name or the name of the person you are working for on the candle. You will then want to carve the petition on the candle if it is a pillar or stick candle; if it is a glass candle, you will get a brown paper bag and write out your name and the petition on the paper. You will then want to place all of the items on your altar and set them up in the order they need to be set in. You set these items up in a triangle, and you place the pound cake first as the tip of the triangle, then you place the candle on the left-hand side of the triangle, then you place the picture of Saint Expedite on the left side of the triangle, and you place the glass of red wine near the pound cake. You then light the candle and pray to Saint Expedite. There is a standard prayer which you can say:
“ Our dear martyr and protector, Saint Expedite, You who know what is necessary and what is urgently needed. I beg you to intercede before the Holy Trinity, that by your grace, my request will be granted. (Insert petition here) May I receive your blessings and favors. In the name of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.
You are going to pray this every day until the candle burns down. While you are praying, you will want to believe that Saint Expedite is there helping you.
Now, going back to the story of my client who needed that money, I did this work, which I had started before, and the result was that they were able to receive their money faster than they would have normally gotten the money. Saint Expedite assisted me on behalf of my client. So, I hope this example shows that working with spirits can be a beneficial endeavor. However, I am going to go into other saints who are great to work with in Hoodoo.
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| Spiritual work I did for my client |
Saint Michael the Archangel
Saint Michael the Archangel is a powerful spirit. He is an Archangel, and he is the patron saint of police, military personnel, and soliders. People often ask for his intercession when it comes to matters of protection. Saint Michael is an Angel for everybody to ask for his help or intercession. His feast day is September 29th, and offerings you can give him are prayer, a candle dedicated to him, or a glass of water. Here is the canon Catholic prayer to ask for the intercession of Saint Michael:
“Saint Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O prince of the Heavenly Host - by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin and destruction of souls. Amen.”
Saint Cyprian and Saint Justina
Saint Cyprian is a saint who is not officially recognised by the Catholic church, but it is said that he was a very powerful sorcerer who saw a woman one day named Justina. Cyprian tried to use black magic to get Justina to be with him, but Justina, when she felt the influence of the black magic, she began to pray to God and ask for his intercession. Justina was able to overcome the influences of the black magic, and when that happened, Cyprian wanted to know how Justina overcame these influences, and she told him it was God, and Cyprian converted to Christianity. Cyprian is the patron saint of sorcerers and spiritual workers. You can ask him for his intercession if you have spiritual work you want to come into fruition, and be empowered. Their feast day is September 16, and offerings you can give them are incense, candles, and occult items.
Saint Peter
Saint Peter was one of the twelve apostles and was a leader of the Christian church. Saint Peter is seen as the patron saint of Road opening, unlocking the doors, and removing all blockage. Saint Peter is invoked when you need to overcome all evil and negativity. Also, you can call on Saint Peter if you need to do any road opening work; all you will need is a candle of his and some keys that represent opening roads. A good key that you can buy for a cheap price would be a skeleton key. Saint Peter’s feast day is June 29th, and offerings to him are prayers and donations made in his name.
Saint Anthony
Saint Anthony is the patron saint of lost objects, the poor, travelers, and many other things. I ask for the intercession of Saint Anthony for myself or for clients with whom I work for. Saint Anthony is someone who is a powerful person to work with if you need to find something or if you are traveling. His feast day is June 13th, and offerings you can give to Saint Anthony are water, some bread, or acts of charity.
Saint Joseph
Saint Joseph, the foster father of Jesus, is a powerful saint to work with. In Hoodoo conjure men/women work with Saint Joseph if they need to find employment, or if you are a worker who needs help. Saint Joseph is also good to work with if you need to sell a house. This spiritual work normally consists of buying a small Saint Joseph statue and burying it upside down in the front yard of your house. When you sell the house, you want to give a small financial offering to him in the form of a donation. Saint Joseph's feast day is March 19th, and offerings to him are bread, flowers, and candles/prayers.
Saint Christopher
Saint Christopher is the patron saint of travelers and safe travel by land, sea, or air. If you or a person close to you is travelling, you can ask for the intercession of Saint Christopher. I ask for Saint Christopher’s help whenever I need assurance when I am traveling. Saint Christopher's feast day is July 25th, and offerings to him include giving a mass to a deceased person in the Catholic Church and praying.
Saint Martha the Dominator
Saint Martha the Dominator is the patron saint of domination, domestic workers, homemakers, cooks, and servants. However, Saint Martha can be called upon to help in the work of dominating a situation. There are stories where it is alleged that Saint Martha went to France and defeated a dragon. This was after the death of Jesus. She went to France and she was asked to slay a dragon, which she did by throwing holy water on it, and making the sign of the cross, which she was able to tie up the dragon with her girdle, and the townspeople were able to kill the dragon. You can call on Saint Martha whenever you need help with work in dominating a situation. Her feast day is July 29th, and offerings to her are statuettes, incense, oil, and perfumes.
Saint Barbara
Saint Barbara is the patron saint of soldiers, people who are in danger of thunderstorms, fire & explosions, and sudden death. In the spiritual practice of Santería, Saint Barbara is a representative of Chango. Saint Barbara was a martyr because of her desire to become a Christian in a time period of Greco-Roman faith. She did not renounce her faith, and it was her father who ended up killing her. Right after her father killed her, he was struck down by a bolt of lightning. Saint Barbara can be called upon for protection, love, or improving a person's health. Her feast day is December 4th, and offerings to her are bread or wheat, flowers, or devotional candles.
Saint Benedict
Saint Benedict is the patron saint of Europe, students, and a protector from black magic. Saint Benedict is a saint who can be called on to remove evil or witchcraft. Also, if you would like, Saint Benedict has very protective talismans, which you can purchase as a form of spiritual protection. Saint Benedict was canonized by Pope Honorius III. You can call for the intercession of Saint Benedict in spirit work for protection from witchcraft and sorcery. His feast day is July 11th, and offerings to him are to give a mass for specific intentions.
Saint Rita
Saint Rita is the patron saint of impossible causes, marriage difficulties, widows, and the sick. She is a saint that you can call on, especially if there's a situation that is impossible that needs to be resolved. She can also be used for protection from domestic abusers and unfaithful partners. Her feast day is May 22nd, and offerings to give her are roses, prayer candles, and monetary donations to shrines or churches.
Saint Jude
Saint Jude is the patron saint of impossible cases and desperate situations, as well as Saint Rita. Saint Jude was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. Saint Jude is a saint whom anyone can call on for intercession if they have a situation that seems impossible or a case that seems desperate. Many people who are spiritualists, or even if they are not, can work with Saint Jude, and many people have seen good results. His feast day is October 28th, and offerings to give him are prayers to him, financial donations, or altars dedicated to him with flowers and food.
Anima Sola
Anima Sola is not a saint, but she is a figure in the Catholic church, and you can call for her assistance for help in love, money, and protection. She is said to have been, for lack of a better term, a water bringer to people who were crucified, and during the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, she gave two of the other prisoners water, but neglected to give water to Jesus, and because of that, she was made to suffer in purgatory for eternity. Anima Sola does not have a feast day, but offerings to her are fresh flowers, a glass of water, or cinnamon.
This is not an exhaustive list; there are many other saints with whom you can work with to create changes in your life you wish to see. I wanted to give you a starting point, but it is up to you to do the research, and also to pick a saint or saints whom you want to work with. I hope this helps, and I want to say thank you for reading.
“In the dictionary of the universe, magic is the synonym for the extraordinary.”
- Jon Finch
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