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Practical Hoodoo & Conjure: Rituals, Mojo Bags & Baths

Name: Practical Hoodoo & Conjure: Rituals, Mojo Bags & Baths
Rating: 4.1 (21 reviews)

Learn rootwork, spiritual baths, honey jars, mojo bags, ancestor altars and Hoodoo ritual practices.

Created byCrystal Hutchinson

Last updated 6/2026

English

What you'll learn

Understand the differences between Hoodoo, Conjure and Rootwork and how these folk magic traditions are practiced today.
Perform traditional spiritual baths, cleansing rituals and uncrossing practices for spiritual renewal and protection.
Create and use honey jars, candle rituals and attraction work commonly found in Hoodoo traditions.
Build and use a traditional mojo bag using herbs, roots, charms and other symbolic ingredients.
Identify common Hoodoo herbs, roots, oils, powders and candles and understand their traditional uses.
Set up a Hoodoo ancestor altar and learn the role of offerings, prayers and ancestor veneration.
Learn traditional protection practices including saint work, charms, amulets and spiritual defense rituals.
Understand the purpose of petitions, spiritual tools and ritual preparation within Hoodoo practice.
Explore divination methods and foundational concepts related to spirit communication and guidance.
Apply beginner-friendly Hoodoo techniques through practical demonstrations and guided exercises.

Course content

6 sections • 58 lectures • 2h 4m total length

Welcome to Hoodoo and Conjure1:49
Hoodoo vs Conjure vs Rootwork: Key Differences Explained2:31
What Is Rootwork?1:22
When to Work with a Hoodoo Practitioner or Rootworker2:46

Spiritual Self-Care and Personal Energy Protection3:41
Explore spiritual self-care in hoodoo and conjure through ritual preparation, cleansing, and protection, using baths, herbs, oils, and prayers to balance body, mind, and spirit.
Introduction to Hoodoo Spiritual Baths1:36
Spiritual Bath Preparation and Cleansing Tips1:18
How to Perform a Spiritual Detox Bath1:09
Perform a spiritual bath with apple cider vinegar, visualize cleansing energy to purge negative energy, add herbs, soak 20 minutes, air dry and discard water and herbs outside your home.
Guided Spiritual Detox Bath Demonstration6:00
Uncrossing Baths for Spiritual Cleansing and Protection1:31
Traditional Methods for Clearing Negative Energy2:44
House Cleansing with Spiritual Floor Washes1:39
Perform a house cleansing with a salt-infused floor wash in warm water, optional herbs, and mop from the farthest corner counterclockwise while speaking a positive affirmation.
Spiritual Floor Wash Demonstration for Home Protection3:39
The 51st Psalm Cleansing Ritual1:09
Going to the River: Traditional Hoodoo Cleansing Practices1:18
Explore the river ritual in hoodoo and conjure as a cleansing practice that releases negative energies, removes obstacles, brings clarity and awakening, with offerings like flowers, candles, stones, or coins.

Relationship Candle Magic for Love and Reconciliation3:08
Perform a two-red-candle relationship spell to visualize and restore the relationship, write the partner's name on parchment, recite the incantation, and burn the candles to seal the wish.
Honey Jar Magic Explained: Sweetening and Attraction Work2:05
How to Create a Traditional Honey Jar4:19
Soulmate Attraction Ritual Preparation Exercise3:18
Soulmate Attraction Ritual for Love and Connection1:52
Guided Soulmate Ritual Demonstration3:18

What Is Uncrossing in Hoodoo?3:10
Traditional Uncrossing Ritual Demonstration1:23
An Introduction To Working With Spirits3:14
Invoking Saints in Hoodoo Practice2:08
Saint Christopher Protection Ritual2:12
Learn a Saint Christopher ritual in hoodoo to seek protection and guidance. Follow the step-by-step ritual with candle, image or statue, salt water, and a food offering.
Saint Christopher Ritual Demonstration3:06
Court Case and Judgment Work in Hoodoo Traditions1:36

Essential Hoodoo Tools and Ritual Supplies1:44
Explore Hoodoo tools and candles, which fuel spells, focus energy, invoke the divine, symbolize spirits by color and scent, and purify spaces to create sacred energy.
Common Hoodoo Ingredients and Their Spiritual Uses2:05
Roots and Herbs Used in Hoodoo and Rootwork2:03
Explore how herbs and roots in hoodoo and conjure hold magical properties to cast spells, heal, attract luck, protection, and cleansing, using cascarilla, sage, lavender, bay leaves, cinnamon, and ginger.
Traditional Hoodoo Candle Types and Uses1:17
Explore candle types used in Hoodoo and conjure rituals, including votive, taper, pillar, seven knob, seven day, altar, glass-encased, and vigil candles, dressed with oils and herbs.
Image Candles and Symbolic Candle Magic1:32
Candle Magic and Hoodoo Spell Work1:44
Charms and Amulets in Hoodoo Practice2:16
Protection Charms for Spiritual Defense2:35
Explore protection charms in hoodoo and conjure work, learning to ward off evil and repel negative energy to protect spaces using iron nails, herbs, stones, and animal parts.
Talismans and Spiritual Power Objects1:37
Blessing and Protection Ritual Demonstration1:11
Dirt Work and Earth Magic in Hoodoo2:06
Graveyard Dirt and Traditional Hoodoo Uses0:44
Explore graveyard dirt as a magical ingredient in hoodoo and conjure, used for protection, healing, crossing spells, breaking a hex, bringing justice to an enemy, and bringing a lover closer.
Why Hoodoo Uses Spiritual Oils and Powders2:05
Explore how powders and oils in hoodoo and conjure magic control and direct energy, empower spell potency, and protect by anointing objects, marking boundaries, and attracting or repelling energies.
Common Hoodoo Oils, Powders and Their Purposes1:07
Explore how powders and oils in hoodoo and conjure add power to spells and rituals, including graveyard, dirt, goofer, dust and dragon's blood powders, and High John the Conqueror oil.
Easy Ways to Remember Hoodoo Ingredients1:11
Remember hoodoo powders with a practical spell to ignite passion, sustain affection, and mend bonds using hotfoot powder, come to me powder, Adam and Eve's powder, and reconciliation powder.
How to Perform an Oil Ritual1:15
Dirt Protection Ritual Demonstration0:37
Learn a dirt protection spell using graveyard dirt in a mojo bag to invoke protection from harm and malevolent energy, carried or placed in a safe place.
Introduction to Mojo Bags and Mojo Hands1:53
Using Lodestones for Luck, Attraction and Prosperity1:09
How to Make a Traditional Lucky Mojo Bag1:33
Lucky Mojo Bag Demonstration8:02

Ancestor Veneration in Hoodoo and Conjure2:01
How to Set Up a Hoodoo Ancestor Altar3:48
Set up a hoodoo or conjure altar with cloth, candles, crystals, incense, oils, and herbs to connect with the spiritual world and focus energy and intention through divination tools.
Offerings, Prayers and Ancestor Communication1:01
Using Herbs and Spiritual Tools on Your Altar2:04
Ritual Work and Practices at the Ancestor Altar0:41
Explore rituals and spells to honor ancestors, from lighting a candle to using herbs and oils. Learn how spells focus your intentions for guidance, protection, or desired outcomes.
Creating and Using an Ancestor Box0:59
Divination Methods Used in Hoodoo1:46
Connecting with Ancestors and Spirit Guides1:33
Call out to your ancestors and spirits, light a candle, and set intentions to connect with the dead through meditation or prayer; listen, then close the ritual and thank them.
Congratulations and Next Steps in Hoodoo Practice1:31
Celebrate your completion of the course by reviewing hoodoo and conjure practices, herbs, minerals, and divinatory tools, while embracing respect, humility, and continued exploration.

Requirements

No prior knowledge of Hoodoo, Conjure, Rootwork or folk magic is required.
This course is designed for complete beginners and curious learners.
A notebook or journal may be helpful for recording reflections, rituals and observations.
Optional household items such as candles, paper and basic herbs may be used for demonstrations.
An open mind and willingness to learn about traditional Hoodoo practices are recommended.
You do not need any special tools, expensive supplies or previous spiritual experience to get started.

Description

Have you ever wondered what Hoodoo really is?

Perhaps you've heard about spiritual baths, honey jars, mojo bags, ancestor altars, candle work, or traditional rootwork practices, but found the information confusing, contradictory, or scattered across countless websites and videos.

This course was designed to give you a practical introduction to Hoodoo and Conjure in a clear, structured, and beginner-friendly format.

Rather than focusing on theory alone, you'll learn through demonstrations, examples, exercises, and step-by-step explanations that help bring traditional Hoodoo concepts to life.

Throughout this course, you'll explore many of the practices commonly associated with Hoodoo and Rootwork, including spiritual cleansing, uncrossing traditions, protection work, honey jars, ancestor altars, mojo bags, candle rituals, petitions, herbs, roots, oils, powders, and more.

You'll also learn the purpose behind these practices, how they are traditionally used, and where they fit within the broader Hoodoo and Conjure tradition.

This course is ideal for beginners who want a starting point that is easy to follow and accessible without requiring years of prior study. Whether your interest is spiritual, cultural, historical, educational, or simply curiosity-driven, this course provides a solid foundation for understanding these enduring folk magic traditions.

Inside the course, you will learn:

• The differences between Hoodoo, Conjure, and Rootwork

• Traditional spiritual cleansing and uncrossing practices

• How spiritual baths and floor washes are commonly used

• Honey jar traditions and relationship-focused rituals

• Protection practices, saint work, and spiritual defense concepts

• The traditional uses of candles, herbs, roots, oils, powders, and dirt

• How mojo bags, charms, amulets, and talismans are created and used

• Ancestor altars, offerings, prayers, and ancestor veneration

• Traditional divination practices found within Hoodoo and Conjure

• The foundational tools and concepts used by many practitioners

As an instructor with more than 100,000 students across multiple courses, my goal is to make complex topics approachable, practical, and easy to understand.

If you're ready to explore the traditions, tools, and practices that have made Hoodoo and Conjure one of the most fascinating forms of American folk magic, enroll today and begin your journey into Practical Hoodoo & Conjure.

Who this course is for:

Beginners who want a practical introduction to Hoodoo, Conjure and Rootwork.
Students interested in spiritual baths, honey jars, mojo bags and traditional folk magic practices.
Individuals curious about ancestor altars, spiritual cleansing and protection traditions.
Learners seeking an educational overview of Hoodoo history, rituals, tools and spiritual concepts.
Those who prefer hands-on demonstrations and practical examples rather than theory alone.
Anyone interested in exploring one of the most enduring traditions of American folk magic.

Practical Hoodoo & Conjure: Rituals, Mojo Bags & Baths

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Hoodoo & Conjure Foundations: Learn Rootwork, Spiritual Cleansing and Traditiona4 lectures • 8min

Spiritual Cleansing, Uncrossing Baths and Energy Removal Rituals for Protection11 lectures • 26min

Hoodoo Love Work: Honey Jars, Attraction Rituals and Relationship Spells6 lectures • 18min

Protection Magic, Uncrossing Rituals, Saints and Spiritual Defense in Hoodoo7 lectures • 17min

Hoodoo Tools, Herbs, Candles, Oils, Mojo Bags and Protection Objects Explained21 lectures • 40min

Ancestor Altars, Offerings and Spirit Communication in Hoodoo9 lectures • 15min

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