Prepare to Mesmerize

Now that you have a basic understanding of the color symbolism, the role of the saints and psalms, and the deities of Voodoo and Hoodoo, you can now see the kinds of tools and supplies you

will need to perform rituals and rootwork. You will need to have a supply of certain incenses, oils, stones, and curios on hand to grab as the need arises.

Following is a list of some basic tools needed for spellcasting and rootwork.

TOOLS AND SUPPLIES

Baskets for harvesting.

Bottles and jars. I encourage recycling bottles and jars of all kinds – perfumes, pickles, baby food, etc.

Cauldron. A cast iron pot or Dutch oven will suffice.

Charcoal blocks. This is the best way to burn loose incense, but avoid those that contain saltpeter as it is toxic. Pure bamboo charcoals from Japan are preferable.

Chimnea. This is a miniature fireplace. They come in a variety of sizes and are great for rituals and burning incense.

Droppers. These are essential for dispensing droplets of essential oils.

Funnel for ease of transfer of liquids, oils, and powders.

Kettle for heating water.

Measuring spoons, preferably stainless steel.

Mortar and pestle for hand grinding herbs, resins, tough spices, and roots.

Plastic bags for storage.

Pruning shears for harvesting plants and herbs.

Scissors for cutting twine, string, cord, and material.

Straining device, such as stainless steel sieve or cheesecloth.

Storage containers for herbs such as brown paper bags and dark glass containers.

Twine or hemp cord for tying herbs and mojo bags.