Explore ethical issues and best practices in Hoodoo divination, emphasizing honesty, spiritual privacy, and proper diagnosis for a clear and powerful practice.
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In the spiritual teachings of Dr. Bula Moyo, divination is a "Sacred Contract" between the worker, the client, and the ancestors. Because Hoodoo is a practical magic—often used for power, love, and protection—it is easy for a practitioner to cross the line from "Helper" to "Hinderer." To maintain your Barakah and keep the "Sight" sharp, you must follow the unwritten laws of the Root-Doctor.
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The first ethical rule of Hoodoo is to tell the truth, even if it’s "Ugly."
The Trap: Telling a client what they want to hear (e.g., "Yes, he’s coming back") just to get a higher fee for a follow-up spell.
The Practice: If the bones say the road is closed, you tell the client the road is closed. A "Sweet Lie" creates a spiritual knot that the worker will eventually have to untie in their own life.
In Hoodoo, we often "peek" into the lives of others to see if they are enemies or rivals.
The Ethics: You should only look into a third party's life if their energy is directly affecting your client (e.g., a "Secret Rival" in a marriage).
The Practice: "Gossip Scrying"—using divination to look into people's private lives for no reason other than curiosity—dulls the "Sight" and offends the ancestors.
An ethical Rootworker never sells a "Cure" (a spell) without first doing a "Diagnosis" (a reading).
The Ethics: Performing a "Break-Up Spell" without checking if the couple is actually meant to be together can cause "Spiritual Backlash."
The Practice: Always ask the spirits: "Is it permitted for me to work on this condition?" If the spirits say "No," you must decline the work, no matter how much the client offers to pay.
| Practice | Action | Spiritual Benefit |
| Cooling the Head | Meditate for 5 minutes after a reading. | Prevents "Client Stress" from sticking to you. |
| The "Fair Exchange" | Charge a fair price that reflects your time. | Prevents "Spiritual Poverty" and resentment. |
| The Clean Mat | Salt and smoke your tools after every client. | Ensures the next reading isn't "stained" by the last one. |
| Referral | Knowing when a problem is medical, not spiritual. | Protects the client's physical safety and your integrity. |
Traditionally, many Rootworkers would put a silver dime in their shoe or in their pocket while reading for others.
The Goal: Silver "kills" the crossing. It ensures that the "Bad Luck" or "Crossed Condition" you are reading for doesn't jump from the client to you.
After a day of giving readings, many practitioners wash their mouths with a mixture of water and a drop of peppermint.
The Goal: To "Cleanse the Tongue" of all the secrets and heavy truths spoken during the day. It helps you return to your "Private Self" without the weight of the clients' problems.
Once a month, ask your ancestors: "Am I working with a clean hand?" * The Goal: If you are being too greedy, too judgmental, or too interfering, the ancestors will show you in your dreams. Listen to them and adjust.
"I tell my students: When you read for a client, you are holding a mirror. If you smudge that mirror with greed or lies, eventually you won't be able to see your own path. A Rootworker's greatest asset isn't their tools—it's their Reputation in the Spirit World. If the spirits trust you to tell the truth, they will give you the secrets of the world. If they don't, you'll be left guessing in the dark."
A: Yes. If a person's energy feels "Wrong" or if the spirits warn you to stay away, it is your Ethical Duty to refuse. Your safety comes first.
A: This is the hardest part of the job. You should be honest but Constructive. Instead of saying "You are going to get sick," say "The spirits are warning of a health blockage; you must see a doctor and perform a protection ritual immediately."
Your power is a reflection of your integrity. Are you ready to be the "Light in the Dark" that your community needs?
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