Instruments of the Spirit: Hoodoo Divination Tools Explored

Discover the essential tools used in Hoodoo divination. Learn about bones, playing cards, pendulums, scrying tools, and Bible divination. Explore their origins and how to consecrate them.

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Instruments of the Spirit: An Overview of Tools and Items Used in Hoodoo Divination

In Hoodoo, we believe that God and the Spirits can talk through anything—but over centuries, certain tools have become the standard "language" of the tradition. Unlike high ceremonial magic, Hoodoo tools are often everyday items that have been "woken up" through prayer and ritual.

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1. The "Bones" (The Bone Set)

Throwing the bones is perhaps the most iconic form of Hoodoo divination. A "set" is rarely just bones; it is a collection of curios that represent the world.

• Animal Bones: Often ribs or knuckles. They represent the animal's spirit and the raw forces of nature.

• Shells (Cowries): Represent the "Eye of God" and the influence of the African ancestors.

• Coins: Represent financial matters and the "crossing" of paths.

• Dice: Represent "chance" and the speed at which an event will happen.

• Personal Items: A key (opening doors), a small mirror (reflecting truth), or a nut (hidden potential).

2. The "Book of Fate" (Playing Cards)

Before Tarot became popular in the South, Rootworkers used a standard 52-card deck of playing cards. This is often called Cartomancy.

• Hearts: Love, family, and emotions.

• Diamonds: Money, business, and physical stability.

• Clubs: Work, struggle, and movement.

• Spades: Challenges, secrets, and sometimes "the Law."

3. The "Lead and Line" (Pendulums)

Pendulums are used for quick "Yes/No" questions or to find "buried" energy. In traditional Hoodoo, a pendulum was often a wedding ring hung on a thread or a heavy iron key on a string. It is the "Direct Line" to your subconscious and your spirit guides.

4. Scrying Tools (The Bowl of Water and Mirrors)

• Hydromancy: Looking into a "fixed" bowl of water (often with a drop of indigo or oil) to see visions.

• Mirrors: A "Black Mirror" or a simple mirror flanked by two white candles is used to peer into the "Unseen World" to identify who sent a curse or where a missing person is.

5. Bible Divination (Bibliomancy)

The Bible is considered the most powerful "Conjure Book" in Hoodoo. A practitioner might open the Bible at random to find a verse that answers a client's problem, or use the "Key and Bible" method—placing a key inside the book and seeing which way it turns when a specific name is mentioned.

How to "Fix" (Consecrate) Your Tools

You cannot just buy a deck of cards and start reading. In the spiritual teachings of Dr. Bula Moyo, a tool must be "Born into the Work."

1. Cleansing: Wash the item (if possible) in Florida Water or salt water to remove the "factory energy."

2. Smudging: Pass the tool through the smoke of Frankincense or Tobacco to invite the spirits to inhabit the object.

3. Feeding: Anoint the tools with a "Condition Oil" like Van Van Oil or High John the Conqueror Oil.

4. Waking: Speak to the tool. "You are my eyes. You are my ears. Speak only the truth of the Spirit to me."

Comparison: Choosing Your Tool

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"I tell my clients: You can buy the most expensive bone set in the world, but if the spirits aren't talking to you, they are just rocks and sticks. The tools are like a telephone—you have to make sure the bill is paid (through ancestor work) and that you are tuned to the right frequency. The magic isn't in the card; it's in the hand that holds it."

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Can I use someone else's divination tools?

A: It is generally discouraged. Tools absorb the "vibration" of the owner. If you must use a shared tool, it must be thoroughly "smoked and salted" (cleansed) before and after.

Q: What if I lose a piece of my bone set?

A: This is often a sign that the "message" of that piece has been completed or that the spirits want you to find a "replacement" that reflects your current growth.

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NEXT POST IN THE SERIES: We will explore the Different Types of Hoodoo Divination and Their Uses, going deeper into the "How" of each method.