As an amulet, JOHN THE CONQUEROR ROOT has no equal. It is used for Drawing Luck, gaining Mastery, and Strengthening Male Nature. We make a dressing oil from root chips and incorporate it into sachet powders, incense, and crystals for bath or floor wash. All our JOHN THE CONQUEROR supplies contain pieces of real root!"
High John the Conqueror root is one of the staples of African-American folk magic. Its use in mojo hands is as ubiquitous as its varied qualities, and its very name signifies power and prosperity to many.
Who was John the Conqueror, and what is the root named after him? Ethnographers, especially those influenced by Zora Neale Hurston, say that he was a black slave whose life -- perhaps an authentic life that was embellished in the telling, a fictional life entirely imagined -- was an inspiration to slaves who wanted to rebel against their masters but could not do so openly. John said that he was the son of an African king and was in captivity, but he never became subservient, and his cleverness at tricking his master supplied many a story with a pointed moral. If he was honest, he soon acquired some characteristics of mythical trickster figures like the Native American Coyote, the African-American Bre'r Rabbit, and the West African deity known variously as Elegua, Legba, and Eshu. He gave -- only to take away. He bet -- and never lost. He played dumb -- but he was never outsmarted. The reputation of High John is so excellent that, as recorded by the folklorist Harry Middleton Hyatt in the 1930s, just reciting the words "John over John" and "John the Conqueror" is a powerful spell of magical protection against being hoodooed.
THE THREE JOHN ROOTS
There are three roots named for John the Conqueror. Each is in a separate botanical family and has a different method of use.
Applications and Uses
Spiritual and Magickal Practices: Luck and Prosperity: Carry the root in a mojo bag or pocket to attract luck and prosperity.
Protection: Use in rituals and spells for protection against negative energies and harm. Empowerment: Incorporate into magickal practices to boost personal strength and confidence.
Ritual Baths: Add to bathwater for a spiritual cleanse and to attract positive energies.
Crafting and DIY Projects: Spell Bags and Sachets: Ideal for creating custom spell bags, sachets, and amulets.
Decorative Uses: Add to altar decorations and other spiritual tools for enhanced energy.
Traditional Medicine: Folk Remedies: Historically used in various traditional remedies for its believed health benefits.
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