Rum

Kitchen ingredient1 tradition

overview

Rum, distilled from sugarcane, is a central offering to spirits in Hoodoo and in Caribbean traditions such as Vodou and Santería, where it is sprayed or poured to honor and feed them.

Uses

Offerings to spirits and ancestors
Feeding charms
Protection
Courage

ritual

Working with it

Pour a small glass of rum on an ancestor altar, or dab a few drops on a mojo bag to feed it.

⚠ Safety note for Rum

ingredient_profile

Planet: ☉︎ Sun
Role: Offering: given to spirits and ancestors
Element: Fire
Works for: Power Protection Courage Community
Forms: liquid
How to use: Altar or offeringFloor or door wash

⚠ Safety

Contains alcohol. For adults only. Skip it if you're pregnant, in recovery, or taking medication that doesn't mix with alcohol.
Flammable. Contains alcohol or oil that catches fire. Keep it away from candles and open flame, and never drink it unless it's a drink.

Projective

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Where the traditions place it

Sun — Common practice