Plant
High John the Conqueror Root
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In Hoodoo, the African American folk magic of the South, High John the Conqueror is the king of roots. It is named for John the Conqueror, a folk hero of enslaved Africans in America, a trickster prince who could never be broken. The dried root of a Mexican morning glory, it is carried for personal power, mastery, luck, and success.
Uses
- Personal power and mastery
- Luck in money and games
- Success and confidence
- Strength to overcome
Working with it
In Hoodoo practice, a whole root is dressed with oil, often High John oil, and carried in a red flannel bag or a mojo hand. Practitioners feed it a few drops of oil or whiskey on a regular schedule to keep it working.
⚠ Safety note for High John the Conqueror Root- Tradition
- Hoodoo, the African American folk magic of the South (rootwork, conjure)
- Botanical name
- Ipomoea purga
- Planet
- ♂︎ Mars
- Element
- Fire
- Works for
- PowerSuccessLuckConfidenceVictoryCouragePassion
- Forms
- rootpowder
- How to use
- Carry in a pocket or pouchAnointing oilSachet or charm bagAltar or offering
⚠ Safety
- Not for internal use. Safe to handle and carry, but don't eat it or make tea from it.
Projective
Where the traditions place it
- Mars — Common practice