Plant
Lucky Hand Root
Plant1 tradition
In Hoodoo, the African American folk magic of the South, the lucky hand is the tuber of a marsh orchid, shaped like a small hand with fingers. It is the classic root for a mojo hand, carried by gamblers and job seekers to grab hold of luck.
Uses
- Gambling luck
- Getting and keeping a job
- Money
- Protection
Working with it
In Hoodoo practice, the root is dressed with oil and carried in a mojo bag with a lodestone or High John root.
⚠ Safety note for Lucky Hand Root- Tradition
- Hoodoo, the African American folk magic of the South (rootwork, conjure)
- Botanical name
- Dactylorhiza spp.
- Planet
- ♀︎ Venus
- Element
- Water
- Works for
- LuckProsperityCareer SuccessProtection
- Forms
- root
- How to use
- Carry in a pocket or pouchSachet or charm bag
⚠ Safety
- Choose a sustainable source. Overharvested in the wild. Buy cultivated or ethically sourced, or use a substitute.
Receptive
Where the traditions place it
- Venus — Common practice