Hoodoo Binding oil

A binding works the way a knot does: quietly, and until someone unties it.

Origin & Traditional Use

Hoodoo Binding oil belongs to the family of named binding and controlling oils in rootwork. It is used to hold a lover close, stop an enemy from acting against you or keep someone from talking. It is worked on knotted cords, wrapped dolls and name papers.

Uses by Tradition

Hoodoo & Rootwork

• Wrap a name paper with string or thread, knotting it as you speak, and anoint each knot with the oil.
• Dress a figure candle and wrap it with cord before burning it.
• Anoint a doll or poppet before binding it with thread.

Demonology & Black Magick

• Dress a seal or sigil used to bind a spirit to a task.
• Anoint the cords used in a binding before the spirit is called.

Witchcraft & Folk Magick

• Use it on a knot spell, tying nine knots in a cord and anointing each.

A Simple Working

• Write the person’s name on a square of parchment.
• Anoint the paper with Hoodoo Binding oil.
• Fold it toward you and wrap it tightly with black or red thread.
• Tie nine knots, speaking your binding with each one.
• Anoint each knot with a drop of oil.
• Dress a black candle with the oil and burn it beside the bundle.
• Keep the bundle hidden in a safe place.

Pairs Well With

• Black or red thread, for wrapping and knot work.
• Black candles, for restraint and binding.
• Knot magick cords, for nine-knot workings.
• Poppets or cloth dolls, to stand in for the person.

Lore & History

Binding by knotting and wrapping is ancient, and Southern conjure inherited the practice in tying name papers, roots and dolls. Spiritual-supply catalogs sold Binding oils, powders and candles under names drawn from that work.

What You Receive

Hoodoo Binding oil, available in 2 dram, 1 oz and 16 oz bottles.