Just Judge oil

Across Latin America, a short prayer called the Just Judge is folded into wallets and sewn into clothing for protection.

Origin & Traditional Use

Just Judge belongs to the court case family of condition oils, named for the Just Judge, Christ as judge of all, invoked in a famous Spanish prayer. It is used to influence a judge toward mercy and fairness. It is worn on the arms and neck and added to the bath on the morning of a trial.

Uses by Tradition

Hoodoo & Rootwork

• Add a few drops to your bath on the morning of the trial.
• Rub a little on your arms and neck before going into court.
• Dress a white or brown candle with the prayer of the Just Judge written beneath it.

Witchcraft & Folk Magick

• Anoint a prayer card or medal carried into court.

A Simple Working

• On the night before your hearing, write the prayer of the Just Judge or your own request for mercy on a square of parchment.
• Dress a brown candle with Just Judge oil and set it on the paper.
• Light it and read the prayer aloud.
• Let it burn out.
• On the morning of the trial, add a few drops of oil to your bath.
• After bathing, rub a little oil on your arms and neck.
• Carry the folded paper with you into court.

Pairs Well With

• Brown candles, for justice.
• Prayer cards of the Just Judge.
• Galangal root, chewed in court in hoodoo practice.
• Frankincense, for prayer and petition.

Lore & History

The Oración del Justo Juez, prayer of the Just Judge, has been printed on cards and carried as protection in Spain and Latin America for generations, especially against enemies and danger. Its name passed into spiritual-supply oils for court work.

What You Receive

Just Judge oil, available in 2 dram, 4 dram, 1 oz and 16 oz bottles.