This spell was submitted by a reader who knows she has seen it somewhere before, but cannot remember where she got it. If it is identical to the original owner I offer my apologies as I cannot judge the validity of the origins of any spell. It is kind of like that great chocolate cake recipe Grandma had – it had the basic ingredients in it for chocolate cake, but may have had two tablespoons of vanilla extract, not one like Velma Mae’s from the church social.

Hi,

I was just going through my spells that I copy and file away until needed <grin>. Thought this one might interest you but you probably already know then LOL! – Mia

A Compelling Bottle To Make Someone Keep a Promise

This can be made by writing their name on paper, crossed by your command of what you want from them, folding the paper with herbs such as Licorice and Calamus, which rule and control people, and inserting everything in a bottle. A small purple taper candle is then carved down to fit into the neck of the bottle, dressed with Compelling Oil, Special #20 Oil or plain Olive Oil and the candle burned until done.

Today is Mother’s Day and the whole world celebrates the hardest working person on the face of the Earth. While many of you are planning to attend religious services and/or take Mom out to lunch or dinner, shopping or maybe send some flowers and a card, there are those, like me, who have had their Mother pass to another place. Despite being a Mother of five myself and a grandmother of 5, I miss having a Mom to call when I have to rant about the rising cost of groceries, or ask how to get a stain out of something that seems destined for the rag bag. Here is a a simple, yet touching way to honor that woman who gave you birth.

INGREDIENTS:

Clean candle with lemon juice or alcohol, let dry completely. Choose a small table or fireplace mantel for your set up. Place a white kerchief or crochet lace doily there with the photograph and the bud vase with flower on it.

Take the white candle and pour a few drops of the oil into the top of the candle, rubbing it or swirling it around clockwise to send that healing or blessing out. Place candle on saucer, then on the doily, light it and pray the Psalm 23 or an Hail Mary. Let it sit there and burn until done.

This spell was effective for me to exact a movement on a decision that I was waiting on from the other people in the situation.

Ingredients

Clean candle with lemon juice or alcohol, let dry . Take all items and travel to a 4-way intersection, also known as a crossroads, where each section of the “cross” extends for at least 7 city blocks (do not use a “T” intersection). Lay petition paper down, covering it with the Pennies and Caramels. Place the candle in center of petition paper or document. Assemble the Cigars at the 12 o’clock, 4 o’clock and 8 o’clock positions, with the candle being in the center of this configuration. Place the Wooden Matches (unlit) at the 2, 6 and 10 o’clock position.

Open Whiskey or White Rum bottle, take small swig, swish it around in your mouth and spew/spray it out over the paper, candle and all. Place remaining Whiskey or Rum in bottle down next to candle. Light candle and walk away.
DO NOT TURN TO LOOK BACK AT YOUR CANDLE AND RETURN HOME A DIFFERENT ROUTE THAN THE ONE YOU TRAVELED TO GET TO THE CROSSROADS.

If there is no change in the situation within three days, repeat offering until decision os made or change has occurred.

The crossroads, a section of a travel route that crosses each other, indicating 4 possible places of destination, is a traditional element in Southern Conjure/Rootwork/Spirituality. It is the residing place of the African God Ellegua (aka Legba, Elegua), an entity that is invoked for “opening up” one’s “roads” or “paths”. It is the subject of many tales and songs in regards to “going down to the crossroads” to extract a deal or negotiations to “sell their soul to the devil” in exchange for talent or fame in this life. Tommie Johnson, often confused with blues guitarist/singer Robert Johnson, is said to be the author of songs that explain on the “deal” made with the devil in exchange for guitar playing talented hands. Todays musicians, such as Gregg Allman and Eric Clapton to name a few, still make reference to “goin’ down to tha crossroads” in their music.