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War Water (also called Iron Water) is a powerful tool in witchcraft used for protection, hexing, banishing, and warding off enemies. It originates from Hoodoo, Appalachian folk magic, and other mystical traditions.

Uses of War Water:

• Protection – Sprinkle around your home to create a spiritual barrier.

• Banishing – Throw it where unwanted people have walked to remove their influence.

• Cursing – Toss onto an enemy’s property to bring discord and bad luck.

• Warding Off Negativity – Add to floor washes or sprinkle near entrances.

• In Spellwork - Use in rituals for breaking curses, creating wards, or calling upon warrior spirits.

Needed:

• Rusty nails (or iron shavings or railroad spikes)

• Water (preferably storm or river water for extra potency)

• Salt (black salt for cursing, sea salt for protection)

• Cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes (for aggression and strength)

• Vinegar – Used to sour relationships in cursing spells.

• Mugwort or Rue – For added spiritual power.

Instructions:

Place the rusty nails or iron in a jar. If your nails aren’t rusty, leave them in water for a few weeks to oxidize. Fill the jar with water. Use stormwater for aggressive energy, river water for powerful flow, or tap water if necessary. Add salt and herbs and let it sit for at least a week. The longer it sits, the stronger it becomes. Some witches let it develop for months. Shake or stir when using, the rust, herbs, and salt should be well mixed before application.

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please note that while i go into a bit of depth about some animals, most of these can also have characteristics added regarding the species of animal they come from (such as crow wings vs bluejay wings)

cat claws- protection, hunter energy, stealth

rabbit foot- luck, speed, money, 

bird foot- protection, prosperity, luck

rat foot- determination, innovation, confidence

feet in general- movement, travel

legs- similar to feet, 

fox fur- cleverness, warmth, stealth

cat fur- stealth, healing, cleanliness

fur/pelts- camouflage, protection, warmth

skins/molts- change, renewal, fresh beginnings, letting go, banishing

antlers- sexual attraction, victory, protection

horns- dominance, power, sexuality, fertility

fangs- protection, survival, victory, intimidation

molars/nonfangs- abundance, prosperity, defense

claws/claw husks- protection, spiritual defense, deflection

cloven hooves- sex, desire, fertility, prosperity

equine hooves- power, strength, beauty, capability

turtle shells- protection, divination, order, justice, fortune, strength

snail shells- protection, strength, love, sex, fertility

crustation shells-protection, strength, power

ears- truth, knowledge, language, learning

eyes- truth, healing, seeing the bigger picture, dreams

tounges- communication, kindness, hexing liars

brain- thought, communication, dreams, health, wisdom, intuition

hearts- love, emotion, heartbreak, healing

whiskers- luck, protection, wishing, manifestation, secrets

wings- communication, spirit communication, intellect, knowledge, ideas, messages

feathers- similar to wings but can have lesser energy attached rather then the whole wing. can use color magick with these and whole wings!

crow feathers/wings- death, divination, spiritual connection, swiftness

tails- communication, travel, stability

spinal column/vertebrae- intuition, communication, clear thoughts, protection

entrails- divination

blood- binding, hexing/cursing, banishing, devotion

urine- communication, attraction, hexing/cursing, protection

eggs- protection, fertility, banishing, divination, wishes, growth

misc bones- divination, life, death, ancestry, honor

skulls- connection to the animal it belonged to and its properties

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