#high john root

The oil is believed to possess powerful properties for attracting good luck, prosperity, and success.

What Can One Do With This Oil? Besides good luck and success John The Conqueror is good If your in the need for some quick thinking, swiftness and slickness. Wear as a personal fragrance: Apply a few drops of the oil to your temple, hands or bottom of your feet.

Why Is That? Because what High John teaches you is how to be slick, and think fast on your feet, Because he doesn't or didn't conquer with strength but with his quick thinking.

Remember this, His was a slave at one time and he didn't fight his way out he plained it and nobody knew he was gone until it was to late. Quick thinking right...

I was wondering if you knew of or had any rites or recipes that would aid one with reconciliation in the matters of a friendship. I am looking for something that will help me not only get through to the individual I'm trying to make amends with, but one that will help heal and clarify the situation at hand. If I can fully rectify and mend the friendship, that would be the most optimal case scenario.

On another note, if you can share, what are some ways you utilize High John root in your practice and is this root particularly coveted by the Others?

Thank you as always!

On a Friday, fill a small vessel with Sweet Almond Oil and steep it with a mixture of Mint Leaves, Orris Root, Rose Petals, and a bit of Honey. Allow this to steep for one week before straining out the solid materials and setting them aside. As you ready this oil for its steeping, say a prayer invoking each plant used, and thanking them for their aid. If you are able to leave offerings for living specimens of these plants, it is all the better. For the honey, give thanks to all bees and flowers, and praise the fruits of their ancient relationship.

Align your space, raise your power, and call forth any pertinent forces you work with before proceeding with the spell.

Inscribe one Pillar Candle with your full name and inscribe a secondary one with your friend's full name, before anointing both with the previously crafted Oil. Anoint a natural fiber cord with the same oil and then secure each end of the cord around the base of each Pillar Candle. Kindle your candle, followed by the other candle, and fumigate them both with Dragon's Blood while saying, "With clarity and kindness, do I draw us back together." Punctuate this statement with whatever cultural variation of "so be it" is most significant to you.

Allow these candles to burn down and dispose of any remnants in running water flowing towards you.

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As for your second question:

Let talk a little about John. On my other post I spoke about the three johns. Today I want to speak on the spirit of John.

High John the Conqueror is a highly respected and elevated spirit within traditional southern Hoodoo, and yet he is still a very mysterious and undervalued spirit. There's not much written about him except the stories told in the south.

I think they name him High John because he resemble the same traits that the root have it gave him the balls to do what needed to be done. That's why the root looks like male balls.😅 When you look a southern culture the term High means someone in charge; like a sheriff the man in charge and the other john roots are the deputies.

His stories show us that he is a spirit of black resistance, liberation, and joy - He is called a trickster, because he tricks the system, and his oppressors.

High John de Conquer (pronounced conker) who is said to have been an African prince sold into slavery in the Americas, but whose spirit was never broken. Another traditional story is John falls in love with the Devil's daughter; the Devil sets John a number of impossible tasks, but his daughter helps John by giving him magical tools to complete the tasks and also warns John that the Devil plans to kill him whether he succeeds or not. So John and daughter steal the Devil's horses; they're pursued but escape by shape shifting.

But High John the Conqueror is a spirit (and High John is the root) that has been worked with in various ways for protection, money, love, luck, victory over obstacles and hardships, and to enhance a male sexuality.

Most of these uses being added post enslavement as Hoodoo and the spirits within it adapt to the needs of it's people (because all and all High John is for his people and our needs).

Now there is alot of debate over the plant High John is derived from, and while that is important to know, what is also important is that the spirit of High John is been called into the root.

Now the High John roots are actually very powerful on it's own, you can use them with the assistance of you guardian Angel, spirit guide, deity etc.

Now the root it self is called Ipomoea Jalapa, which is a variety of morning glory plant manufactured in Veracruz, Mexico. Introduced to the United States.

His main Color is Purple: given his royal nature. He eats traditional food, but if you divine you can go further and feed him other things as well.

Playing Cards and have some patience.

Drink: he has a preference for rum or whiskey.

Before You Start: Before you go and try to work with High John remember he's a spirit who works with a person if or when he feels like it, he doesn't have to do anything for you just because your African American you need to build a relationship with him to start.

To do so I would start with getting a John the Conqueror Root and a purple candle then I want you to just introduce yourself first. Speak to him.

So You Got The Root, Now What? Now you can set up a space for High John's spirit. When setting up his the altar give him his own space. You can add the root on the altar with his offerings. Add you candle, and oil, Don't put a photo because there isn't any real pics of him. You can write his name on the candle

If you cannot setup a space, remember you can always carry High John root on a necklace, in a small bag or in your pocket with John's blessings it. Now this is going to be without the spirit of John.

Once you have prepared it to be used for your need you need now to wake it up, spit or pour rum or whiskey over the root.

Say a prayer to god. Then ask John to come forward.

Fed: The roots should always be fed, prayed over, and being prepared with the spirit of High John. Feed the root with his oils, Florida water is good Holts he likes.

You can say a prayer inviting the spirit of High John into your home and life, ask High John to protect you and your home from any and all enemies and those who attempt to oppress you.

Is A Jack Ball A Real Thing? No it's not that's a new age thing strated by lucky Mojo.

To contact High John Spirit to ask a question. Take you root wrap a string around it. Or you can make a jack ball to be use for divination.

First take your casa or chalk and draw a cross add 5 sold circles as seen in photo above the 5th circle in the center of the cross. Place the root in the center of the cross.

Starting from the top left. Under the circle Write N for no then to the right Y for yes. Then repeat at the bottom. Above the circle on the bottom left write Y for yes on the other side N for no.

Summonings His Spirit For Assistance: If you are summing his spirit start with creating a altar just for him (mentioned above) a shot of brown liquor or Holts cologne and a candle. Bless it. Now once you do all that the root is now ready for High Johns spirit and you can use the root to call him.

Now do not turn root in to powder or break a piece off and use it as a regular root again he doesn't like that, if you do it like that it will become just a regular root a low deputy again and the spirit will leave the root won't work.

To ask questions. Take brown liquor or Florida water he also like Holts Cologne. (small bottle) and put a dab on each circle and root as a offering. Take your root pick it up and tap it three times on the center of the cross. Then ask your question.

I don't own this photo but I just wanted share it

Let's talk a little about the Johns. But back in Africa, the root workers would use a root that would give the worker strength, prowess, luck and fertility. This root was even edible, and often used in magical talismans and workings. Do to the climate in the U.S. This root doesn't grow in this country, so they sought out the magical knowledge and wisdom of the local Native Americans for similar local herbs. The Native Americans taught the slaves that there were three roots grown locally that together had the power they were looking for.

These roots were: John the Conqueror, Little John to Chew and Dixie John (Southern John - if the name Dixie offends you).

John the Conqueror is a high spirit not the root, he can be called apon for certain situations and a John The Conqueror Root is whole root that's grows from a vine in the south. It is also sometimes called Jalap. It confers virility, strength, the power to overcome obstacles, good luck, love, and success on whoever carries it.

It is not edible, of eaten it can give you stomach problems as it is a powerful laxative, so it is never taken internally.

It is mainly used manly in mojo bags, in jack balls and can be added into an oil that is then used to dress candles, or feed mojo bags. John the Conqueror is included in blends like Success and Eloquence, where it lends a person the ability to overcome any situation and succeed.

You can also use John the Conqueror Oil in candle spells or to feed your root for the same reasons. Basically it is used to amplify a spell.

Little John to Chew: Sometimes called "Court Case Root",

Little John to Chew is mainly used for success in legal proceedings, to get the court to rule in your favor.

Little John to Chew, is edible. It has a piney-gingery flavor. Little John to Chew is included in Court Case Powder and Court Case Oil to help you win over the judge and jury.

Dixie John (Southern John) This root is actually from a trillium plant that grows extensively in the south. It is non-edible, and usually used in whole form.

Dixie John grants the user sexual prowess and helps solidify marriages, fireing them up with passion granting the rootworker some luck in a loveable relationships, and the ability to dominate your spouse. (Now I say dominate remember it just brings out what's already their in your partner. It's not used to dominate someone who doesn't care for you..)

Before you go and try to work with High John remember he's a spirit who works with a person if or when he feels like it, he doesn't have to do anything for you just because your African American you need to build a relationship with him to start.

To Do That I would start with getting a John the conqueror root and a purple candle and just introduce yourself first.

What's Need For A Altar: If you want to work with John I wouldn't recommend to set up a altar. Build a small one you can take down. Because he is a trickster who like to play with people even if he likes you ; so you want him to be a guest not living in house.

Get a Purple Candle, a Big High John Root, some Cheap Liquor, (he likes Holts Cologne too) Playing Cards and have some patience.

Now the last thing I wanted to mention pls Do Not use bacon on his altar because I've heard and read it on sites like Reddit and people believe it. Don't do it There's no such thing as 'High John Bacon'

Also remember rather it's John voodoo, orisha, wicca ancestors etc that can get offended don't just light a candle and beg for something get to know spirit of your planning on working with them.

Buffalo nickels can be employed in a similar manner as Indian Head pennies; however, they have a dual function. The Indian Head side can serve as a personal warrior and protector, as opposed serving as a scout and warning system. The buffalo side draws on the spirit of the buffalo to plow down any enemy that dares approach the home or business where it stands guard. This working is one of my all-time favorites.

Bodyguard Take a High John root and an Indian Head Nickel and place in a glass filled with Hoyt’s cologne and let soak overnight. The next morning, put the High John root and the Indian Head Nickel along with a pinch of sage in a red flannel bag and wear it about your waist for protection from all harm.

Take the Hoyt’s Cologne and return it to its original bottle and use it as a splash for your face and hands every morning to shield you from being fixed.

HIgh John the Conqueror Root Bag!  High John Root is a must-have for magickal practitioners!

Hoodoo, voodoo - name your poison - gotta have a High John root!

In 1961 Willie Dixon wrote a song called Rub My Root and in 1964 it was recorded by Muddy Waters under the title My John the Conquer Root.

The first verse goes:

My pistol may snap, my mojo is frail  But i rub my root, my luck will never fail  When i rub my root, my John the Conquer root  Aww, you know there ain't nothin' she can do, Lord,  I rub my John the Conquer root

In 1954, Muddy Waters recorded a very popular version of Willie Dixon's (I'm Your) Hoochie Coochie Man song with an additional verse mentioning John the Conquer root:

I got a black cat bone, I got a mojo too,  I got a John the Conquer root, I'm gonna mess with you,  I'm gonna make you girls lead me by my hand,  Then the world will know the hoochie coochie man.