#locator spell

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PSA Information on how to begin working with the spirit of Aunt Caroline Dye is meant for Black witches and witches of the African diaspora only. 

About Aunt Caroline Dye

Caroline Tracy Dye (1843?–1918), better known as Aunt Caroline Dye,  was born into slavery in South Carolina. She was gifted with the Far-eye as a child, able to see things outside of the realm of the mundane. As she grew older and other folks became aware of her abilities, she was labeled “fortune-teller”, though some say she never saw herself as such. Aunt Caroline Dye was a highly respected seer whose name was recognized in Arkansas and the Mid-South in the early years of the twentieth century. She was born into slavery in Spartanburg, South Carolina, about 1843—there is conflicting information through the years about her date of birth and early life. According to Craig (2009): “Caroline Tracy became aware of her abilities as a seer while still a young child. She could reportedly see things outside her line of vision that others could not.” 

Aunt Caroline had a large following from all over the south and in particular from Tennessee. According to Craig (2009) she only used a deck of cards to help with her readings, and she  refused to give readings about love or the outcome of World War 1. “She did, however, tell many people the location of strayed or stolen livestock, sometimes giving specific directions, and she helped people locate missing jewelry. She gave visions of the future for her clients and offered advice on missing persons” (Craig, 2009). It was after Dye moved to Newport (Jackson County) that her reputation began to grow. She never claimed to be a fortune teller; that title was given to her by others. Her clients were both Black and White, and most showed their appreciation by paying her a few dollars for a reading, although payment was not required. Dye reported that she received twenty to thirty letters a day, with most including money for her services. It was said that some prominent White businessmen of Jackson County would not make important decisions before consulting her. All day long, people crowded into her home in Newport waiting for a reading. She took advantage of the large number of visitors and sold meals from her house. Dye reportedly only used a deck of cards to help her concentration and would not give readings about love or the outcome of World War I; she did, however, tell many people the location of  strayed or stolen livestock, sometimes giving specific directions, and she helped people locate missing jewelry. She gave visions of the future for her clients and offered advice on missing persons. Dye died on September 26, 1918, in Newport. After her death, large amounts of cash were reportedly found in her house. She is buried in Gum Grove Cemetery in Newport next to her husband, who had died in 1907.

Aunt Caroline Dye's legacy persists as her name is forever part of two songs written by Memphis bluesman W. C. Handy. According to Handy, the gypsy mentioned in “St. Louis Blues” (1914) was Caroline Dye. In addition, “Sundown Blues” (1923), was identified by Handy as the fortune teller (Aunt Caroline Dye) of Newport, Arkansas. You can listen to "Aunt Caroline Dyer Blues" by the Memphis Jug Band at the bottom of this page. Over the years, Aunt Caroline Dye's legend has grown to describe her as seer to hoodoo woman, two headed doctor, fortune teller, psychic and conjure doctor. 

Working with Aunt Caroline Dye

Aunt Caroline Dye is a Spirit Guide who has found her way onto the altars of rootworkers and spiritualists. She can be found alongside Dr. Martin Luther King, Dr. Gregorio Hernandez,  St. Michael, Jesus, and Mama Mary. She may be compatible with St. Anthony as well, since they both specialize in locating lost articles. Because of her reputation as fortune teller and psychic, items such as tarot cards, playing cards, crystals, and crystal balls can be found on her altar, although she is said to have never used any of that sort of paraphernalia. Keeping your own tools of divination on her altar makes  sense  in  terms  of asking  for  her  blessings  on  them and for helping you with your own gift of sight. Despite the fact that Caroline Dye was born a slave and illiterate—reportedly not even able to write her own name—she was a thriving business woman. She had a steady flow of cash coming in and is said to have invested in real estate and owned eight farms (Wolf, 1969). This tells me she would be a good  Spirit  to  petition  for  help  in  business matters and for keeping the money coming even in difficult economic times. She would be particularly suited for women of color who are in business for themselves. Offerings to Caroline Dye could include sugarcane syrup, cornbread, yams, pound cake, sweet tea, peaches, magnolias and Southern food in general. She is said to have kept a very clean and neat home, with her tables covered in white. Her altar can be kept similarly neat and clean and covered with a white cloth.

Not much has been written about Caroline Dye in terms of working with her as a Spirit Guide. Whenever this is the case, it behooves us to take a look at the person’s life to learn how they lived their lives and what was important to them. The things that stand out can be further amplified through silent meditation and by communing with the Spirit on a daily basis, remaining open to receiving what information they give us.  

Fast-Acting Find Anything Locator Spell

If you’re anything like me, then you misplace things from time to time. Keys, important papers, favorite pens, crystals…I could go on and on with this list. And, if you’re anything like me, then this Fast-Acting Find Anything Locator Spell will become a beloved staple of your magickal arsenal. Materials/Items Needed- A map of the area or areas where you think the item is, or the last place…

Everyone loses things and I am no exception. So this locator spell is designed so that you can find whatever items you might have lost. This spell uses a techniques called map dowsing and can be used to find anything that is lost (people, pets, items etc.).

For this simple little locator spell you’ll need:

A scrap piece of paper or a map (seriously if you’re looking over a large area don’t go out and buy a map - just use Google Maps and print out what you need)

A pen

A pendulum (or a long pendant necklace).

And four candles (You really only need these if you’re looking over a large area)

First you need to draw (or print out) a map of the area where you think you lost the item. So say you lost your wallet and you think you lost it in your bedroom. You would first draw a sketch of your bedroom on a piece of paper as if you were looking down on your room from above. You would make sure to draw all main features of your room (bed/ desk/ bedside table/ door/ windows etc).

Now place an ‘x’ on the map where you remember having seen the item last.

If you are looking over a large area place the four candles at cardinal points on the map [North, South, East and West]. If you want to carve sigils or anoint these candles then go ahead. Once placed, light the candles going clockwise around the map (North, East, South, West).

Now, get the pendulum and in wide clockwise circles let it swing over your map. While the pendulum circles the map, visualise your item glowing in their hiding place or floating towards you. Look where the pendulum is focused (8 times out of 10 it’s near where you’ve placed the ‘x’) - your item should be there.