Mystics, Mages, and Magical Places #52 - Graveyard Work w/ JayDee

The LMC Radio Network

In many spiritual traditions practitioners call upon the spirits of the dead for help. These spirits, either contacted directly or through the use of graveyard dirt, are believed to possess unique abilities that can aid in various magical tasks. This "graveyard work" involves offerings and rituals, similar to working with crossroads spirits. Rootworkers and conjure doctors believe that the deceased can offer powerful assistance in areas like love, protection, finances, or even controlling enemies. They may perform graveyard work for clients seeking career success, love, legal matters, or spiritual blessings sometimes creating talismans or remedies for their clients using dirt collected from a graveyard leaving offerings of coins or alcohol on graves. Offerings to ancestral spirits, however, might be more personal, including things like tobacco, candy, or food. Ancestor veneration can also be practiced at home on a dedicated altar using previously collected graveyard dirt. The specific dirt chosen may depend on the spirit's connection to the rootworker or client, their past skills, or the way they passed away. Join us as we welcome the outstanding JayDee of AIRR and Hoodoo House in Detroit, Michigan back to the studio as we share a lively discussion on Graveyard Work!