Purification Correspondences
Ritual preparation or restoration of purity.
Kept distinct from: banishing, protection.
Planning a purification working? The Sage can pick a few of these and gather a kit for you.
Ask the SageCandle colors
White candle color
- Hoodoo candle symbolism as described by Yronwode · blessing, purification, spiritual healing, restSource: Hoodoo Rootwork Candle Magic Spells, Catherine Yronwode / Lucky Mojo
Open flame: never leave a burning candle unattended.
Seasons & festivals
Imbolc
- Circle Sanctuary contemporary Pagan seasonal practice · purification, dedication, creative inspirationSource: Imbolc Lore and Rituals, Selena Fox / Circle Sanctuary
Product forms
Laundry bluing
- Contemporary hoodoo supply practice · purification, uncrossingSource: Bath Crystals Floor Washes and Spiritual Soaps, Catherine Yronwode / Lucky Mojo
Herbs & flowers
Boneset
- African American Hoodoo/conjure as documented by catherine yronwode · uncrossing, purification, spiritual protectionSource: Herb Magic: Boneset, catherine yronwode / Lucky Mojo Curio Co.
Not for eating, drinking, or smoking. Keep raw herbs away from flame.
Burdock
- African American Hoodoo/conjure as documented by catherine yronwode · purification, uncrossing, protectionSource: Herb Magic: Burdock root, catherine yronwode / Lucky Mojo Curio Co.
Not for eating, drinking, or smoking. Keep raw herbs away from flame.
Hyssop
- African American Hoodoo/conjure as documented by catherine yronwode · purification, uncrossingSource: Herb Magic: Hyssop, catherine yronwode / Lucky Mojo Curio Co.
Not for eating, drinking, or smoking. Keep raw herbs away from flame.
Prairie sage (wabshkebyek)
- Citizen Potawatomi Nation public medicine-wheel teaching · purification, west symbolismSource: The Potawatomi Medicine Wheel, Citizen Potawatomi Nation
Not for eating, drinking, or smoking.
Rosemary
- African American Hoodoo/conjure as documented by catherine yronwode · protection, purification, fidelitySource: Herb Magic: Basil, catherine yronwode / Lucky Mojo Curio Co.
Not for eating, drinking, or smoking. Keep raw herbs away from flame.
White sage
- Contemporary saging trend described by CNPS; regional Indigenous ceremonial context requires separate community-specific study · purificationSource: Saging the World with David Bryant, California Native Plant Society, South Coast Chapter
Not for eating, drinking, or smoking.
Spices
Cinnamon
- African American Hoodoo/conjure as documented by catherine yronwode · money attraction, romantic attraction, purification, protectionSource: Herb Magic: Allspice berries, catherine yronwode / Lucky Mojo Curio Co.
Not for eating, drinking, or smoking. Keep raw herbs away from flame.
Crystals
Garnet
- modern crystal spirituality / vendor-described · creative energy, grounding, love, purificationSource: Garnet: meanings and uses, Crystal Vaults
Not for elixirs, drinking, or direct skin use. Do not grind, cut, or heat this stone.
Selenite
- modern crystal spirituality / vendor-described · purification, tranquility, spiritual reflection, protectionSource: Selenite: meanings and uses, Crystal Vaults
Not for elixirs, drinking, or direct skin use. Do not grind, cut, or heat this stone.
From our shelves
White 7-day jar candle
9" White pillar candle
Burdock Root cut 1oz (Arctium lappa)
Burdock Root cut 2oz (Arctium lappa)
Hyssop, Cut, 1 oz
Hyssop Cut 2oz (Hyssopus officinalis)
1 Lb Rosemary Leaf Whole (Rosemary officinalis)
Rosemary Leaf, whole, 1 oz (Rosmarinus officinalis)
White Sage, loose, 2 oz
White Sage, Loose, 1 lb
Cinnamon Sticks, Cut, 1 oz
Cinnamon powder 2oz (Cinnamomum cassia)
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