Otura Meji
Mystic vision (the utilization of our connection to SOURCE) and determination lead to abundance!
Herbal Remedies
To balance the energy of Otura, we need something to ground our energy in courage while also opening up avenues for mental clarity and connection. I have chosen Mugwort to open up our connection and John The Conqueror root to help build courage!
Mugwort
- Feminine
- Venus/Oshun
- EARTH/AJe' Iyami
- Goddess Neith in Egyptian Mythology
- Powers: Strength, Psychic Powers, Protection, Prophetic dreams, healing, astral projection
It is believed that when carrying Mugwort, you can't be harmed by poison, wild beasts, or general evil spirits. Some rootworkers place Mugwort next to their bed to aid in astral projection.
Suggested Uses:
Add a 1/4 cup of mugwort in a bath with coconut oil, avocado oil, ofun or cascarilla powder, and John The Conqueror Root. Add roses for a touch of inspired self-love to get you through this time of self-discovery, courage, and a new beginning. You may get this ODU during tower moments or when you have transitioned to a new area of your life, and you are experiencing alot of uncertainty!
John The Conqueror Root
A folk term most often associated with conjuring powers and designated by variable names including “High John de Conker,” “Low John de Conker,” “John the Conqueror root,” and “HighJohn.” This term may refer to a plant or a plant-derived substance that is believed to have conjuring capabilities. It also is said to be a trickster figure in African American culture. John the Conqueror, also known as High John de Conqueror, John, Jack, and many other folk variants, is a folk hero from African-American folklore. He is associated with the roots of the Ipomoea purga, the John the Conqueror root, or John the Conqueror, to which magical powers are ascribed in American folklore, especially among the hoodoo tradition folk magic.
The root known as High John the Conqueror or John the Conqueror root is said to be the root of Ipomoea jalapa, also known as Ipomoea purga, an Ipomoea species related to the morning glory and the sweet potato. The plant is known in some areas as bindweed or jalap root. It has a pleasant, earthy odor, but it is a strong laxative if taken internally. It is not used for this purpose in folk magic; it is instead used as one of the parts of a mojo bag. It is typically used in sexual spells of various sorts and it is also considered lucky for gambling. It is likely that the root acquired its sexual magical reputation because, when dried, it resembles the testicles of a dark-skinned man. Because of this, when it is employed as an amulet, it is important that the root used be whole and unblemished. Dried pieces and chips of the root are used in formulating oils and washes that are used in other sorts of spells.
*wikipedia
The root known as High John the Conqueror or John the Conqueror root is said to be the root of Ipomoea jalapa, also known as Ipomoea purga, an Ipomoea species related to the morning glory and the sweet potato. The plant is known in some areas as bindweed or jalap root. It has a pleasant, earthy odor, but it is a strong laxative if taken internally. It is not used for this purpose in folk magic; it is instead used as one of the parts of a mojo bag. It is typically used in sexual spells of various sorts and it is also considered lucky for gambling. It is likely that the root acquired its sexual magical reputation because, when dried, it resembles the testicles of a dark-skinned man. Because of this, when it is employed as an amulet, it is important that the root used be whole and unblemished. Dried pieces and chips of the root are used in formulating oils and washes that are used in other sorts of spells.
*wikipedia