#petition papers

[irreverenttarot]

Paper petitions: Crossing and covering

"Crossing and Covering is one popular method by which root workers write their petitions. Depending on how you are doing the work, a name (usually the person the petition is to affect) is written down 9 times. The paper is then turned 90 degrees and your wish or your name is written over the other name an equal number of times, thus crossing and covering it as you go. Petitions are placed under overturned saucers, on top of which candles are burned, placed in mojo bags, etched on the reverse of talismans, etc…"

Written Petitions

A petition is a request or wish written on a piece of paper. In the Hoodoo tradition, one is typically advised to write one's petition on br

[karmazain]

cut-up technique with Carolina Dean

cut-up technique with Carolina Dean

This is a petition paper crafted by Carolina Dean using the cut-up technique that I’ve been meaning to bring y’all’s attention to. He’s done quite a few of them but this is the one that caught my attention at first and prompted me to ask if I could quote and use it as an example. https://www.instagram.com/p/CJBs7eEHUqs/ I love this so much, as a rootworker and as a former literature professor.…

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[abwatt]

31 DoM: petition papers

31 DoM: petition papers

My petition papers are kinda big I’m not much of a believer in hiding my work, or my intention. I realize that when it comes to personal business, there’s some value in hiding one’s work — it’s easier to lose weight, for example, if you’re not making a big deal about your exercise and food regime, and just doing it (it’s also incredibly hard to lose weight without a major change in your exercise…

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