is uncrossing oil strictly hoodoo ?
Blessed Be Seeker of the Arcane,
Thank you for asking!
Uncrossing spell oils do have their origins in Hoodoo & African American folk magic. The metaphysical term of Uncrossing is defined by the removal of Crossed Conditions (ie; blockages, stagnant energy, challenges, curses, jinxes and hexes) in African American folk magic. While the practice of Hoodoo itself is closed to outsiders, sometimes it is okay for outsiders to purchase Uncrossing oils and other Hoodoo items from African American practitioners for their own personal use, if you are not African American.
If you are familiar with the book Hoodoo, Conjuration, Witchcraft & Rootwork by Harry Middleton Hyatt, some of you already know that African Americans have been selling Hoodoo items, mojos and spell oils to both African Americans, fellow Hoodoos & other non-African Americans for the past 200 yrs. This is actually a very well-documented historical fact.
Here are few screenshots about this from Hoodoo, Conjuration, Witchcraft & Rootwork for future reference and Hoodoo history's sake:
Many of African American Hoodunsi and Louisiana Kreyols were able to sustain a living and their livelihoods by maintaining this intersection and this truly has not changed in modern times. As long as you are not using those items to unfairly hurt an African American it IS okay for you to purchase items from African American witch shops for your own personal use, unless specified otherwise by that specific witch shop. If you have any concerns, feel free to message a shop owner directly and I guarantee they will QUICKLY let you know if it is appropriate to patronize their shop. However please keep in mind, that you are not owed anything and be on your best behavior, doing your absolute best to be respectful when doing so.
I wouldn't use any Hoodoo magical items that you've purchased for baneful or unjust purposes on other African Americans because it can backfire severely. A great deal of Hoodoo items are made under the watchful eyes of spirit and the ancestors, so it's best not to play with fire in that regard.
Spending your money at any variety of African American Hoodoo shops should not be controversial but unfortunately it is and this is rightfully so due to racial tensions and these unprecedented times. This has honestly led to a great deal of witchy cultural appropriation by non-African Americans and thievery, because there has always been a demand for these items that used to be met and supplied but recently there have been many false rumors, that purchasing items from Hoodunsi or African Americans is not okay and appropriative.
I personally am of the belief, that this rumor was spread on purpose so that others could financially exploit and steal from African Americans, slowing down business to steal additional profits for themselves, after subtly causing all this infighting as a distraction. This rumour has always simply been an all-out bald-headed lie, especially when we go back to actually look at the history for reference.
As a self-proclaimed historical preservationist of Hoodoo, I will not stand for ANY historical revisionism, when it comes to Hoodoo, Rootwork & Conjure. I always do my very best to deal in truth and facts, painstakingly refining and re-correcting if any mistakes have been made. I am deeply passionate about maintaining the integrity of Hoodoo’s history and its gotten me into trouble a few times.
Here's a cool but little-known metaphysical fact:
A strong majority (but not all) of spell oils, recipes and potions on the western wiccan and pagan marketplace currently can actually trace their origins from Traditional African American Folk Magic , Conjure & Hoodoo recipes. Up the power in your witchy arsenal by going directly to the source.
Remember in order to practice Hoodoo, you must be African American but purchasing items from a Hoodunsi or supporting an African American witch shop, does not mean you are practicing Hoodoo.
Hoodoo is a bloodline genetic practice, the only way to practice Hoodoo is if you have African American heritage.
If you've finally made it to this part,
Thanks for reading and joining me on this brief history lesson on African American folk magic. Also thanks again for asking me a genuinely interesting question.
I hope this was helpful for you,
xx
Lyonessa Hart
