Does Conjure Actually Work?

A honey jar spell was performed on behalf of a client who just left us a heartfelt testimonial sharing her journey in her marriage, but was eventually able to overcome her challenges. 

It would seem that some spells we are trying to perform are not working. This does not mean, however, that they were a failure or not effective. I was taught by one of my mentors that I should never forget that the ultimate goal of conjure is not the actual fulfillment of the request submitted. Still, the awareness that in the whole universe, there is none to whom it is fitting to pray other than the spiritual beings from the higher worlds and, most of all, to God and the recognition that man is altogether flawed and only the higher worlds can provide whatever he lacks.

This does not mean, however, that one should ignore the literal or common purpose of conjure work and spells, to ask for the intercession of the spirits and petition God to get what he wants and needs; money, love, luck, success, etc.

On the contrary, when one sees that he worked on a spell and did not manifest, he should do it again and again, as long as God or the spirits permit when he divines it, until he sees signs, movements, and completion, as it is said, "be strong and let your heart be valiant and hope in God." Nonetheless, one must not lose sight of the true essence of conjure work, which I mentioned above.

Shut up work to lock up the mouth and burn the tongue of our clients' colleagues who promoted gossip, slander, backbiting, and malicious talk! Those who initiated and encouraged negative office gossip from circulating resigned three weeks after we performed this spell.  

Now, what do I mean by signs, movements, and completion?

I first encountered this guideline from catherine yronwode of Lucky Mojo Curio Co., which she learned from a man who once owned a candle shop where she usually bought her spiritual and magical supplies during the 1960s. Then I ran into it again when a country Hoodoo practitioner mentioned this to me.

I usually ask nature and the spirits I work with for affirmative responses through signs or 'omens.' The response doesn't necessarily occur in the spoken language. Images, emotions, impressions, symbols, and signs are the more subtle and empathic forms of communication.

However, we often don't notice omens or choose to ignore them, believing it's a product of our imagination or just a chance or coincidence to occur.

But I was taught to use, read and interpret omens to know the answer to those seemingly unanswerable or inexplicable questions I have, like, "did my conjure work accomplish its purpose?" A genuine recognition of spiritual forces around us will enable us to hear the answer to that question.

This custom of reading omens may have come from Bantu people brought to America during the Transatlantic slave trade. History and culture tell us that these people were known to look for assistance through omens and dreams. They sought to foretell the future by interpreting random events that appear to carry no significant value or apparent causal connection, such as sudden changes in weather, the behavior of the animals, the appearance of insects, bodily movements, repetitive actions, dreaming, etc. They would bypass the logical and rational mind, which creates a wall between things beyond physical reality when they felt that the spirits had messages for them.

To give you an example of how one works with omens: When I performed my first enemy spellwork, just after I disposed of the spell remains at the crossroad, I asked my spirit guides to give me signs or wonders concerning my working. Immediately upon coming home, a cold gust of wind entered my room, which made me stand and go to the windows. Outside my room, though, when I was about to close the windows, I saw two aggressive felines on my neighbor's roof, threateningly looking at each other as if in combat. The cats loudly purred like they were arguing over something, and a few seconds later, they attacked with their fangs and claws furiously. But the catfight only lasted for a while as thunder growled and lightning flashed, and the cats scurried away as if anticipating trouble.

Traditionally, cats could mean deceit and treachery, and that being said, I believe the omen was referring to the treacherous thief who tricked my partner, Tim. While the thunder and lightning could mean problems, conflict, and turmoil, my work would bring him. The catfight could mean that the thief might have some sort of protection (given that he was from a place where talismans, amulets, charms, etc., are commonly sold). It opposed and resisted my work, but rain scared the cats away, which could mean my magic would overpower whatever protective crutch he had, and the struggle would not take long. Due to this, the spell (thunder and lightning) would finally end the deceits and treachery (cat noises) he was making, bringing about better circumstances.

After witnessing and interpreting the whole event, I felt my heart rejoicing in reaction to the sign. It was leaping in the air as it knew already that my work was effective.

Movements, on the other hand, are when things are about to turn your way. How do we know if it's already a movement? As we all have blind spots, it is essential to be in spiritual flow or in the consciousness of God's presence, to be supervised by our guides.

What will we and our guides look for? First of all, are the movements positive? Do they suggest beneficial or advantageous actions that would serve our highest good?

Secondly, does the movement lead us toward our desire, goal, or dream? Does the movement repeat in different ways? Do doors open for us that seem beyond coincidence? Does it feel like spiritual energies are empowering our path?

If the answer to all these questions is yes, give thanks to God and your guides for inspiration and guidance and for making you see changes and movements in your life.

Here's a story about someone I helped grant her prayers to come abroad to study regularly. The client told me that she had been going through some financial difficulties, so it was hard for her to achieve her goal. So I did perform a Blessing and Crown of Success spellwork on her behalf. One week later, she called to inform me that she had two new clients who made appointments to see her, and these two people were committed to coming for a while and had already recommended her to many other people.

This is an excellent example of seeing positive movements. As you can see, the story above is not getting what she desires yet, which is to study abroad, but there's movement; she could now possibly save money for her studies. Things are starting to break her way.

Finally, completion is pretty self-explanatory. It happens when your prayers have been realized. Completion also shows the natural consequence of one's belief in God is that He can do anything He wants, He has all the power in the world, and He hears man when he speaks to Him.

Going back to our main topic, some objectives of the spells, such as, for example, Court Case, Domination, Break-Up, Return to Me, etc., require multiple prayers and a tremendous amount of strong energy. Moreover, these individual prayers are not only part of a whole, which takes time to complete, but they affect partial responses of the exact genus of the prayer request submitted to God. Gradually, one will see many forms of miniature movements and manifestations.

And most importantly, I think in this area, I differ from any other rootworkers simply because this is what I have been taught. Every magical or spiritual work is effective, though not necessarily on the petitioner's level.

In the words of my mentor: we must believe that as soon as the spell has been performed with affirmative intentions and great conviction, it is already working for what has been requested. The magic may manifest except that it is in a manner hidden from the petitioner.

For example, one may have performed a job precisely to remove his distress, and this request was granted in terms of the world in general. There are times that the personal anguish of the person may remain, but that itself is actually for his own good, to make him realize something beneficial for him or to atone for some sin, and the like.

A Christian spiritual worker once said that all conjure works are effective in the higher worlds and sometimes in other parts of the earth. I experienced that one client had asked for one thing, and she was given something else, a better response for her prayer; sometimes, the prayer's effects are limited to the higher worlds. This refers to the spells which affect awesome things in the upper places of the world, yet people think that the spells are not accepted and therefore treat them lightly, and worst, some even refuse to pray anymore.

All works are accepted, but their effect is according to what the omniscient God determines to be in man's best interests. The excessive belittlement of one's work on his part, thinking his magical or spiritual works to be of no avail, is, in effect, false humility and may lead him astray. False humility causes a man to think that his service to the spirits and to God, his prayers and devotions, is of no consequence. In truth, however, he must realize that he is a "ladder set on the earth, and its top reaches into heaven": all his spiritual motions, speech, conduct, and involvements, leave impressions in the higher realms, so there is no failure here. All of man's actions are of spiritual significance. All of man's actions elicit equivalent reactions.

In physical science, the energy conservation law states that energy remains constant. It can't be destroyed; somewhat, it can only change from one form to another. There is a similar law to magic. No spell or conjure work is ever lost; no prayer is wasted. Your request will be granted; it may be in an unexpected form. Every action, word, and energy we release is stored away. It will rebound back when one needs it most.

So, how long should you try casting your spells?

It is a good practice to set a time limit or deadline to expect you to see the results of your workings. After the deadline, and the spell is still not manifesting, continue praying until it promotes changes. By recognizing the Source of all our blessings, our sustenance, and our very existence, we bring ourselves closer to God. Through this act of elevation, we become more fitting to receive the things we've petitioned so hard for in our spells.

Conjure work is also most effective when combined with effort. We live in a world of 'action.' Conjure work helps us to focus on what we need to do to succeed.

So does conjure always work?

Definitely! Sometimes it works immediately, sometimes it works slowly, sometimes physically, and sometimes it works spiritually. And whatever the spirits and God work for us, it's always what's best for us.

An old conjure work alleged to bring your beloved back to you. We use genuine Balm of Gilead buds, said by many African-Americans in the Deep South, to draw estranged lovers together and fix any unresolved issues. This spell was done on behalf of Tim's client; both were surprised to see the result after a month of successive devotions because the client was given a better response to her prayer!