High John the Conqueror Root

If there is one root every person in this tradition should know, hold, and carry, it is this one.

High John the Conqueror Root is the king of Hoodoo curios. He is not just a plant. He is a figure in African American folklore, the embodiment of the enslaved man who could not be broken, who outsmarted his way through impossible situations, who won when winning should not have been possible. His root carries that energy. You carry it and you carry him with you.

Feed it with whiskey. Dress it with High John Oil. Keep it in your pocket, your purse, or your mojo bag. Talk to it. The practitioners who work with High John consistently report that he responds to being acknowledged and treated with the respect the tradition says he deserves.

Used For: Personal power. Luck in all matters. Legal situations. Gambling luck. Confidence. Commanding authority. Protection against domination.

How to Work It: Dress with High John Oil. Carry on the body. Feed with a few drops of whiskey weekly. Place on your altar between workings.

Sold individually. Each root varies in size and shape. Sustainably sourced.