Tar Water: Southern Conjure, Cleansing & Protection
$27.77
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Tar Water is an old-school Southern conjure staple dating back to the days when rootworkers used whatever they had on hand to cleanse, protect, and drive away evil. Pine tar - thick, black, and sticky - was believed to trap and choke out negative spirits, witches, and demons trying to cross the threshold.
In the days of hoodoo workers on plantations and in backwoods towns, tar water was poured or sprinkled around homes, barns, and porches to keep out haints, witches, and gossipers. Some even kept a little jar of it buried by the front door to "catch" crossed conditions before they entered.
What It's Used For
Tar water is a spiritual heavy-hitter - you pull this out when things feel crossed, cursed, or just plain nasty. It's not a light wash; it's serious protection.
Spiritual Uses
Floor Wash: Add a few tablespoons to a mop bucket of water and scrub floors from back to front to drive out negativity and spiritual filth.
Sprinkle: Dilute and sprinkle across thresholds, doorways, and windowsills to keep enemies and bad spirits out.
Banishment / Uncrossing Baths: Add a tiny spoonful to a tub of water (be careful - it's sticky!) along with herbs like hyssop or rue. Pray Psalms (23 for restoration, 51 for cleansing) as you bathe.
Jar Work: Keep a small jar behind your front door, under your porch, or by the hearth to repel evil workers and gossipers.
⚠️ Note: Tar water is strong, messy, and can stain. Always wear gloves when handling and keep away from fabrics and surfaces you don't want darkened.
Other Traditional Uses
Spirit Clearing: Carried to graveyards or crossroads to cleanse off heavy spirits after work.
House Blessing Follow-Up: Some workers would wash with holy water first, then tar water to "seal the deal."
Business Protection: Sprinkled near cash drawers or shop doors to block thieves (physical and spiritual).
Tar Water: Southern Conjure, Cleansing & Protection
$27.77
In the days of hoodoo workers on plantations and in backwoods towns, tar water was poured or sprinkled around homes, barns, and porches to keep out haints, witches, and gossipers. Some even kept a little jar of it buried by the front door to "catch" crossed conditions before they entered.
What It's Used For
Tar water is a spiritual heavy-hitter - you pull this out when things feel crossed, cursed, or just plain nasty. It's not a light wash; it's serious protection.
Spiritual Uses
Floor Wash: Add a few tablespoons to a mop bucket of water and scrub floors from back to front to drive out negativity and spiritual filth.
Sprinkle: Dilute and sprinkle across thresholds, doorways, and windowsills to keep enemies and bad spirits out.
Banishment / Uncrossing Baths: Add a tiny spoonful to a tub of water (be careful - it's sticky!) along with herbs like hyssop or rue. Pray Psalms (23 for restoration, 51 for cleansing) as you bathe.
Jar Work: Keep a small jar behind your front door, under your porch, or by the hearth to repel evil workers and gossipers.
⚠️ Note: Tar water is strong, messy, and can stain. Always wear gloves when handling and keep away from fabrics and surfaces you don't want darkened.
Other Traditional Uses
Spirit Clearing: Carried to graveyards or crossroads to cleanse off heavy spirits after work.
House Blessing Follow-Up: Some workers would wash with holy water first, then tar water to "seal the deal."
Business Protection: Sprinkled near cash drawers or shop doors to block thieves (physical and spiritual).