Uncrossing rituals are one of the most powerful ways to lift away unwanted energy, break spiritual blockages, and reset your path. Rooted in the African American traditions of Conjure and Hoodoo, these practices help untangle what feels bound, restore clarity, and return your spirit to a state of alignment.
Whether you're dealing with bad luck, heavy energy, or just a sense that something is off, uncrossing is a deeply personal and transformative process. It’s about clearing out what doesn’t belong to you—and calling your power back.
What It Means to Be Crossed
When someone is "crossed," it means their path has been blocked, tangled, or darkened. This might be caused by a curse, a jinx, or even negative energy that’s been picked up along the way. Being crossed can show up as sudden misfortune, unexplained emotional heaviness, or a feeling that you’ve lost your spark.
Scholar Yvonne Chireau describes conjure as both a spiritual defense and a way of accessing power: a tradition born of resilience, rooted in healing, protection, and survival (Chireau, 2003). Conjure practitioners have long served their communities as healers, protectors, and justice seekers.
Walter Rucker (2001) writes that conjurers were more than mystics—they were trusted spiritual figures who guided their communities through both healing and resistance. They were often seen as the ones who could see what others couldn’t, and do what others feared to try.
How to Know If You’re Crossed
There’s no single way crossed conditions show up—but here are some signs to watch for:
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Sudden, repeating bad luck
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Feeling stuck, confused, or foggy
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Nightmares or restless sleep
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Constant conflict or emotional overwhelm
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A heaviness you can’t shake
If you’ve felt any of these persistently, it might be time for an uncrossing.
What Uncrossing Rituals Are For
At their heart, uncrossing rituals are about spiritual freedom. They help:
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Break hexes and crossed conditions
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Cleanse the body, mind, and spirit
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Protect against future harm
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Restore connection to your intuition and power
Taren (2019) calls this process “magickal surgery.” It's a kind of spiritual reset—removing what’s blocking you and restoring the flow of divine energy.
What You’ll Need: Tools of Uncrossing
Uncrossing rituals often combine herbs, oils, and sacred words. These are some of the most trusted tools:
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Hyssop: Known for its powerful cleansing qualities (Psalm 51:7)
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Rue: Used for warding off evil and lifting heavy energy
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Salt: Essential for purification and protection
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Black candle: Absorbs and banishes negativity
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White candle: Invites clarity, healing, and peace
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Uncrossing oil: Usually a blend of hyssop, rue, frankincense, and myrrh
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Uncrossing Herbal bath: The ritual begins with a bath to cleanse your energy and spirit
Many of these ingredients are used in both African and Christian traditions, creating a rich spiritual fusion. As Chireau (2003) explains, conjure often blends Christianity with African spiritual roots, allowing practitioners to work from a place of deep personal faith.
How to Do a 3-Day Uncrossing Ritual
This ritual combines prayer, herbs, candles, and intention. You’ll work over three days to clear, release, and protect.
Day 1: The Cleansing Bath
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Brew a strong tea of hyssop and rue, then add it to your bath along with a half cup of sea salt.
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Step into the bath and slowly pour water over your head, letting it run down your body. Pour 9 times.
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As you bathe, recite Psalm 51—especially verse 7: “Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean.”
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Let your body air dry. If you must use a towel, pat gently.
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Take any remaining water and throw it at a crossroads, or dispose of it away from your home.
Day 2: Candle and Prayer Work
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Dress a black candle with Uncrossing Oil, moving from bottom to top to banish energy.
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Dress a white candle with a blessing oil, from top to bottom to call in peace.
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Light the black candle first. Read Psalm 7: “O Lord my God, in thee do I put my trust: save me from all them that persecute me.”
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Then light the white candle and read Psalm 91: “He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust.”
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Sit with the candles as they burn. You can pray, meditate, or simply breathe.
Day 3: Seal and Protect
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Take another bath with rosemary and basil to refresh and protect.
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Anoint yourself with a protective oil (like Fiery Wall of Protection).
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Read Psalm 121 to seal your energy: “The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in...”
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Create a simple mojo bag with rue, a pinch of salt, and Psalm 91 written on a slip of paper. Keep it on you or near your bed.
Keeping Yourself Clear: Daily Spiritual Hygiene
Uncrossing isn’t just a one-time fix—it’s a practice. Keep your energy clear by:
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Smudging with herbs or incense
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Using floor washes with hyssop, lemon, or Florida Water
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Carrying or wearing a protective charm or crystal
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Saying daily Psalms like 91 or 121
Rucker (2001) shares stories of conjurers who used roots, powders, and even charms to protect enslaved people from harm and punishment. These tools weren't just symbolic—they were powerful acts of resistance and survival.
Final Thoughts: Uncrossing Spells for Spiritual Freedom
At its core, uncrossing is a spiritual act of freedom. It’s how we shake off what doesn’t belong and step back into our own power. It’s how we heal. How we protect. How we move forward.
As Chireau (2003) writes, Conjure “created an alternate meaning of life for Africans in the New World.” It gave people a way to reclaim control when the world tried to take it from them.
Whether you’re saying a Psalm, lighting a candle, or making a cleansing bath—you’re doing sacred work. You’re restoring yourself. And there is nothing more powerful than that.
References
Chireau, Y. P. (2003). Black Magic: Religion and the African American Conjuring Tradition. University of California Press.
Rucker, W. (2001). Conjure, Magic, and Power: The Influence of Afro-Atlantic Religious Practices on Slave Resistance and Rebellion. Journal of Black Studies, 32(1), 84–103. https://doi.org/10.1177/002193470103200105
Taren, S. (2019). Hoodoo in the Psalms: God’s Magick. Moon Books.
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