Pair of Lucky Hand Roots
PLEASE NOTE: Hand Roots are very small. Photos are enlarged. Roots measure approximately .5 inch to 1.5 inches.
Two roots per pack. Each pack offers a variety of different "hand shaped" roots are within the packet; some may have a couple fingers or none and some more. Also called salep root, grown in the Middle East, the hand roots are the tubers of the orchid genus Orchis; species may include Orchis mascula and Orchis militaris. The tubers may be very small. Collecting them is a time consuming yet rewarding venture.
Lucky Hand Roots are known as an ingredient in the African-American Mojo Bags for the powerful energies of increasing gambling luck. Also known as Salep Root or Five-Finger Root (it is not Five Finger Grass). Named as such because of the resemblance of a miniature hand.
To use a lucky hand root in spiritual practices, follow these steps:
- Cleanse the root by smudging, bathing in salt water or leave in light of full moon overnight.
- Carve symbols or inscriptions to enhance its power, such as the word "luck" or a four-leaf clover.
- Wrap or place in a mojo bag: Wrap the root in cloth, such as red flannel, or place it in a mojo bag to keep it safe and protected.
- Carry or place in a specific location: The lucky hand root can be carried in a pocket or placed in a specific location to attract good luck, such as near a front door, in a cash register, or on an altar.
- Repeat affirmations or prayers to further enhance the power of the lucky hand root. Such as: "I carry the power of good luck with me wherever I go."
Use For: Success, Job/Business/Employment, Lottery, Gambling Luck, Well Being, Fast Luck, Money Drawing, and Protection.
All herbs and spices are hand weighed and meant for crafting and magickal use only. Ounces of whole pieces, leaves, or berries may contain broken or torn pieces.
