Black Walnuts and Cord-Cutting Work

Contrary to popular belief, the ‘2-candles-1-cord’ technique used when attempting to sever bonds is technically leaving the job half finished. This ritual is primarily for determining whether further effort is needed to cut ties, and not meant to be a stand-in for actual severance work. If you really want to get to the root of your problems, consider a Black Walnut bath.

The hulls of the nuts derived from this tree are fortified with a natural herbicide called juglone, which is injected into the soil by its roots. As a result, very few plants survive within an 80-foot radius, and is the reason that most Black Walnut trees are seen standing alone in the wild. These trees are plentiful across all of Illinois, best identified by the black and green mess they leave on city sidewalks in the fall. In addition to being a powerful Hoodoo resource, they also find utility as a culinary staple, an anti-inflammatory, a natural wood stain, and even hair dye. You might consider picking one up and exploring the myriad of possibilities!