Usage and Properties of Graveyard Dirt

The most important thing one should know about graveyard dirt is that it is not a herb. Additionally there are no substitutes that will work properly despite opinions to the contrary. Graveyard dirt MUST be collected from an actual cemetery, preferably at night. In my personal opinion the phase of the moon while it is being collected is not of much importance. However I do acknowledge that dirt collected during a new moon is likely more powerful than if it was collected at another time.

When collecting dirt for a specific purpose a number of things must be done. First the type of working you are going to use the dirt for must be decided. Next research must be performed to determine whether there is an individual in your local cemetery which possessed the qualities needed for the magic. This can sometimes be done through a search of newspaper archives but most of the time divination is necessary. Once a grave with the required qualities is located permission from its inhabitant must be acquired. Sometimes this can be difficult and another grave must be located. Following this step the dirt must be collected and payment given to the deceased. The traditional payment is usually a dime since those in the United States once had a picture of the god Mercury upon it.

The powers and uses of dirt from specific graves can be determined by the nature of their resident. To demonstrate this I shall give a number of examples. Dirt from the grave of a soldier for instance can be used to induce bravery, strength, quick thinking, or to get an individual to obey you and follow orders. Dirt from the grave of a killer/murderer can be used both to gain revenge and to cause harm. In this instance negotiation with the spirit should be undertaken to prevent the dirt from actually causing death. To heal or cause illness, the dirt from the grave of either a doctor or nurse should be brought to bear. As a final example if one wishes to create romance, create sexual attraction, or induce lust the best variety of dirt to use is from an adolescent.

However for those who feel uncomfortable with taking dirt from an actual grave magical theory provides an alternative. This is simply to use dirt taken from a crossroads within a cemetery. Crossroads are thought in many belief systems to be places of great spiritual power associated with magic, rituals, pagan deities, demons, and the dead. The fact that a crossroads within a cemetery is possesses a double connection with the dead should make it quite powerful in necromantic operations. To use it for a specific type of magic I suggest mixing it with finely powdered herbs chosen specifically for the working.

Methods for using graveyard dirt including the following though there are more. Method number one is to rub it on your hand before you shake hands with someone you want to affect. This method is not recommended for cursing or hexing since it will also affect the necromancer. The second method is to sprinkle it around the property or inside the house of your intended target. The last one that sees common use is the blow powder method whereby a small amount is blown into the face of your quarry.