This is a work in progress. It is very unfinished, but i wanted to post what i have thus far. The occult associations are largely my own, through practice, advise from the spirit, folklore, and in depth research of tradition. I must acknowedge Mama Starr, because reading "working the root" was a huge validation that yes, other people in english do work like I do, and while we differ on some things, I think that book is the epitome of 'quimbois' style/curanderismo conjure in english. I must thank CalvinMQ and Euoi for many hours of discussion and helping me articulate this post. the other associations are only meant as SUGGESTIONS, but they also are another way to understand the power of that particular saint. No one works in exactly the same way, and I don't expect anyone else to follow this as a manual. If you want to copy this to elsewhere that's cool, but please credit me. A lot of this represents original research in english. IF something is FOLKLORIC i will represent it with a *. There will be a short guide to working with saints preceding this. When working with saints, it is very preferable to work with 1-7 closely and others as needed, and you can also pair saints together (which is an art in and of itself)- but you need to know who they can be paired with and why. To find out which saints will be closest to you there are generally three criteria 1) baptismal name (christian name) 2) birth date 3)likeness to the saint. But largely there are divination methods used to infer which saints comprise your spiritual court. When this is discovered, those saints are considered your personal go to spirits for all conditions, even if outside their office. There are also 'conditional' saints, who you work with because we need their power- these are saints whose relationship with us improves over time, through veneration. Remember we don't worship saints, we can love them and venerate them, but we worship god first and foremost, arguably mary as a part of the holy spirit-aeon of wisdom, and co-redemptrix, mediatrix of heaven and earth, and christ the magus.
If in doubt on how to work with a saint, begin a nine day novena on a sunday (every saint can be worked on a sunday)! and see if they respond. If a saint is not mentioned here 1) i may be in the process of writing their correspondences or 2) they are very well-known and a lot of material is out there for you to work with 3) let me know and i will add them if i feel they would fit in the theme of sorcerous saints.
they are a few thousand saints, only about 150 can be worked in a sorcerous paradigm. hopefully this can open more of them to wider occult fame.
Just a note: "Symbols" are what characterises the saint in art, "tools" are what we give saints to work)
St. Margaret of Antioch / St Marina the Virgin-Martyr
"She who tames the Devil"
Her names means 'ocean' and she is strongly associated with tempests, sailors, and leviathans. She is the patron of child-birth (and when we reflect on this for occult associations we can see in this the ability to bear heavy burdens and conquer seemingly impossible obstacles- and produce something miraculous). Her hagiography states that she wielded a holy hammer of god, in one version she tames the devil (or a demon), and is often pictured holding a pet demon on a leash or by its horns. she was the most popular saint of the middle ages, because on her death she promised miraculous and powerful boons on her devotees. amongst these boons, were great power over enemies and adversities. In another version of her hagiography, she is swallowed by a great leviathan, and her holy cross irritated the lining of the stomach of the beast, and thus she was expelled. Another version states she wielded her hammer against the organs of the dragon, and caused it to explode,raining gold and silver upon the city of antioch.
Days: Saturday, Monday
Numbers: 9, 13
Occult conditions: Reversing Jinxes, protection from demonic entities, exorcism, domination of enemies, casting off illness, rebuking malefic sorcery, keep low spirits in line, strength in adversity, wealth (that produced by saturn), protection from intrusion or prying eyes.
herbs: oregano*, ,black cohosh, valerian*, iris (NOT blue flag), agrimony, nigella seeds (black cumin)*, mandrake, rue, lavender, bitter aloe*, asafoetida*
spiritual allies: st. martha of bethanny, the virgin martyrs (particularly St. Catherine of Alexandria, St. Lucy of Syracuse). St Philomena (for exorcism, for wealth). St Mary Magdalene (for healing, women's issues), St Luke of Antioch (luke the evangelist) (for uncrossing,healing). St. Cyprian (occult prowess, reversal, power over low spirits), Martyr Justina ( uncrossing- while st. cyprian uncrosses- st. margaret protects against future attack, knocking enemies back), st. charalambous.
tools: holy hammer, cross, palm branch
Colours: Purple, White, Black
psalm: 37,47,57
Ask st. margaret to cast off your enemies known and unknown and protect your house from intrusion.
Other: In Sanse often thought to be a form of Bruja Martha, and associated with occult prowess, linked to the court of the Guede.
Recommended work: Domination Honey Jar, Spiritual Guide for working the goetia, Revenge (justice-type) against occult/physical attackers, Finding 'hidden' treasure.
St. Luke the Evangelist (Apostle)
"The Bull"
Colour: White, Yellow*, Red*
Days: Sunday, Wednesday
Number: 5
Herbs: Angelica, High John the Conqueror, Burdock*, Chainey root, Solomon's Seal, Peach Leaves*, Pear Leaves (anti-hex)*, , white mustard seed*,
Symbol: Book and Pen, and a flying bull with wings.
Tool: Pen, inkwell, Image of a Bull (not a castrated one), physician's reference guide.
Occult Conditions: Writers block, Physical Healing, Health, Well-being, strength, Uncrossing, Blockbusting, Intercession of the spirit. men's health and virility, spiritual wisdom, worldly wisdom. fertility (both).
Spiritual Allies: St. Jude, St. Expeditus, King Solomon, Sacred Heart, St. Peter, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Gabriel the Archangel, St. Lucy of Syracuse
Psalms: Luke 4 (Uncrossing, healing), 90/91, 86-88. 107. 4.
Other: Associated with moses and the prophets, court of the sun (justice and deliverance).
St. Charalambos / San Descheador
"The Unmaker"
The 'Unmaking saint" (literally his name in both greek and spanish means to 'undo' or 'unmake' ) Widely venerated in Latin America and Europe. His hagiography states that upon his execution all the weapons of his attackers were turned against them, slaying them, a roman spat on him and his head turned 180 degrees and when soldiers tried to cut his arms, their arms were miraculously amputated as if by a sword. He also made shade-type demons explode, healed the sick, and exorcised the devil from a woman. In Curanderismo of peru and south america in general, is often paired with st. cyprian. One of the more powerful, yet unknown in the anglo-sphere occult saints.
Occult Conditions: Terminal Illness, Persecution/ Oppression, uncrossing Malefic sorcery, exorcism, blockbusting, obstacle removing, spiritual parasites, removing evil people.
Days: Saturday and Sunday
Colours: Orange, White, black-white multi
Special: Cross of Caravaca Candle
Herbs: Rompey Saraguey*, Espanta Muerte*, Epazote*, Wood Betony, Rue.
Numbers: 3,7
Recommeded works: cleansing of the sick or dying with herbs, strong purgative healing, cleansing an old house of spirits, uncrossing (traditionally, the brujo of the offending party is said to be affected by this saint, rather than those with ill intent), 21 day blockbusting work (alternating fixed and unfixed candles).
Psalms 37, 104, 91/94, 12
Symbols: The devil lies prone at his feet, he holds a book. sometimes a crozier (to denote bishops), or a cross. his hand is in a mudra.
Tools: Cross
Other: Associated with Guede Araignee, and the court of the Guede in general.
St. Catherine of Alexandria
"she who breaks the yoke of oppression"
Number: 9,7
Colour: Purple, Yellow, White
Herbs: Master of the Wood, Deer's tongue, Calamus, Galangal, Cedar, Dragon's Blood, Bay Laurel, Gunpowder, Tobacco, Slippery Elm, Devil's Shoestring, Cascara Sagrada
Symbol: Sword, Spiked Wheel, Book.
Tool: Sword, Wooden Wheel, Quill Pen
Spiritual Allies: St. Joan of Arc (especially), St. Barbara, St. Dymphna, St. Lucy of Syracuse (especially), St. Philomena, St. Margaret of Antioch (especially), St. Mary Magdalene.
Occult conditions: Mastery (of people and problems), Legal Issues, Blockbusting, Wisdom and Eloquence, Worldly Knowledge, Uncrossing, Protection from Oppression/Persecution, Justice work, Reversal. End Conspiracy, Slander and Gossip.
Day: Thursday, Saturday
Psalms 31/37, 52/58, 47/48, 20.
St. Lucy of Syracuse
"Saint of the Light of Darkness"
Herbs: Fennel, Rue, Celandine, Black Poppy, Lemon, Camphor, Syrian Rue, Black Pepper
Number: 7, 3
Symbol/Tool: Hamsa, Dagger (especially 'vendetta' knives of italy, poignards, and short blades of the philipines), (Glass) Eyes on a Plate, Palm Branch, Light (dedicated beeswax candle that is lit on every petition even when lighting a 7-day glass encased).
Occult Conditions: Strong Protection, Inflammatory Confusion, Clarity and Spiritual Wisdom, Second Sight, Hidden Knowledge of a Situation, Crossing, Reversal, Healing of Body/Soul, Marital Issues, Writing and Art. Protection from Spirits, Deliverance.
Colour: White, and sometimes Pink. (Some people say 'white only' but you can use pink to great success as well for healing and home matters), Dual Colour White/Black.
Day: Saturday/Sunday (both equally and you can split a work in half to do a reversal on saturday and a deliverance on sunday).
Pslams 70, 94, 79 (caution with this one), 77, 107.
Spiritual Allies: Virgin-Martyrs (See St. Catherine of Alexandria), St. Mary Magdalene, St. Martin de Porres, St. Alejo/Alexius man of god, St. Ramon Nonatus.
St. Martin de Porres
"Wonderous Saint of the Holy Broom"
Symbol/Tools: Broom, 4 animals (cat, dog, bird, mouse), cross.
Numbers: 3,7,13
Occult Conditions: Strong Healing*, Uncrossing, protection from Poverty*, Spiritual Gifts, Healing Animals*, Peace in the Home*, Protection from Crossed Conditions, Cleansing of vice, Protection of the Home (from intrusive neighboors, landlords, debt collectors), Cleansing of the Home of all negative energies, Repels evil spirits, Spiritual Contact with god/spirits, Blessing of Family ,(particularly good for people who have purchased an old house and need to cleanse it), protects against discord (in-laws and bad siblings, Spiritual Parasites), Protects against legal entanglements (NOT law keep away, but general avoidance of strife with police), Social Justice*, He is also very good as a spiritual guide- especially for indigenous people/spirits, and bringing spiritual sanctity to unquiet spirits.
Herbs: Boldo*, Cinchona*, Mugwort (Altamisa), Alfalfa*, Lavender, Broom Straw*, Clove, Pennyroyal, Rue* (Mexico), Epazote
Suggested Works: Dedicate a NEW real broom (made of straw) to him, write his name on it and pray over it, and sweep once a week with that broom, place it upright behind your door to protect the home- you can also get a smaller handheld REAL broom for cleansing people and animals, Pray his novena for 9 days over a purple beeswax taper candle to recieve spiritual gifts especially the gift of healing and spiritual knowledge. Light a 'High John' 7-day candle to him on thursday (purple or white) and ask him to remove debt and poverty.
Days: Thursday and Monday
Colours: White*, Purple*, 7-colour. Beeswax
Psalms: 77 (!!!), 29 (!), 30 (!), 49/50, 139/140.
Other: Also linked to the Court of the Guede, often Papa Guede.
Spiritual Allies: St. Rose of Lima, St. John the Baptist, St. Mary Magdalene, Jesus of The Sacred Heart, NdN Spirits, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Kateri Tekawitha, St. Moses of Ethiopia, St. Jude Thaddeus, Martyrs of Uganda, Congo saints, St. Takla, St. Gabra, Moses, Elijah, Solomon. 3 wise Men, Marie Lavaeu, Queen Nanny of the Maroons (he works very well with both folk saints and official saints, probably because the church was extremely resistant to canonisation of a 'mixed race' or 'black' saint- but on the day of his death- a very fervent, dedicated and widespread cult appeared which produced many miracles of healing. Our lady of charity/perpetual help/los lagos/sorrow, black madonna.
St Francis of Assisi
"El Gran Curandero"
Number: 3,7
Colour: Yellow, White, Cross of Caravaca
Day: Sunday/Monday
herbs: self-heal, angelica, hyssop*, white mustard seed*, boneset, chamomile, lavender*, periwinkle, rose*, wolfsbane*, horehound, marjoram.
Occult Conditions: Strong Healing, Spiritual Gifts, Protection of Animals, Spiritual Cleansing, Peace in Situations (Especially Family), Protection from Wild Animals, Knowledge of Herbs, Protection from Strife, Calming Land Spirits, Protection of The environment, Inequity and Injustice.
Symbol: Cross of Caravaca (later attribution), Wolf, 3 Birds
St Kateri Tekawitha
"Lily of the Mohawk"*
Occult Conditions: Healing (especially of the skin and infectious disease), Strife within communities (to remove), blessing of communities, Communion with God, Guide to the NdN spirits, casting off old conditions (love, love crossing, health), Injustice, Protection and cleansing of environment.
Herbs: Rabbit Tobacco/Life Everlasting*, Boneset, Blue Cohosh, Yarrow, White Peony Root, Wahoo Bark, Buffalo Sage, Sweetgrass (anything used medicinally, indigenous to the americas, basically).
Colours: White and only white.
Symbols: Lily (white or tiger), cross, tree, dove
Numbers: 4, 8 (the infinity symbol is associated with christianity and the metis (mixed NdN and European people), 4 is sacred in many plains cultures especially pertaining to healing.
Day: Sunday, Monday
St. Christopher
"Lupine Strong-Man"
Herbs: Mint*, Comfrey Root*, Wolfsbane*, Horehound*, Nettle
Number: 3
Day: Sunday, Tuesday
Symbol: Staff, Santo Nino (Child Jesus occasionally Black), sometimes spear or sword and shield, wolf's/dog's head.
Occult Conditions: Protection in Travel*, against Adversity*, against Peril, wild animals, Strength in Battle, Deliverance, against natural disaster, floods, protection capture, power of transformation (physical and spiritual), resist temptation/vice/sin. Invocation of the elements.
Spiritual Allies: Santo Nino (Nino de Atocha, Nino Divino, Child St. John the Baptist, infant of prague), St. Peter, St. John the Baptist
St. John the Baptist
"Angel of the Desert"*
Day: Sunday, Thursday
Herbs: Coconut (Whole, fresh, green), honey, olive,
Occult Conditions: Spirituality, Cleansing through Water, Spiritual Knowledge/Gifts, Healing, Uncrossing, Invocation of the Spirit, Spiritual Guide, Elements/Elementals/Plants (to gain favour), Knowledge of Herbs, Protection from Unknown Enemies, Block breaking (spiritual blocks), cleansing of sin/vice
PSalms: John 14, 104, John 1 (pray over bath water)
***All of the Above are Subject to Edit/Change and general Cleanup***