Some stones sit on the altar and wait. A lodestone pulls. This 1 oz pouch of natural lodestone holds small pieces of magnetite, the naturally magnetic iron ore that rootworkers have carried for generations to draw money, love, luck, and opportunity closer. In Hoodoo a lodestone is regarded as a living helper: you name it, feed it magnetic sand, dress it with oil, and it keeps working on your behalf between rituals. Whether this is your first lodestone or one more for the mojo bag, you are picking up one of the oldest attraction tools in American folk magic, and it fits in the palm of your hand. Key Features of Lodestone Naturally magnetic. Each piece is untreated magnetite, deep gray to black with a metallic shine, and it holds a real magnetic charge. That pull is the whole point: in attraction work the stone stands in for the drawing power you are asking for, and you can watch it grab a pinch of magnetic sand. A starter supply for real workings. One ounce holds roughly 5 to 10 small stones, enough for a mojo bag, a matched pair on the altar, and a spare to carry in your pocket. Built to be fed. Lodestones are traditionally fed with magnetic sand and dressed with condition oils so the work stays active. Feeding is a small weekly act of care, and it is what turns a rock into a working partner. Product Details Weight: 1 oz, resealable pouch Shipping weight: about 1 oz packaged (per AzureGreen) Sold by weight, not by size (per AzureGreen) Count: approximately 5 to 10 small pieces per bag Material: natural, untreated magnetite (lodestone) Color: deep gray to black with a metallic shine Supplied by AzureGreen The Spiritual Significance Lodestone is used for attraction in Hoodoo and rootwork: drawing money, love, customers, luck, and opportunity toward the person who keeps it. The stone's own magnetism does the teaching. You are not asking it to become something new; you are asking it to do, for you, what it already does by nature. The practice runs deep in African American folk magic. When folklorist Harry M. Hyatt interviewed rootworkers across the South in the 1930s, lodestone came up again and again, kept in pockets and mojo hands, fed on a set day, and spoken to like a helper. A single stone draws for you. A matched pair, one for each partner, is worked for love and reconciliation, and a lodestone tucked beside the cash box is worked for business. Lodestone also appears in European and eclectic witchcraft, where Cunningham assigns it to Venus, but the feeding-and-dressing practice on this page is Hoodoo through and through. How To Use Lodestone Wake it up. Wipe your lodestone clean and hold it while you say the words that name what it is for: "You draw money to me," or "You bring good customers through my door." Many rootworkers give the stone a name at this point. Dress it. Rub a few drops of a condition oil into the stone, such as Money Drawing or Magnet Oil, matching the oil to the job. Feed it. Sprinkle a pinch of magnetic sand over the stone and watch it cling. This is the feeding, and it is repeated on the same day each week while the work is ongoing. Put it to work. Keep the lodestone in a mojo bag, on your altar with a petition beneath it, or near the register and wallet for money work. Keep it dry. Lodestone is iron ore and will rust, so skip the salt-water soak and store it in its pouch. Beyond that, trust the rhythm that feels right between you and the stone. Pairs Well With Silver Magnetic Sand (Lodestone Food), 1 oz: the classic all-purpose feed; a pinch a week keeps the stone working. Magnet (Iman) Oil, 4 Dram: dress the stone with the oil named for it before each feeding. Money Drawing Oil by Espiritu, 2 Dram: the dressing most rootworkers reach for when the lodestone's job is money. Green Velveteen Bag, 3 x 4 Inches: a mojo bag in the money color, sized for a lodestone, its sand, and a petition. Ritual Lodestone Powder Incense by 1618 Gold, 1 oz: burn it while you feed the stone so the attraction intention rises with the smoke. Frequently Asked Questions How do you feed a lodestone? Feeding a lodestone means sprinkling a pinch of magnetic sand over it so the grains cling to the stone. Rootworkers feed on a regular schedule, often once a week on the same day, while speaking the intention aloud. Dressing the stone with a condition oil first helps the sand stick and keeps the working active. Is a lodestone just a magnet? A lodestone is a naturally magnetized piece of magnetite, so it is a magnet, but one made by the earth rather than a factory. That natural origin matters in Hoodoo, where the stone is worked as a living helper rather than hardware. Some workers do keep a horseshoe magnet on hand in a pinch. Do I need one lodestone or a pair? One lodestone is enough for most attraction work, including money drawing and luck. A matched pair is traditionally worked for love, reconciliation, and keeping two people together, with one stone standing for each person. This 1 oz bag holds several pieces, so you can set up either working from a single pouch. Can I use lodestone if I am not a Hoodoo practitioner? Yes. Lodestone is an open, widely worked curio that shows up in Hoodoo, European folk magic, and eclectic witchcraft, where Cunningham associates it with Venus and attraction. If you follow the Hoodoo feeding practice, name the tradition honestly and learn from the rootworkers who teach it. The stone welcomes beginners. How do I cleanse a lodestone? Cleanse a lodestone by wiping it with a dry cloth, passing it through incense smoke, or dabbing it with a little whiskey or Florida Water, both traditional in rootwork. Avoid soaking it in water or salt water, because lodestone is iron ore and will rust. Then re-dress, re-feed, and restate the intention. What is the difference between natural lodestone and the colored ones? Natural lodestone is the stone as it comes from the ground, dark gray to black. Green, gold, and red lodestones are the same magnetite colored to match an intention: green and gold for money, red for love. The color is a visual cue for the working; the magnetism and the feeding practice are identical.
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