7. Chapter One Day
Despite what many pastors would have us believe, all power comes directly from the Lord. When we do Obeah it is only because God has given us that power. Thus, it is invoking God and demanding our own authority -as Kings and Queens of the Earth- that we banish Obeah from our lives. What we must remember is that God has given us authority over all things. This even includes the authority and ability to perform miracles (which is what Obeah is when done in a godly way). He has given us the power to loose what others have bound. If he has been spiritually cursed and attacked, the first step is to read his Bible one chapter a day. Consistency is important. The point is not to cram information, but to meditate on the spiritual power within the Holy Bible. However, you must read it with the divine guidance of the spirit in your heart. Only through spiritual vision, not worldly, can we see the true and hidden meanings.
6. Sea salt bath
If you feel there has been a sudden spiritual attack, or an Obeah curse placed on you, then you can try clearing it through the natural sciences. Salt is a pure crystal that will ward off any negative spiritual forces. Relaxing in a bath with a comfortable level of natural sea salt and letting the negative energy that goes with the salt drain away. In addition, it is relaxing and good for the skin. This handy little ritual can break even strong Obeah. Don’t underestimate it.
5. Blending and cleaning with sage
At Obeah we often consider both African and European traditions, but underestimate the contributions of Native Americans. As settlers and slaves populated Trinidad and Jamaica, they displaced and eradicated the native Arawak and Carib populations, as well as contributing to the decline of the Taíno. However, the spiritual traditions of many Native Americans were saved by those of the African Diaspora. The stain may have arisen directly from the Caribbean taught by natives to early Slavic populations or may have arrived at a later date. There is much historical dispute about the origin of the spots at Obeah. Briefly, the practice of smearing is based on a hidden herbal remedy that is burned to ward off evil. The main consistency of most smudge sticks is white sage. This is a practice shared by the Ojibwe and Cree natives of North America.
In Obeah we would blur depending on the type of situation. To drive an evil spirit out of a home would require a different combination of herbs than to break a love spell on a home. Most people in areas where Obeah is practiced can buy ‘smudge sticks’ or get a list of the proper ingredients to make it. The details of the smearing ritual must also be explained by Doctor Obeah. They can be complex and are beyond the scope of this article.
4.Meditation
Meditation is a double sword when it comes to breaking curses or spiritual protection. When we meditate we strengthen our entire spiritual body. This includes what some know as our aura, others as our chakras, still our chi, and even what Allan Kardec identified as our perispirit. Strengthening our full spiritual being is a good thing. Unfortunately, in some cases, this can take a person to a spiritual level that they are not ready for. This may mean that they are encountering spiritual forces that they cannot handle. This is rarely a risk and occurs mainly in those who experiment with advanced meditation techniques beyond their ability.
3. Basic protection rituals
If you intend to practice any form of spiritual art or are experiencing ongoing attacks, it may be beneficial for you to learn basic spiritual protection rituals. The best known of these is called the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram. This is based on both Hebrew and European traditions but has been widely practiced in Trinidad and Jamaica as part of Obeah since Lawrence’s LW began publishing in Jamaica in the 1940s. This is widely available on the internet and the ritual is very long in itself. It should also be attempted only after you have mastered meditation and a flowing direction of energy. Without spirit control to perform the ritual, you will not be able to drive away the spirits or protect them.
2. Proper removal of the cursed item
A singularly unique case is when you are in possession of a cursed item. In a case like this, deleting the item will end the problems. However, it must be done correctly or the curse may remain. The item must be taken to a rural area, to a crossroads. This is the place of Legba and Eshu; they will carry the curse with them to the spirit world. In this ritual it is required to go after sunset but before midnight. A whole must be dug and cover the element completely. Finally, the site must be sprinkled with salt. It is imperative not to look back; Just as Lot’s wife was turned into a pillar of salt when she looked back at burning Sodom, if you look back at evil after placing the salt, it may follow you. The entire procedure must be finished before midnight.
1. Professional Spiritual Help
If all else fails, it is best to seek professional help. There are many qualified people who can help with spiritual problems of all kinds. It’s often a good idea to seek out an expert on what he hopes is the cause. If you suspect Santeria, a Santero. Voodoo, to Mambo. And Obeah, an Obi. So on. Many can break curses of other types; most can. However, this helps you make sure that the person has the spiritual experience to deal with the situation.