Description“Witches Burrs” or “Witches Balls” (Sweet gum balls, Sweet Gum Pods, Witch Balls, or JackBalls) bring protection, help in hexing, add power to spells, and also banish. Native to North and Central America they are an integral part of American Folk magic and Hoodoo used for protection, banishing, blessing, and even luck.They are alleged to increase the efficacy of spells and often hung around one’s home to protect the space from negative energies and entities. It is thought that if hung above a doorway it will prevent any evil, negativity, or bad luck from entering. As the spiny appendages repel evil, are protective, and can be “loaded” by sprinkling herbs into the holes and then sealing with wax for warding. Placed on windowsills or in corners of the home they act as protective elements to set or reinforce wards, and prevent theft. They are also said to add power to any altar that they sit upon, increasing the energy of any spell work done.These multipurpose balls are also used for commanding and compelling. Alleged to make a person very uncomfortable, this is achieved by getting your targets picture or name paper and wrapping their face or name toward the spines. The ball is then tied with thread. As you wind the thread around the ball, state powerfully that the person “is going to feel the sting”.. “is going to feel uncomfortable in their skin”.. “is going to feel pin-pricks all over their body”.. etc., until they pay you the money back they owe you, or leave you alone, or whatever else you wish to command them to do.They are strong protective amulets and to protect the home, an old traditional Hoodoo recipe is to wrap three witch balls in red string, sprinkle holy water on them and pray Psalm 23 over them before hanging the bundle above doors or windows,You will receive 3 witch burrs
