Graveyard Dirt

Graveyard dirt is, as you can guess from the name, dirt collected from a graveyard which is paid for using an offering of money (usually dimes) or whiskey. There are several herbs and combinations of herbs that are said to be good substitutes for graveyard dirt - but this is a complicated matter. While certain herbs can be used as a substitute in different practices just fine, in traditions in which graveyard dirt is an essential ingredient for its connection to ancestors and the dead (ie. Hoodoo), there is no replacing it. 

While graveyard dirt traditionally comes from actual graves, some practitioners create their own versions for various reasons. Here’s how and why people might make their own graveyard dirt:

• Symbolic Substitutes: Some practitioners use dirt from their own yard or other locations and infuse it with symbolic significance. This can be done through rituals, prayers, or personal intent to imbue the dirt with the desired properties or energies.

• Commercially Available Options: This is often not real graveyard dirt but rather a blend of herbs, minerals, and other materials meant to replicate the energetic qualities associated with graveyard dirt.

• Personalized Dirt: To create a personal version of graveyard dirt, some people might use dirt from places they feel have a strong spiritual connection or that are meaningful to them. This can be a way to personalize the magic while still connecting to the symbolism of graveyard dirt.

Depending on how it is handled and collected, graveyard dirt has many uses, such as cursing/crossing, luck and good fortune, protection, and love. It is also an indispensable ingredient for Goofer Dust. Use graveyard dirt as an offering to Deities who govern death, ancestor work, as an ingredient in protection, banishing, or cursing rituals. 

**Always consult a physician before using herbal products, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medication(s). These herbs, resins, roots, flowers, and powders are meant to be used for spell and ritual work.

• "Small" bags are full 2x3" re-sealable zip lock bags. Roughly 0.75 oz per bag.
• "Medium" bags are full 3x4" re-sealable zip lock bags. Roughly 2 oz per bag.