There are many forms of magic ranging from the simple sympathetic forms of magic to the more complicated ceremonial styles of performing magic. Most of these forms of magic involve using various tools such as candles, incense, and images of the object for which the spell is targeted. Whether you practice witchcraft, voodoo, or other forms of earth based magic, a very effective form involves the use of what is commonly known as poppets, sometimes called voodoo dolls. It is the use of poppet magic that will be discussed here.

Contrary to the image that Hollywood and other media has promoted over the years of the witch or the voodoo priest, poppet magic is neither good nor evil but depends on what purpose such magic is used. Poppet magic is merely a form of sympathetic magic that involves the use of a figure that is made from wax, clay, or more often, cloth fashioned into a sort of doll. The doll is then stuffed with bits of the person’s hair, nail clippings, a sample of handwriting and herbs or other such items that are pertinent to the spell being cast.