Powers of the Psalms by Anna Riva — Bible Magic Guide for Spiritual Work

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Powers of the Psalms by Anna Riva — the classic reference for using specific Psalms as spiritual petitions in hoodoo, folk Catholic, and rootwork traditions. Each Psalm is cross-referenced with its traditional use: protection, love, money drawing, enemy work, and healing. A slim but indispensable reference for anyone working in the African-American or folk Catholic spiritual lineages.

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Quick Specs

  • Publisher: International Imports (Lushena Books)
  • Pages: 128
  • Type: Reference guide to Psalm-based prayer and ritual
  • Best for: Folk magic practitioners, Bible-based spiritual workers, Hoodoo students

The Psalms as Practical Spiritual Tools

The Book of Psalms is the most widely used collection of sacred poetry in the Western world, drawn from Hebrew scripture and incorporated into Jewish, Christian, and folk religious practice across centuries. In the traditions of Hoodoo, Rootwork, and folk Catholicism, specific Psalms were assigned to specific purposes: certain verses for protection, others for attracting love, others for justice in court, others for healing. This system has roots in Kabbalistic and grimoire literature dating to the 17th century.

Powers of the Psalms brings this tradition into a practical reference format. The book includes all 150 Psalms plus a cross-referenced index organized by intention and life situation. If you are facing a court case, a health concern, a financial difficulty, or conflict with an enemy, you look up your situation, find the recommended Psalm, and recite it with focused intention. Some entries recommend pairing the recitation with a candle color or anointing oil, but the prayers stand on their own without any additional materials.

How to Use Powers of the Psalms

Powers of the Psalms is a reference tool. Here is how to use it effectively in your spiritual practice.

  1. Identify Your Situation in the Index

    Identify your challenge and look it up in the index at the back of the book. The index cross-references life situations with Psalm numbers. Categories include court cases, financial difficulty, health, relationship conflicts, and protection needs.

  2. Recite the Psalm with Clear Intention

    Read or recite the identified Psalm aloud with focused intention. The book recommends daily recitation over several days for serious matters. For smaller concerns, a single focused recitation is the starting point. Consistency matters most here.

  3. Add Optional Ritual Supports

    Some entries suggest pairing the Psalm with a candle color or anointing oil. These are optional enhancements, not requirements. The Psalm practice functions as a complete standalone approach without any additional ritual materials needed at all.

The Tarot Fellow Standard

I carry this book because it represents a cross-tradition approach to spiritual work that many of my customers actively practice. It is compact, practical, and does not require you to be embedded in any single tradition to use it effectively. Whether you work from Hoodoo, folk Catholic, or a general interest in biblical magic, it belongs on your reference shelf. Browse related titles in my book collection.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Powers of the Psalms cover?

It includes all 150 Psalms and an index by intention. It covers court cases, betrayal, anxiety, financial trouble, health, love, enemies, protection, and success in work. Each situation is matched to one or more specific Psalms with guidance notes.

Where does the tradition of using Psalms in magic come from?

The tradition traces to Kabbalistic practice and entered Hoodoo, Rootwork, and folk Catholicism via 17th and 18th-century grimoire literature. Assigning Psalms to intentions is a long-standing method that predates the modern esoteric revival.

Are the Psalm assignments based on established traditions?

Yes. The assignments draw from established practice rather than invention. Readers with existing prayer routines often find the book confirms familiar uses and adds new applications they had not previously considered before reading through.

Is this book accessible to beginners?

Yes. At 128 pages it is concise. No prior knowledge of the Bible or magic is needed. The index format lets you use it as a reference rather than reading cover to cover, making it immediately useful regardless of background or experience level.

Additional information

Weight0.4 lbs
Dimensions8.3 × 5.4 × 0.3 in

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Lots of prayers. Lots of psalms for everything you have going on in life. Book came in great condition. No tears. Such a good book. Packaging: Great Printing quality: Great Content clarity: Great

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Lots of prayers. Lots of psalms for everything you have going on in life. Book came in great condition. No tears. Such a good book. Packaging: Great Printing quality: Great Content clarity: Great

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Not at all what I thought it was guess I should’ve read reviews. It’s not a Christian book which is what I thought it to be. why use God’s word to try to do wicked things! God is not about delivering bad onto others but helping, caring and loving one another!

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