Quick Specs
- Author: Robert Laremy
- Format: Workbook / practical reference
- Biblical text: King James Version
- Contents: Nearly 400 rituals
- Tradition: Psalm magic, folk Christianity; also used in hoodoo
The Working Word: Psalms as a Tool in Folk Magic
The practice of using Psalms in ritual is older than most American magical traditions and runs through more of them than people realize. In psalm magic, which is also used in hoodoo, specific Psalms are assigned to specific intentions. Psalm 23 for protection. Psalm 91 for safety from danger. Psalm 51 for spiritual cleansing and the release of guilt. Psalm 4 for peace in the home. Practitioners recite them over candles, add them to bath preparations, write them on petitions, and speak them at crossroads. The text itself carries the load. That’s the practice this book is built on.
The same framework shows up in Kabbalistic practice, where each Psalm is understood to carry a specific divine name or attribute that concentrates its power for a given purpose. Jewish folk magic and Christian folk magic developed alongside each other for centuries in both the Old World and the New, and both traditions landed on the same conclusion: the right Psalm, used correctly, is one of the most practical tools in a working person’s kit. The King James Version is a common choice for this practice because its particular phrasing has been used in these workings for generations. The rhythm and diction matter. Robert Laremy builds from that foundation.
This book isn’t a devotional and it isn’t theology. It’s a workbook in the most literal sense: a large-format King James Psalms text organized for ritual use, with nearly 400 specific workings mapped to intention. I carry it because it’s practical and accessible. If you’re working in any tradition that touches the Psalms, this is a reference worth having on your shelf.
How to Use the Psalm Workbook
How to use the Psalm Workbook by Robert Laremy in your ritual practice.
- Find Your Goal
Scan the book's index by intention. Look for what you're working toward: protection, money, love, healing, or clearing. The workbook maps each goal to a specific Psalm.
- Read the Psalm
Open to the assigned Psalm and read the text aloud or silently. The King James wording is standard for this tradition. Read it at least once before beginning your working.
- Apply It to Your Working
Follow the ritual instruction in the book. This may include candle work, a written petition, a bath, or recitation over a specific item. Do each step in the order given.
The Tarot Fellow Standard
I stock this book because it doesn’t dress things up. It’s a workbook: plain language, indexed by use, built for people who are actually working and not just reading. The rituals in this book are simple by design. That’s not a limitation. Simplicity in Psalm working is historically accurate. The tradition doesn’t require elaborate setup because the power is in the text and the intention you bring to it.
One note: this is a folk magic reference, not a Bible study guide and not an academic survey of Psalm history. If you come to it expecting footnotes or theological discussion, that’s not what it is. It’s a working reference organized for practical use. That’s exactly what makes it useful. If you’re new to Psalm magic, this is a solid entry point. If you already work with Psalms and want a dedicated Psalm reference, it earns its shelf space.
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a practical workbook. The Psalms are drawn from the King James Bible, but the rituals are rooted in folk magic tradition, not devotional practice.
No. Psalm working is a folk magic practice used across many traditions regardless of religious identity. The text is the tool, not a statement of faith.
The King James Version. The KJV is the standard for Psalm magic in American folk traditions because of its specific phrasing and historical use in these workings.
The book contains nearly 400 rituals, each tied to a specific Psalm and intention. Purposes range from protection and healing to money drawing and uncrossing.
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