Railroad Spikes

Railroad Spike (noun):

A large iron nail spiritually used in Hoodoo to protect property, fix boundaries, ward off enemies, and nail down one’s power, intentions, or spirits. Its association with iron makes it especially effective in repelling evil, anchoring spiritual energy, and creating invisible barriers.

Common Spiritual Uses:

• 🔨 Protection: Driven into the four corners of your property to spiritually “nail down” protection and keep out thieves, evil, or curses.
• 🧲 Binding or Control: Used in rituals to dominate or stop someone’s harmful actions, often with their name attached.
• 🌍 Grounding Power: To “nail down” a spiritual working, making sure it stays effective and rooted.
• ⚔️ Warding Off Spirits: Iron is traditionally feared by spirits; spikes can block malevolent forces from entering a home or ritual space.

Example Use in a Working:

To protect a home:

Write your name and address on a piece of paper. Place it in a small jar with protective herbs (like salt, black pepper, and sulfur). Bury the jar at the front of the property and drive a railroad spike over it to “nail down” the protection. Repeat at all four corners for full coverage.