{"title":"Curiosities","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagical curios are materials chosen for their form, origin, or place within a tradition.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rose of Jericho, roots, seeds, snake sheds, and other curios can be used in mojos, on altars, in bottles, and in folk magic preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Hoodoo, the word \u003cem\u003ecurio\u003c\/em\u003e refers to materials whose meaning comes from a specific working. Choose them according to the rite, tradition, and intended purpose: a root for a mojo, a material for a bottle, or an object to place on the altar. The Aeternum selection lets you give each curio a specific place in your preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor roots and seeds, also browse \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/ecorces-racines\"\u003eBarks \u0026amp; Roots\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/graines\"\u003eSeeds \u0026amp; Berries\u003c\/a\u003e. For mojos, the \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/charmes-sacs-mojo\"\u003eCharms \u0026amp; Mojo Bags\u003c\/a\u003e collection offers a more direct context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/livres-hoodoo\"\u003eHoodoo Books\u003c\/a\u003e help place these materials within the methods they belong to.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"graine-tete-de-chauve-souris","title":"Bat Head Seed","description":"\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/en-us\/blogs\/grimoire-botanique\/tete-de-chauve-souris-ou-griffes-de-chat\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBat Head seed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (or \u003cem\u003eMartynia Annua\u003c\/em\u003e) is quite unique due to its distinctive shape resembling either a small bat head (hence its name) or cat claws (its other name), with a curved and pointed tip. In a darker context, it is sometimes called Death's Head. In reality, it is actually the pod that contains the seeds inside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis seed, mostly used in Mexican magic and Voodoo, is reputed to offer \u003cstrong\u003eprotection and defense\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eagainst negative energies and malevolent spirits\u003c\/strong\u003e (by placing it under the pillow), to \u003cstrong\u003eavoid accidents\u003c\/strong\u003e (by carrying it in the pocket), or to \u003cstrong\u003eattract money\u003c\/strong\u003e (by putting it in the wallet). It is also associated with intuition, agility, and adaptability, representing the ability to \u003cstrong\u003eperceive beyond the visible\u003c\/strong\u003e and to \u003cstrong\u003eadapt quickly to changes\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it ideal to enhance certain charms or spells.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese seeds are sold individually.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e⸺\u003cstrong\u003e Note: for ritual use only, not for food or cosmetic use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ocha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47585266532700,"sku":"HE-02567","price":6.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/1532\/7069\/files\/Graine_Tete_de_Chauve-Souris_-_Aeternum_-_original_alt_text_-_esoterisme_-_wicca_-466751.jpg?v=1717325447"},{"product_id":"rose-de-jericho","title":"Rose of Jericho","description":"\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/blogs\/les-carnets-d-aeternum\/qu-est-ce-que-la-rose-de-jericho\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRose of Jericho\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, also known as the resurrection plant or eternal plant, comes from the desert environments of Mexico and the Middle East. It is known for its \u003cstrong\u003eexceptional ability to endlessly come back to life\u003c\/strong\u003e, even when it appears completely dead, without roots. Simply rehydrate it to see it awaken, regain color, and open like a real rose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eBecause of this ability, it has become a \u003cstrong\u003efamous magical plant\u003c\/strong\u003e, symbolizing \u003cstrong\u003efertility\u003c\/strong\u003e (ideal for Ostara), but also \u003cstrong\u003eabundance, success, and love\u003c\/strong\u003e when it revives in a home. It can also serve as a protective talisman to \u003cstrong\u003eward off negative energies and harmful spells from your home\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eYou will receive a ball that looks dried out, but be sure it is just waiting for you to bring it back to life. Note, however, that it is not actually a rose; the name is inspired by its shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis plant is sold individually; its appearance and size may vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e⸺\u003cstrong\u003e Note: for ritual use only, not for food or cosmetic use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aeternum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47784765686108,"sku":"HE-00006","price":5.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/1532\/7069\/files\/Rose_de_Jericho_-_Aeternum_-_original_alt_text_-_esoterisme_-_wicca_-479848.jpg?v=1717335246"},{"product_id":"racine-main-de-la-chance-lucky-hand-veritable","title":"True Lucky Hand Root","description":"\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/blogs\/grimoire-botanique\/main-de-la-chance\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLucky Hand root\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (or \u003cem\u003eLucky Hand\u003c\/em\u003e) is a botanical curiosity whose great rarity and unique properties make it a valuable element in several spiritual traditions, such as Vodou, Santeria, and Hoodoo. In these traditions, it is associated with\u003cstrong\u003e warding off bad luck and attracting good fortune\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIn addition, the Lucky Hand root is associated with \u003cstrong\u003esuccess in games of chance and other situations requiring a stroke of luck\u003c\/strong\u003e. People working with these intentions traditionally carry it as a talisman. When added to a \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/charmes-sacs-mojo\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emojo bag\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/charmes-sacs-mojo\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (particularly a red or green one), the Lucky Hand root is used to focus the bag's intention on luck and prosperity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis root is sold individually. As it is entirely natural, its appearance may vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e⸺\u003cstrong\u003e Please note: for ritual use only; not for food or cosmetic use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"House of Conjure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47823252783452,"sku":"HE-03250","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/1532\/7069\/files\/Racine_Main_de_la_Chance_-_Aeternum_-_original_alt_text_-_esoterisme_-_wicca_-479716.jpg?v=1717335154"},{"product_id":"feve-dopele","title":"Opelé Bean","description":"\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL'\u003cstrong\u003eOpelé\u003c\/strong\u003e, traditionally known as \u003cem\u003ed'Ọpẹ̀lẹ̀\u003c\/em\u003e, is a divination tool used in the practice of Ifá (a set of practices originating from Nigeria, Brazil, and Cuba). The Opelé is usually made of a chain to which elements such as shells, nuts, or pieces of metal or wood are attached.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis open bean is particularly used in its construction and is also a highly valued offering to the \u003cem\u003eOrixás\u003c\/em\u003e (deities).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis bean is sold individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e⸺\u003cstrong\u003e Note: for ritual use only, not for food or cosmetic use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ocha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48044286116188,"sku":"HE-03625","price":7.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/1532\/7069\/files\/Feve_d_Opele_-_Aeternum_-_original_alt_text_-_esoterisme_-_wicca_-465174.jpg?v=1717324272"},{"product_id":"feve-d-obaluaie","title":"Obaluaiê Bean","description":"\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis bean is traditionally associated with Obaluaiê (orisha of death in Candomblé in Brazil, also called Babalu Aye in the Yoruba pantheon). It is a seed of \u003ci\u003eRicinus communis\u003c\/i\u003e, a plant long considered a tool of black magic (and now used to obtain castor oil).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Obaluaiê bean\u003c\/strong\u003e is therefore closely linked to these themes, representing both the ability to cause and heal ailments, and symbolizing the duality of destruction and regeneration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eYou can use it to decorate an altar, or use it in a mojo as a powerful artifact of protection and banishment. In black magic, it should be used with caution and responsibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis bean is sold individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e⸺\u003cstrong\u003e Note: for ritual use only, not for food or cosmetic use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ocha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48842529079644,"sku":"HE-03632","price":6.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/1532\/7069\/files\/Feve_d_Obaluaie_-_Aeternum_-_Feve_d_Obaluaie_-_Aeternum_-_Feve_d_Obaluaie_-_Aeternum_-_Feve_d_Obaluaie_-_esoterisme_-_wicca_-_boutique_esoterisme_-_wicca_-_boutique_esote.jpg?v=1719224617"},{"product_id":"mue-de-serpent-veritable","title":"Genuine Snake Shedding","description":"\u003ch4\u003eBuy genuine snake skin from our esoteric shop\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003egenuine snake skin\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from our python Pan and is offered individually in a glass vial. As each fragment is natural, its appearance, size, and arrangement vary from one vial to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTransformation, protection \u0026amp; folk magic\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnake skin is associated with the idea of transformation and renewal through shedding. It appears in several folk magic traditions. In Haitian Vodou, the snake is notably associated with Damballa; in other practices, the skin may be used in charms for protection, luck, or transition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAdd the skin to a mojo or spell jar\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can keep the vial as it is or add the skin to a \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/charmes-sacs-mojo\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emojo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, a \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/fioles-spell-jars\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003espell jar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or another suitable preparation. For other natural folk magic materials, explore \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/curiosites-magiques\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagical Curiosities\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aeternum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54085894177116,"sku":"AE-MUE-PAN","price":12.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/1532\/7069\/files\/IMG_4805.jpg?v=1741179827"},{"product_id":"coquille-oeil-de-chat","title":"Cat's Eye Shell","description":"\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eCat's Eye Shell\u003c\/strong\u003e is actually the operculum of the marine snail \u003cem\u003eTurbo\u003c\/em\u003e. It has been adopted as a protective talisman in traditions across Europe and the Middle East because it is a \u003cstrong\u003eelement linked to the power of waters\u003c\/strong\u003e on one hand, and for its spiral movement shape and open eye appearance on the other, which earned it its popular nickname and its role as a \u003cstrong\u003eshield against the evil eye\u003c\/strong\u003e. This artifact has since become quite rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eToday, it is mainly found in \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/vaudou\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoodoo magic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, used as an ingredient in protective mojos. You can use it this way, or carry it as is to protect yourself from the evil eye (similar to a \u003cstrong\u003eNazar eye\u003c\/strong\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis shell is sold individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e⸺\u003cstrong\u003e Please note: as these shells are completely natural, their appearance and size may vary.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aeternum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56371579617628,"sku":"BANC-0637","price":9.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/1532\/7069\/files\/session_produit_20260108_143044-1.jpg?v=1767879474"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/1532\/7069\/collections\/Curiosites_-_Aeternum_-_original_alt_text_-_esoterisme_-_wicca_-486893.jpg?v=1741794400","url":"https:\/\/aeternum.fr\/en-us\/collections\/curiosites-magiques.oembed","provider":"Aeternum","version":"1.0","type":"link"}