How to Take Care of Spirit Dolls & Houses

How to Take Care of Spirit Dolls & Houses: January 29,2010

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ONGONS/SPIRIT DOLLS:

Ongons are objects or dolls that become like a house for spirits. An ongon is a symbolic dwelling or sitting place for a spirit. It can be simple or complex. It can be a stone, leather, wood,or doll like, or any representation you make or find..... It is then embued with a spirit that is needed.

I like to call the spirit dwelling places I make, "Spirit Dolls, " because I embue them with spirits depending on what the need is. "Spirit Dolls" must be treated with respect. Or you'll anger them. These are not toys,they are spiritual effigies.I for one would not want to incur the wrath of an angry spirit. Treat them as you would wish to be treated,and all will be fine.

They must be placed on an altar, or in a convenient place where they will not be disrespected or disturbed by children,pets,or disrespectful people. Never place your altar or a spirit doll, or deity representation,in a disrespectful place like the bathroom. You may wish to place the Spirit doll in your purse, or car glovebox. If you do,see that they are not squished. Give them some room,like you'd like if it were you in there. It may be helpful to first put them in a small tin or box,so they do not get squished or dirty. Or you can attach them to the car rearview mirror. attach a ribbon under the arms,do NOT hang them by the neck.

The Voodoo Doll/Ongon/Spirit Doll needs to be fed. I like to feed mine often with butter, milk,cornmeal,coffee or tea. Also, to wave three sticks of incense at a time in a circular motion nine times over/around the Spirit Doll is also very good (sandalwood is best)to drive away any negativity (smudge),also to show respect.

Also leave a plate of food for them. This small plate or bowl of food can be kept at home,if carrying the Spirit doll in the car or purse. As well as the above mentioned offerings,you can also "Feed" them whatever you have that's good (chocolate bars, sunflower seeds, cup of tea, beef jerky, fruits and vegetables). Make sure to remove the food before it spoils (2 or 3 days). Dispose of the "offerings" in a natural place. Spirits consume the "Etheric Essence" of food,not the food itself. Some say to never eat an offering. Others say that it is okay to eat after an hour or two (look up "Prasadam"),If the one to whom it is being offered to is a deity,then it is considered "blessed". Decide for yourself, or you could ask the spirit (use your intuition or a tool like a pendulum or ouja board)

And whenever something positive happens, (graduation,marriage,raise,etc.) be sure to add a decoration to the Spirit doll. Suggestion: Make a necklace and place a  bead on it everytime something good happens in your life. Alternatively, you could also leave money, that you will donate to a worthy cause at a later date. Dimes are good offerings. In Voodoo/Hoodoo (according to one worker) when asking for spirit assistance in a graveyard,leave a dime for payment. I personally think that unless you are dirt poor, that,that is REALLY CHEAP!!......... I would leave at least 50 cents or a dollar (in dimes).... but if you are asking your spirit for assistance with a special favor,you may want to leave a dime a day during the asking phase (3,5,7,or 9 days) and 1 more when it is done. Place money, bead, and other non edible offerings (stones,feathers,shells,etc.) in a special box or jar... In the case of  Spirit houses, place them in the house.... when the box,jar,or house is full empty it. Donate the money,return the non edibles to nature, and string the beads. The beads can decorate your home or car,altar,etc., or leave for someone to find.. they will be found by the one they were meant for............

If you no longer want to work with your Ongon/Spirit Doll or house, please dispose of it in the proper manner, respectfully. NEVER just throw them away!!!.... Simply throwing a Ongon/Spirit Doll  or house away is an insult to the spirit and you may suffer illness or bad luck as a result of its anger.

I make Spirit Dolls. However, nothing I make will ever be made to cause harm or imbalance in the World. If you want something to harm someone then you have come to the wrong person. There is enough negativity in the World already. I will not  add to it.

All my Spirit Dolls will contain a natural stone or other "vessel"  within it to house the spirit,and appropriate herbs. The outer Doll is just for looks. And will include instructions to "feed" it  (at least once a week).  A print out of this will accompany the doll.

The above precautions and offerings also apply to spirit houses. or otherwise known as fairy (faery) houses... ..... Some hold (as do I)  that when we die we become re-absorbed into nature and that nature spirits are actually ancestral spirits......... Place the house on the mantle, or other prominant place, or at a corner of your property.......when the time comes,dispose of them in the same manner as the dolls  Proper disposal instructions will also accompany the doll or house when purchased........