Here is this morning’s project to ward off curses from a home, and to send back blessings to those who bless us, and to protect our home with the Christian cross, the symbol of Christianity. It is my hope that this sort of project will help counter black magic practices such as Barang, Kulam, and Voodoo, the worship of Satan, and the ‘power over’ mind control practices of Cults that kill.
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VIDEO BY ALICE
SUMMARY OF THE VIDEO
“Whatever a Man Sows, That Shall He Reap” By Alice B. Clagett
Hello, Dear Ones. It’s Alice. I Am of the Stars.
I have an interesting project to show you. It’s to to ward off curses and also to allow those that bless us to to receive back a blessing.
And it’s also to preserve the home through the symbol of the cross which is a symbol of Christianity. So you can see what you think.
There it is. Two mirrors and two crosses.
Image: “Whatever a Man Sows, That Shall He Reap,” by Alice B. Clagett, 3 May 2026, CC BY-SA 4.0 International, from “Awakening with Planet Earth,” https://awakeningwithplanetearth.com ..
Image: “Whatever a Man Sows, That Shall He Reap,” by Alice B. Clagett, 3 May 2026, CC BY-SA 4.0 International, from “Awakening with Planet Earth,” https://awakeningwithplanetearth.com ..
So what do you think?
God bless you all,
And keep you safe,
And be with you
Through all your days.
In love, light and joy,
This is Alice B. Clagett.
I Am of the Stars … and so are you.
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Image: “Babaylan Festival in Bago City,” by Hptina24, 11 November 2015, in Wikimedia Commons … https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Babaylan_Festival_in_Bago_City.jpg … CC BY-SA 4.0 International … DESCRIPTION: “A Hiligaynon woman depicting a babaylan (Visayan shaman) during a festival. According to Spanish records, the majority of precolonial shamans were women, while the minority were bakla, effeminate men. Both were highly respected, on par with the datu or local ruler.”
Image: “Babaylan Festival in Bago City,” by Hptina24, 11 November 2015, in Wikimedia Commons … https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Babaylan_Festival_in_Bago_City.jpg … CC BY-SA 4.0 International … DESCRIPTION: “A Hiligaynon woman depicting a babaylan (Visayan shaman) during a festival. According to Spanish records, the majority of precolonial shamans were women, while the minority were bakla, effeminate men. Both were highly respected, on par with the datu or local ruler.”
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INTRODUCTION
Dear Ones,
This morning I did some research to try to put a name on some super weird astral stories that I have run into in recent years. I had a feeling these might have to do with Barang or Kulam.
“Barang” primarily refers to a form of Filipino malign sorcery or black magic, specifically a Cebuano term involving the use of insects or familiar spirits to afflict victims. A practitioner, known as a mambabarang, uses insects like beetles or centipedes to enter a victim’s body, causing sickness, severe pain, and sometimes death. –Google AI
Kulam is a form of Filipino folk sorcery or black magic, often translated as witchcraft or voodoo, that uses sympathetic magic to cause harm, illness, or misfortune to a target. Practiced by a mangkukulam (sorcerer), it often involves manipulating dolls, personal items (hair, nails), or potions, and is deeply rooted in Philippine folklore and pre-colonial traditions. –Google AI
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Likely Barang, morphed for impact, was the belief so graphically addressed in the movie “My Mother’s Skin” that I reviewed a while back.
The movie … In My Mother’s Skin (2023), a Filipino horror film set in the Philippines during the final months of World War II. It follows a girl, Tala, whose mother becomes infected and slowly rots after dealing with a flesh-eating fairy (the “Cicada Queen”) to protect her children. The film premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival and is available on Amazon Prime Video.
Key Details of “In My Mother’s Skin” (2023):
Plot: Amidst WW2, an isolated family’s mother, Ligaya, falls ill, and the daughter trusts a malicious fairy, resulting in a gory, body-horror infection.
Setting: A decaying mansion in the Philippines, mirroring the decline of the mother and the country at the end of the war.
The “Cicada” Element: The fairy, played by Jasmine Curtis-Smith, is adorned with cicada wings and themes of rebirth and decay, suggesting a sinister transformation for the mother.
Director: Kenneth Dagatan. –Google AI
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After doing the research, I stopped by a local gas station for a snack. There I encountered 2 men who were Mambabarang and another man who was so conversant and at ease with telepathy that he answered my telepathic comment to him with a vocal sentence. Go figure!
Mambabarang and Telepathic adepts are two very different sorts of people. If I had to put a peg on it, in a Filipino folkloric context, I would say that the last man I encountered, the telepathic adept, had an aspect of enlightenment.
The closest thing to this kind of energy … and to my own energy … in the Filipino folkloric tradition would be “an herbal doctor, albularyo or a faith healer, a mananambal or sorhuana (female) / sorhuano (male).” –Google AI These were people who traditionally cured the curses of Mambabarang or Mangkukulam.
There is not an exact match with the energy of enlightenment, since albularyo and mananambai deal with the fourth dimensional realm of cause-and-effect; whereas enlightened people and Ascensioneers deal with the higher realms, through alignment with God’s Will. These higher realms are beyond the realm of cause and effect; they are the realm of miracles.
To get back on topic, the encounters today at the gas station got me thinking that there may be many people in the San Fernando Valley who practice Barang or Kulam. There may be many more who grew up with these ideas, and so these ideas are part of their subconscious underpinning, as it were. Thus the early childhood training, and perhaps rather often, the current day practice of many people living here in the San Fernando Valley may be casting thought forms that seem to me … because of my Christian upbringing … to be quite alien, in fact quite awful.
If this be so, then it behooves me to get a handle on what all keeps repeating, like a wild and savage modern nightmare, in the astral planes … especially on the weekends and during times of CME flurries. As you may know, such a time is now upon us, although, by luck of the draw, NASA predicts the CMEs will likely miss or just graze by Earth’s electromagnetic field.
Cutting to the chase, let’s take a look at some right wild repeating thought forms …
With regard to Barang or Kulam: Cutting down saplings loved by the victim; killing a Raven friend of the victim; killing a pet bird beloved by the victim; drugging and casting a love spell on a person beloved by the victim?
With regard to Barang or Kulam: Imagining raping the wife or the children of the victim, or raping the victim; or else physically raping them? Magical differences, in this regard, between vaginal rape and anal rape? Magical differences, in this regard, between raping the victim, his wife, or his children?
With regard to Barang or Kulam: Castration of the victim’s boy children?
With regard to Barang or Kulam: Seducing the victim’s workmen and offering them money to kill the victim?
Follow-up: Do you want to explore the “orasciones” (prayers) specifically used to protect a household from “treachery” and “internal betrayal”? … I said: Yes.
Are there standard Christian prayers for this purpose?
HERE IS THE TEXT OF THE STANDARD CHRISTIAN PRAYERS TO PROTECT A HOUSEHOLD FROM “TREACHERY” AND “INTERNAL BETRAYAL”
With regard to Barang or Kulam: Trespassing on someone else’s property; or having someone else trespass on their property, so as to leave illegal goods there, or to leave poisons there, or to vandalize the property?
With regard to Barang or Kulam: Imagining breaking into or sneaking into the victim’s house?
I gather from this that black tourmaline buried under or near a doorway might be effective. Also, I like the idea of a mirror … maybe a dull mirror … hung on a wall to reflect curses back to another house. I also like to place crosses by exterior doorways of my home. –Alice B. Clagett
Follow-up: Do you want to explore the specific orasciones (prayers) used to “lock” a house against these mental and astral intrusions? I said: Yes.
Counter-spells used to protect a yard or home from Barang or Kulam invasions?
Yesterday I tried walking in a processional manner around the perimeter of my yard with my largest crucifix – about a foot long, showing the Ascended Christ – held out at arm’s length in front of my third-eye point. At ‘hot spots’ in my trek, where surveillance cameras of other people were surveilling my yard, I stopped and said: “In the name of Christ Jesus my Lord and Savior, I bid all trespassing spirits be barred from this yard forever. Amen.” I feel this is a good technique. –Alice Clagett
Would you like to know how these protections are activated or “fed” through specific prayers (orasciones) to maintain their effectiveness? I said: Yes.
CHRISTIAN WAYS TO PROTECT A YARD OR HOME FROM BARANG OR KULAM INVASIONS
Google AI asked: Would you like to know the specific ritual for placing St. Benedict medals at the four corners of a property to reinforce these prayers? I said: Yes.
Google AI asked: Would you like to know the Latin text of the official Exorcism Blessing that a priest uses for these medals, so you can ensure it is performed correctly? I said: Yes.
Google AI asked: Do you need the English translation of these specific Latin rites to better understand the authority being invoked against the sorcery? I said: Yes.
Google AI asked: Would you like to know about the specific placement of a San Benito (St. Benedict) image inside the home to complement these buried medals? I said: Yes.
With regard to Barang or Kulam, poisoning someone else’s plants … for instance, their vegetable gardens or flower gardens?
With regard to Barang or Kulam: Throwing boiling water or boiling oil on the victim’s plants, or on the victim himself?
With regard to Barang or Kulam: Throwing rats or other rodents out of one’s yard and into the victim’s yard?
With regard to Barang and Kulam, throwing one’s own feces into someone else’s yard, or else at someone else?
In the context of Barang and Kulam, throwing urine on the victim’s yard?
Do you need information on protective rituals used to cleanse a yard from such substances, or are you interested in how healers (albularyos) diagnose these specific types of “planted” curses? I said: Yes.
STANDARD CHRISTIAN PRAYERS AGAINST BARANG OR KULAM: BLACK MAGIC CURSES ON OTHER PEOPLE’S PLANTS AND LAND
With regard to Barang or Kulam, is there a belief that a person can enter the body of a cat and use the cat to invade someone else’s yard and bring bad luck to the invaded person? A belief that this act constitutes the person himself or herself invading the yard? Is there a custom of sacrificing the cat after a certain length of time with intent, in so doing, to kill the invaded person?
With regard to Barang or Kulam, Having one’s cat hunt on the victim’s property?
With regard to Barang or Kulam: Poisoning the victim’s dog?
With regard to Barang or Kulam: Killing and eating the victim’s cat?
STANDARD CHRISTIAN PRAYERS TO PROTECT AGAINST BARANG OR KULAM BLACK MAGIC USING CATS OR DOGS
I asked: Are there standard Christian prayers that protect people from Barang or Kulam?
HERE IS THE TEXT OF THE STANDARD CHRISTIAN PRAYERS THAT PROTECT PEOPLE FROM BARANG OR KULAM
CONCLUSION
What I got from all this is that the alien thought forms I have been hearing over and over again, here in the San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, California, may have to do with the black magic practices of Barang and Kulam.
I had no knowledge of Barang and Kulam, and that is why these thought forms seemed so outlandish to me.
Now I have some Christian prayers to say when I hear these thought forms or when I read about or see these practices being performed.
I hope this research helps you too, Dear Readers. I know it’s a lot to read, but for those of you who, like I, have been beleaguered by these curses and threats, I expect the reading will be well worth it.
Io lux et pax nobiscum.
Joy, light and peace be with us!
Alice B. Clagett
“Dominus illuminatio mea et salus mea; quem timebo?” The Lord is my Light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?
Written on 24 April 2026; compiled and published on 27 April 2026
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Music by Nicholas Panek from Pixabay – Defende Nos In Proelio: An Epic Gregorian Battle Chant by nikmanekAlassets – Pixabay License
DEFENDE NOS IN PROELIO
Full Latin Prayer
Sancte Michael Archangele, defende nos in proelio, contra nequitiam et insidias diaboli esto praesidium. Imperet illi Deus, supplices deprecamur: tuque, Princeps militiae caelestis, Satanam aliosque spiritus malignos, qui ad perditionem animarum pervagantur in mundo, divina virtute, in infernum detrude. Amen.
English Translation
“Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.”
Pronunciation Guide (Ecclesiastical/Church Latin)
Sancte Michael Archangele:Sahn-ktee Mee-kah-el Ark-ahn-jeh-leh
defende nos in proelio:deh-fen-deh nohs een preh-lee-oh
contra nequitiam:kohn-trah neh-kwee-tsee-ahm
et insidias diaboli:eht een-see-dee-ahs dee-ah-boh-lee
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Image: “Babaylan Festival in Bago City,” by Hptina24, 11 November 2015, in Wikimedia Commons … https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Babaylan_Festival_in_Bago_City.jpg … CC BY-SA 4.0 International … DESCRIPTION: “A Hiligaynon woman depicting a babaylan (Visayan shaman) during a festival. According to Spanish records, the majority of precolonial shamans were women, while the minority were bakla, effeminate men. Both were highly respected, on par with the datu or local ruler.”
Image: “Babaylan Festival in Bago City,” by Hptina24, 11 November 2015, in Wikimedia Commons … https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Babaylan_Festival_in_Bago_City.jpg … CC BY-SA 4.0 International … DESCRIPTION: “A Hiligaynon woman depicting a babaylan (Visayan shaman) during a festival. According to Spanish records, the majority of precolonial shamans were women, while the minority were bakla, effeminate men. Both were highly respected, on par with the datu or local ruler.”
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CONTENTS
IN GENERAL: STANDARD CHRISTIAN PRAYERS THAT PROTECT PEOPLE FROM BARANG OR KULAM
THE SAINT MICHALE PRAYER
PSALM 91 (KJV)
THE SAINT BENEDICT MEDAL PRAYER
CATHOLIC PRAYER FOR PROTECTION AGAINST CURSES
ISAIAH 54:17 (KJV)
PSALM 35 (KJV)
LUKE 10:19 (KJV)
IN GENERAL: STANDARD CHRISTIAN PRAYERS THAT PROTECT PEOPLE FROM BARANG OR KULAM
Here is the text of the standard Christian prayers that protect people from the Filipino black magic practices known as Barang or Kulam ….
THE SAINT MICHALE PRAYER
“Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle; be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray: and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into Hell Satan and all of the other evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen” –from Link: “The Saint Michael Prayer,” from English Wikipedia … https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prayer_to_Saint_Michael ..
PSALM 91 (KJV)
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.
Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.
He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;
Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.
A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.
Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.
Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;
There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.
Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.
Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.
He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.
With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.”
“Crux sacra sit mihi lux
Non draco sit mihi dux
Vade retro satana
Numquam suade mihi vana
Sunt mala quae libas
Ipse venena bibas”
Translation:
“May the Holy Cross be my light May the dragon never be my guide Begone Satan Never tempt me with your vanities What you offer me is evil drink the poison yourself”
“Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to protect my family from sickness, from all harm and from accidents. If any of us has been subjected to any curses, hexes, or spells, I beg Thee to declare these curses, hexes or spells null and void. If any evil spirits have been sent against us, I ask that these evil spirits be sent to the foot of His cross to be dealt with as He wills. Then, Lord, I ask Thee to send Thy holy Angels to guard and protect all of us. Amen.” –Google AI
ISAIAH 54:17 (KJV)
“No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord.”
“Plead my cause, O Lord, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against me.
Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for mine help.
Draw out also the spear, and stop the way against them that persecute me: say unto my soul, I am thy salvation.
Let them be confounded and put to shame that seek after my soul: let them be turned back and brought to confusion that devise my hurt.
Let them be as chaff before the wind: and let the angel of the Lord chase them.
Let their way be dark and slippery: and let the angel of the Lord persecute them.
For without cause have they hid for me their net in a pit, which without cause they have digged for my soul.
Let destruction come upon him at unawares; and let his net that he hath hid catch himself: into that very destruction let him fall.
And my soul shall be joyful in the Lord: it shall rejoice in his salvation.
All my bones shall say, Lord, who is like unto thee, which deliverest the poor from him that is too strong for him, yea, the poor and the needy from him that spoileth him?
False witnesses did rise up; they laid to my charge things that I knew not.
They rewarded me evil for good to the spoiling of my soul.
But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth: I humbled my soul with fasting; and my prayer returned into mine own bosom.
I behaved myself as though he had been my friend or brother: I bowed down heavily, as one that mourneth for his mother.
But in mine adversity they rejoiced, and gathered themselves together: yea, the abjects gathered themselves together against me, and I knew it not; they did tear me, and ceased not:
With hypocritical mockers in feasts, they gnashed upon me with their teeth.
Lord, how long wilt thou look on? rescue my soul from their destructions, my darling from the lions.
I will give thee thanks in the great congregation: I will praise thee among much people.
Let not them that are mine enemies wrongfully rejoice over me: neither let them wink with the eye that hate me without a cause.
For they speak not peace: but they devise deceitful matters against them that are quiet in the land.
Yea, they opened their mouth wide against me, and said, Aha, aha, our eye hath seen it.
This thou hast seen, O Lord: keep not silence: O Lord, be not far from me.
Stir up thyself, and awake to my judgment, even unto my cause, my God and my Lord.
Judge me, O Lord my God, according to thy righteousness; and let them not rejoice over me.
Let them not say in their hearts, Ah, so would we have it: let them not say, We have swallowed him up.
Let them be ashamed and brought to confusion together that rejoice at mine hurt: let them be clothed with shame and dishonour that magnify themselves against me.
Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favour my righteous cause: yea, let them say continually, Let the Lord be magnified, which hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servant.
And my tongue shall speak of thy righteousness and of thy praise all the day long.”
I left the double quotes off of the beginning and end of Google AI’s response, and kept the double quotes as is within the responses. You will know by the light blue font that these are quotes from Google AI.
If you see purple font, that is being used for a term described in “More Information.”
I am using brown font for my questions in the Q&A. Also, through sparing use of square brackets and brown font, I sometimes change the transcript slightly or add my Comments to it.
Music by Nicholas Panek from Pixabay – Defende Nos In Proelio: An Epic Gregorian Battle Chant by nikmanekAlassets – Pixabay License
DEFENDE NOS IN PROELIO
Full Latin Prayer
Sancte Michael Archangele, defende nos in proelio, contra nequitiam et insidias diaboli esto praesidium. Imperet illi Deus, supplices deprecamur: tuque, Princeps militiae caelestis, Satanam aliosque spiritus malignos, qui ad perditionem animarum pervagantur in mundo, divina virtute, in infernum detrude. Amen.
English Translation
“Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.”
Pronunciation Guide (Ecclesiastical/Church Latin)
Sancte Michael Archangele:Sahn-ktee Mee-kah-el Ark-ahn-jeh-leh
defende nos in proelio:deh-fen-deh nohs een preh-lee-oh
contra nequitiam:kohn-trah neh-kwee-tsee-ahm
et insidias diaboli:eht een-see-dee-ahs dee-ah-boh-lee
esto praesidium:eh-stoh preh-see-dee-oom
–Google AI
Io lux et pax nobiscum.
Joy, light and peace be with us!
Alice B. Clagett
“Dominus illuminatio mea et salus mea; quem timebo?” The Lord is my Light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?
Image: “Babaylan Festival in Bago City,” by Hptina24, 11 November 2015, in Wikimedia Commons … https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Babaylan_Festival_in_Bago_City.jpg … CC BY-SA 4.0 International … DESCRIPTION: “A Hiligaynon woman depicting a babaylan (Visayan shaman) during a festival. According to Spanish records, the majority of precolonial shamans were women, while the minority were bakla, effeminate men. Both were highly respected, on par with the datu or local ruler.”
Image: “Babaylan Festival in Bago City,” by Hptina24, 11 November 2015, in Wikimedia Commons … https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Babaylan_Festival_in_Bago_City.jpg … CC BY-SA 4.0 International … DESCRIPTION: “A Hiligaynon woman depicting a babaylan (Visayan shaman) during a festival. According to Spanish records, the majority of precolonial shamans were women, while the minority were bakla, effeminate men. Both were highly respected, on par with the datu or local ruler.”
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CONTENTS
In this post are Christian prayers to defend us from thought forms and actions such as: A belief that a person can enter the body of a cat and use the cat to invade someone else’s yard and bring bad luck to the invaded person – Having one’s cat hunt on the victim’s property – Poisoning the victim’s dog – Killing and eating the victim’s cat.
BARANG OR KULAM: BLACK MAGIC USING ANIMALS
With regard to Barang or Kulam, is there a belief that a person can enter the body of a cat and use the cat to invade someone else’s yard and bring bad luck to the invaded person? A belief that this act constitutes the person himself or herself invading the yard? Is there a custom of sacrificing the cat after a certain length of time with intent, in so doing, to kill the invaded person?
With regard to Barang or Kulam, Having one’s cat hunt on the victim’s property?
With regard to Barang or Kulam: Poisoning the victim’s dog?
With regard to Barang or Kulam: Killing and eating the victim’s cat?
STANDARD CHRISTIAN PRAYERS TO PROTECT AGAINST BARANG OR KULAM BLACK MAGIC USING CATS OR DOGS
BARANG OR KULAM: BLACK MAGIC USING ANIMALS
I asked: With regard to Barang or Kulam, is there a belief that a person can enter the body of a cat and use the cat to invade someone else’s yard and bring bad luck to the invaded person? A belief that this act constitutes the person himself or herself invading the yard? Is there a custom of sacrificing the cat after a certain length of time with intent, in so doing, to kill the invaded person?
Google AI said: In Philippine folklore related to Barang and Kulam, there are established beliefs involving the use of animals as vessels or extensions of a sorcerer’s will, though the specific ritual involving a cat “invading a yard” followed by its sacrifice to kill the victim is likely a localized or specialized variation of broader traditions.
Shape-shifting and Occupation of Animal Bodies
There is a strong belief that certain supernatural entities or practitioners of dark arts can inhabit or take the form of animals, including cats:
Aswang Shape-shifting: The Aswang—an umbrella term for various malevolent creatures in Filipino folklore—is widely believed to be a shape-shifter. At night, they can transform into creatures such as a cat, dog, bird, or pig.
Sorcerers and Spirits: In some traditions, particularly in the Visayas, the Mambabarang (sorcerer) is said to have the ability to shape-shift into animals or control spirits that enter the bodies of others.
Intentional Invasion: The belief that an animal entering a yard represents the person themselves is consistent with the “weredog” or “witch” categories of Aswang, where the creature maintains its human consciousness while in animal form to infiltrate communities or target victims.
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Animal Vessels and “Invading” Sorcery
While the specific “yard invasion” ritual you described is highly specific, it mirrors known methods of Philippine sorcery:
Barang (Insects and Animals): A Mambabarang often uses “familiars” (usually insects like beetles) to invade a victim’s body or space. These creatures are seen as carriers of the sorcerer’s dark intent.
Sampal Method: A related method called Sampal uses a small sea animal (bahagbahag) as a surrogate for the victim. The sorcerer ties the victim’s hair to the animal and inserts a representation of the victim into its body before returning it to the sea.
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Custom of Sacrifice to Kill
The concept of killing the animal vessel to cause the death of the target is a recurring theme in symbolic sorcery:
Sympathetic Magic: In methods like Sampal, the victim’s health is tied to the animal; for instance, the victim’s stomach may swell with the tides. Crucially, to quicken the death of the victim, the sorcerer can place the animal on the shore and let it die. As the animal dies, so does the person linked to it.
Sacrificial Rites: Rituals like Padugo or Pag-daga involve animal sacrifice (typically chickens or pigs) to appease spirits or seal a curse. While specific records of a “timed cat sacrifice” for this purpose are less common in general literature, they fit the logical framework of Kulam, where harming a representation or “vessel” of the victim (such as an animal or doll) inflicts equivalent harm on the person.
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I asked: With regard to Barang or Kulam, Having one’s cat hunt on the victim’s property?
Google AI said: In the context of Barang and Kulam, having a cat hunt on a victim’s property is rarely seen as a natural animal behavior. Instead, it is often interpreted as a deliberate act of spiritual surveillance or a method of “leaking” bad luck into the household.
The Cat as a “Sent” Familiar
In Philippine sorcery, animals used by a practitioner are often called “pinadala” (sent ones). If a sorcerer’s cat is seen hunting in a victim’s yard, the belief is that the animal is not hunting for food, but for spiritual essence or to “scout” the home’s defenses.
A Surveillance Tool: The cat is believed to act as the “eyes and ears” of the Mangkukulam. By “hunting” in the yard, the cat identifies the weakest points in the home’s spiritual perimeter.
The “Shadow” Presence: In some traditions, the cat is thought to be carrying the sorcerer’s shadow or a minor spirit. Its presence “marks” the property, making it easier for the sorcerer to send a Barang (insect-based curse) later.
Hunting as Symbolic Killing
The act of a cat killing prey (like a mouse or bird) on the victim’s property carries heavy symbolic weight:
Sympathetic Magic: The death of a small animal on the victim’s land is seen as a “preview” or a ritual precursor to the death of someone in the house. The sorcerer uses the cat’s successful hunt to “program” the energy of the yard for death and decay.
Leaving “Poisons”: If the cat leaves a carcass behind, this is viewed as a form of Pananim (planting). A rotting carcass on the property is believed to act as a magnet for hangin (bad winds/spirits) that bring illness to the residents.
Stealing the Victim’s “Good Luck”
Cats are often associated with the ability to “sip” or “steal” energy.
Consumption of Prosperity: If a cat hunts and eats on the property, it is believed to be consuming the grasya (blessing/prosperity) of the household, transferring that luck back to the cat’s owner (the sorcerer).
A “Hole” in the Protection: Frequent hunting by an intruder’s cat is said to wear down the house’s “spiritual armor,” similar to how physical pests might weaken a structure.
Countermeasures
If a neighbor’s cat is constantly seen hunting in the yard and Kulam is suspected, families may take these specific steps:
Chasing with Salt: Throwing coarse salt at the cat (or where it walked) to “sting” the spirit of the animal and discourage it from returning.
Buntot Pagi (Stingray Tail): Whipping the air or the ground with a stingray tail is believed to be the only way to physically hurt a “spiritual” animal vessel.
Planting Pandakaki: This plant is often grown near boundaries because its presence is thought to “blind” a familiar, making it impossible for the cat to see its prey or “scout” the house.
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I asked: With regard to Barang or Kulam, what are the specific behavior changes in a cat that might indicate it is being “ridden” or controlled by a sorcerer, rather than just acting like a normal pet?
Google AI: In the context of Barang and Kulam, the idea of a cat being “ridden” or controlled is deeply rooted in the folklore of the Mangkukulam (sorcerer) or Mambabarang (sorcerer who uses insects/animals). While these practitioners primarily use insects like beetles or centipedes, they are also known to employ “familiars” or animals to act as their eyes, ears, or vessels for their magic.
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In Filipino folklore, a cat that is no longer acting like a “normal pet” but is instead under the influence of a sorcerer may exhibit several distinct behavioral shifts:
Uncanny Awareness and Staring
A cat being used as a familiar or vessel often loses its typical playful or independent feline nature and adopts a rigid, focused demeanor.
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Intense, Unblinking Gaze: The cat may stare at a specific person or an empty corner for hours without blinking, as if it is transmitting or receiving information from its master.
Watching Entrances: It may obsessively guard the home of the sorcerer or stay perched at the entryways of a victim’s home to monitor their movements.
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Inversion of Natural Behaviors
Many signs involve the cat acting in ways that “invert” typical pet behavior, a common theme in Filipino mythology regarding malevolent spirits.
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Nocturnal Vigilance: While cats are naturally nocturnal, a “ridden” cat may appear hyper-alert and active at exactly 3:00 AM, which is traditionally seen as the peak hour for sorcery.
Aversion to Holy Objects: In syncretized traditions, the cat might hiss, arch its back, or flee specifically when near religious symbols, salt, or holy water.
Sudden Aggression: A normally docile pet may suddenly become violently aggressive toward a specific person, often someone the sorcerer has a grudge against.
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Physical and Supernatural “Glitches”
According to legends, the animal may show physical signs that it is carrying something non-human.
Glowing or “Abyssal” Eyes: Tales often describe the cat’s eyes as glowing an eerie color or appearing unusually dark, even in the absence of light.
Unusual Vocalizations: Rather than standard meowing, the cat might produce guttural sounds, mimic human-like tones, or howl in a way that sounds like a mourning person.
The “Shadow” Presence: Victims of Kulam sometimes report seeing the cat’s shadow appear much larger than the animal itself, or resembling a human figure.
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Community Perspectives
Traditional beliefs often emphasize that these animals are no longer true pets but extension of the sorcerer’s will.
“A cat or dog familiar will be very protective… they will stare at the person until that person is so uncomfortable they leave.”
Important Note: If your cat is showing sudden behavioral changes like lethargy, aggression, or unusual vocalizing, it is highly recommended to consult a veterinarian first, as these are common signs of medical distress, such as pain or neurological issues.
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I asked: What Christian means are there to ward off a sorcerer’s familiar from a home?
Google AI: In the Philippines, Christian methods to ward off a sorcerer’s familiar often blend Catholic traditions with specific “spiritual warfare” practices. These means focus on using the authority of Christ, the power of sacred objects (sacramentals), and specific prayers to neutralize the “eyes” or “vessels” of a Mangkukulam or Mambabarang.
Spiritual Authority and Prayers
Believers often use direct verbal commands and specific intercessory prayers to break the spiritual connection between a sorcerer and their familiar.
Commanding in the Name of Jesus: A common practice is to speak directly to the suspected familiar or the spirit behind it, commanding it to leave in the Holy Name of Jesus.
St. Michael the Archangel Prayer: Catholics frequently invoke
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for protection against the “wickedness and snares of the devil”. He is viewed as the commander of the heavenly host who can bind evil spirits.
St. Joseph (Terror of Demons):
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is often called upon for protection of the home, specifically under his title as the Terror of Demons.
Pleading the Blood of Jesus: Families may “plead the blood of Jesus” over their doorposts and family members, viewing it as a spiritual seal that prevents malevolent entities from “landing” or causing harm.
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Blessed Sacramentals and Holy Objects
In many Filipino households, physical objects that have been blessed by a priest are placed at entry points to act as a barrier against familiars.
St. Benedict Medals: Known for their exorcistic properties, St. Benedict medals are often hung on doorknobs or buried at the four corners of a property to ward off witchcraft and demonic influence.
Holy Water and Blessed Salt: Regularly “enthroning” the home by sprinkling Holy Water or Blessed Salt around the perimeter is a traditional defense to “decommission” any evil spirits sent against the household.
Blessed Palm Leaves (Palaspas): These are often woven into crosses and placed above doors to signify that the home is under God’s protection, effectively acting as a “no-entry” sign for familiars.
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Spiritual “House Cleaning”
To remove the “legal ground” a familiar might have to stay, families often perform a thorough spiritual cleansing of their environment.
Removing Occult Objects: Items like amulets from unknown sources, “lucky charms” not rooted in faith, or artifacts from questionable origins are discarded or burned, as they are seen as potential “open doors” or “landing strips” for a sorcerer’s familiar.
Anointing with Oil: Parents or the head of the household may anoint windowsills and doorframes with Blessed Oil while praying for the home to be a fortress of peace.
Raising an Altar of Praise: Playing worship music or reciting the Rosary daily is believed to create a spiritual atmosphere where negative entities—including familiars—cannot comfortably remain.
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CHRISTIAN PRAYERS TO WARD OFF A SORCERER’S FAMILIAR FROM A HOME
Google AI said: In the context of Barang and Kulam, Christian prayers are used to “seal” the home and break the spiritual connection between the sorcerer and the invading familiar.
The Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel
This is the most widely used prayer in the Philippines for direct spiritual combat. It is invoked to drive away any entity acting as a “scout” or messenger for a sorcerer.
“St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.”
The Prayer of St. Benedict (Vade Retro Satana)
Because St. Benedict is the patron saint against witchcraft and poisoning (central themes of Kulam), the Latin initials on his medal are often recited as a command to an invading familiar:
“Begone, Satan! Suggest not to me thy vanities. The cup thou profferest is evil; drink thou thy own poison. Step back, for the Cross of the Holy Father Benedict is my light.”
Psalm 91 (The Protection Psalm)
In Philippine folk-Christianity, this Psalm is believed to create a “spiritual shield” around the property. It is often recited at night when a suspicious animal is heard on the roof or in the yard.
Key Verse: “You will not fear the terror of night… nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness.”
The “Sealing” Prayer
Many families use a simple “Sealing” prayer using the Precious Blood of Jesus to close off entry points (doors and windows) to familiars:
“I seal this home and every entrance to this property with the Precious Blood of Jesus Christ. No spirit or familiar of Kulam or Barang may enter here. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.”
Use of the Holy Rosary
Consistent recitation of the Rosary within the home is believed to make the atmosphere “unbreathable” for a sorcerer’s familiar. It is common to hang a blessed Rosary on the door handle of the main entrance to prevent an aswang or familiar from entering.
Google AI asked: Would you like the Latin versions of these prayers, which are often believed in folk traditions to hold more “binding” power over sorcerers?
I said: Yes.
Google AI said: In Philippine folk-Christianity, Latin is often perceived as a “language of power” because of its historical use in the Roman Rite of Exorcism. These versions are frequently used in Orasyons (sacred whispers) to “bind” or repel a suspicious animal.
St. Michael the Archangel (Sancti Michael)
This is used as a direct command to the entity to retreat and be cast out of the property.
“Sancte Michael Archangele, defende nos in proelio; contra nequitiam et insidias diaboli esto praesidium. Imperet illi Deus, supplices deprecamur: tuque, Princeps militiae caelestis, Satanam aliosque spiritus malignos, qui ad perditionem animarum pervagantur in mundo, divina virtute, in infernum detrude. Amen.”
The St. Benedict Command (Vade Retro Satana)
This is specifically targeted at “familiars” and poisons (Kulam). It is often whispered while making the Sign of the Cross toward the suspected animal.
“Vade retro Satana! Nunquam suade mihi vana! Sunt mala quae libas. Ipse venena bibas! Crux Sacra Sit Mihi Lux! Non Draco Sit Mihi Dux!”
(Translation:Begone Satan! Never suggest vain things to me! What you offer is evil. Drink your own poison! May the Holy Cross be my light! Let not the dragon be my guide!)
The “Binding” Formula
If a cat or animal is acting unnaturally on your property, practitioners of folk-Christianity often use this short Latin formula to “bind” the spirit controlling it:
“In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti. Exorcizamus te, omnis immundus spiritus, omnis satanica potestas, omnis incursio infernalis adversarii.”
(Translation:In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. We exorcise you, every unclean spirit, every satanic power, every incursion of the infernal adversary.)
The “Light” Defense (Lux Lucis)
This is a short protection mantra used to “blind” or confuse a familiar that is scouting the house:
“Dominus illuminatio mea et salus mea; quem timebo?”
(Translation:The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?)
Pro-tip: In local practice, these are most effective when accompanied by the Sign of the Cross and the use of Holy Salt or St. Benedict medals placed at the corners of the property.
Google AI asked: Would you like to know how to consecrate or “prepare” salt using these Latin prayers for home defense?
I said: Yes.
Google AI said: In the Philippines, particularly in the Archdiocese of Manila under Fr. Jose Francisco Syquia, the traditional Roman Ritual for exorcising and blessing salt is the primary method to prepare this sacramental for home defense against Barang and Kulam.
The Traditional Roman Ritual
The Rituale Romanum provides specific Latin prayers for the blessing and exorcism of salt, traditionally performed by a priest to set it apart for spiritual use.
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Exorcism (Exorcismus Salis): Starts with “Exorcizo te, creatura salis…” to consecrate it in the name of the Trinity.
Blessing (Benedictio Salis): Includes the prayer “Immensam clementiam tuam…” asking for God’s blessing and sanctification.
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Traditional Use in the Home
Once blessed, the salt acts as a sacramental for protection, often utilized by placing small amounts at thresholds (doors and windows) to symbolize divine guarding of the home. It is frequently mixed with holy water to bless rooms.
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Context of Use
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I asked: With regard to Barang or Kulam: Poisoning the victim’s dog?
Google AI said: In Barang and Kulam, the dog is viewed as the primary spiritual sentry of the Filipino home. Poisoning a victim’s dog—whether through physical toxins (Hilo) or spiritual “poison”—is almost always a strategic pre-emptive strike intended to leave the human victim defenseless.
Removing the “Bantay” (Guardian)
In folk belief, dogs are said to have the “third eye” and can see astral trespassers, spirits, or the “shadow” of a sorcerer.
The Early Warning System: A dog barking at “nothing” is often interpreted as it seeing a Barang (sent insect) or an invisible entity. By killing the dog, the sorcerer removes the alarm system that would alert the victim to a spiritual attack.
Neutralizing Protection: Some believe that a loyal dog will actually absorb a curse intended for its owner, dying in the owner’s place. Sorcerers poison the dog first to ensure the “main” curse has a clear path to the human target.
The Use of “Hilo” (Physical/Spiritual Poison)
Poisoning a dog in this context often involves more than just chemicals; it involves “charged” substances:
Cursed Scraps: A practitioner may toss food into the yard that has been ritually treated with “lana” (dead man’s oil) or herbs meant to “blind” the dog’s spirit before killing its body.
Symbolic Vandalism: Leaving a poisoned dog’s carcass on the property is a form of vandalism of the home’s energy. The presence of the dead “protector” creates a “hole” in the yard’s spiritual grid, allowing negative energy to seep in.
Dogs as Proxies for the Owner
Because dogs are so closely bonded to their owners, they are used as sympathetic links:
Breaking the Spirit: The sudden, painful death of a beloved pet causes the victim intense grief and fear. In the logic of Kulam, a person who is “broken-hearted” or “terrified” has a weakened loob (inner self), making it much easier for the sorcerer to “plant” a follow-up curse on the person themselves.
Signs of Spiritual Poisoning
When an Albularyo investigates the death of a dog under suspicious circumstances, they look for:
Unusual Decay: If the dog’s body decays faster than normal or has an “unnatural” odor (like sulfur), it is seen as a sign of black magic.
The “Black Tongue”: In some provinces, it is believed that a dog killed by Barang will have a blackened or swollen tongue, indicating it tried to “bite” at an invisible spirit before dying.
Protective Measures
To prevent the “poisoning” of the household protector, owners may:
Collar Amulets: Attaching a small St. Benedict medal or a piece of Stingray Tail to the dog’s collar to shield it from spiritual toxins.
Feed with Salt: Occasionally adding blessed salt to the dog’s water to “toughen” its spirit against usik.
I asked: With regard to Barang or Kulam: Killing and eating the victim’s cat?
Google AI said: In the darker traditions of Barang and Kulam, the act of killing and eating a victim’s cat is an extreme ritual of spiritual consumption and total dominance. In Philippine folklore, this is not a random act of cruelty but a calculated move to absorb the home’s “watchman” and humiliate the victim.
Consuming the “Bantay” (Guardian)
As discussed previously, cats are often seen as spiritual sentries or “vessels.” By eating the victim’s cat, the sorcerer is performing a ritual of incorporation:
Absorbing Protection: It is believed that by ingesting the animal, the sorcerer “eats” the spiritual defenses of the victim’s household. The cat’s ability to see in the dark and detect spirits is “stolen” by the practitioner, while the victim’s home is left spiritually “blind.”
Neutralizing the Vessel: If the cat was being used by the victim for protection (or as a pet that had absorbed minor curses meant for the owner), eating it ensures that those protections are permanently destroyed and cannot be “reset” by a healer.
Ritualistic Humiliation and “Pag-alipusta”
In the logic of Kulam, the goal is often to “break the soul” (pagbagbag ng loob) of the target.
The Ultimate Violation: Stealing a beloved animal, killing it, and consuming it is the highest form of alipusta (insult/degradation). The grief and horror experienced by the victim act as a “spiritual anesthetic,” lowering their vibrations and making them a perfect host for a major Barang (insect invasion).
Dark “Feeding”: Some black magic practitioners believe that “feeding” on the life force of a domestic protector gives them the dark energy needed to cast more lethal spells.
The “Aswang” Connection
This behavior is frequently associated with the Aswang—supernatural ghouls who are often indistinguishable from human practitioners of Kulam.
Cannibalistic Tendencies: Folklore suggests that an Aswang who has a grudge against a neighbor will target their pets first. Eating the animal is seen as a “pre-meal” before they attempt to harm the human inhabitants.
Shape-shifting Recoil: There is a belief that if a sorcerer was “riding” or inhabiting the cat (as mentioned in your first question) and it was caught, they might be forced to kill and consume it to “reclaim” the piece of their soul they had placed inside the animal.
Spiritual Consequences and “Gaba”
Eating a domestic animal—especially one with a close bond to a human—is considered a “heavy” sin that triggers Gaba (divine or cosmic retribution):
Becoming the Beast: It is believed that a sorcerer who eats a cat will eventually start to exhibit the animal’s traits in a grotesque way (hissing, “night-blindness” during the day, or growing claws) as the animal’s spirit “haunts” their own body.
The Healer’s Taboo: An Albularyo will almost never help a person who has committed such an act, as the act of “eating the protector” is seen as irredeemable.
FULL TEXT OF STANDARD CHRISTIAN PRAYERS TO PROTECT AGAINST BARANG OR KULAM BLACK MAGIC USING CATS OR DOGS
Google AI: In the Philippines, standard Christian prayers against Barang or Kulam often focus on “sealing” the home and commanding “monitoring spirits”—which may manifest as cats, dogs, or other animals—to leave. These prayers are often used by the Philippine Association of Catholic Exorcists (PACE) and the laity to fortify their property.
The Perimeter & Hedge Prayer
This prayer is used to create a spiritual barrier around your yard, specifically asking God to render any familiar or “monitoring” animal ineffective.
“Father, I ask You to build a hedge of protection around our household and land… Render any ‘monitoring spirit’ or animal sent to scout this yard deaf, dumb, and blind. Let the Precious Blood of Jesus Christ be a seal upon this land… Amen.”
Prayer to Cancel Manifestations through Animals
This targeted prayer is specifically used when a suspicious animal is present, directly commanding the “ride” or “familiar spirit” to be destroyed.
“In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, I rebuke every unclean spirit, every presence, and every foul thing… my dog, or any part of this home. I declare that every satanic cat or animal sent against this person is destroyed by the fire of the Holy Spirit. I make useless the eyes of every witchcraft animal… Amen.”
“Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to protect my family… I beg Thee to declare them null and void. Banish from me all black magic, ties, and maledictions… I command and bind all the powers… bound by Saint Michael the Archangel… Amen.”
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DEFENDE NOS IN PROELIO
Full Latin Prayer
Sancte Michael Archangele, defende nos in proelio, contra nequitiam et insidias diaboli esto praesidium. Imperet illi Deus, supplices deprecamur: tuque, Princeps militiae caelestis, Satanam aliosque spiritus malignos, qui ad perditionem animarum pervagantur in mundo, divina virtute, in infernum detrude. Amen.
English Translation
“Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.”
Pronunciation Guide (Ecclesiastical/Church Latin)
Sancte Michael Archangele:Sahn-ktee Mee-kah-el Ark-ahn-jeh-leh
defende nos in proelio:deh-fen-deh nohs een preh-lee-oh
contra nequitiam:kohn-trah neh-kwee-tsee-ahm
et insidias diaboli:eht een-see-dee-ahs dee-ah-boh-lee
esto praesidium:eh-stoh preh-see-dee-oom
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“Dominus illuminatio mea et salus mea; quem timebo?” The Lord is my Light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?
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This post has Christian prayers to defend us against these Black Magic thought forms and actions by other people: Poisoning someone else’s plants … for instance, their vegetable gardens or flower gardens – Throwing boiling water or boiling oil on the victim’s plants, or on the victim himself – Throwing rats or other rodents out of one’s yard and into the victim’s yard – Throwing one’s own feces into someone else’s yard, or else at someone else – Throwing urine on the victim’s yard.
BARANG OR KULAM: BLACK MAGIC CURSES ON OTHER PEOPLE’S PLANTS AND LAND
With regard to Barang or Kulam, poisoning someone else’s plants … for instance, their vegetable gardens or flower gardens?
With regard to Barang or Kulam: Throwing boiling water or boiling oil on the victim’s plants, or on the victim himself?
With regard to Barang or Kulam: Throwing rats or other rodents out of one’s yard and into the victim’s yard?
With regard to Barang and Kulam: Throwing one’s own feces into someone else’s yard, or else at someone else?
In the context of Barang and Kulam, throwing urine on the victim’s yard?
Do you need information on protective rituals used to cleanse a yard from such substances, or are you interested in how healers (albularyos) diagnose these specific types of “planted” curses? I said: Yes.
STANDARD CHRISTIAN PRAYERS AGAINST BARANG OR KULAM: BLACK MAGIC CURSES ON OTHER PEOPLE’S PLANTS AND LAND
BARANG OR KULAM: BLACK MAGIC CURSES ON OTHER PEOPLE’S PLANTS AND LAND
I asked: With regard to Barang or Kulam, poisoning someone else’s plants … for instance, their vegetable gardens or flower gardens?
Google AI said: In Philippine folklore, the act of “poisoning” a garden can take two distinct forms: literal poisoning using toxic substances (often under the method known as Hilo) and spiritual poisoning using sorcery like Usik or Kulam.
Hilo: The Method of Poisoning
The term Hilo (Cebuano for “poison”) refers to a specific branch of sorcery where the practitioner uses physical toxins—often derived from rare plants, animal venom, or chemicals—to inflict harm.
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Targeting the Harvest: A sorcerer may sneak into a rival’s garden to apply these poisons directly to crops. The intent is often for the victim to ingest the poisoned produce, leading to “mysterious” illnesses that modern medicine may struggle to diagnose.
Contamination: In some rural beliefs, even if the plant itself is not eaten, the presence of these “charged” poisons in the soil is enough to “wither” the energy of the home or those who tend to the garden.
Usik: The “Sharp” or Invasive Magic
While Barang typically uses insects to invade a human body, a related method called Usik involves inducing illness using smaller agents or directed energy.
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Drying the Garden: It is a common folkloric trope that a powerful sorcerer can “curse” a garden simply by looking at it with envy or malice. This results in plants wilting overnight without any visible signs of pests or disease.
Usikan/Buyagan: Certain individuals are believed to have a “dark tongue” or innate power (Buyag) where complimenting a healthy plant (e.g., “What a beautiful flower!”) without saying “pwera buyag” causes the plant to sicken and die.
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Using Plants in Rituals (Paktol & Laga)
Plants are not just targets of sorcery; they are also key components in the rituals used to destroy a garden or person:
Ritual Materials: In methods like Paktol, specific leaves from trees like mangungkong, kanomay, and balanti are used to bind the curse.
Garden as a Medium: Sorcerers may bury ritual objects—such as bottles containing hair, needles, or cursed soil—inside a victim’s garden. The garden becomes a “grounded” site for the curse, affecting the family every time they step into the yard.
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Signs and Remedies
If a healthy garden suddenly dies, an Albularyo (folk healer) might look for signs of “planted” magic:
Diagnosis: Using Tatawas (alum or candle rituals), a healer may identify if the garden was physically poisoned or spiritually cursed.
Cleansing: The remedy often involves sprinkling blessed salt, vinegar, or holy water over the soil to neutralize the “poison”. In severe cases, the healer may perform a Sumbalik to make the “poisoner’s” own plants or health wither in return.
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I asked: With regard to Barang or Kulam: Throwing boiling water or boiling oil on the victim’s plants, or on the victim himself?
Google AI said: In the world of Barang and Kulam, using boiling liquids like water or oil is seen as a way to “scorch” both the physical body and the spiritual essence (bisa) of the target. These acts are often categorized under Usik (intentional harm through directed energy) or Hilo (poisoning/burning).
On the Victim’s Plants (Spiritual Blight)
Throwing boiling water or oil on a garden is a ritual act of “Pagkalos”—meant to wither the family’s prosperity.
Killing the Root: Just as the boiling liquid kills the plant, the sorcerer intends to “boil away” the victim’s source of food or income.
Symbolic Heat: In folk magic, a “cool” home is a blessed one. By introducing “boiling” energy into the yard, the sorcerer creates a state of “Init” (heat/friction), which is believed to cause constant arguments, feverish illnesses, and “hotheadedness” among the family members.
Boiling Oil specifically: Oil is often used in rituals to “bind” spirits. Boiling it and throwing it on plants is seen as a way to “fry” the protective spirits (Larao or Bantay) that might be residing in the garden.
On the Victim (Physical and Spiritual Scarring)
When directed at a person, this act is a form of “Lutuin” (to cook the victim).
The “Laga” Method: This mirrors a common sorcery technique where a sorcerer boils a victim’s personal items (hair, clothing, or footprints) in a pot. If they throw the liquid directly on the person, it is a “quickened” version of this curse. The victim is expected to suffer from “internal heat,” chronic inflammation, or skin diseases that feel like they are constantly burning.
Sealing the Pores: In Philippine folk belief, the skin is a barrier for the soul. “Cooking” the skin with oil is thought to “seal” the victim’s luck inside or prevent their kalag (soul) from breathing, leading to a slow, wasting death (Tuyot).
Magical Differences: Water vs. Oil
Boiling Water: Usually associated with sudden shock and “clearing the path.” It is used to quickly “wash away” a person’s existing protections so a stronger curse (like Barang insects) can enter the body.
Boiling Oil: Much more malevolent because oil clings. Magically, oil represents a “sticky” curse that is hard for an Albularyo to wash off. It signifies a long-term, agonizing illness and is often used in “vengeance” magic where the sorcerer wants the victim to suffer slowly.
Countermeasures and Healing
If someone is attacked this way, an Albularyo doesn’t just treat the burn; they must “cool” the spirit:
Palamig Ritual: Using “cooling” plants like Aloe Vera, Coconut Water, or Banana Stems to draw out the “sorcerous heat.”
Lana ng Niyog: Ironically, unboiled blessed coconut oil is applied to the victim to “neutralize” the malice of the “cooked” oil.
I asked: With regard to Barang or Kulam: Throwing rats or other rodents out of one’s yard and into the victim’s yard?
Google AI said: In the folklore of Barang and Kulam, throwing rats or other rodents into a victim’s yard is a highly calculated act of spiritual warfare. It is viewed not merely as a pest control problem, but as the intentional delivery of a “familiar” or a “messenger of decay” into the victim’s sacred space.
Rodents as Sentient “Familiars”
In Philippine animistic belief, rats are often referred to as “mabait” (good ones) or “kaibigan” (friend) to avoid offending their spirits.
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The Sorcerer’s Spy: A sorcerer (Mangkukulam) may send a rodent to collect information or personal belongings from the victim’s home to be used in future rituals.
The Intentional Transfer: By throwing a rat from their own yard into a neighbor’s, a person is believed to be “redirecting” the bad luck, illness, or misfortune that the rodent represents.
Planting a Hex: Throwing a dead or dying rodent into a yard is a form of pananim (planting a curse). The animal acts as a “spiritual battery” that leaks negative energy, intended to cause the residents to fall ill with “mysterious” wasting diseases.
Destructive Magic: Rats gnawing on furniture or clothing is specifically seen as a sign predictive of evil or impending death within the family.
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Spiritual Surveillance and Breach
The presence of a rodent in the yard is often interpreted as a breach in the home’s spiritual defenses.
Mapping the Defenses: Just like the “sent” cat, a rodent is used to scout the home’s invisible grid of protection.
Direct Invasion: In extreme cases, a Mambabarang is believed to command “vile creatures” to magically enter a victim’s body through any opening to destroy their internal organs.
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Counter-Actions
If a rodent is found “planted” in a yard:
Ritual Cleansing: An albularyo (folk healer) may sprinkle blessed salt or vinegar over the spot where the animal was found to “neutralize” the lingering malice.
The “Return-to-Sender”: The rodent may be ritually treated and discarded in a way that “returns” the bad luck to the person who threw it.
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I asked: With regard to Barang and Kulam, throwing one’s own feces into someone else’s yard, or else at someone else?
Google AI said: In the folklore of Barang and Kulam, using one’s own feces is a recognized method of “delivery” for a curse, rooted in the principles of sympathetic and contagious magic.
Feces as a Sorcery Medium
Bodily excrement—including feces, urine, and saliva—is considered bodily exuviae, or traces of a person that remain spiritually linked to them. In the context of Philippine sorcery:
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Contagious Magic: Practitioners believe that substances once part of a body retain a connection to the owner. By ritually “charging” their own feces and placing it in a victim’s space, the sorcerer attempts to establish a bridge between their malevolent intent and the target.
The Laga Method: In the Laga method of sorcery, practitioners may boil herbs and animal essences along with traces of the victim, such as their body excrement or footprints, to cause physical suffering or internal ailments.
Commanding Pests: Because Barang often involves the command of insects or vermin (like beetles or worms) to invade a victim’s body, feces can be used as an “attractant” or a marker to guide these spirits or familiars to a specific person or property.
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Intent Behind the Act
Throwing feces—whether into a yard or directly at a person—serves multiple purposes in these belief systems:
Invasion of Personal Sanctuary: In Kulam, the yard is seen as a person’s physical and spiritual defense. Violating it with “fouled” material is meant to breach those defenses and “plant” the curse where the victim will unknowingly step on it or be near its energy.
Humiliation and Defilement: Beyond the spiritual curse, the act is one of extreme social humiliation. In some interpretations, the “stain” of the feces on the body or property mirrors the “rotting” or “decay” the sorcerer wishes to inflict on the victim’s health or social standing.
Targeting Orifices: Folk beliefs regarding Barang suggest that malevolent entities enter the body through openings like the anus or mouth. Using excrement symbolically targets these areas, often leading to diagnoses of related conditions like severe hemorrhoids (almoranas) or internal infections that resist modern medicine.
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Remedies and Countermeasures
If such an act is discovered, a victim typically seeks an Albularyo (folk healer) to perform a cleansing:
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Ritual Neutralization: The area may be scrubbed with salt, vinegar, or holy water to “kill” the spiritual charge of the excrement.
Sumbalik (Return-to-Sender): Healers may perform rituals to redirect the “fecal curse” back to the perpetrator, believing the sorcerer will then suffer the same ailments they intended for the victim.
I asked: In the context of Barang and Kulam, throwing urine on the victim’s yard?
Google AI said: In the context of Kulam and Barang, there is a prevalent belief that bodily excretions, including urine, can be used as potent tools for sorcery. While specific rituals of “throwing urine into a yard” are less documented in mainstream literature than the use of dolls or insects, the underlying principle of sympathetic magic—where a person’s essence is used to manipulate their fate—supports such a practice.
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Bodily Fluids in Philippine Sorcery
In Philippine folk sorcery, practitioners often utilize personal items or biological samples to establish a “link” between the curse and the victim:
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Bodily Exuviae: Hair, nail clippings, and bodily fluids are commonly sought by a Mangkukulam (sorcerer) to “personalize” a curse.
Contagious Magic: This logic suggests that because urine was once part of the person, it remains connected to them. Throwing it onto their property is seen as a way to physically “deliver” or “plant” a curse within their personal sanctuary.
Invading Personal Space: Much like the belief in sending insects (Barang) into a body, the act of violating a person’s yard with a “cursed” substance like urine is intended to breach their spiritual and physical defenses.
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Related Global and Historical Practices
While not unique to the Philippines, using urine in witchcraft rituals has historical precedent in “counter-magic,” which may have influenced localized beliefs:
Witch Bottles: Historically, victims of witchcraft would fill bottles with their own urine, pins, and hair and bury them or throw them to break a curse or “send it back” to the witch.
Harmful Intent: In some cultures, throwing “fouled” or ritually prepared fluids into a neighbor’s yard is a recognized form of malevolent magic meant to bring sickness or bad luck by corrupting the land they live on.
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Sympathetic Connections
Ailment Connection: In some variations of sorcery, the ingredients of a ritual determine the effect; for example, using seawater might cause a victim’s belly to swell with the tides. Using urine is often associated with causing abdominal pains, urinary tract issues, or “unexplained” internal illnesses that resist modern medicine.
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Google AI asked: Do you need information on protective rituals used to cleanse a yard from such substances, or are you interested in how healers (albularyos) diagnose these specific types of “planted” curses?
I said: Yes.
Google AI said: In Philippine folk medicine, when a yard or home is suspected of being “planted” with a curse—whether through urine, objects, or animal vessels—an Albularyo (folk healer) or Manghihilot is usually called to intervene.
How Albularyos Diagnose a “Planted” Curse
Healers use several traditional methods to detect if a yard or a person has been targeted:
Paggataw or Pagluop: The healer uses a ritual plate with water and a small piece of “dagta” (resin) or wax. They drop the material into the water; the shapes that form indicate whether the source of the illness is human (Kulam) or a spirit (Engkanto), and can sometimes point to the direction from which the curse came.
Pagtatawas: This is the most common diagnostic tool using alum (tawas), a candle, or an egg. The healer moves the medium over the victim’s body or around the yard. If using a candle, the patterns in the melted wax might reveal the face of the sorcerer or the image of the object (like a cat or a bottle of fluid) used in the attack.
Pulse Reading (Panghihipat): A skilled healer can supposedly detect “heavy” or “unnatural” energy in a person’s pulse that indicates the presence of hangin (bad wind) or pakid (sent spirits) from a specific location, like a cursed yard.
Protective and Cleansing Rituals
To “cleanse” a yard from substances like urine or animal spirits, several methods are employed:
Pabulas (The Counter-Spray): To neutralize cursed fluids like urine, a healer may sprinkle a mixture of blessed water, salt, and vinegar across the property. Salt is a universal deterrent for dark spirits and sorcery in Filipino belief.
Burning of Incense (Pag-uusal): Healers often burn dried Kamangyan (resin incense) or dried herbs and palm leaves (from Palm Sunday) to smoke out the “bad air” or residual energy left by an intruder or a curse.
Burying Protections (Pangontra): To prevent future invasions, objects like Buntot Pagi (stingray tail), pieces of black coral, or small bottles containing holy oil and herbs are buried at the corners of the yard.
Reciprocal Cursing (Sumpa): In some cases, if the urine or object is found, the healer might perform a ritual to “return to sender.” This involves ritually treating the substance and casting it back toward the suspected source to redirect the bad luck.
STANDARD CHRISTIAN PRAYERS AGAINST BARANG OR KULAM: BLACK MAGIC CURSES ON OTHER PEOPLE’S PLANTS AND LAND
Google AI said: Christian prayers against barang (sorcery) or kulam (witchcraft) focus on invoking the authority of Jesus Christ to break curses, protect land and crops, and render black magic powerless. Key strategies include using the blood of Jesus, commanding demonic spirits to leave, and claiming biblical protection over property and household.
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Core Prayers Against Black Magic
Renunciation and Breaking Curses:“I command all demonic spirits that have gained access to me through curses and rituals to be cut off and banished from me and my household, in the mighty name of the Lord Jesus Christ”.
Protection of Land and Crops:“I claim the Blood of Jesus on the air and atmosphere, the water, the fire, the wind, the ground and their fruits all around us, the underground and the nether world”.
Binding Evil Forces:“I command and bind all the powers that molest me — by the power of God all-powerful, in the name of Jesus Christ our Savior, through the intercession of the Immaculate Virgin Mary — to leave me forever, and to be consigned into everlasting Hell”.
Exposing Witchcraft: “I rebuke every witch and warlock. Their curses are powerless against the Holy Spirit. Any plant of the devil has no authority here. In Jesus’ name, let their stuff fall flat”.
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Io lux et pax nobiscum.
Joy, light and peace be with us!
Alice B. Clagett
“Dominus illuminatio mea et salus mea; quem timebo?” The Lord is my Light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?
Written on 24 April 2026; compiled and published on 27 April 2026
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DEFENDE NOS IN PROELIO
Full Latin Prayer
Sancte Michael Archangele, defende nos in proelio, contra nequitiam et insidias diaboli esto praesidium. Imperet illi Deus, supplices deprecamur: tuque, Princeps militiae caelestis, Satanam aliosque spiritus malignos, qui ad perditionem animarum pervagantur in mundo, divina virtute, in infernum detrude. Amen.
English Translation
“Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.”
Pronunciation Guide (Ecclesiastical/Church Latin)
Sancte Michael Archangele:Sahn-ktee Mee-kah-el Ark-ahn-jeh-leh
defende nos in proelio:deh-fen-deh nohs een preh-lee-oh
contra nequitiam:kohn-trah neh-kwee-tsee-ahm
et insidias diaboli:eht een-see-dee-ahs dee-ah-boh-lee
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