The Powwow Guy

Traditional Pennsylvania German Powwow

The Practice

Healing rituals, charms, and protections — the work of the Braucher.

The heart of Powwow: the rituals, charms, and protections worked by the Braucher for the healing of man and beast and the guarding of home and family.

  • Healing Rituals

    A collection of Pennsylvania German Powwow healing rituals, charms, and techniques for headaches, burns, wounds, infections, and more.

  • Charms & Cures

    A selection of healing, protection, and blessing charms from the practice of Robert Phoenix — Pennsylvania German Powwow Sprüche for man, home, and beast.

  • Hexes and Curses

    A theological and historical overview of hexes, curses, witchcraft, and the Hexenmeister tradition within Pennsylvania German Powwow.

  • Protection Charms

    Traditional Pennsylvania German anti-hex and protection charms, talismans, and rituals for warding off witchcraft, curses, and evil influences.

  • Powwow Tools

    An overview of the tools and materials used in Pennsylvania German Powwow practice, from the Bible and string to chalk, wands, and Brauche bags.

  • The Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram

    A guide to performing the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram as adapted for Pennsylvania German Powwow practice.

  • The Magic Circle

    Robert Phoenix's approach to creating and working within a magic circle in Powwow practice, drawing on Psalms and the Lesser Key of Solomon.