Railroad Spike Amulet

Railroad spikes are considered magickal curios or amulets in various conjure and folk magick traditions. If one begins to contemplate the practical purpose of the railroad spike, we can begin to understand how it functions as a magickal anchor within the context of sympathetic magick. The metallurgy that constitutes a railroad spike is also conducive for protective and defensive magickal works as it is made from low or high carbon steel, which uses iron as a base metal. Additionally, most carbon steel contains small amounts of manganese, which is left over from the forging process. Manganese also contains magickal reflective properties, which can be utilized to deflect negative energies and malevolent directed spiritual works. These spiked amulets are utilized in spiritual practices to “nail down” or secure physical spaces and areas from various types of intrusion ranging from the law or legal agents, to landlords, unwanted people from past relationships, or any physical being that is