In Hoodoo practices, wrought iron is valued for its strength, durability, resilience, and the fact that is naturally derived from raw ore (unlike processed and refined steel).  Old, rusted spikes are considered exceptionally powerful because they have been used and have therefore acquired experience and wisdom:  They have been doing what they do a very long time.

The use of Railroad Spikes was made popular in defensive work in he Hoodoo tradition - Iron is traditionally used for its protective properties, specifically due to the fact that spirits are thought to be unable to cross a barrier made of this material. Like salt, iron has been used for thousands of years due to its multitude of uses and ease of access. The value of the Railroad Spike comes from the forged iron and the fact that they have been used. Anoint your spike with various oils such as:

There are a few ways you can utilising your railroad spike, the can be anointed with oils, Money oil for Prosperity, Luck oil for Good Luck, Dragon's Blood for Power as you are anointing the Spike, focus your intentions on the outcome you would like to see. Envision the protective energies imbuing the iron before driving it into the Earth with a hammer, If you don’t have a garden you can place them in a garden pot with soil, making use the spike is not visible. If you so choose and if you are an experienced practitioner, you can then cover the spike with graveyard dirt from the grave of one's own ancestors, calling upon them to protect your property.

Please note: These Railroad spikes have been ethically and safety sourced.