In West African spiritual traditions, alligator pepper (Ose Oji) is considered a powerful medium for connecting with the spirit world and attracting positive outcomes like favor and breakthrough. Important Preliminary Rules The Ritual Opening: You must never open a pod of alligator pepper while looking at it. Hold the pod behind your back and open it blindly. Traditional belief states that opening it in your front renders its spiritual journey "shameful" or ineffective. Heart and Intention: Its potency is believed to be tied to having "clean hands" and a sincere heart. Methods to Use Alligator Pepper for Favour You can use the seeds through oral declarations, spiritual baths, or by carrying them: Morning Declarations (Most Common): After opening the pod behind your back, count 7 seeds (or sometimes 4, depending on the tradition). Place the seeds in your mouth and chew them without swallowing yet. Speak your intentions clearly, asking for favor, connections, and open doors for the day. Spit the chewed seeds out towards the sun or into the air (usually 3 or 4 times) to "release" your words into the universe. Spiritual Favor Bath: Add 7 or 9 seeds of alligator pepper to your bathing water. You may also add other favor-attracting elements like honey, a cube of sugar, or sea salt. While bathing (often without soap or a sponge), command favor and attraction into your life. Do not towel dry; allow the water to dry on your skin naturally. Business Success: If you own a shop or office, chew 7 seeds alongside a piece of bitter kola. Speak to the "four corners of the earth" to bring customers and favor, then spit the mixture in front of your business premises. Physical Presence (Carrying): Keep 7 seeds in your pocket or wallet when going for an important meeting or interview to attract favor from those you meet. Key Phrases Used in Prayers Practitioners often use the traditional Igbo proverb: "Ose Oji adighi eje ije ifele" (Alligator pepper never embarks on a shameful journey). This is spoken to affirm that your request for favor will not fail. - @gladime1