Consecrate and feed a railroad spike with real, dipped, scarlet-red yarn from a sacrificial dove, hyssop, cedar, etc., with a prayer knot to seal in the ritualistic intentions done to each spike. 

Areas of influence:

Protection against...

Witchcraft

Wandering spirits 

Accidents 

Calamities 

Destruction 

May keep in the car to prevent car accidents. Place under the bed for protection while sleeping. Put in four corners around the home. Carry on person, etc.

May you stabilize and nail down your desires.