Hoodoo and Black Witchcraft

[indigoechild]

2 more reasons to be sick of hearing about gay agenda bullshit in the black community

[spiritroots]

I’m so excited to finally share with yall what I’ve been up to! I’ve had a bunch of requests for access to my new site while I was still working on it, and now it’s finally ready and open for yall to check out at SpiritRoots.co

Yes, I’m joining the exodus from Tumblr (well, kinda) and moving my main hub over to WordPress. While pulling several all-nighters during Kwanzaa and the first few days of 2019, I’ve been writing and researching to create lots of brand new content about hoodoo and African traditional religions. Check it out…

New Content, Posts, & Tutorials

HOODOO BASICS - An overview of what hoodoo/rootwork is, where it came from, who can practice it, and guides for avoiding any cultural appropriation of this closed tradition.

THE HOODOO LIBRARY - A growing collection of tutorials, recipes, directories, and databases of information on everything from traditional Southern black belt hoodoo to modern urban rootwork. All content within the Library is created by and for black rootworkers, and it is passcode protected for only people of African descent to have access.

ATR GUIDE - Tutorials and articles about African and Afro-diasporic spiritual and religious traditions including book recommendations, information about different ATRs, and how to get started with Orisha traditions.

New Year, New Goals

I’d like to share some of my new year’s resolutions, which really embody the direction I’m planning to take going forward…

>> New home base. I’ll be publishing all my original content at SpiritRoots.co (WordPress). This Tumblr blog will remain open for now as an archive and a platform for answering questions and providing free readings, but otherwise, I want to really make the shift over to WordPress as much as possible.

>> Protecting traditions. I will try my absolute best to avoid posting content with enough specificity that might enable anyone to appropriate traditions that are closed to them. The Hoodoo Library is passcode protected for this reason.

In the past, I’ve been an advocate of publishing tutorials with appropriation warnings, but I’ve come to realize that’s not enough. I have been deleting my old hoodoo tutorial posts from Tumblr, and I am actually really glad that most of the links from my old Hoodoo Masterpost are no longer working.

>> Vetting sources. I have always tried to be careful and mindful of who I reblog and cite, but I had no idea until recently just how many appropriative and racist sources were slipping through my own filters. I will work even harder going forward not to source information about Africana traditions from nonblack practitioners and/or racist and bigotted practitioners.

Please let me know if you have thoughts, suggestions, or questions! Though it’s a bit belated, Joyous Kwanzaa and Happy New Year to yall (:

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Às̩e̩ And What It Means

Às̩e̩ (pronounced Ah-shay) is a Yoruba word, with many meanings. Às̩e̩ is generally defined as a West African spiritual and philosophical concept, in which we perceive and conceive the power to create change. Sooo basically, às̩e̩ is the African equivalent to the words “magick” or “energy.”

And the idea of às̩e̩ is very much rooted in spiritual energy. Às̩e̩ refers to the soul, or spiritual life force given to all living things and possessed by the Orisha and man alike. Às̩e̩ refers to the actual energy of change, or magic that is worked throughout various traditions and cultures of Africa and the African Disapora.

Às̩e̩ is used in agreement, the way we would say “yes I agree”

Às̩e̩ is used in the same manner “amen” would be used to conclude a prayer.

Às̩e̩ is used in the same way a spell or rite would be concluded with “Let it be so” or “so mote it be”

Às̩e̩ is used to call upon, recognize, and honor our ancestors, as well as the power of the Orisha and the spirit of Africa itself.

So when you see me comment às̩e̩, recognize the power in the word.

Às̩e̩ Ire!

[barberwitch]

Witch Tip Wednesday 5.23.18

Agua Florida, Not Your Mother’s Swamp Water

Agua Florida, comes from the Spanish meaning: water full of flowers. A lot of people also know it as Florida Water, so I’m giving this translation straight off so you don’t think it’s gator juice or something.

Agua Florida is a perfume that’s been around for ages, and is used in several magical practices (folk magic, Brujeria, Curanderismo, Santeria, Hoodoo and Voodoo) as a ritual tool.

The scent is pleasing to spirits and is used to invite them to intercede on your behalf in some cases, or “set the mood” for your working. Used for cleansing and charging rooms, blessings, banishments and can be used for purification and offering similar to incense and protection as well. If there’s a situation you would burn incense, use water or herbs, usually it can be done with Florida Water as a catch all. It’s the quartz of scented tools.

Some ways to actually use:

Place in a bowl and let it evaporate as an offering.

Use it to dress candles (just let it dry before lighting because it’s flammable if it’s alcohol based)

Use as a floor wash.

Spray bottle

Place on pressure points or spray on clothes.

Pour over Epsom salts in a fire proof container and light it OUTSIDE as a spiritual bonfire.

This is the brand most people are familiar with, but this isn’t so much a post about just what you can use Florida Water for, but how to make it yourself.

There are two general methods to making it and for my recipe, I use the tincture method:

Water based, by making a hydrosol. (Hydrosol method takes an afternoon-quicker, but more work and less shelf stable)

Alcohol based, by making a tincture/extract (extract method takes several days to a couple weeks-easier, but takes more time, but more shelf stable)

Your more than welcome to combine the methods, infusing some in water and some in alcohol, but using alcohol will make the Agua Florida more stable.

Now there are tons of recipes for Agua Florida, just use your handy “google spell” if you don’t believe me.

Some common ingredients are roses, jasmine, marigold, orange blossom, cinnamon, allspice, clove, citrus peels, rosemary etc. find a recipe that works for you.

My recipe is a mix of “traditional” ingredients and stuff that connects to me/plants I’ve grown. Down below the break:

Passion flower

Potato vine

Jasmine

Roses (white and red)

Mexican mint/Cuban oregano

Lavender

Ivy

Pictured above is my floral mix, and here’s the photo of me gathering them.

Infuse the above first to isolate the floral notes for about a week, the alcohol will become a pinkish/yellow color and most of the fresh plants will become white.

Next, you’ll strain that and infuse the plants that have a stronger scent/dried herbs

Dried roses

Palo Santo

Elderflower

Allspice

Clove

Cinnamon

Rosemary

Lemon peel

Orange peel

This can be done in a separate container, and you can mix after infusion to get the potency you would like, or you could put the dried herbs in floral tincture and check the scent daily until it’s the mix you like.

You can add essential oils if you’d like, just make sure you shake your mix before use every time. I use a couple drops of the below:

Sandalwood

Cedarwood

Vanilla

Bergamot

Now, I don’t give measurements because it’s up to your preference. It’s ok if every batch is slightly different. You can add herbs that correspond more to your purpose or craft, and some people even put non-soluble crystals in the mix! It’s witchcraft, do what works for you. If you’re using water as part of the base, or to dilute it, you can use living waters like moon, river, snow etc, just distill it first.

🦇Cheers, Barberwitch

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[spiritroots]

I’m not sure which audiences OP was intending to recommend this to but tbth I’ve never seen florida water being used outside of Africana and Latine traditions…. I wouldn’t really recommend it to other practitioners to incorporate into their practice for that reason.

[bando--grand-scamyon]

☝🏾☝🏾☝🏾 right.

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African Deities

For all the African witchies here.

Abassi - Creator and Lord of the Sky (Nigerian)

Abuk - Goddess of women and gardens (Sudan)

Achimi - Buffalo Goddess (Algeria)

Adro - God of Destruction (Uganda)

Adroa - God of Creation (Uganda)

Ahia-Njoku - Goddess of Agriculture and Farming (Nigeria)

Aje-Shaluga - God of Riches (Nigeria)

Ajok - Rain God (Sudan)

Akongo - Creator God (Congo)

Ala - Fertility Goddess of the Earth (Nigeria)

Alouroua - Creator God (Ghana)

Amma - Creator of the Universe and Sky (Mali)

Anansi - Trickster God (West Africa)

Andriamahilala - Goddess of the Moon (Madagascar)

Asa - God of Protection (Kenya)

Atai - Creator Goddess (Nigeria)

Babalu-Aye - God of Healing (Nigeria)

Banga - God of Water (Congo and Central Africa)

Bomazi - God of Ancestors (Congo)

Buk - Goddess of Rivers and Streams (Sudan)

Buku - God of the Skies (West Africa)

Bumba - God of Creation (Congo)

Cagn - God of Transformation (Kalahari)

Candit - River Goddess (Sudan)

Chedi-Bumba - God of Birds (Congo)

Chiuta - Rain God (Malawi)

Chonganda - God of Vegetation (Congo)

Chuku - God of Creation (Nigeria)

Dada - God of Abundance (Nigeria)

Deng - Creator God (Sudan)

Ditaolane - Hero God (Lesotho)

Domfe - God of the Wind (Kurumba)

Dongo - God of Thunder (Songhai)

Dziva - Creator Goddess (Zimbabwe)

Ebore - Sky God (Nigeria)

Edinkira - Goddess of the Trees (Africa)

Egungun-Oya - Goddess of Divination (Nigeria)

Evus - God of Mayem (Gabon)

Elegua - God of Mischief (Nigeria)

Elusu - Goddess of Water (Africa)

Engai - God of the Skies (Kenya)

Enekpe - Goddess of Fate (Africa)

Eseasar - Goddess of the Earth (Nigeria)

Eshu - Trickster God (Nigeria)

Fa - God of Fate (Nigeria)

Faro - God of Creation (Mali)

Gamab - God of Death (Namibia)

Gaunab - God of Evil (South Africa)

Ghekre - God of Judgement (Ivory Coast)

Gu - Blacksmith God (Benin)

Heitsi-Eibib - God of Nature (South Africa)

Haiuri - God of the Underworld (South Africa)

Hare - Trickster God (Nigeria)

Huveane - God of Creation (Lesotho)

Hyel - Supreme God (Nigeria)

Imana - Creator God (Rwanda)

Itherther - Buffalo God (Algeria)

Jakuta - God of Lightening (Nigeria)

Jok - Rain God (Uganda)

Juok - Creator God (Sudan)

Kaang - God of Creation (Botswana)

Kabundungulu - Heroic God (Angola)

Kaka-Guie - Death God (Ivory Coast)

Kalumba - God of Creation (Congo)

Kanu - God of Creation (Guinea)

Katonda - Creator God (Uganda)

Khonvoum - Creator God (East Africa)

Khuzwane - God of Populating (South Africa)

Kwoth - God of the Mysterious (Sudan)

Le-Eyo - God of Death (East Africa)

Legba - God of Mayhem (Benin)

Leza - Rain God (South Africa)

Libanza - God of Creation (Congo)

Maori - God of Creation (Zimbabwe)

Massim-Biambe - God of Reincarnation (Congo)

Mawu-Lisa - Unisex Double Gods of Creation (Benin)

Mbaba-Mwanna-Waresa - Goddess of Beer (South Africa)

Mbere - God of Creation (Congo)

Mbokomu - Goddess of Ancestry (Congo)

Mboya - Goddess of Motherhood and Fertility (Congo)

Mebeghe - God of Creation (Gabon)

Minga-Bengale - God of the Hunt (Africa)

Minona - Goddess of Prophecy and Divination (Benin)

Modimo - God of Creation (South Africa)

Morimi - Goddess of Fire (Nigerians)

Muluku - Creator God (Zambesi)

Mulungu - God of Creation (Tanzania)

Musso-Koroni - Goddess of Discord (Mali)

Mwambwa - Goddess of Lust and Desire (Namibia)

Mwari - Unisex Creator Gods (Zimbabwe)

Nasilele - Goddess of Creation (Zambesi)

Nzame - God of Creation (Congo)

Njambi - God of Creation (Namibia)

Ndriananahary - God of Creation (Madagascar and Nigeria)

Ngai - Creator God (Kenya)

Ngewo-Wa - God of Creation (Sierra Leone)

Nyalitch - Supreme God (Sudan)

Nimba - Fertility Goddess (Guinea)

Ninepone - Fertility Goddess (Gabon)

Nommo - Unisex Gods of All (Mali)

None - God of Populating (Gabon)

Nyaliep - Goddess of the River (Sudan)

Nyambe - God of Creation (Zambesi)

Nyame - Supreme God (Ghana)

Nyaminyami - God of Streams and Rivers (Zambesi)

Nyankopon - Supreme God (Ghana)

Nyiko - Hero God (Cameroon)

Nyokonan - God of Spiders (Cameroon)

Nyonye-Ngana - God of Ants (Congo)

Obassi-Osaw - God of Creation (Nigeria)

Obatala - God of Purity (Nigeria)

Ochosi - God of the Hunt (Nigeria)

Odomankomo - Creator God (Ghana)

Odudua - Goddess of the Earth (Nigeria)

Ogo - God of Mischief (Mali)

Ogun - God of Weaponry (Nigeria)

Oko - God of Farming and Agriculture (Nigeria)

Olorun - Supreme God (Nigeria)

Olokun - God of the Seas (Nigeria)

Onile - Goddess of Blacksmithing (Nigeria)

Orunmila - God of Wisdom (Nigeria)

Osanyin - God of Vegetation (Nigeria)

Oshe - God of Storms (Nigeria)

Oshun - Goddess of Love (Nigeria)

Oya - Goddess of Destruction (Nigeria)

Qamata - God of Creation (South Africa)

Rugaba - Creator God (Uganda)

Ruhanga - God of Creation (Uganda)

Ruwa - God of Creation (Kilimanjaro)

Sagbata - God of the Earth (Benin)

Sakarabru - God of Justice (Guinea)

Shadipinyi - Drunken God (Namibia)

Shakpana - God of Disease (Namibia)

She - God of Thunder (Nigeria)

Soko - Supreme God (Nigeria)

Somtup - God of Masculinity (Guinea)

Sopona - God of Disease (Nigeria)

Sudika-Mbambi - God of Thunder (Angola)

Thixo - Sun God (South Africa)

Tilo - Creator God (Zambia and Malawi)

Tore - God of the Hunt (Zaire)

Tsetse-Bumba - Goddess of Lightning (Congo)

Uhlanga - Swamp Goddess (South Africa)

Umvelinqangi - Creator God (South Africa)

Unkulunkulu - Creator God (South Africa)

Waaqa - Supreme God (Ethiopia)

Woyengi - Goddess of Population (Nigeria)

Wulbari - Ruling God (West Africa)

Wuni - Creator God (Ghana)

Yansan - Goddess of the Wind (Nigeria)

Yasigi - Goddess of the Festival (Mali)

Yeban - God of the Underworld (Mali)

Yurugu - God of Chaos (Mali)

Zanahary - Unisex Creator Goddess (Madagascar)

[afrowitchcraft-deactivated20180]

Okay so I need to clarify some of these deities because many of them are waaaay to generalized. Especially in Nigeria. There are over 210 ethnic groups within Nigeria and many of these Nigerian deities don’t belong to the same groups. Many of them are not called gods, they are called Òrìṣà (Orisha) and they belong to the religious practices of my ancestors, the Yoruba. They are:

• Aje: female Òrìṣà of wealth and prsoeperity

• Babaluaye (traditional name O̩balúayé): male Òrìṣà of pestilence and disease, as well as healing

• Egungun (sometimes just called Egun): embodiment of our ancestors spririts and guidance (Ọya is a sesperate Òrìṣà who guards and nurtures Egungun; see Ọya)

•Èṣù-Elegba: You have this Òrìṣà listed as two separate deities, Eshu and Elegua, when in reality, they are two aspect of the same Òrìṣà. Elegua is the name for this deity only in Santeria. His traditional Yoruba name is Elegba, Èṣu (Eshu), or Èṣù-Elegba. He is the Òrìṣà of the crossroads, keeper of às̩e̩, and the trickster.

• Obatala: Male Òrìṣà of purity, of justice, and of the white clothe. The creator of humans.

• Ọ̀ṣọ́ọ̀sì (Ochosi): Male Òrìṣà of the hunt and of the wilds

• Oduduwa: NOT a goddess, a male Òrìṣà. He is the creator of land and the earth. The first to come from heaven to the earth. Personified in our ancestor, Oduduwa, who was an actual living being.

• Ògún: Male Òrìṣà of war, of technology, and of iron.

• Oko: the Òrìṣà of agriculture and the harvest.

• Olorun: The supreme Creator of the universe; father of all Òrìṣà. Also called the sky father.

• Olokun: androgynous Òrìṣà of the deep ocean, secrets, and prosperity

• Orunmila: Òrìṣà of wisdom, divination, and foresight; manifested in Orunmila, an actual living prophet of the Yoruba

• Ọ̀sanyìn: male Òrìṣà of the forest and of herbs

• Ọṣun: Morher Òrìṣà of freshwater rivers, love, beauty, and fertility.

• Ọya: To say that Ọya is simply the goddess of destruction is an egregious oversimplification. Ọya is the Òrìṣà of violent storms, winds, and transformation, not destruction. What is destroyed clears the way for new and better growth. She is a warrior Òrìṣà who protects the resting place of our ancestors. You’ve also separated Ọya from her other name, Yansan. Yansan is simply the name given to Ọya in the African diaspora. They are the same deity.

• Shakpana: Male Òrìṣà of Small Pox

Excluded from your list but very prominent Òrìṣà in the Yoruba tradition are:

•Aganjú: Òrìṣà is desserts and volcanic activity; father/brother to Ṣàngó)

• Erinle: male Òrìṣà of physical fitness, health, and medince

• Ibeji: The sacred twins

• Ọbá: female Òrìṣà of marriage and domesticity

• Òṣùmàrè (Oshumare): The androgynous Òrìṣà of direct action and movement; the Òrìṣà of the “Kundalini”; guardian of children and controller of the umbilical cord

• Orí: literally means head; the metaphysical manifestation of ones destiny and spiritual intuition.

• Ṣàngó (Shango): The male Òrìṣà of fire and thunder (you have oshe listed as a god in your list, whereas Oshe is the name given to the double sided axe that Ṣàngó carries); manifest in a once living Yoruba king, Ṣàngó.

• Yemọja: the mother of all Òrìṣà, the Òrìṣà of salt water lakes, the ocean, motherhood, and the womb.

Most of the Òrìṣà in your list are oversimplified and misgendered, and simply putting (Nigeria) next to them doesn’t denote the cultural practice they belong to, the Yoruba. Not all Nigerians revere the Òrìṣà, as not all Nigerians are Yoruba.

I’d like to remind anyone reading this list that the Òrìṣà are the deities of a CLOSED religion of the Yoruba people and other Yoruba-based traditions (i.e. Santeria). If you wish to invoke their names and aspects you must be initiated. At the very least, research them so that you don’t oversimplify or generalize them. To do otherwise is to appropriate my culture.

-Às̩e̩

[babygrandgal]

I was gonna do this after reading this post but you took care of it, thank you. Asé

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20 Tips to being a Safe Witch

Altar Safety

When burning anything always keep a glass of water near you, unless you are working with burning oils, then keep a fire extinguisher or baking soda on hand.

When working with essential oils(EO), do not burn them they are highly flammable 

Never leave anything burning unattended, be it a burn bowl, candle, incense. DON’T LEAVE IT!

Please remove anything flammable such as paper or string from the candle, it will ignite and you will be alarmed.

Make sure that what you’re burning your candle in is fire safe, metal and cast iron are good bets. Do NOT burn in a glass, if you have to put it out and dump water on it, it will explode. 

Make sure you tie back loose hair and don’t have any floppy sleeves or necklaces to get in the way. 

When putting out a candle it is best to use a candle snuffer and do not use water. 

Don’t burn kitchen sage, it gives off a toxic smoke. Not something you wanna inhale.

Essential Oil Safety

Please, please dilute them properly. I have a chemical burn scar I can never get rid of due to undiluted cinnamon bark oil. The proper dilution is one drop per teaspoon.

Never ingest EO, there are some that are now generally recognized as safe by the FDA, but the quality of EO are not regulated. Who knows what a bad quality EO could do to your internal organs, not something I wanna test.

Essential Oils are photosensitive, meaning they deteriorate in light store them in a dark area to prevent them from spoiling.

DO NOT put them near on your skin and get in the sun or a tanning bed, especially citrus oils, they will blister.

Water will not dilute essential oils, only other oils(canola, olive, sweet almond, olive will all dilute). If you want to use them in a bath it is one drop per a teaspoon of oil.

Please seek medical attention if anything seems off after using EO, they seem harmless but can be very dangerous

Pets can be very sensitive to essential oils(particularly cats) and it is almost impossible to cover all my bases here. The sources provided below have some great resources.

Always go by the scientific name, German and Roman chamomile are very different products.

Kitchen Magic Safety

Wear shoes if you’re doing anything, I nearly lost a toe the other day cause I dropped a knife. I got lucky I was wearing boots. 

Wear correct clothing, and tie back hair. No matter if you have a gas, electric or induction stove, I’ve caught a lab coat sleeve on fire thanks to a torch while making a creme brulee. 

Use your knives correctly, learn about the pinch grip and use the correct knife for the job. Using a paring knife for chopping potatoes is asking for trouble. There are tons of videos online, I like the ones from Alton Brown and Jamie Oliver.

As a side note use sharp knives, a blunt knife will do more damage than a sharp one.

Don’t leave knives in the sink, someone could begin to wash dishes and cut themselves. 

Watch the steam. Steam can give a worse burn than dry heat, open pot lids away from you and don’t stick your face and phalanges in steam. 

Don’t leave food products unattended. 

Use your damn pot holders, they protect you and your counters. 

Store raw meat on the lowest shelves, and never store cooked meat on the same shelf

Wash your hands before, wash your hands after handling raw meats, wash your hands after. 

Don’t leave food that is meant to be cold or hot out for more than 2 hours, this is to decrease foodborne illness. 

When using the store turn handles in, to keep yourself from bumping them off the stove. 

Cook meats to proper temps(there is a chart in the sources)

If you are using herbs be sure to use kitchen grade herbs, those that are not kitchen grade are not held up to the same purity standards and could have more pesticide residue.

Herbal Safety

Please be aware a lot of herbs can work against prescription medications, or should only be taken in very specific doses( St. John’s Wort I’m looking at you.) Check in with your doctor or a licensed herbalist or naturopath before ingesting herbs.

Crystal Safety

Identify your crystals, some are water solvent some are not and it matters

Some that aren’t safe in water include malachite and selenite. They have copper and if aren’t sealed they can become toxic. There is no way to know for sure if it was sealed or not keep -ite crystals dry as a good rule of thumb. 

Some crystals fade in sunlight like rose quartz, amethyst and citrine, in order to prevent fading try cleansing them with sound, flower petals, moonlight and energy.

VIV Sassmaster, WHC Blog Manager, WHC Moderator @thestudiouswitch

Sources

http://candles.org/fire-safety-candles/

http://www.pixiespocket.com/2016/03/lets-talk-about-candle-safety.html

https://naha.org/explore-aromatherapy/safety/

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=182.20

https://www.thespruce.com/dangers-of-essential-oils-555089

http://www.thelavendercat.com/images/PDF-TheLavenderCat_temp_use.pdf

http://www.vetstreet.com/our-pet-experts/do-essential-oils-pose-a-risk-to-pets

http://www.usingeossafely.com/is-it-safe-to-use-essential-oils-with-dogs/

https://www.thespruce.com/top-kitchen-safety-tips-481834

http://www.dummies.com/food-drink/cooking/kitchen-safety/basic-rules-of-kitchen-safety/

https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep/charts/mintemp.html

http://www.amfed.org/editor/BEAC/Articles/2011/AdultArticlesAdv/16.Minerals%20Safe%20to%20Handle-Some%20Require%20Caution.doc

http://arccitius.tumblr.com/post/149575827181/crystal-safety

[therestlesswitch]

Again, for the people in the back, Just because something is natural, Doesn’t make it /safe/

Essential oils are /not/ for consumption!

[witchy--wonders]

Tradition colour meanings of crystals.

Red: Power, Passion, courage, physical energy.

Orange: Self-esteem, confidence, creativity.

Yellow: Self-expression, optimism, positive attitudes.

Pink: Kindness, love, compassion.

Purple: Intuition, spiritual knowledge.

Blue: Calmness, coolness, soothes you physically and mentally.

Green: Soothe emotions, harmony, balance.

Black: Protection, disperse negative energy and stress.

White/Clear: New beginnings, peace, tranquillity.

[spiritroots]

Hoodoo is..

Hoodoo isn’t voodoo. Hoodoo isn’t a racist stereotype. Hoodoo isn’t the commercialization of black culture.

Hoodoo is sweetening and souring, crossing and uncrossing, 

drawing and banishing, domination, fixing, 

conjuring, candle reading, casting candle spells, jar spells, 

petition papers, hot foot tracks, war water, mojo bags, 

and nkisi bottles, but the Hoodoo itself can’t be bottled up…

Hoodoo isn’t just a certain set of magical techniques.

Hoodoo is becoming a tree whisperer, speaking to the plants, the trees, the herbs, the dirt, the roots.

Hoodoo is remembering those little traditions your auntie or your pops taught you when you were a kid, and realizing they have so much power.

Hoodoo is making do with whatever ingredients you can afford between paychecks so that you can get more paychecks.

Hoodoo is our silence when we’re listening for the whispered guidance of ancestors, spirits, or deities to teach us our path.

Hoodoo is reclaiming agency by cursing those who seek to take our power, our pride, and our self-determination away.

Hoodoo is following in the footsteps of our enslaved ancestors, in awe of their strength and in remembrance of their pain.

Hoodoo is tuning into our DNA and channeling black magic of the diaspora.

The magic isn’t just how we do it,

The magic is us.

Keep reading

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Simple Bath for Protection & Keeping Negative Influences Away!

A simple recipe for a bath to protect yourself from negative influences and ward off the evil eye! Grab a bowl and use the following herbs and flowers for the bath:

Rue

Rosemary

Sunflower Petals

White Rose Petals

Some substitutions/additions you can also use:

Lily Flowers

Basil

Carnations

Lavender

Bay Leaves

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Learning Hoodoo? Recommended Books for Beginners

What is Hoodoo?

Hoodoo, which is also known as Rootwork, is Southern folk magic which blends together practices from many different belief systems such as African, Native American, Jewish Mysticism and European folk magic. Hoodoo is a practice, not a religion and it does not tie in with any deity or spirit. Although some rootworkers may choose to include deities, such as saints or spirits, to assist them with the work though this is optional.

Hoodoo is all about one’s self-power and using herbs, plants, curios, etc. to reach a specific Magical goal.

Here are some books I’d recommend for those interested in learning Hoodoo:

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Hoodoo Herb and Root Magic: A Materia Magica of African-American Conjure

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The Art of Hoodoo Candle Magic in Rootwork, Conjure, and Spiritual Church Services

This book isn’t really particular to Hoodo, but it is a compilation of the Psalms which are used greatly within Rootwork and I would definitely recommend it!

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Secrets of the Psalms

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Old Style Conjure: Hoodoo, Rootwork, & Folk Magic

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Hoodoo Shrines and Altars: Sacred Spaces in Conjure and Rootwork

I hope to be compiling a much larger list of resources for you guys sometime in the future. I would consider these books staples to have on your shelf if you are interested in learning and getting into Rootwork.

Blessings

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soooo majority of these authors are white, and lucky mojo came up twice so take this with a grain of salt. actually, a ton of grains of salt.

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That is a very backwards mentality. Simply because an author is white and publishing on Hoodoo, does not make the book discredible just based on someone’s skin color. Also, I’d have you remember that Rootwork is practice that is not only African American, but also blended with Native American practices, European folk magic and even Jewish mysticism.

I wouldn’t go around judging credibility simply because a person is black or white.

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Playing Hoodoo: Renée Stout and “The Rootworker’s Table”

Stout’s piece, currently at the New Museum, explores the paradoxical place that women who practice divination have long held in black culture.

As I started doing this kind of work, there was always fear surrounding it,” Stout said. “Anytime a woman, especially a black woman, is perceived as having some kind of special power, there’s fear.”

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