#getthiswitchwork

[getthiswitchwork]

I’ve been going through some things health-wise, so I’ve been doing healing rituals with my good luck candle, healing candle (purple), positive energy candle (yellow) and good health candle (blue). I’ve also been using quartz and agate. Before I start, I put together a tea made of enchinacea, astragalus root, cloves, and cinnamon, and I let it steep. After I sage my space, I light the candles while reciting incantations related to the candle’s purpose. I also like to play wind chimes to help me focus. After I feel like I’ve really focused my intent and energy into the tea, I drink it. Then I extinguish the candles and go about my day.

[getthiswitchwork]

Why I Changed My Username

I know y’all don’t care, BUT

My username used to be “getthisrootwork.” I changed it because I personally do not feel comfortable with calling what I do rootwork, since I draw from many sources. Furthermore, I do not believe that rootwork can be learned from books, so much as learned from a rootworker trained in tradition. Because I am an African American descendant of enslaved people, rootwork/ hoodoo is still the path that I am drawn towards, but I do not feel the need to claim that title. Many people are (annoyingly, but perhaps rightfully so) very protective of that title/ label. “Getthiswitchwork” is a lot more appropriate for where I am with my beliefs and practice. I will continue practicing as I have been with a focus in the rootwork that I can learn from books, while not limiting myself to it.

I am not posting this to invalidate anyone who does rootwork/ hoodoo. This is my own opinion based on the research that I have done.