Greetings all!

[AJ_Jameson]

I just wanted to post a little note to say Hello to everyone on the forums. I've been browsing for a while and thought it time for me to join. I've dabbled for a number of years in various practices and read volumes searching for what "felt" right for me and I keep coming back to hoodoo. I look forward to becoming part of the community! Thank you all in advance for your fellowship and guidance!

AJ

[Miss Tammie Lee]

Welcome to The Lucky Mojo Forum!!!

[Doctor Hob]

Hello, and welcome to the forum. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

[Papa Newt]

Welcome, AJ!

[aura]

Hi AJ and welcome! Feel free to ask any questions about the work since the answers help not only you but the community at large as well

[Mama Micki]

Hi, AJ! If we can help you, don't hesitate to ask.

[AJ_Jameson]

Well, the most immediate question I have is.. And I'm a little embarrassed to even ask it is... Where do i even begin? I've listened to hoodoo podcasts, I've tracked down and read Zora Neale Hurston books, the Golden Bough, Candle Magic books etc, all of which have been recommended by practitioners of the work. I understand there is a world of spells and explanations at my fingertips, mostly due to Miss Cat, whom I've grown to have a certain reverence for. But in the sea of information out there, I just don't know where to start. I can't find the logical place to begin delving into the world of hoodoo. Is it simple protections and conjures for peace, happiness and protection? Lord knows I'd love to hot foot my neighbor but i know I'm not equipped to battle the negative forces that may be stirred up. What is the logical transition from "I understand the basics of hoodoo" to the more complicated protection and dispelling conjures.

I'm a funeral director who lives in SouthWest Wisconsin. I don't have access to hoodoo practitioners. I plan on taking Cat's course once she gets to know me and feels I'm ready to start but in the meantime I'd like to make some progress and start practicing. What advice do you have for me?

Thank you in advance for your replies. I have been reading through past posts and just can't find what I'm looking for.

AJ

[Doctor Hob]

It sounds like you've covered some ground. If you've not read Miss cat's books, particularly Hoodoo in Theory and Practice (http://www.luckymojo.com/hoodoo.html) and Hoodoo Herb and Root Magic (http://www.luckymojo.com/hoodooherbmagic.html), then I would suggest you start there.

These books not only lay out the fundamental practices, but provide a number of works that you can start out with. Hoodoo is capable of just about anything that is justified. Start simple. Test the waters with a honey jar, or a money drawing spell.

Or, hell, hot foot your neighbor, if the work is justified. It's not normally the kind of work I'd suggest somebody start with, but some of us test the waters by jumping in, and then finding out if we can swim.

Lucky Mojo has a great variety of spell kits, that can help you get started. Read through the material, get solid on your basics, and then take a swing at the work.