2008: May 3-4 MISC Hoodoo Heritage Festival Workshops

Unread post by **Sister Jacqueline** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 11:13 am

Hey Sindy,

You comin' down to Miss cat's birthday pahty this year? We sure could use some Looziana cookin' again! Already talked with Holly Burton and she said she's acomin'.

Jacqueline Mathers (G) 496

(The party is going to be early this year -- MAY 3rd. Dr. Kioni will be here. On MAY 4th we are having a big all-day hoodoo workshop in Alameda! Announcement very soon!!!! --cat)

Unread post by **MissMichaele** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 4:33 pm

Say, Dr. Kioni -- Marilyn will be coming, too, right? I'd love to see
her again.

Michaele Maurer (G)
#361

Unread post by **Auntie Sindy Todo** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 4:34 pm

Oh Lordy! I would love to come down for the whole shingdig! Ya'll
start lighting candles so I can have healthy dogs and my mother and
make some extra funds to finance the trip. I'll start planning a menu!
hahaha X Sindy Todo (G)564

(I always pray for healthy dogs for you, and will add your healthy mother and some extra money to my prayers.

--cat)

Unread post by **Valentina Burton** » Wed Mar 05, 2008 1:48 pm

I will be lighting PLENTY of candles!
I really want to meet you, Sindy!
Holly Benner #60(G)

Unread post by **Auntie Sindy Todo** » Wed Mar 05, 2008 8:12 pm

Hey Holly, you are too kind! I had an amazing vivid dream the other
night and I was there, cooking in Cat's kitchen and Nagasiva and i were
talking about his hair! hahaha. He had some kind of different hair cut.
Anyway, it was so real I could smell the house... No joke! So, I will
take this as a positive sign and work towards a plan. Thanks so much
for you prayers. My dog-babies are kind of old and have some liver
issues, but they are strong, happy and heal beautifully thanks to the
continued work of all of you. xxx, Sindy Todo (G)564

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 8:19 pm

Hello, folks -- Details of the upcoming one-day hoodoo and rootwork
seminar with Dr. Kioni, Christopher Warnock, Tanisia Mooney, Ms.
Robin, and myself are now online at

http://www.luckymojo.com/mojocatworkshop2008.html

-- and here is the text, so you can read it in email. Tickets are
already selling. This is a LIMITED ENROLLMENT opportunity. It will not
come again, so read the details, buy your tickets, and get ready for a
great weekend! Party at Lucky Mojo on Saturday and learn in Alameda on
Sunday!

I will be posting updates on a weekly basis, as we get nearer to the
event, but this is our first Official Announcement!

--cat

-----

Ms. Robin Presents

SUNDAY, MAY 4th, 2008

HOODOO & ROOTWORK
1-Day INTENSIVE
WORKSHOP

On Sunday, May 4th 2008 -- the day after the Annual Lucky
Mojo potluck and open house party, which is Saturday, May
3rd in Forestville, California -- we are holding a seminar
on African American folk magic, conjure, root work, and
hoodoo in Alameda, California. These classes will teach you
practical tricks and tips to take your conjure work to a new
level of confidence and knowledge.

HANDS-ON SOUTHERN STYLE HOODOO CLASSES!

* How to Make an Effective and Extremely Powerful Mojo Hand
using natural roots, herbs, and minerals -- and how to
empower it to produce the results you want. All materials
will be supplied.

* Astrology for Root Workers tells you how to work according
to the natural timing of the Moon, Sun, and Stars. No
complicated charts required; if you can see the sky, you can
use these time-honoured methods.

* Dressing, Fixing, and Working with Candles is a hands-on
experience in setting spiritual altar lights for yourself,
your family, and friends. All materials will be supplied,
plus take-home sheets

* Spiritual Foot Washing will help you learn an old-time
Deep Southern ritual for clients that few urban
practitioners even know about, much less can teach. A life
time learning experience.

* Gambler's Lucky Spells is a lecture that reveals the best
and most practical techniques used by bingo, lottery, and
card players to play, win, and enjoy themselves at games of
chance.

* Southern-Style Soul Food Dinner, served buffet-style and
catered by the Bay Area's best!

* Spiritual Blessing and Consecration Service led by Dr.
Kioni, who will perform an empowerment over all of the mojo
hands, candles, talismans, and other items prepared during
the day's workshops.

NATIONALLY-KNOWN TEACHERS!

* Dr. Christos Kioni: The celebrated Florida sorcerer,
spiritual counselor, and radio personality is making a
special appearance in California to teach "How to Make an
Effective and Extremely Powerful Mojo Hand" and to lead the
evening's Spiritual Empowerment Ceremony.

* Ms. Cat Yronwode: The proprietor of the Lucky Mojo Curio
Co. and author of "Hoodoo Herb and Root Magic" and the
"Hoodoo Rootwork Correspondence Course" teach a hands-on
class in "Dressing, Fixing, and Working with Candles."

* Christopher Warnock: Celebrated Renaissance Astrologer
Christopher Warnock will be teaching a special seminar on
"Astrology for Root Workers," based on his upcoming book of
the same name.

* Tanisia Mooney: A gifted spiritual worker and card reader
will present "Spiritual Foot Washing for Cleansing and
Protection".

* Ms. Robin York: The Bay Area's premier spiritual sister, a
gifted reader, root worker, and radio personality speaks on
"Gambler's Lucky Spells."

SIGN UP NOW FOR THIS UNIQUE MAGICAL SEMINAR!

* Time: Sunday May 4th, 2008, 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

* Place: The Home of Truth, a beautiful temple in a garden
setting in historic Alameda, California.

* All Workshop Materials and Soul Food Dinner are included
in the price of Admission.

* A Lucky Mojo Mini-Store will be set up at the venue for
those wishing to purchase genuine spiritual supplies.

* Enrollment: Limited to 100 participants -- FIRST COME,
FIRST SERVED.

* Tickets: $100.00 adult, $85.00 seniors 65 and older,
$85.00 for teens 5 - 19, when accompanied by a paying adult.

* Advanced registration requested: Call the Lucky Mojo Curio
Co. 707-887-1521 or buy tickets at the Shop: Lucky Mojo
Curio Co. 6632 Covey Road, Forestville, CA 95436 All Major
Credit cards accepted.

Tosha Mendez · Unread post by **Tosha Mendez** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 9:38 am

Cat,
I would love to attend the May event and even have my hubby half-way talked into going with me, lol. If at all possible are there any decent/affordable hotels in that area that you or anyone in the group would recommend for people that would be flying in from out of town and unfamiliar with the area?

Tosha Michelle Mendez #1296

(The best thing to do may be to rent a hotel in Oakland for the two days (the party on the 3rd in Forestville is about 1 hour north of Oakland) and then to stay in Oakland for the next night (Alameda is right next to Oakland, but is not a hotel-filled place, being a small, mostly residential island connected to Oakland by a tunel. If you fly into the Oakland Airport, there are plenty of hotels nearby. If you are driving, just use a map to locate any cheap chain-hotel near the Fruitvale Blvd / Alameda tunnel exit from the freeway. Alternatively, you could put a request here to room with a fellow-student -- i know that there are some in the Bay Area who will be attending both the party and the Workshop. --cat)

Unread post by **toshmendez** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 11:58 am

--- In hrcourse@yahoogroups.com, Tosha Mendez <toshmendez@...> wrote:
> >
> Cat,
> I would love to attend the May event and even have my hubby half-
way talked into going with me, lol. If at all possible are there any
decent/affordable hotels in that area that you or anyone in the group
would recommend for people that would be flying in from out of town
and unfamiliar with the area?
> >
> Tosha Michelle Mendez #1296
>
> (The best thing to do may be to rent a hotel in Oakland for the two
days (the party on the 3rd in Forestville is about 1 hour north of
Oakland) and then to stay in Oakland for the next night (Alameda is
right next to Oakland, but is not a hotel-filled place, being a
small, mostly residential island connected to Oakland by a tunel. If
you fly into the Oakland Airport, there are plenty of hotels nearby.
If you are driving, just use a map to locate any cheap chain-hotel
near the Fruitvale Blvd / Alameda tunnel exit from the freeway.
Alternatively, you could put a request here to room with a fellow-
student -- i know that there are some in the Bay Area who will be
attending both the party and the Workshop. --cat)
> >

------------------------------------------------------------
Thank you for the information on that Cat. Lol, anyone want to have
a slumber party?!? I can bring the Playstation and the Singstar Rock
game and we can kareoke!

Tosha Michelle Mendez #1296

Unread post by **Sister Jacqueline** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 8:57 am

--- In hrcourse@yahoogroups.com, "toshmendez" <toshmendez@...> wrote:
> >
> --- In hrcourse@yahoogroups.com, Tosha Mendez <toshmendez@> wrote:
> >
> > Cat,
> > I would love to attend the May event and even have my hubby half-
> way talked into going with me, lol. If at all possible are there any
> decent/affordable hotels in that area that you or anyone in the group
> would recommend for people that would be flying in from out of town
> and unfamiliar with the area?
> >
> > Tosha Michelle Mendez #1296
> >
> > (The best thing to do may be to rent a hotel in Oakland for the two
> days (the party on the 3rd in Forestville is about 1 hour north of
> Oakland) and then to stay in Oakland for the next night (Alameda is
> right next to Oakland, but is not a hotel-filled place, being a
> small, mostly residential island connected to Oakland by a tunel. If
> you fly into the Oakland Airport, there are plenty of hotels nearby.
> If you are driving, just use a map to locate any cheap chain-hotel
> near the Fruitvale Blvd / Alameda tunnel exit from the freeway.
> Alternatively, you could put a request here to room with a fellow-
> student -- i know that there are some in the Bay Area who will be
> attending both the party and the Workshop. --cat)
> >
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------
> Thank you for the information on that Cat. Lol, anyone want to have
> a slumber party?!? I can bring the Playstation and the Singstar Rock
> game and we can kareoke!

>
> Tosha Michelle Mendez #1296
>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Since the dates do not coincide with any major
holiday, you can probably haggle a price with expedia or priceline or
any of the other chain booking agents. I have gotten a two bedroom
suite at Lake Tahoe for $100.00 just because they wanted to fill up.
Hold the line for your bid price and you'll most likely get it. Hard
ball tactics work well with these guys.

Jacqueline Mathers (G) 496

Unread post by **Ms Robin** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 4:42 pm

> > If at all possible are there any
> > decent/affordable hotels in that
> > area that you or anyone in the group
> > would recommend for people that
> > would be flying in from out of town
> > and unfamiliar with the area?
> >
> > Tosha Michelle Mendez #1296
> >
> > (The best thing to do may be to
> > rent a hotel in Oakland for the two
> > days (the party on the 3rd in
> > Forestville is about 1 hour north of
> > Oakland) and then to stay in Oakland
> > for the next night (Alameda is
> > right next to Oakland, but is not a
> > hotel-filled place, being a
> > small, mostly residential island
> > connected to Oakland by a tunel. If
> > you fly into the Oakland Airport,
> > there are plenty of hotels nearby.
> > If you are driving, just use a map
> > to locate any cheap chain-hotel
> > near the Fruitvale Blvd / Alameda
> > tunnel exit from the freeway.
> > Alternatively, you could put a
> > request here to room with a fellow-
> > student -- i know that there are some
> > in the Bay Area who will be
> > attending both the party and the
> > Workshop. --cat)

This is Ms Robin. I'm looking into hotels
or motels that are affordable in oakland
or emeryvilly but please just give me a lttle
time. you can reach me privately at
robinhexmojocurse@yahoo.com

Robin York #371

Unread post by **toshmendez** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 8:27 pm

--- In hrcourse@yahoogroups.com, "Ms Robin" <rgspot562@...> wrote:
> >
> > > If at all possible are there any
> > > decent/affordable hotels in that
> > > area that you or anyone in the group
> > > would recommend for people that
> > > would be flying in from out of town
> > > and unfamiliar with the area?
> > >
> > > Tosha Michelle Mendez #1296
> > >
> > > (The best thing to do may be to
> > > rent a hotel in Oakland for the two
> > > days (the party on the 3rd in
> > > Forestville is about 1 hour north of
> > > Oakland) and then to stay in Oakland
> > > for the next night (Alameda is
> > > right next to Oakland, but is not a
> > > hotel-filled place, being a
> > > small, mostly residential island
> > > connected to Oakland by a tunel. If
> > > you fly into the Oakland Airport,
> > > there are plenty of hotels nearby.
> > > If you are driving, just use a map
> > > to locate any cheap chain-hotel
> > > near the Fruitvale Blvd / Alameda
> > > tunnel exit from the freeway.
> > > Alternatively, you could put a
> > > request here to room with a fellow-
> > > student -- i know that there are some
> > > in the Bay Area who will be
> > > attending both the party and the
> > > Workshop. --cat)
>
> This is Ms Robin. I'm looking into hotels
> or motels that are affordable in oakland
> or emeryvilly but please just give me a lttle
> time. you can reach me privately at
> robinhexmojocurse@...
>
> Robin York #371

-------------------------------------------------------------------
> >Ms. Robin, that would be great, I take it you will be traveling in
from elsewhere as well! I will definitely be getting ahold of you
shortly and in the meantime will be looking for deals and utilizing
some of those hard ball tactics suggested by Jaqueline. With the two
of us on it, we are sure to find great deals

Tosha Michelle Mendez #1296
Tosha Michelle Mendez #1296

Unread post by **Dr Johannes** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 11:22 am

I am happy to announce that me and Benedikte will be comming over for
the party and the workshop in May.
Arrival will be April 28:th and departure back to Valhalla on May 6:th.

I will call you, Cat for more details about times and such.

Best Regards,
#321 (G)(GA) Johannes Gardback
www.therootdoctor.se

(This is wonderful news! I so look forward to seeing you again and meeting the beloved Benedikte for the first time. --cat)

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 3:44 pm

This version of the announcement contains more information than the
last one, i believe, so please, read it, pass it around to any elist
or Yahoo group you frequent -- and let's see you at the program!

--cat yronwode

P.S. to my Rootwork Course students: Remember, this event is open to
the public, so if you have a friend who is "hoodoo-curious" but has
never worked with a teacher first-hand, this day-long seminar will be
a great introduction to the practices for them.

----------------------------------------------------------------

Ms. Robin Presents

SUNDAY, MAY 4th, 2008 in ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA

HOODOO & ROOTWORK

1-Day INTENSIVE WORKSHOP

On Sunday, May 4th 2008, Ms. Robin and Lucky Mojo Curio Co,
are hosting a training seminar on African American folk
magic, conjure, root work, and hoodoo in Alameda,
California!

Learn practical tricks and tips to take your conjure work to
a new level of confidence and knowledge.

HANDS-ON SOUTHERN STYLE HOODOO CLASSES!

* How to Make an Effective and Extremely Powerful Mojo Hand
using natural roots, herbs, and minerals -- and how to dress
and fix it to produce the results you want. All materials
will be supplied.

* Astrology for Root Workers tells you how to work according
to the natural timing of the Moon, Sun, and Stars. No
complicated charts required; if you can see the sky, you can
use these time-honoured methods.

* Dressing, Fixing, and Working with Candles is a hands-on
experience in setting spiritual altar lights for yourself,
your family, and friends. All materials will be supplied,
plus take-home sheets

* Spiritual Foot Washing will help you learn an old-time
Deep Southern ritual for clients that few urban
practitioners even know about, much less can teach. A life
time learning experience.

* Gambler's Lucky Spells is a lecture that reveals the best
and most practical techniques used by bingo, lottery, and
card players to play, win, and enjoy themselves at games of
chance.

* Southern-Style Soul Food Dinner, served buffet-style and
catered by the Bay Area's best!

* Spiritual Blessing and Consecration Service led by Dr.
Kioni, who will perform an empowerment over all of the mojo
hands, candles, talismans, and other items prepared during
the day's workshops.

NATIONALLY-KNOWN TEACHERS!

Dr. Christos Kioni: The famed Florida sorcerer, spiritual
counselor, and radio personality teaches "How to Make an
Effective and Extremely Powerful Mojo Hand" and leads the
evening's Spiritual Empowerment Ceremony.

Ms. Cat Yronwode: The author of "Hoodoo Herb and Root Magic"
and the "Hoodoo Rootwork Correspondence Course" teaches a
hands-on class in "Dressing, Fixing, and Working with
Candles."

Christopher Warnock: The celebrated Renaissance Astrologer
presents a special seminar on "Astrology for Root Workers,"
based on his upcoming book of the same name

Tanisia Mooney: This gifted spiritual worker and card reader
presents a hands-on lesson in "Spiritual Foot Washing for
Cleansing and Protection".

Ms. Robin York: The Bay Area's premier Spiritual Sister, a
gifted reader, root worker, and radio personality speaks on
"Gambler's Lucky Spells."

SIGN UP NOW FOR THIS UNIQUE MAGICAL SEMINAR!

Time: Sunday May 4th, 2008, 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Place: The Home of Truth, a beautiful temple in a garden
setting in historic Alameda, California.

All Workshop Materials and Soul Food Dinner are included in
the price of Admission.

A Lucky Mojo Mini-Store will be set up at the venue for
those wishing to purchase genuine spiritual supplies.

Enrollment: Limited to 100 participants -- FIRST COME, FIRST
SERVED.

Tickets: $100.00 adult, $85.00 senior 65 or older, $85.00
teen 15 - 19 with adult, $185.00 per couple for
life-partners.

Advanced registration requested: Call the Lucky Mojo Curio
Co. 707-887-1521 or buy tickets at the Shop: Lucky Mojo
Curio Co. 6632 Covey Road, Forestville, CA 95436. All Major
Credit cards accepted.

(Note: This seminar takes place the day after the Annual
Lucky Mojo Free Open House Party, Saturday, May 3rd in
Forestville, California -- so you can plan on attending BOTH
events!)

YouTube · Unread post by **Miss Bri** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 3:01 pm

Hey cat,

When I clicked on the little picture of the hoodoo workshop I got the page for customer testimonials.
just fyi

take care,
Briana Saussy #1154

[Thanks. I have fixed it! -- cat)

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 6:27 pm

Christopher Warnock, who was scheduled to teach the class in
"Astrology for Rootworkers" at the May 4th Hoodoo Workshop in Alamenda
has bowed out, due to a family medical situation. I will be taking his
place and teaching that segment of the workshop. In my place, i am
proud and happy to announce that DARA ANZOLWAR will be teaching the
workshop on candle magic! The other presenters, already announced, are
Dr. Kioni and Tanisia Mooney.

Dara is well known to many in the rootwork community as the keeper of
the HyattSpells yahoo group and the Conjure Yahoo group, as well as
the proprietor of the Hoodoo Roots web sight. She has been a student
in my class, and has decades of experience serving clients, both as a
tarot reader and a rootworker. She has been on our Lucky Mojo Rootwork
Hour Radio shows as a panelist as wel, and many here are familiar with
her graceful, attentive, and caring methods of dealing with clients.

Dara will also be at the Lucky Mojo Open House party here in
Forestville on May 3rd, so if you want to meet her, do plan to attend.

Ticket sales for the workshop have been fairly slow. We really hope
for a full house, but there are only a few weeks before the event, so
please, if you were considering attending and have been hanging back,
order your ticket now and help make this first-ever get-together a
success and launch it into becoming more than a one-time event.

Full revised information on the workshop follows in the next post.

cat

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 6:45 pm

Ms. Robin Presents

SUNDAY, MAY 4th, 2008 in ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA

HOODOO & ROOTWORK

1-Day INTENSIVE WORKSHOP

On Sunday, May 4th 2008, Ms. Robin and Lucky Mojo Curio Co,
are hosting a training seminar on African American folk
magic, conjure, root work, and hoodoo in Alameda,
California!

Learn practical tricks and tips to take your conjure work to
a new level of confidence and knowledge.

HANDS-ON SOUTHERN STYLE HOODOO CLASSES!

* How to Make an Effective and Extremely Powerful Mojo Hand
using natural roots, herbs, and minerals -- and how to dress
and fix it to produce the results you want. All materials
will be supplied.

* Astrology for Root Workers tells you how to work according
to the natural timing of the Moon, Sun, and Stars. No
complicated charts required; if you can see the sky, you can
use these time-honoured methods.

* Dressing, Fixing, and Working with Candles is a hands-on
experience in setting spiritual altar lights for yourself,
your family, and friends. All materials will be supplied,
plus take-home sheets

* Spiritual Foot Washing will help you learn an old-time
Deep Southern ritual for clients that few urban
practitioners even know about, much less can teach. A life
time learning experience.

* Gambler's Lucky Spells is a lecture that reveals the best
and most practical techniques used by bingo, lottery, and
card players to play, win, and enjoy themselves at games of
chance.

* Southern-Style Soul Food Dinner, served buffet-style and
catered by the Bay Area's best!

* Spiritual Blessing and Consecration Service led by Dr.
Kioni, who will perform an empowerment over all of the mojo
hands, candles, talismans, and other items prepared during
the day's workshops.

NATIONALLY-KNOWN TEACHERS!

Dr. Christos Kioni: The famed Florida sorcerer, spiritual
counselor, and radio personality teaches "How to Make an
Effective and Extremely Powerful Mojo Hand" and leads the
evening's Spiritual Empowerment Ceremony.

Ms. Cat Yronwode: The author of "Hoodoo Herb and Root Magic"
and the "Hoodoo Rootwork Correspondence Course" presents a
special seminar on "Astrology for Root Workers," based on
her upcoming book of the same name.

Ms. Dara Anzlowar: Root worker, tarot reader, radio
personality, and proprietor of Hoodoo Roots teaches a hands-
on class in "Dressing, Fixing, and Working with Candles."

Tanisia Mooney: This gifted spiritual worker and card reader
presents a hands-on lesson in "Spiritual Foot Washing for
Cleansing and Protection".

Ms. Robin York: The Bay Area's premier Spiritual Sister, a
gifted reader, root worker, and radio personality speaks on
"Gambler's Lucky Spells."

SIGN UP NOW FOR THIS UNIQUE MAGICAL SEMINAR!

Time: Sunday May 4th, 2008, 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Place: The Home of Truth, a beautiful temple in a garden
setting in historic Alameda, California.

All Workshop Materials and Soul Food Dinner are included in
the price of Admission.

A Lucky Mojo Mini-Store will be set up at the venue for
those wishing to purchase genuine spiritual supplies.

Enrollment: Limited to 100 participants -- FIRST COME, FIRST
SERVED.

Tickets: $100.00 adult, $85.00 senior 65 or older, $85.00
teen 15 - 19 with adult, $185.00 per couple for
life-partners.

Advanced registration requested: Call the Lucky Mojo Curio
Co. 707-887-1521 or buy tickets at the Shop: Lucky Mojo
Curio Co. 6632 Covey Road, Forestville, CA 95436. All Major
Credit cards accepted.

(Note: This seminar takes place the day after the Annual
Lucky Mojo Free Open House Party, Saturday, May 3rd in
Forestville, California -- so you can plan on attending BOTH
events!)

Unread post by **Susan Diamond** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 5:18 pm

Hi cat!
If you have a flyer I would be happy to make copies and post it at my
shop. I'll also send the info. out to my mail list.
Susan Diamond
(#1184)

(I will send flyers. You can pick up the text for email from my post here. Thanks very much. --cat)

Unread post by **Dr Johannes** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 5:18 pm

--- In hrcourse@yahoogroups.com, "catherine yronwode" <cat@...> wrote:
> >
> Christopher Warnock, who was scheduled to teach the class in
> "Astrology for Rootworkers" at the May 4th Hoodoo Workshop in
Alamenda
> > has bowed out, due to a family medical situation. I will be taking
his
> > place and teaching that segment of the workshop. In my place, i am
> proud and happy to announce that DARA ANZOLWAR will be teaching the
> workshop on candle magic! The other presenters, already announced,
are
> > Dr. Kioni and Tanisia Mooney.
>
> Dara is well known to many in the rootwork community as the keeper
of
> > the HyattSpells yahoo group and the Conjure Yahoo group, as well as
> the proprietor of the Hoodoo Roots web sight. She has been a student
> in my class, and has decades of experience serving clients, both as
a
> > tarot reader and a rootworker. She has been on our Lucky Mojo
Rootwork
> > Hour Radio shows as a panelist as wel, and many here are familiar
with
> > her graceful, attentive, and caring methods of dealing with
clients.
> >
> Dara will also be at the Lucky Mojo Open House party here in
> Forestville on May 3rd, so if you want to meet her, do plan to
attend.
> >
> Ticket sales for the workshop have been fairly slow. We really hope
> for a full house, but there are only a few weeks before the event,
so
> > please, if you were considering attending and have been hanging
back,
> > order your ticket now and help make this first-ever get-together a
> success and launch it into becoming more than a one-time event.
>
> Full revised information on the workshop follows in the next post.
>
> cat
>

That sounds great.
#321 (G)(GA) Johannes Gardback

kristinhp1 · Unread post by **kristinhp1** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 5:19 pm

--- In hrcourse@yahoogroups.com, "catherine yronwode" <cat@...> wrote:
> >
> Ms. Robin Presents
>
> SUNDAY, MAY 4th, 2008 in ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA
>
> HOODOO & ROOTWORK
>
> 1-Day INTENSIVE WORKSHOP
>
> On Sunday, May 4th 2008, Ms. Robin and Lucky Mojo Curio Co,
> are hosting a training seminar on African American folk
> magic, conjure, root work, and hoodoo in Alameda,
> California!

---

thanks for reposting the details! i am planning on driving up from loa angeles to attend. i also just mailed in hmwk 1-3(finally!)
looking forward to meeting everyone!
kristin korsnes #1024

(We look forward to seeing you, Kristin. --cat)

Karma Zain · Unread post by **Karma Zain** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 5:21 pm

catherine yronwode wrote:

> > Ms. Robin Presents
>
> SUNDAY, MAY 4th, 2008 in ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA
>
> HOODOO & ROOTWORK
>
> 1-Day INTENSIVE WORKSHOP

Hey cat,

Is this open to the public? I assume so, but I wanted to double check
before I passed it along to non-course members. I can't go, but I could
help you advertise it.

Karma de Gruy (961)

(It sure is open to the public. So far one person signed up who is not a course student, but i'd love to see more. And thanks for passing the word around. I appreciate it. --cat)

Unread post by **Sister Jacqueline** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 6:36 pm

cat,

If you would want to, I will be happy to place the flyers in my bags
for the visitors at my Holistic Healing Expo going on Sunday, April
27th here in Elk Grove, CA. Please send them to the address you have
on file.

I have 300 chi-chi soft frosted lime green boutique bags that are
printe d with sponsorships of the exhibitors that all visitors get at
the door to stuff pamphlets and such in. Hay House has shipped a few
hundred full color flyers for the upcoming Dr. Wayne Dyer event at the
Sacramento Convention Center and they have graciously offer two
preferred seating tickets for us to raffle off the day of the Expo.

I have to thank former Lucky Mojoojo employee Carin Huber for bringing hoodoo to the tables here as I will be busy running around taking care of things with a flourish and no trace of perspiration (ha ha!)

For those talented metaphysical workers who will want to participate in the Sunday, August 3rd show, please contact me off list.

Thank you cat for letting me post this,

Jacqueline Mathers (G) 496

(I will send you flyers for our May 4th Hoodoo Workshop on Monday. Thanks greatly for the kind offer to share them around. --cat)

Unread post by **deaconmillett** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 6:46 pm

--- In hrcourse@yahoogroups.com, "catherine yronwode" <cat@...> wrote:

> > Ms. Robin Presents
>
> SUNDAY, MAY 4th, 2008 in ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA
>
> HOODOO & ROOTWORK
>
> 1-Day INTENSIVE WORKSHOP

<snip>

> > * How to Make an Effective and Extremely Powerful Mojo Hand
> using natural roots, herbs, and minerals -- and how to dress
> and fix it to produce the results you want. All materials
> will be supplied.

I'm very much looking forward to the seminar!

You may have mentioned this already, but can we turn in the Mojo Hand
created in the seminar as Homework #8?

(Yes, you can! What a cool idea. --cat)

I hope that NEXT year's seminar will end at an earlier hour, so that I
can fly back on Sunday night instead of Monday morning.

(We were limited by the terms of the venue we are using. They do not open the place early in the morning, as they are using it then. --cat)

Fred Burke
#1045

Unread post by **Auntie Sindy Todo** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 11:49 pm

Cat and all, (thanks for letting me go on a bit)

I just bought my plane tickets to come down to the party and
workshop! I seriously did a lot of meditating and prayin' on this and
asked my sweet husband to understand how important it was to me to
go. I know in my soul that this will be an extroidinary weekend
having all my favorite people together... I will certainly miss
Christopher, but am thrilled that Dara has been able to step in.

Nothing thrills me more than to feed people and be of service in
whatever way, so I will assume my position in Cat's kitchen and cook
up some Baby Green Lima beans (from Louisiana) with Andouille sausage
and ham hock served on rice and help coordinate the food tables at
the party in Forestville.

I plan to attend Sunday and invite all of you to join me for what I'm
sure will be a very fun, informative day. I think there will be some
great information to glean and I'm not above myself to think that I
know everything; we always have stuff to learn no matter how gifted
we are for this work. I'm humbled by the experience of all the folks
who will be teaching and admire each of them for their expertise and
all the kindness they have shown me over the years. Talk about a
blessing! I can't wait to see Tanisia's feet washing piece...can
I volunteer? hahaha.

So, if you've been on the fence about attending, whip out that credit
card and know that the fee you pay will just "seed" your future and
that what you learn will come back to you 5 times over! I definitely
plan to get my gambling tricks down with Miss Robin! If you need
another excuse, remember, if you filed a tax return, old "George
Dubya" is going to send you check... No better way to put a hundred
bucks to use than learning some good old hoodoo with it! (That'll
teach him) hee hee. Hope to meet you all there with bells on!
Laissez les bon temps rouler!

Sindy Todo (G564)

(Sindy, as always, your cooking will be greatly appreciated and enjoyed. We'll be sure to have Tanisia use you as a "demonstration model" for foot washing. I hope that everyone who can make it will come to the party -- and for those considering the workshop, i would like to say that things are moving forward radically -- our plans to film some of the workshop work are finally on track to coming true -- and i would love to have som of my wonderful students captured on camera, if at all possible. We also have a sociologist coming out from Virginia to be a participant observer -- she intends to write an article on contemporary hoodoo practices. The venue -- The Home of Truth, in Alameda, California, is a beautiful, gentle setting, dedicated to spiritual work more than 10 years ago, and it is going to be something very wonderful to teach and work there. So, if you are, as Sindy says, "on the fence about attending," now is the time to sign up! --cat)

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 12:24 am

With about a week and a half to go, we have sold about 1/3 of the
tickets available for our first-ever hoodoo workshop. Attendance is
limited to 100 people, so we have room for plenty more.

The program is great, the setting is going to be beautiful, the
teachers are coming from far and wide, and the price is reasonable,
considering that all materials will be provided for each class, as
well as a great dinner for all. Organizing this event was not my idea
-- it was presented to me by students who repeatedly have said -- "Oh,
Ms. cat, if only you were not so far away up in Sonoma County and we
could take a class from you in the East bay. Well, here i come, with
Dr. Kioni, Ms. Dara, Ms. Tanisia, and Ms. Robin too -- so if you are
one of those who sighed over not being able to spare the time for an
apprenticeship, or moped about what an out-of-the-way place
Forestville is, and how we don't offer hands-on classes, well, now is
the time to make your move. This is what so many have asked for -- a
full day of personal instruction by some of the best professional root
doctors in America.

Here's the information, and if you can't use it yourself, please do
pass it along to others. Thanks!

Ms. Robin Presents

SUNDAY, MAY 4th, 2008 in ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA

HOODOO & ROOTWORK

1-Day INTENSIVE WORKSHOP

On Sunday, May 4th 2008, Ms. Robin and Lucky Mojo Curio Co,
are hosting a training seminar on African American folk
magic, conjure, root work, and hoodoo in Alameda,
California!

Learn practical tricks and tips to take your conjure work to
a new level of confidence and knowledge.

HANDS-ON SOUTHERN STYLE HOODOO CLASSES!

* How to Make an Effective and Extremely Powerful Mojo Hand
using natural roots, herbs, and minerals -- and how to dress
and fix it to produce the results you want. All materials
will be supplied.

* Astrology for Root Workers tells you how to work according
to the natural timing of the Moon, Sun, and Stars. No
complicated charts required; if you can see the sky, you can
use these time-honoured methods.

* Dressing, Fixing, and Working with Candles is a hands-on
experience in setting spiritual altar lights for yourself,
your family, and friends. All materials will be supplied,
plus take-home sheets

* Spiritual Foot Washing will help you learn an old-time
Deep Southern ritual for clients that few urban
practitioners even know about, much less can teach. A life
time learning experience.

* Gambler's Lucky Spells is a lecture that reveals the best
and most practical techniques used by bingo, lottery, and
card players to play, win, and enjoy themselves at games of
chance.

* Southern-Style Soul Food Dinner, served buffet-style and
catered by the Bay Area's best!

* Spiritual Blessing and Consecration Service led by Dr.
Kioni, who will perform an empowerment over all of the mojo
hands, candles, talismans, and other items prepared during
the day's workshops.

NATIONALLY-KNOWN TEACHERS!

Dr. Christos Kioni: The famed Florida sorcerer, spiritual
counselor, and radio personality teaches "How to Make an
Effective and Extremely Powerful Mojo Hand" and leads the
evening's Spiritual Empowerment Ceremony.

Ms. Cat Yronwode: The author of "Hoodoo Herb and Root Magic"
and the "Hoodoo Rootwork Correspondence Course" presents a
special seminar on "Astrology for Root Workers," based on
her upcoming book of the same name.

Ms. Dara Anzlowar: Root worker, tarot reader, radio
personality, and proprietor of Hoodoo Roots teaches a hands-
on class in "Dressing, Fixing, and Working with Candles."

Tanisia Mooney: This gifted spiritual worker and card reader
presents a hands-on lesson in "Spiritual Foot Washing for
Cleansing and Protection".

Ms. Robin York: The Bay Area's premier Spiritual Sister, a
gifted reader, root worker, and radio personality speaks on
"Gambler's Lucky Spells."

SIGN UP NOW FOR THIS UNIQUE MAGICAL SEMINAR!

Time: Sunday May 4th, 2008, 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Place: The Home of Truth, a beautiful temple in a garden
setting in historic Alameda, California.

All Workshop Materials and Soul Food Dinner are included in
the price of Admission.

A Lucky Mojo Mini-Store will be set up at the venue for
those wishing to purchase genuine spiritual supplies.

Enrollment: Limited to 100 participants -- FIRST COME, FIRST
SERVED.

Tickets: $100.00 adult, $85.00 senior 65 or older, $85.00
teen 15 - 19 with adult, $185.00 per couple for
life-partners.

Advanced registration requested: Call the Lucky Mojo Curio
Co. 707-887-1521 or buy tickets at the Shop: Lucky Mojo
Curio Co. 6632 Covey Road, Forestville, CA 95436. All Major
Credit cards accepted.

(Note: This seminar takes place the day after the Annual
Lucky Mojo Free Open House Party, Saturday, May 3rd in
Forestville, California -- so you can plan on attending BOTH
events!)

Unread post by **Dr_E_** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 12:26 am

I really want to attend the workshop, I'm just concerned about the
cost of travel and lodging. Is there an affordable lodging place that
you might recommend?

Thanks and blessings,
Eddy Gutierrez
#1266

(I'd love to see you, Eddy. Best Western, Day's Inn, and the like are the usual cheapish places in Oakland or in Santa Rosa. --cat)

Unread post by **Michele Jackson** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 5:04 pm

Cat and all, (thanks for letting me go on a bit)

I just bought my plane tickets to come down to the party and
workshop! I seriously did a lot of meditating and prayin' on this and
asked my sweet husband to understand how important it was to me to
go. I know in my soul that this will be an extrordinary weekend
having all my favorite people together... I will certainly miss
Christopher, but am thrilled that Dara has been able to step in.

Nothing thrills me more than to feed people and be of service in
whatever way, so I will assume my position in Cat's kitchen and cook
up some Baby Green Lima beans (from Louisiana) with Andouille sausage
and ham hock served on rice and help coordinate the food tables at
the party in Forestville.

I plan to attend Sunday and invite all of you to join me for what I'm
sure will be a very fun, informative day. I think there will be some
great information to glean and I'm not above myself to think that I
know everything; we always have stuff to learn no matter how gifted
we are for this work. [...]

Sindy Todo (G564)

-----

Sindy, I look forward to meeting you. I think this will be a once in a
lifetime event too. It is so difficult to find folks who practice Hoodoo and
are willing to teach it, especially if you don�t live in the South East. I
am coming out a couple of days early to attend.

Michele Jackson

Unread post by **deaconmillett** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 11:12 am

I used to live in the gay resort town of Guerneville, just around the
corner from Forestville, so I like to visit the Highlands there:

http://www.highlandsresort.com/

A bedroom in a shared cabin under the redwoods is only $70, with fresh
baked muffins in the morning!

Fred Burke
#1045

Unread post by **Kandi** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 6:58 pm

I am looking forward to meeting everyone at the class. I am just curious though, will there be any vegetarian food, or should I bring something to share? I am extremely excited to be able to part take in the class

Shawna Candelarie #1040

(For the Lucky Mojo / Cat's Birthday / Hoodoo Party on May 3rd or the Workshop on May 4th, it is potluck, so bring what you like.

For the Ms. Robin Presents workshop classes in Alameda on May 4th, a sit-down meal is supplied in the form of a traditional Southern Soul Food dinner with all the fixings, which means that there will be non-meat sides, as well as fried chicken, so you can do like at your grandma's house and just eat the sides. No potluck at the workshop, please. --cat)

Unread post by **CKioni** » Thu May 01, 2008 1:16 am

Hello Happy Hoodooers!

Marilyn and I look forward to renewing fellowship and establishing new
friendships at Lucky Mojo and in Alameda. I feel an excitement about
this weekend and believe wonderful things are going to occur. When
people of good will and like minds gather, an egregore is created in
the spirit realm. Let us agree to see each other through eyes of
unconditional love. Let us agree to support each other with unwavering
faith. Come expecting a positive life changing event and you won't
depart disappointed.

I encourage the setting of lights for the success of the Hoodoo Party
and the Venue in Alameda. The sad fact is there will always be someone
that comes to "throw" down. There are others who are jealous and full
of envy -they may not have guts enough to show up, but will "throw"
magic from a distance. So, I am appealing to our friends to "have our
backs" magically.

See you soon! ~ Dr. Kioni
DrKioni.com

Unread post by **Susan Diamond** » Fri May 02, 2008 12:14 pm

No worries Dr. Kioni! There's enough garlic in my chili to fend off even the most tenacious evil doers!

See you tomorrow,
Susan Diamond
(#1184)

www.serpentskiss.biz

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YouTube · Unread post by **Miss Bri** » Wed May 07, 2008 5:47 pm

Miss cat and all,

Thank you for making yesterday's workshop so awesome!

The teaching was fantastic, the company was inspiring, the food was
delicious and the entire event was magical!

I really appreciated learning new information to augment what I have learned in this course.

It was so great to meet fellow class mates as well as the wonderful
presenters.

You all did a really outstanding job!!!

Thank you so much,
Briana Saussy #1154

Unread post by **Auntie Sindy Todo** » Wed May 07, 2008 5:57 pm

--- In hrcourse@yahoogroups.com, "Dr. Christos Kioni" <drkioni@...>
wrote:
> >
> Hello Happy Hoodooers!
>
> Marilyn and I look forward to renewing fellowship and establishing
new
> > friendships at Lucky Mojo and in Alameda. I feel an excitement about
> this weekend and believe wonderful things are going to occur. When
> people of good will and like minds gather, an egregore is created in
> the spirit realm. Let us agree to see each other through eyes of
> unconditional love. Let us agree to support each other with
unwavering
> > faith. Come expecting a positive life changing event and you won't
> depart disappointed.
>
> I encourage the setting of lights for the success of the Hoodoo
Party
> > and the Venue in Alameda. The sad fact is there will always be
someone
> > that comes to "throw" down. There are others who are jealous and
full
> > of envy -they may not have guts enough to show up, but will "throw"
> magic from a distance. So, I am appealing to our friends to "have
our
> > backs" magically.
>
> See you soon! ~ Dr. Kioni
> DrKioni.com
>

>>>Hello Dr K, Cat and all,
I too am VERY excited to be packing my bags today and feel extremely
blessed to be able to attend this weekend. It took a lot of work for
me to get to manifest everything it took to get to go. My heart is
filled with happiness to finally get to meet many of you and to share
some laughs, stimulating conversation and a little food. Yesterday I
had a quick call from Nagasiva and both he and I were giggling with
excitment! Nothing like a good party with your dear community! I pray
for safe travel for all and St. Michael is definitely standing by to
guard and protect. X Sindy Todo (G564).

Unread post by **CKioni** » Thu May 08, 2008 10:10 pm

May 8, 08

The sweet, acrid scent of cigar smoke wafts through the air as Congo music transports my spirit into a dimension where I walk with powerful spiritual beings between worlds. Client's hoodoo and Palo ritual pots overflow the altars and floor space before my Nganga. I am now back in my home-temple-munanso after an enjoyable, busy and fascinating event filled weekend at the Lucky Mojo Curio Company -LMCC in Forestville CA and The Home of Truth Spiritual Church in Alameda CA. I knew this weekend would be special however special hardly describes the experience.

My wife Marilyn and I arrived in Oakland, CA early Friday evening minus our luggage although it was delivered in the wee morning hours to our hotel. After crossing the San Francisco Bay we soon were cruising through rolling hills of green lush vineyards. Our drive into the Napa Valley wine country where Lucky Mojo is located was pleasant and enjoyable. Marilyn and I recalled our visit in August of 2007 and her visit to the Korbel Winery about fifth teen minutes away from Lucky Mojo. We were both excited and eagerly anticipated seeing cat, shiva, the Lucky Mojo staff and client/friends from around the world.

When you turn off Covey Rd. onto the LMCC property the chaotic world you know is left behind. I have heard others say it is like stepping into another time and space. The setting is rural and rustic. Trees, rose bushes and flowers form a labyrinth around two cobblestone paths extending 30 - 50 yards from the small dirt parking area to the shop and residence of cat and siva. The roses are blooming; vines are climbing and clinging to tree branches forming a semi-solid canopy overhead in many places - the foliage is lush, green and colorful. At first you don't know where the stone paths are leading as they twist and wind through a magical garden of enchantment.

The Missionary Independent Spiritual Church sanctuary rises majestically and mystically above the foliage. In it are dozens of 6 day condition candles set for clients around the world seeking spiritual and magical help. Daily candle lighting services are conducted in a sacred and mystical manner with the sounding of an ancient gong. Ahead a few yards beyond the church, the Lucky Mojo shop beckons you enter a strange, fascinating world of hoodoo, rootwork where nothing is as it seems and everything and anything is
possible.

The shop was abuzz with activity Saturday morning when Marilyn and I
arrived. Several people were already waiting for my arrival to have rootwork consultations with me. I am always humbled and thrilled to meet my clients and fans of the Lucky Mojo Hoodoo Rootwork Hour. Cat looking very much like Morticia from the old sitcom the "Addams Family" buzzed around in command, directing, redirecting, instructing, sometimes cussin' and loving all. Her husband the ever present and graceful siva looking like one of the ZZ Top front men slips silently about like a spirit. Siva is a gentle, warm hearted soul. He is always ready to serve however he is needed and when you least expect him, like Lurch (the cryptic butler) on the "Addams Family", he instantly appears anticipating your need before you know you have a need. Case in point: we were filming hoodoo instructional videos on Monday at the shop. The television lights on the set were hot and I had just completed filming a segment. Suddenly I felt a presence next to me - it was siva with a cold bottle of water. "I thought you might need this. I know these lights are hot" he said. Everyone always gives props to cat and she well deserves them, however siva too deserves accolades and thanks for making this weekend a memorable success.

Saturday's Hoodoo Party was a fabulous success! Although I was in the
sanctuary of the Missionary Independent Church doing readings from noon until 6pm, I was not oblivious to the energy of the excitement and activity.

Professional film directors Romell Ayo and Ms. Nadezda Karuna were busy shooting footage of various activities, my consultations and interviewing people for an upcoming hoodoo documentary. A lot of footage was filmed and instructional DVDs featuring myself, Tanisia Greer, cat, Johannes, Ms. Dara and others will be available at a later date. The time passed quickly for me as I slipped between worlds in the sanctuary where dozens upon dozens of candles representing clients blazed. Jasmine incense filled the air of the "World's Smallest Church" as I read those who scheduled sessions with me. Before I knew it six hours had passed and I finally was able to join the festivities.

We sat around in the cool California evening on stone benches surrounding tables scattered around the Lucky Mojo campus. Sindy Todo and others provided delicious food and we all resembled satisfied cats that ate the canary! Practically everyone present wore some type of amulet jewelry and individual eclectic taste painted a mystical collage worthy of Rembrandt's talents. Witches, warlocks, neophytes, sorcerers, astrologers, writers, two headed conjure doctors, college professors and more blended together to weave a rich tapestry celebrating hoodoo, rootwork and our beloved cat's birthday. We joked, we laughed, we cajoled and teased. Conversation was rich and fellowship sweet. As the dusk of a Northern California evening settled
over the scene, fire-flies zapped around us illuminating the darkening
mystical setting like tiny fairies. Reluctantly Marilyn and I said good bye to drive back to our hotel in Oakland. Although we left Lucky Mojo behind, the magic of the campus enveloped us like a cocoon sealing us from the rest of the world.

I don't want to get into a lot of name calling but there are several people who must be mentioned. Ms. Robin, who arranged the Hoodoo Workshops at the beautiful Home of Truth Metaphysical Center, in Alameda deserves mad props. She single-handedly cooked for the dozens of workshop participants in additional to dozens of other responsibilities. A better location for the venue could not have been chosen and Ms. Robin, plus her family members, worked tirelessly and selfishly to serve all. We love you Ms. Robin. Expect a blessing from the Universe because you sowed a lot of good seeds. Buzzing about pitching in were several anonymous volunteers plus celebrated practitioners Ms. Dara, Sindy Todo, Tanisia Greer, Johannes Gardback from Sweden with his beautiful pregnant wife Benedikte. There is nothing more beautiful than a woman pregnant with child and Benedikte has a Madonna like glow and radiance.

Arriving at the Home of Truth Spiritual Church in Alameda Sunday afternoon Marilyn and I were immediately impressed by the quaint, idyllic setting of this historic facility. A garden of blooming flowers displaying every color of the rainbow graces the front and sides of the facility. It is a holy place and all that enter soon felt the vibrations of sacredness and magical possibilities. People from all walks of life filled the sanctuary in anticipation. After a brief delay, cat got the workshops off to a dynamic start with her presentation on Astrology in Hoodoo. Afterwards groups of workshop participants flowed between meeting rooms upstairs and the courtyard for individual workshops. Tanisia Greer wowed everyone with her presentation on Spiritual Foot Washing; Ms. Dara educated and inspired eager participants about Candle Magic. Yours truly was privileged to teach three standing room only workshops on Making a Powerful Mojo. I quote my colleague and new friend Dr. Johannes from Sweden:

"Me and B are still talking about the way you used the bag as a pendulum and the way you spoke to charge it during the workshop and I immediately adopted the way you sealed the name papers. Very nice. Thanks for that." Dr. Johannes - The Root Doctor - Sweden

Not only did I teach but I also learned from my colleagues and lay people alike. We had so much fun making and charging mojos. It was a blast to observe the look of fascination on the faces of the workshop participants as I demonstrated how to charge a mojo. The mojo dangling from the draw string between my fingers and held over money drawing incense took on a life of its own. Slowly the mojo began to move in an elliptical orbit much like the planets around the sun. No one could deny the mystical powers at work as the spirit of the herbs; roots and minerals obeyed my command. My arm did not move as I rested it on the table nor did my hand move. The mojo's voluntary movement is an indication it is alive and accepting the charge of intent.

Participants were able to choose from several herbs, roots and minerals to make a love, money or court case mojo hand. Later on Sunday night, we would consecrate the mojos and candles during a life changing and empowering mystical church service.

As most people know, I am a former pastor of five churches represented by The Church of the Nazarene and Assemblies of God. I am a Bible College and seminary trained minister who moves in the Gifts of the Spirit as mentioned in 1st Corinthians of the New Testament. The Bible states "the gifts and calling of God are without repentance" meaning if one has been chosen by Spirit - God -ALL; escape is futile. Just ask Jonah!

After a brief introduction by cat and selection by Ms. Robin, I ascended the platform. Before me were eager faces anticipating something extraordinary but not quite sure what to expect. This was the first official meeting of our Missionary Independent Spiritual Church and my first official act as one of the presiding Bishops.

Invoking the Presence of Spirit - God -ALL with a classical rendition of "The Lord's Prayer" the Holy Spirit's anointing settled on me and the shekinah glory of All Mighty God filled the temple. I could sense our African ancestors that brought hoodoo, rootwork, conjure to America lookin at the multiracial, multicultural audience before me with eager amusement.

Speaking from Hebrews 11:1, "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen" the Holy Spirit spoke through me. "Stop lusting for results" your faith is both the substance and evidence of the thing you seek to manifest. You could not first desire the thing unless it was already in existence within the realm of spirit. The desire to manifest is the echo of that thing or experience calling to you". Manifesting is not difficult I explained as I shared examples of manifesting from my life."You don't have to be a Christian to use the Name of Jesus nor the scriptures of the Bible in hoodoo" I said. "God is no respecter of persons and will always honor the Word and the Name of Jesus. There is no other Name
give in heaven nor on earth whereby men can be saved". Non believers have worked hoodoo and used the Psalms for centuries thus obtaining magical results. Why, because the Word is alive and quicker than any two edged sword. It doesn't matter what spiritual path you embrace - the Name of Jesus is Universal and every knee in heaven and earth must bow before it. Every principality, dominion and power is subject to the Name. So, do your work in the Name of the Father, in the Name of the Son, in the Name of the Holy Spirit - In Jesus Name and you will have great success. If you have faith to use the Psalms in hoodoo, rootwork and conjure, why not have faith in the Almighty Name of Jesus" ?

The message was well received and we laughed, cried and rejoiced. Finally it was time to consecrate the candles and mojos. Cat, siva, Ms. Tanisia and Marilyn joined me on the platform as the prayer of consecration was prayed.

I was then led to bless individuals in the old fashion faith healing manner and a prayer line was assembled. The prayer line stretched from across the platform and up the aisles of the church. The altars were decorated beautifully with white flowers supplied by Ms. Robin and provided their purifying presence to this holy event.

Like thousands of times before I was submerged deep in the anointing and began to speak and pray heavily in tongues. As individuals passed before me I laid my hands on their heads to impart the heavenly, magical virtue flowing through me. Time and again the Word of Knowledge was sharper than a razor blade. People expressed amazement as I told them of events and desires they anticipated but unknown to me before hand. Tears flowed, ladies swooned and men were visibly moved as the Spirit of God flowed through me. Lives were changed, destinies altered and prayers answered Sunday night. The Spirit moved exceedingly beyond what we could ask or think. It was a Divine seal of approval we are on the right path and doing the right thing. God
honored our efforts. The ancestors blessed our efforts and the spirits of light supported us. If God be for us - who can stand against us?

Thank you for the honor of praying with you and for the privileged of
knowing you all. We are just getting started and the best is yet to come.

Your faithful servant,
Reverend, Bishop Dr. Christos Kioni, Ph. D.
Missionary Independent Spiritual Church
http://www.missionary-independent.org/

(Thank you, Dr. K., for that glowing report on the weekend's activities. You were a dynamic, charismatic, and magetizing presence who brought down the house -- and the Holy Spirit.

I would also like to call out thanks to Marylin and to siva for their helpful kindliness to us, their mates; to Holly Greenwood for the beautiful birthday cake and for working hard on Sunday morning to get us packed up; to Johannes and Benedikte for helping to pre-stock the shop for the party and open house by making oils and for packing and lugging things around; to Fred Burke for cheerfully assuming the role he used to play at Eclipse Comics when he and i would run around getting ready for comic book conventions, including dashing off to Kinko's to pick up flyers at the last minute; and to Sienna Baratti of Missionary Independent Spiritual Church for her calm, sweet helpfulness to all, including running the Lucky Mojo mini-shop between workshop sessions on Sunday.

The Lucky Mojo crew worked long, hard hours to get things cleaned up and in shape -- Vida Cleveland, Susie Bosselmann, Reggie Burford, Heidi Simpson, Ernie Medeiros, and Karl Schoelles being especially helpful -- and Loben Simmons pitched in to help his sister Vida and ended up getting hired for a permanent job at the shop.

Nadezda Karuna Potter and Romell Ayo did wonderful and inobtrusive work as filmmakers; Tanisia was a remarkably well prepared, beautiful, and encouraging teacher; Sindy Todo outdid her cooking of two years ago with a fantastic beans and rice dish; Dara Anzlowar was a true friend who stayed very late at the shop on Saturday in order to prepare for her beautiful workshop on candle magic and then presented the workshop in a beautifully sincere manner.

Above all, Ms. Robin deserves the credit for arranging the hiring of the Home of Truth venue, for chaufuering workshop presenters, for making the floral arrangements, for catering the affair, for giving a wonderful dinner-tie talk on luck, and for cleaning up afterwards, with her helpers Lisa and Angelique.

There were so many guests and worskshop participants who also helped us out, brought gifts for me, or cheered us on in one way or another, that i want to thank them all as well -- you folks were great, and you made this whole event a wonderful experience from start to finish.

And if i left out anyone's name, please remind me, because i certainly did not mean to do so!

--an extremely grateful cat yronwode)

Unread post by **Dr Johannes** » Fri May 09, 2008 9:03 pm

Somewhat recovered from the jetlag and adjustments taking place whenever crossing the Atlantic I just got time to reflect on the past week.

As always it was wonderful to meet the extended family again and be embraced by their love and hospitality. Cat and Siva, thank you.
It was also nice to once again set foot in that very special house and the spirits inhabiting it.

A lot better than my first night where one of the spirits amused himself with sending me a
dream in which my arm was cut off and resewn back on facing the wrong way.

A truly haunted house in the very best sense and I love it a lot.

Meeting all the Doctors, Tantes, Missises, practitioners, making new friends during the wonderful party and learning some new neat tricks at the historic workshop makes it all a memory worth telling my grandchildren to come.

" -You were there? Really? Are you making things up again, Grandfather?"

"- No I was really there. Your grandmother were there as well and so was your mother.", I will answer.

I also learned a lot about the cultural differences and rules that are not that apparent at first glance. For example I watched as my beloved Benedikte, who came pregnant but as a hoodoo practitioner in her own right and a person of great power and ability being reduced to being just "My wife".

In a moment of temporary humorus insanity I suggested a muslim Burka might be suitable for her to wear next time. The "Madonna" did not find that as amusing and I fear my daughter inside also took mark from it and I will have to pay forever in the matriarcal society that constitues my life.

But besides that I also became aware of how folk magic in general and Hoodoo in particular are interpreted differently depending on both origin and location af the practitioner. The outer form might be the same but the approach, intrinsic attitude and the parameters of valuation seems very different dispite the fact it has not neccesarily even left the borders of western culture.

A study on this might be interesting to see in the future.

Lastly I came to realize that the Hoodoo course I once joined is growing and developing into something beyond and far, far more interesting than I could ever have imagined.

Again, thanks to all that came for making such a great story to tell my grandchildren.

#321 (G)(GA) Dr. Johannes Gardback

PS. I suggest the word "Caul" should be removed from the English language completely.

(;-) That last, folks, is a private joke among those who were present when Romell was filming Dr. Johannes as he desrcibed how to make a toby for a baby -- but i will let you all in on the reference. Johannes was talking about the possibility of getting a piece of the umbilical cord in the bag, and also, if the baby was born with a caul or veil, to save that as well, because it is a mark of the gift of second sight and it preserves against death by drowning. However, it turns out that the sound of the word "caul" is not easily said by one of Swedish tongue. It came out to our American ears as "coil." So i asked for a reshoot and for some audio for looping -- and it was "coil," "coil," "coil" repeatedly, until we were cracking up and i was actually laying on the floor laughing. He finally got it -- and later got back at me by asking if i still remembered how to pronounce his last name -- which i didn't, of course. I was saying Guard-Back instead of Gourd-Beck. He, that's what dialect coaches are for.

--cat)

Unread post by **kcat100** » Fri May 09, 2008 9:11 pm

Thank you Dr. Kioni for your most interesting, and very well written
report of this event.

As a newcomer, it makes me want to be at the next one! You said a few
things about faith and hoodoo that are most inspiring, uplifting and
encouraging (see quote below) and I thank you for this. You show how
much there is that can be accomplished on this path. Thank you again.

Blessings to you and all here,

Kendis Chase #1344

--- In hrcourse@yahoogroups.com, "Christos Kioni" <drkioni@...> wrote:
>
> Speaking from Hebrews 11:1, "Now faith is the substance of things
hoped for, the evidence of things not seen" the Holy Spirit spoke
through me. "Stop lusting for results" your faith is both the
substance and evidence of the thing you seek to manifest. You could
not first desire the thing unless it was already in existence within
the realm of spirit. The desire to manifest is the echo of that thing
or experience calling to you". Manifesting is not difficult I
explained as I shared examples of manifesting from my life."You don't
have to be a Christian to use the Name of Jesus nor the scriptures of
the Bible in hoodoo" I said. "God is no respecter of persons and will
always honor the Word and the Name of Jesus. There is no other Name
> give in heaven nor on earth whereby men can be saved". Non believers
have worked hoodoo and used the Psalms for centuries thus obtaining
magical results. Why, because the Word is alive and quicker than any
two edged sword. It doesn't matter what spiritual path you embrace -
the Name of Jesus is Universal and every knee in heaven and earth must
bow before it. Every principality, dominion and power is subject to
the Name. So, do your work in the Name of the Father, in the Name of
the Son, in the Name of the Holy Spirit - In Jesus Name and you will
have great success. If you have faith to use the Psalms in hoodoo,
rootwork and conjure, why not have faith in the Almighty Name of Jesus"?

If God be for us - who can stand against us?
>

Unread post by **Madame_Nadia** » Fri May 09, 2008 11:04 pm

Hi gang!

I also want to express my gratitude for a wonderful weekend with the "extended family."
It was such a pleasure to finally put faces to names and experience first hand the vibrant energy of so many of you.

I am also grateful for the opportunity to serve our community as a videographer, and am extremely excited to know that people all around the world would have a visual hoodoo experience from the best rootworkers and practitioners.

This weekend was a mind opening experience. Although I was mainly running around with a camera attached to my head, I still managed to get a reading with Dr. K., learn some Swedish invocations and smell some Nordic oils with the wonderful Benedikte and Johannes, eat the best fried chicken in the world � Ms. Robin you rock! � and make new friends.

On Monday I went back to work as a reader and store clerk in a local occult shop. I was truly exhausted and didn't feel like doing readings at all... but Spirit apparently had a different plan. As soon as we opened, I had a line-up of people waiting to get a reading from me. I felt like a Ouija board � Spirit was coming through as strongly as ever � and people were exclaiming: "This is the best reading I've got in my life! Girl you're goooooood!" All I could do is continue reading and praising the Divine.
I guess this is what happens if one hangs out with so many rootdoctors for an extended period of time

And a special thank you to cat and nagasiva, for your wisdom, friendship, support, guidance and your beautiful open hearts!

Got to go n' pack some more now � we're moving to our new apartment this weekend.

Blessings to all!
Nadezda Karuna Potter 1166 (G)

www.shakticonjure.com

Unread post by **Madame_Nadia** » Sat May 10, 2008 5:23 pm

Dr. Johannes Gardback,

Johannes, there are several words I'd remove from the English language too �
and "caul" would be one of them for sure. Have you heard me pronouncing the
word "ladder" before?

LOL

PS
It was awesome meeting you guys in person, and hanging out with you.

Blessings,
Nadezda Karuna Potter 1166 (G)

Unread post by **Auntie Sindy Todo** » Sat May 10, 2008 5:52 pm

Dearest Cat and Group,

I've been reviewing last weekend all week. Scenarios have replayed in
my mind, I've laughed out loud, shed a few tears and sat peacefully
and processed all the energy that I felt. As many have already
commented...it was an extraordinary weekend.

I can still see Cat running out of the shop to greet me and that
embrace will sustain me for many a month. We came from the
same "litter" in some life, so touching each other is very natural
and soothing to my soul. We truly feed off each other in a very
spiritual way and when I'm in Forestville...all is right.

The house welcomed me and opened its arms allowing me to move about
like old times, listening to the radio (Benedicta's country channel
selection) and that sweet old stove worked like a champ. I'm very
comfortable with the spirits in the house; they really like the smell
of home cooking.

Having my dearest Holly Greenwood with me just made everything more
perfect! She is like smelling rich soil, green grass and fragrant
flowers, so earthy and warm. I love just being near her. I hardly
have to articulate a sentence, she communicates so easily with my
spirit. Thank you Holly, for your tireless help and attention, I'll
speak with you soon...

Receiving for me is somewhat difficult as I am a person who
specializes in being "in service". However, I have met my match. Most
precious, devoted, server of the Goddess, Nagasiva seriously can get
to me hands down better than anyone! This man is like a tall Bamboo
reed, strong as all get out, but flexible, peaceful, a brilliant
communicator and he's all packaged with the most endearing, lovely
smile and breathtaking eyes. He was there for me when I needed
anything and managed to balance all the demands of the weekend like
it was nothing! God Bless you and keep you my dear friend. I am truly
on my knees with gratitude for the care and love you extended to all
of us and the example of devotion you show to Cat humbles me. I have
learned about love from you this past weekend, thank you from deep in
my heart...

I can't begin to express how wonderful it was to meet my dearest Dara
and Dr. Kioni. We have had several years of great conversations, both
have mentored me along the way from time to time and I'm so blessed
to have absorbed and reflect their knowledge on some level, in my
work. You are so gracious, lovely and generous, yet you have
perfectly integrated a commanding presence that I know now why folks
are so drawn to you both. It's a beautiful thing! As always, you will
remain constant in my prayers and my thanks are genuine and with all
my love for all that we share.

Robin, "best girl", you out did yourself and your tireless work was
so obvious! Thank you for feeding me and for those precious 10
minutes we got to share in the kitchen. I felt like I was with my
Auntie and she made me eat my beans and greens before I left her
house...so good!

I so enjoyed meeting all of you, Tanisia with her loving embrace and
brilliant presentation; it was so strong for me and set my feet in a
beautiful blessed place before I had to leave to come home. Karuna
and Rommel you are both so gifted in your art(s), can't wait to speak
with you again soon and see your work! All the boys that hung with me
outside, Chris, Eddy, Brian, James and most wonderful sweet Ed, best
bean eater of the weekend...please stay in touch; you all really
touched a special place in my soul.

Thank you, all the staff at LMC for always making me feel so special, for picking me up, Eileen, and being so efficient and helpful, for Vida who tirelessly ran for every little thing and for bringing my clients to see me! You are the Best! And all the other friends and fellow rootworker, Susan Diamond, little sister, you're on my list to contact! Blessings to you all!

Johannes and Benedikte, it was so hard to say goodbye to you two. I
simply can't say how honored I was to meet you and to know that God
has placed such brilliant beings on this earth for us to interact
with. I will never be the same having met you both; for I know we all
received some amazing healing from simply standing in your light.
Please give us plenty of time to plan when your next trip to the
states will be and my prayers are being said for your daughter to
arrive with ease and in the best of health!

Finally, my sweet Cat, as I remember holding your hands right before
I left and you gave your candle to me; I wish you the most wonderful
birthday ever on Monday the official day, the 12th. Thank you for
opening your home, your arms, that brilliant mind for us all to peek
into again and for just continuing to teach us more. My candle is on
my altar and I feel just like it: blessed, glittered and all charged
up and ready to go.

Always my Best, Sindy Todo (G564)

(Lova ya, Sindy, it was wonderful to see you and to receive food from your hands. You are the best. --cat)

ROBIN CRISP · Unread post by **ROBIN CRISP** » Mon May 12, 2008 6:00 pm

CAN YOU HELP SOMEONE HAS PUT SOMETHING ON MY CHILD AND TOLD HIM HE IS A GOOD DEBATER WITH ADULTS NOW ALL HE DOES IS ARGUE WITH EVERYONE HOW CAN I TAKE THIS MESS OFF AND KEEP THEM PROTECTED FROM BEING TRICK AGAIN

Robin Crip #1260)

(To take any kind of infuence off your chid, bathe him with Uncrossing Bath Crystals or 13 Herb Bath (or a bend of those), then pace Protection oi, a drop or two, in the his hair. You can renew the Protection Oil daily, i you wish. Please write in reguar upper-lower case wrieing (NO CAPS LOCK, PLEASE), and please sign your posts with your full name and student ID# -- i had to look it up for you this time. --cat)

Benedikte · Unread post by **Benedikte** » Tue May 13, 2008 7:12 pm

--- In hrcourse@yahoogroups.com, "Sindy Todo" <sindytodomojo@...> wrote:
> >
> Dearest Cat and Group,
>
> I've been reviewing last weekend all week. Scenarios have replayed in
> my mind, I've laughed out loud, shed a few tears and sat peacefully
> and processed all the energy that I felt. As many have already
> commented...it was an extraordinary weekend.

> Finally, my sweet Cat, as I remember holding your hands right before
> I left and you gave your candle to me; I wish you the most wonderful
> birthday ever on Monday the official day, the 12th. Thank you for
> opening your home, your arms, that brilliant mind for us all to peek
> into again and for just continuing to teach us more. My candle is on
> my altar and I feel just like it: blessed, glittered and all charged
> up and ready to go.
>
> Always my Best, Sindy Todo (G564)
>
> (Lova ya, Sindy, it was wonderful to see you and to receive food from your hands. You
are the best. --cat)
> >

Dear everyone.

Back home and back into everyday work and play. (and recovered from jetlag, finally)

It's hard to find any words that can express the emotions I had when I realized that I had
left a whole lot of wonderful human beings at the other side of the globe.

I feel så grateful to have met you all. You made this week a truly magical week for me,
filling all my senses with smell , music, warmth, tastes and true precence, all contributing
to deepening my understabding of hoodoo and rootwork.

It was so inspiering, and even it is a week ago since we left Forestville, it feels like I am
still there. In the house, in the shop and walking around in the garden.

Thank you so much Cat and Nagasiva. From the bottom of my heart ;for your inspiration,
your energy and for making me feel I had a spiritual home away from home.

(Give me a hint if you want the "full" set of Gods and Goddesses- oils..I still have more to
come I think, even if I do not have the same wonderful eqipment as in Lucky Mojo:-)

Warm hugs!

Benedikte Lindstrom # 1130 (G) (it was a nice feeling to write that...

)

(Benedikte, it was wonderful to meet you, and to see you and Johannes together, and to know that you are so intertwined and happy together. I enjoyed everything about the two of you visiting, and was awed by your knowledge of sacred oil preparation that crazy night! I will indeed ask for more of them, if i may be so humble, because they are great mixtrures, and well crafted. I will talk with you by phone, i hope, and we can work out the details. Thanks for your kind offer. And, of course, my love to you, to your daughter Sophie, to the little one, and to dear Johannes. --cat)

Unread post by **Dr Johannes** » Wed May 14, 2008 5:35 pm

(Benedikte, it was wonderful to meet you, and to see you and
Johannes together, and to know that you are so intertwined and happy
together. I enjoyed everything about the two of you visiting, and
was awed by your knowledge of sacred oil preparation that crazy
night! I will indeed ask for more of them, if i may be so humble,
because they are great mixtrures, and well crafted. I will talk with
you by phone, i hope, and we can work out the details. Thanks for
your kind offer. And, of course, my love to you, to your daughter
Sophie, to the little one, and to dear Johannes. --cat)

Thank you cat.
Yes, indeed we are happy and intertwined.
The protective magic that comes with sympathetic pregnancy is strong
and makes me feel like a bezerking Grizzly towards everything and
everyone that so much as look like a threat to this.
To bad THAT cannot be bottled and sold as a protection oil;
"Bezerking Father Oil - Kills everything that might be a threat to
your marriage. Use with extreme caution. Sold as curio only".

Love,
#321(G)(GA)Johannes Gardback

ROBIN CRISP · Unread post by **ROBIN CRISP** » Sun May 18, 2008 12:39 pm

(To take any kind of infuence off your chid, bathe him with Uncrossing Bath Crystals or 13 Herb Bath (or a blend of those), then place Protection oil, a drop or two, in the his hair. You can renew the Protection Oil daily, if you wish. [...]
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thank you so much

Robin Crisp I.D. 1260