Hello from Nebraska

[xoxLittleDxox]

I've heard nothing but good things about this site and the efficacy of Hoodoo in general, and have recently decided to dedicate myself to the study and eventual practice of this system. It's something not a lot of people in my town seem to know much about (also neither much of a selection of supplies here, unless it's just a matter of my learning to dig a little deeper for them), so I'm looking to expand my knowledge and share my experiences with others here on the forum; gain some insight.

Hoping also, with some additional budgeting, to take the correspondence course sometime in the future.

As a teenager, I came across the Gothic subculture as well as Wicca, but have since broken away from both. Hoodoo, however, seems like the real deal, and has an appeal to it that I just can't easily describe.

I thank you for the opportunity to learn and to ask about this unique system, and any advice that may come my way.

-D*~

[Mama Micki]

Here are some links for you. Read these web pages from cat yronwode's "Hoodoo in Theory and Practice" for more preliminary information:

Hoodoo History:
http://luckymojo.com/hoodoohistory.html

Oils:
http://luckymojo.com/oils.html

Baths:
http://luckymojo.com/baths.html

Powders:
http://luckymojo.com/powders.html

Incense:
http://luckymojo.com/incense.html

Candles:
http://luckymojo.com/candlemagic.html

Herbs:
http://herb-magic.com

Conditions and how we can address them:
http://luckymojo.com/hoodooataglance.html

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[Doctor Hob]

Hello, and welcome to the Lucky Mojo forum.

[MoonBreath]

Welcome aboard LittleD! I'm Catholic and trying to learn Hoodoo too. I've always known prayer works, but some of the herbs, oils, and candles really help "focus" those prayers. In other words, I've had good results with the products and things I've learned here on the forum. I know you will too.

[xoxLittleDxox]

Hello all and thank you for the warm welcome.

Thank you also Moonbreath for your encouraging words. I'm not affiliated with any religion, but I'm open-minded when it comes to prayer and incorporating it into my work. I agree as far as the objects; clarity incense, for example, really does help me to focus when meditating on something I'd previously wracked my brain over.

[Papa Newt]

Hello fellow Nebraskan, and welcome to the Lucky Mojo Forum! Momma Micki has provided some excellednt links to help get you started. As you continue to learn about Hoodoo, be sure to also check out Blues Lyrics and Hoodoo as well as Southern Spirits to further you studies. Looking forward to seeing your posts on the forum. Many blessings.