Hello from San Diego, California

[Jean-Marie]

Hi! I'm new to this forum, and relatively new to hoodoo (been studying for a couple months). This is the first system of magic I've found that I feel any sort of affinity for. Previous to my "discovering" hoodoo, the only sort of esoteric work I did was with my tarot cards. Now I'm reading everything I can get my hands on on the subject, and this forum looks like it's full of wonderful information. I'm hoping to get to know some people who share this common interest, as well. I'm 28 years old, of Slavic descent, female, have a wife and two cats, lived in Southern California since I was four, was raised in a New-Age/Catholic household, and have a strong interest in African diasporic religions (particularly Haitian Vodou). I love folklore, especially urban legends, and I write poetry.
So that's me. How are you all doing?

[Miss Aida]

Hello, Jean-Marie,
Welcome to the Lucky Mojo family!
So very happy that you found our forum and you are learning from the best.
If you have any questions, we are here for you.
Here are some popular threads for you to browse and some forum rules.
Have fun and happy learning!!!

These are links to general information on Hoodoo and to give you a jumping off point.

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

Here is some info on how the forums are set up. It is divided into four parts:

1) News and Announcements about the Lucky Mojo Curio Company and this site.

2) Lucky Mojo Spiritual Supplies and how to use them, listed in threads by product type and product title.

3) Life Conditions and Situations, with recommended Lucky Mojo products, spells, and advice.

4) The Online Hoodoo Community, including sites, events, and outreach sponsored by Lucky Mojo.

When you post, it helps your moderators, who are recompensed volunteers, if you post in the area of the board that is best suited to the archival of your question or comment. That way moderators will not have to move your post or merge it into ongoing threads.

If you can't find a post you made, it may have been moved or merged. Go to your profile by clicking on your name and "search recent posts" -- you will find it.

Within each board section there are STICKY threads -- ones that always stay "stuck" to the top. These are popular discussion-threads that you can read and add to if your questions or comments fall into one of these oft-broached topics. If you don't see a "sticky" that relates to your question, feel free to start a new thread in the relevant section.

We do have a few "thou shalt not" rules here, and they can be found in the Forum Rules link at the top of each page. Most important for newbies are these four common errors to avoid:

1) Please do not come here asking for our formulas for conjure oils or for instructions on how to use spiritual supplies that you bought at a grocery store or at a competitor of ours; this is the Lucky Mojo Forum and is financially supported by the Lucky Mojo Curio Co.

2) Please do not spam the moderators by sending multiple duplicated private messages asking for personal help outside the board; many of our moderators do perform readings and rootwork spell-casting for clients, but they are professionals and you should approach them as you would any other professional.

3) Please do not post illegal copies of material from other web sites or from books.

4) Please do not post put-downs of any group of people based on their religion, race, or national origin, including derogatory comments about religions to which you may have previously been an adherent or comments in which you seek to falsely conflate any religion with the practice of evil sorcery.

[Papa Newt]

Welcome, Jean-Marie!

Be sure to check the links that Miss Aida has provided for it will help you to start building a foundation and understanding of Hoodoo and what it is. Be sure to also check out the online book Hoodoo In Theory and Practice which a majority of those links come from. Looking forward to seeing you on the forum, and to help answer any questions that you have as you begin your journey.

Many blessings!

[Jean-Marie]

Thank you! I'm already learning a lot by reading the forum and listening to the archives of the radio show. It's good to learn about the work in application to people's actual problems; I'm learning a lot about how to tailor and combine solutions according to the individual circumstances.
I've already read a bit of Hoodoo in Theory and Practice but I'll be sure to check out those links right away to make sure I haven't missed any of the basics. That resource is HUGE! I get giddy having so much good information to absorb ...and to think it's all free as well. It makes me happy.

[Michele Jackson]

Hi,

I live in La Mesa. If I can be of help to you please let me know.
Michele

[Jean-Marie]

Thank you, Michele. I appreciate that.

[sweetnshort767]

Hello, Jean-Marie & welcome to the Lucky Mojo Family!!!

I am sure you will have a blast here as I do !!!

Much Love,
Sweetnshort

[Mama Micki]

Welcome, Jean-Marie! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.