Hoodoo Bibliography and Book Suggestions for African American Folk Magic

Pristenella · Unread post by **Pristenella** » Sun Nov 22, 2009 9:17 am

I feel better about using it now.
Thank you to both of you for replies
Pristenella

fausto · Unread post by **fausto** » Sun Nov 22, 2009 2:42 pm

Try Marlborough's "The Magical Power of the Saints". I'm in the middle of reading it, there's a much stronger Catholic influence than in BoCSF (not that that book is invalid, I would recommend either one) and none of the rhyming spells. In any case, I doubt Cat would sell anything she did not agree with.

Unread post by **Lance M Foster** » Thu Jan 28, 2010 7:12 am

Free online book: The Conjure Woman, by Charles W. Chesnutt (1899)

http://manybooks.net/titles/chesnutt1166611666.html

Lance Foster
G #695

Unread post by **Michele Jackson** » Tue Feb 02, 2010 6:28 pm

I just got this book and started reading it. On the first page of the preface, it mentions Cat and the course. This is the same author who wrote Conjure in African American Society.

Michele

Unread post by **DMarshell** » Wed Feb 03, 2010 9:22 am

Michele,
I read that book last year because I enjoyed the first one so much. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
Take care,
Denise Marshall #672(G)

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Wed Feb 03, 2010 9:48 pm

--- In hrc-grads@yahoogroups.com, "MicheleRJackson" <Michele@...> wrote:
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> I just got this book and started reading it. On the first page of the preface, it mentions Cat and the course. This is the same author who wrote Conjure in African American Society.
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> Michele
>

Yes, the author is Jeffrey Anderson -- he's a graduate of the course!

Milo V · Unread post by **Milo V** » Sun Mar 28, 2010 5:08 pm

Actually Ray T. Malbrough's book "Charms, Spells and Formulas" has some very, very good oil formulas, some influenced by Wicca, true, but most are Hoodoo oils. His incenses are priceless and he provides a good information on doll magic, and Saints too. His book "Magickal Power of the Saints" is another good choice. He is from Louisiana , where many, many systems and traditions collide together, which is by no means a bad thing IF DONE PROPERLY that is.

Blessings !

Mystic Mambo · Unread post by **Mystic Mambo** » Sun Apr 04, 2010 6:27 am

I ve found Charms spells and formulas very good !when it comes to wiccan influence just change the wording to suit your conjure so it doesnt sound like a chant... I generally write my own conjures and tend to use the formulas and remedies in the book to as a guideline to the entire workings.. I Found The Magical Power of Saints ""brilliant and a must for any catholic hoodoo rootworker like myself

Practical Candle burning rituals"" is also very very excellent it gives of course 2 sides to each conjure the christian side and the wiccan side if that is your path? hope I have been helpful God Bless

JasmineTalula · Unread post by **JasmineTalula** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 5:31 pm

Books for:

Saints.
Herbs and Roots.
Oils.

?

faith2008 · Unread post by **faith2008** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 5:39 pm

For herbs and roots I think Cat's book Hoodoo Herb and Root Magic is the best.

As far as saints I like The Magical Power of the Saints. You can find the both at the link below.

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

As for oils maybe someone else can offer some suggestions.

Hope that helps.

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 5:46 pm

Anna Riva's Golden Secrets of Mystic Oils is great on how to use oils. We sell it at the shop and online.

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

BOO-GRI-GOSE
Golden Secrets of Mystic Oils by Anna Riva
$8.50

You can order right here in the Forum by clicking on the blue Add To Cart button.

rosieso · Unread post by **rosieso** » Tue Jul 20, 2010 6:24 am

Thank you for this link. I think these are some quite interesting books for me as a newbie. I will definitely buy some of them and hopefully I will learn a lot. I am happy that most of the books on this list are quite cheap so I can buy many.

veschasur · Unread post by **veschasur** » Sat Aug 28, 2010 2:49 pm

Miss Cat,
Are you still selling copies of Hyatt's volumes? I've been looking on your website but not seeing them anymore. :)
Lacreya

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Mon Aug 30, 2010 12:12 am

--- In hrc-grads@yahoogroups.com, "veschasur" <vescha@...> wrote:
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> Miss Cat,
> Are you still selling copies of Hyatt's volumes? I've been looking on your website but not seeing them anymore. :)
> Lacreya
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Sorry, no, i am not. I had a good long run with them -- sold them for about ten years -- but haven't had any in a while. Check ebay.

Unread post by **cognitivedissonance** » Sun Sep 12, 2010 11:19 pm

Seriously, this makes me happy, it looks like there's some fresh gems in there. Some of them don't have any information on the site catalogue yet, does anybody have any reviews or comments on the new ones? I'm interested in "Hoodoo Money Conjure", and it looks like there's a few different dream books.

Just... wow. I'm excited.

Unread post by **ConjureMan** » Sun Sep 12, 2010 11:38 pm

Hoodoo Money Conjure by Starr Casas is a booklet written by AIRR member and talented Conjure Woman, Starr Casas who also taught a workshop on the subject a few years back. I bought the booklet a little while back from Lucky Mojo and found it a wonderful resource on money conjure--it is filled with wonderful tricks!

My recommendations for books from Lucky Mojo would be :

BOO-GRI-HHHC Book Spellcraft Hoodoo Herb & Root Magic, Hardcover by cat yronwode -- A must have for beginning students of hoodoo and seasoned conjure workers alike. This book literally is the first of its kind and really the only text that truly compiles all the traditional roots, herbs, and curios of conjure and presents various ways which they are used in conjure. Every time I open it up, I always learn something new.

BOO-GRI-MSCB Book Spellcraft Master Book of Candle Burning by Henri Gamache -- This work on candle magick really is a staple for any candle-burning conjurer. It has dozens of rites that demonstrate how candles are used in a variety of fashions including moving candle spells and how they are combined with biblical verses.

BOO-GRI-MCCD Book Spellcraft The Magic Candle by Charmaine Dey -- The second foundational book on candle magick. Here you'll find more information about figure candles and such.

BOO-GRI-SOPS Book Spellcraft Secrets of the Psalms by Godfrey Selig -- This Kabbalistic text was one of the most popular during the days of the Jewish mail-order supply stores. It will help unravel how to work with the psalms in your private work and is a staple for verse reciting conjure doctors.

BOO-GRI-SPCM Book Spellcraft Spiritual Cleansing by Draja Mickaharic -- While not entirely about hoodoo, this book is a compilation of folk magick practices that revolve around cleansing oneself of spiritual dirt. Mickaharic combines his knowledge of Afro-Carribbean magick, Easter European, and hoodoo to give this immensly useful text. You'll find many rootworkers drawing upon his cleansing tricks.

BOO-GRI-GOSE Book Spellcraft -- Mistaken as a formula book by some, this book is actually a compilation of how to employ the various condition oils available. It is filled with neat spells and tricks that help you understand how oils can be used in rootwork.

BOO-FLS-MAMH Book Folklore Studies Mules and Men by Zora Neale Hurston, -- A must for understanding the stories and history behind hoodoo and its practitioners. She was a revolutionary woman and her work includes a couple forumlae that are still in use today. Her stories alone will give you the flavors of hoodoo

BOO-DIV-DRSI Book Divination Dream Singers, Anthony Shafton -- If you want to understand dreams and their role in hoodoo and African American culture, this book is a must.

BOO-FLS-BMCP Book Folklore Studies Black Magic by Yvonne Chireau -- An anthropological look into the mileu that gave rise to conjure and what role it played in the culture of African Americans.

These books I would consider to be great buys for understanding conjure. But there are tons more books that come highly recommended, though these stuck out to me.

Unread post by **Joseph Magnuson** » Mon Sep 13, 2010 6:49 am

cognatived - Hoodoo Money Conjure by Starr is a fantastic little chapbook with a nice spiral binding. I bought it the second I saw it stocked in the Lucky Mojo shop and love it. Starr is a wonderful lady and it comes out in her writing. A very good resource that has lots of different ideas. Highly recommended and well worth it!

conjureman - Thanks for that list...some great recommendations...

=Joseph M.

Unread post by **Lady Muse** » Thu Sep 30, 2010 12:30 pm

Great info CM!
I was just looking at the book catalogue and was jotting down the books that I thought would be a great read to learn while wondering which ones are the best. Thanks for the info

Blessing

eener · Unread post by **eener** » Sun Oct 31, 2010 5:01 pm

Hi everyone,
I'm relatively new to this and have been doing simple candle magic for a few years. I'm a member of myhoodoospace.ning.com and I listen to the LMRH every Sunday. WhileI dabbled in the condition oils and herbs appropiate to the candle I may be burning, I'd like to know if there are any specific books I can read to further develop in this area. Any feedback you provide is welcome.

Thanks in advance!

Unread post by **jwmcclin** » Sun Oct 31, 2010 5:52 pm

ms. cat has a free online book titled Hoodoo in Theory and Practice

(http://www.luckymojo.com/hoodoo.html).

It is a powerhouse of information that includes herbs, oils, candles etc etc.

Unread post by **Miss Tammie Lee** » Sun Oct 31, 2010 6:36 pm

This is a wonderful free online book that has helped many of us

There are so many wonderful tools available in this free online book. Welcome to The Forum also!

Unread post by **Mama Micki** » Mon Nov 01, 2010 8:57 am

If you are serious about studying Hoodoo, order Hoodoo Herb and Root Magic. If you order it from Lucky Mojo, Miss Cat will sign it.

Unread post by **jwmcclin** » Mon Nov 01, 2010 3:52 pm

Here is the link to learn more about Hoodoo Herb and Root Magic http://www.luckymojo.com/hoodooherbmagic.html

eener · Unread post by **eener** » Tue Nov 02, 2010 3:15 pm

Thanks everyone and I am serious.

Unread post by **Lady Muse** » Sun Nov 07, 2010 10:21 am

you wont be dissappointed
Be Blessed!

Unread post by **Joseph Magnuson** » Sun Nov 07, 2010 7:24 pm

Welcome to our forums Eener! Good luck to you!
Check out the group of books that Lucky Mojo has in their inventory:
http://www.luckymojo.com/mojocatbooks.html

-Joseph

islandma · Unread post by **islandma** » Wed Dec 29, 2010 5:20 pm

Good day family.

I am wish to learn hoodoo for self help purposes. I was brought up in a christian but supersticious home. I recently crossed waters to had a obeah man rid me of bad omen placed on me by jealous enemies, whom sucessfully distroyed my relationship and was seking hard to distroy my business. I had loyal clients turn their backs on me by unloyal staff; and wheeling in clients with ease seemed like a theme of the past; and I had government agencies on my behind like curry stains on a "sunday best" dress. My life was upside down, and I couldn't sleep due to fear of the spirit that haunted my body sexually at nights. All of these things I endured until now I sought help.

Now everything is more calm. And I'm ready to jump on the bandwagon again. However, I still think I need some "self help", if you know what I mean.

1. PROTECTION (HOME- family, BUSINESS, SELF)

2. MONEY (reaping in clients, maintaining clientel, holding onto my funds)

3. . LOVE (I want to attract the ideal mate suitable for me)

4. I am doing some research and I stumbled onto a few book titles by L. De Laurence. (I think I spelled his name right

). I wanted to know more about his writin and why they were (Pub. by DeLaurance & Scott Co. of Chicago) is banned in several countries? Thankfully, however I am able to obtain copies within mine. Is his work any good? (I'm supposing they are since it is a taboo.)

5. Can anyone share any advise on good and proven spell books that I should use and read?

6. Can anyone share with me more info on tailsmans & amulets and how to use them?

7. Also I read somewhere about amulets of protection as jewelry (for example, "charged rings")... they range in various prices.

a. How am I to know if one is authentic to purchase?

b. Would they require something biologically linked to myself inorder to activate their worth?

If someone can enlighten me with answers the my above questions it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your assistance in my matters. God's gracious blessing to all. --"Ms.Islandma"

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Wed Dec 29, 2010 5:37 pm

Hello, and welcome to this forum.

Unfortunately, you have asked too many questions in one post -- these can all be answered, but not in this section of the forum.

1) Use the Ask for Help with Your Situation portion of the board. Name your request something like "Protection Spells, Please."

2) Use the Ask for Help with Your Situation portion of the board. Name your request something like "Business Money Spells, Please."

3) Use the Ask for Help with Your Situation portion of the board. Name your request something like "Love Spells, Please."

4) L. W DeLaurence was a book pirate who stole other people's texts, back around 1900 -1914. He published occult books in the USA at a time when the USA did not have a copyright treaty with Great Britain, and he ripped off the writings of British authors 0-- hence his books were banned in British-ruled nations like Jamaica etc. This ave rise to the idea that the books were "taboo." Actually they were just copyright violations of British books. De Laurence is log dead, and those books are mostly out of copyright ow anyway, but at the time it was quite a scandal.

5) Try my book, "Hoodoo Herb and Root Magic" o any of the books we sell in our shop at
http://luckymojo.com/mojocatbooks.html

6) Use the Amulets and Talismans portion of the board. Name your request something like "Information on Talismans, Please."

7) Use the Amulets and Talismans portion of the board. Name your request something like "Information on Protection Jewelry, Please."

gemini2 · Unread post by **gemini2** » Sat Jan 08, 2011 5:27 pm

I swear I read on here a recommended reading list to go through before signing up for course work. Is there such a thing? If not, can any one recommend good books? The Lucky Mojo website has a ton of books, but which ones are more relevant to me if I want to take this class. I would like to learn more about Hoodoo before I try and jump into the class. Thank you!

gemini2 · Unread post by **gemini2** » Sat Jan 08, 2011 5:32 pm

Oh! I kept searchin and found the list.

but for me, to clarify, I'm only going to make use out of books recommended to read before taking the correspondence course.

I have been going through luckymojo.com and reading but I need a print book. The computer hurts my eyes after a while :\

Unread post by **jwmcclin** » Sat Jan 08, 2011 5:40 pm

You can read cat's online book Hoodoo in Rootwork in Theory and Practice (http://www.luckymojo.com/hoodoo.html) and purchase Hoodoo Herb and Root Magic (http://www.luckymojo.com/hoodooherbmagic.html) The course is designed to teach you about hoodoo in great detail. You can read further about the course here (http://www.luckymojo.com/mojocourse.html)

gemini2 · Unread post by **gemini2** » Sat Jan 08, 2011 6:58 pm

Yes, I'm reading through those a bit at a time! For example, this 'ghost list' (I swear I saw it on here as a post or the main Lucky Mojo site) suggested a book Spiritual Cleansing. I already had the book, but reading it prompted me to dig it out and go through it. It really helped me understand about protecting yourself and your home as you do work, or for every day life. I know this is a Lucky Mojo board so maybe if from thier books page, narrowed down, what might be the best books to prep. I do read online here, but I need something to take with me, or something that won't strain my eyes. Thank you jwmcclin for the suggestion!

coraa · Unread post by **coraa** » Sat Jan 08, 2011 7:49 pm

I've been reading "Master Book of Candle Burning" and "Mules and Men," and have found them both to be invaluable. (They're both available at Lucky Mojo, here: http://www.luckymojo.com/mojocatbooks.html) I wouldn't presume to speak for miss cat, and I haven't taken her course (although I hope to, when I have more of a grounding in the basics), but they provide a lot of good information about hoodoo.

I've heard excellent things about the works by Draja Mickaharic, but haven't read them yet.

gemini2 · Unread post by **gemini2** » Sat Jan 08, 2011 8:16 pm

Thank you coraa! I will check those out! I also have the Master Book of Candle Burning book and I'm reading that next. The one book I really wanted I think is out of print, it's on Amazon for $75+

not in my budget so I'm looking for alternatives. These are a good place to start.

Unread post by **Miss Tammie Lee** » Sat Jan 08, 2011 10:03 pm

Join the Newsletter to find out what is going on and what is coming up at Lucky Mojo:
http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs00 ... 70289.html
Prepare yourself with the links that jwmcclin provided, when you take the course you will want to have an understanding about what are you are learning.
Usenet and the "archived posts" are facinating. You could spend days and weeks learning in there.
http://www.arcane-archive.org/faqs/altluckywfaq.php
Usenet has provided a wealth of information! (just hope the link is right

)
This link, if correct, provides a link to Hoodoo In Theory and practice and Southern Spirits and much more. All of this should be very helpful in helping you attain your goals in preparation!

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Tue Jan 11, 2011 4:13 am

There is a recommended book list in the back of my book "Hoodoo Herb and Root Magic."

If you intend to take the course, you will have to purchase HHRM first, so there's your book list!

An annotated and expanded version of the book list from HHRM, titled Annotated Bibliography of Hoodoo Source material," can be found online at my Southern Spirits web site:

http://www.southern-spirits.com/hoodoo- ... raphy.html

Unread post by **Theredqueen911** » Tue Mar 08, 2011 9:17 pm

Color me lazy but I must admit ...I didn't look at the catalog..but is there a hoodoo book out there which focuses solely on oils and their meanings in hoodoo ...or essential oils and their meanings in hoodoo...mostly asking for the essential oils and their meanings in hoodoo... Please...

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Tue Mar 08, 2011 9:20 pm

Order

Golden Secrets of Mystic Oils by Anna Riva
Orig. pub. 1990; this is a revised edition reprint, 2000. Over 550 of the most popular commercially-prepared condition oils are listed, with synonyms for those available from different manufacturers. This is not a formulary with recipes for making oils -- rather it names the oils and tells you how to use each one by including many short spells, chants, prayers, and combinations for fixing up mojo hands. 176 pages, trade paperback.

BOO-GRI-GOSE
Golden Secrets of Mystic Oils by Anna Riva
$8.50

You can order right here in the Forum by clicking on the blue Add To Cart button.

Unread post by **Joseph Magnuson** » Fri Mar 11, 2011 9:05 am

I own the book above and it really is a pretty great read. One of the more informative Anna Riva books. A good primer on which to use for what!

-Joseph M.

Unread post by **Theredqueen911** » Mon Apr 04, 2011 2:07 pm

THANK YOU!!! That's what I was looking for ...as I have said before..Mama Cat knows best! But seriously...I wasn't looking for the formulas as I know it prob won't be in a book..or if it is ...not 100% correct ..either way ...I was looking more for a book like you're herb book but for oils...I've heard of that chicka and her oils seem legit ..so I can only assume from what little I know about her that the book would be good..and from of course you two suggesting it of course!!!! Thanks again!!!! Sorry to be so late in posting but got sucked into a project..sure you can understand what that is like..when you get too into a thing and it consumes you but I'm back on the attack!

Unread post by **aura** » Mon Jul 04, 2011 1:01 pm

Hi, I really don't know if this is the right place to post - so please bear with my fumbling and feel free to delete the message if I've oopsed. The message is addressed to Miss Cat and/or other person(s) responsible for YIPPIE. I would like to know if you would be interested in adding to the archived information the formularies in the title of the thread topic. (I'm preparing an English-language translation of the document since currently the only share-ware documents I could find (copyright expired somewhere in the late 16th century...) are in olde French.

In short, the documents are Kabbalistic-inspired formulary (there is some ceremonial magickal reference as well as herbalistic and folk-magic - ok, ok, it's a smorgasbord of many different magical cultures compiled together) translated and put together by a Dominican monk in the 1200's - Albert.

That said, the ''petit Albert'' was a standard book in the arsenal of most rural Québec parish priests who often subbed-in as the village apothecary, doctor and rain-maker.

As historical documents they're interesting. It's also a fascinating testament to the use of magic within the Catholic religion.

Unread post by **ConjureMan** » Mon Jul 04, 2011 10:33 pm

Sounds fascinating. I am a fan of Albertus Magnus' work and have some English translations of other treatise attributed to him. Both Le Grand and Petit Albert are used heavily in Catholic folk magic and are especially popular in the Carribean.

Unread post by **aura** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 4:53 am

Thank you for the humble pie ConjureMan Ali: I really had no ideat that Albert Le Grand was Albertus Magnus

. I've only ever dealt with his work in the olde french versions, rather than the latin, being francophone myself. We always just called him Saint Albert where he's mostly known for being St-Thomas d'Aquin's teacher.

Should you be interested in the translations, feel free to PM me. (It will be a little while and more than a few diffusers-full of King Solomon's Wisdom oil until they're done however

)

master03 · Unread post by **master03** » Sun Sep 04, 2011 11:51 am

Hi,

About MOJO HAND and ROOT BAG and relates subjects!

I like to get much more better than I am at the moment making these things is there anyone out there that can suggest some good book on white, gray and black magick in this area?

I have the book "Hoodoo Herb and Root Magic: a materia magica of African-American conjure" and some other ones.

I would like to know much more on the subject and in a European sense also in witchcraft hope anyone can help me with some books and suppliers around the world and books on the hoodoo making also in the Europe traditions. And different empowerment and consecrations examples. I am looking at very good books in the subjects! Hope I get some good help here!

/P

Unread post by **Joseph Magnuson** » Sun Sep 04, 2011 4:10 pm

master03: I'm sorry but this forum is for the Lucky Mojo Curio Company customers to discuss products sold by LMCC. We cannot give you help with supplies and book publishers from around the world. There are many, many other sites that can help you with that journey!

I also do not think you will find anyone here that can help you with what you call "white, gray , and black magic" pertaining to Root Bags and Mojo Hands. That concept is pretty widely used in Wiccan Practices as well as more new age spell and herb work.

Not sure how many books are written on the subject of "hoodoo making in the European traditions." Hoodoo has a pretty exclusive history in the USA. I suggest you read here: (http://www.luckymojo.com/hoodoo.html) for more definition of what Hoodoo is!

newworldwitchery · Unread post by **newworldwitchery** » Mon Nov 21, 2011 3:26 pm

Does anyone know if Lucky Mojo still carries any of the books by Starr Casas? I see that they were for sale here at one point (or at least one of them was), but I don't see any of her more recent titles and I was hoping to maybe pick those up as part of a larger Lucky Mojo order. Any help or guidance is appreciated!

Thanks!
-Cory

newworldwitchery · Unread post by **newworldwitchery** » Mon Nov 21, 2011 3:32 pm

Never mind! I figured it out

Just couldn't see them in the main books page, but then I saw they were in the complete list instead.

Temont · Unread post by **Temont** » Fri Jun 22, 2012 9:57 pm

I love the online book but I am about to make another purchase and I want a printed book with spells, information, etc. I also want to set up an permanent altar...

what book is best for beginners?

Brry2 · Unread post by **Brry2** » Wed Jul 25, 2012 6:51 pm

Thumbs up on this thread, wanted a list of good hoodoo books to add to magical library.

Unread post by **JayDee** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 7:27 am

Hoodoo Herb and Root Magic by catherine Yronwode. I also like A Spritiual Workers Spell Book by Draja Mckaharic and the Master Book of Candle Burning by Henri Gamache

clarissacain8 · Unread post by **clarissacain8** » Wed Sep 12, 2012 9:42 pm

I am a beginner and I would love to study this book.

Red Haired Mystic · Unread post by **Red Haired Mystic** » Fri Nov 09, 2012 6:23 pm

I really appreciated the post by one of the moderators - Conjureman Ali...especially being new to Hoodoo and wanting to read more. So far, I have enjoyed the honesty and wealth of information presented.

ozmalicious · Unread post by **ozmalicious** » Tue Apr 30, 2013 5:13 am

I see a great selection in the books available, but I was wondering, after looking at the "reviews" on some titles that are supposed to be Hoodoo books, is there a list of recomendations of titles that are "must read"?

Also, are there books out there that any of you have found to be misleading, or just plain full of nonsense? If so which ones should we look out for?

And which ones do you carry that are must reads, and will you carry others that fall on that list in the future?

thanx

Unread post by **Mama Micki** » Tue Apr 30, 2013 7:31 am

Start with Miss Cat's book, Hoodoo Herb and Root Magic. She will sign it if you order it from Lucky Mojo.

ozmalicious · Unread post by **ozmalicious** » Tue Apr 30, 2013 12:26 pm

LOL, Allready have it.. It's like a bible to me..

Unread post by **ConjureMan** » Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:23 am

In regards to books you should look into there are a few threads that can help you out in the fields of your interest.

Talisman-wise, I recommend talking to a rootworker like Miss cat who is known for fixing authentic hand-crafted beautiful talismans. You can set up a magical coaching sessions with her via AIRR. You can also ask her to make you one to give you the protection you seem to be looking for. Here is a link to AIRR with the page of talismans. On the right you can find Miss cat's name.

http://www.readersandrootworkers.org/in ... :Talismans

Blessed Bee · Unread post by **Blessed Bee** » Fri Sep 13, 2013 4:08 pm

Hello,

Are there any books that anyone can recommend which introduces voodoo / hoodoo to a younger audience or is child friendly.

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Fri Sep 13, 2013 9:51 pm

munberry --

1) Voodoo is a religion. You would have to ask the members of that religion or its clergy the question -- just like asking a Catholic priest if there are books for kids about Catholicism or asking a Jewish rabbi if there are books for kids about Judaism.

2) Hoodoo is African American folk-magic. If the child is not Black, then i think that childrens' books on African American culture would be a good place to start. There is one children's book that describes hoodoo in an interersting way -- not sure i would recommend it to every child, but it has received some interesting reviews:

Clara and the Hoodoo Man by Elizabeth Partridge
Age Range: 9 and up
Hardcover: 176 pages
Publisher: Dutton Juvenile; 1st edition (July 1, 1996)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0525454039
ISBN-13: 978-0525454038

From Publishers Weekly:

While digging herbs on Red Owl Mountain, Clara Raglan and her little sister Bessie strike up a conversation with Old Sugar, the hoodoo man. Their mother has warned them that Old Sugar puts hexes on people, but the girls timidly respond to the old man's friendship. Then Bessie is struck by mountain fever. Momma blames Clara. "You should never have talked with that two-shadow man," she cries, collapsing into sobs. And Clara, ashamed, has to take a big risk. Should she fear the hex or defy her mother and fetch the hoodoo man to save her sister's life? This exceptional first novel is as clear and sharp as a heady whiff of sage. It features luminescent writing full of sensuous images, heavy with persimmon and willow bark and hollyhocks; readers can hear the chickens scratching and feel the big pots steaming. It is subtle in characterization; Clara is aware of her mother's big and small moods, but from a young girl's perspective. It is also dramatically compelling, climaxing in Clara's fearful ride up the mountain in the pitch black. Partridge, an herbalist and acupuncturist, has based her novel on the story told her by the real-life Clara, an octogenarian African American woman raised in rural Tennessee. One hopes the author has more stories to share. Ages 8-11.

From School Library Journal:

Grade 4-6. Clara, an African American girl, is angry that she is always expected to entertain her younger sister. She wrangles with Bessie until she finds herself caught in a dare that results in one of their mother's crocks (used to store homemade sausages) getting broken. In the Tennessee mountains at the turn of the century, such a loss could threaten the family's very survival. Clara vows to earn the $2.50 to replace the item, but it seems an impossible sum until she finds a large patch of wild ginseng. Anxious to please her mother, who always seems to find fault with her, Clara ignores a coming storm and her sister's safety to dig the valuable "sang." After being soaked and chilled by the storm, Bessie contracts a life-threatening fever, against which even the white doctor seems powerless. Clara thinks the hoodoo man can save the sick child, but her mother has fearfully forbidden her to even speak to him. Superbly schooled in time and place, Partridge introduces readers to the demanding beauty of life as it was lived by people who were handed little, yet survived and gave much. Readers learn the uses of willow bark, the setting habits of a recalcitrant hen, and are given glimpses of the legacy of slavery. Although the plot moves a bit slowly at times, Clara is a beautifully realized character. -- Cindy Darling Codell, Clark Middle School, Winchester, KY

For a bibliography of books about hoodoo -- some in stock, some out of print, and all very good -- see:

AN ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY OF HOODOO SOURCE MATERIAL
by Catherine Yronwode
http://www.southernspirits.org/hoodoo-bibliography.html

For a complete list of books on hoodoo and other forms of folk magic and spirituality that are in stock and in print from Lucky Mojo, see:

LUCKY MOJO BOOK PUBLISHING AND DISTRIBUTION
http://luckymojo.com.publishinghtml

While you are at that page, be sure to check out the section of retail discount packages -- special collections of books by subject or author that are sold at reduced prices as package deals

Unread post by **Joseph Magnuson** » Sat Sep 14, 2013 9:28 am

I have always said that that book should be purchased and shipped to every school library in the country.

Blessed Bee · Unread post by **Blessed Bee** » Sun Sep 29, 2013 10:51 am

Hi,

Thank you, I have ordered the book and am very anxious to read it along with my child.