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by Nathaniel Nth Bar-Fields (Author)
Connect with traditional African American folk magic, spirituality, and healing
In Hoodoo For Dummies, you'll explore a cultural practice centered on reclamation, resistance, and spiritual protection. With roots in the Southern United States, Hoodoo originated among enslaved people of color as a way to preserve their identity and manifest control over their own lives through rituals and rootwork. This accessible guide teaches you the history of Hoodoo and gives you the facts you need to start or deepen your own practice--including instructions on using herbal remedies, talismans, spells, and altars. Connect with ancestors and seek empowerment through Hoodoo.
Inside:
- Get reliable information on traditional and contemporary Hoodoo practice
- Discover rituals like mojo bags, candlemancy, hexes, crossroads and graveyard magic, and rootwork
- Learn how Hoodoo fits into Christianity, including incorporating Bible verses into Hoodoo rituals
Hoodoo For Dummies is a welcoming resource for anyone interesting in learning more about or practicing Hoodoo and traditional African-American folk magic!
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Connect to your roots through Hoodoo
Hoodoo is a traditional African American practice that combines folk science with spirituality and healing. Whether you're encountering Hoodoo for the first time or looking to engage more meaningfully with the tradition, Hoodoo For Dummies is your friendly, trustworthy guide. You'll dig into Hoodoo's deep African, Native American, and European roots, find out about its results-oriented approach, and discover how to spot authentic practitioners. This For Dummies guide walks you through this powerful, resilient craft with the respect and clarity that the tradition deserves.
Inside...
- Establish a Hoodoo mindset
- Venerate and respect ancestors
- Set up a spiritual workspace
- Build personal power and faith
- Discover Hoodoo as folk medicine
- Develop skills for rootwork
- Use the craft for collective good
- Recognize Hoodoo in action
Author Biography
Nathaniel "Nth" Bar-Fields is a long-time Hoodoo researcher, founder of Elysian Trust, and parapsychology scholarship recipient who has participated in studies at UC Berkeley, MIT, and the University of Virginia.
