Papa Gee's Hoodoo Herbal


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A quick reference guide to 124 different herbs, roots, minerals, and ingredients and how they are used in the Hoodoo tradition.Excerpt: "Almost all seasoned practitioners of magic will tell you that using all natural ingredients is of utmost importance. Artificial fragrances and substances have no place in serious ritual or spiritual practice because they contain zero ?life-force. Herbs, roots, and real essential oils carry with them the heart of the plant they come from, its very essence.This is the very foundation of what is known as 'sympathetic magic.' Sympathetic magic, also known as imitative magic or homeopathic magic, is magic that is based on imitation or correspondence - or both. Imitation is the idea that one thing can represent another thing and, by proxy, stand in its place."




Hoodoo For Beginners


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Are you looking for magic that actually works? Hoodoo is old North American folk magic, born from African spiritual traditions brought over by slaves. Over the centuries it incorporated Native American and European influences, using what worked and discarding what did not. What is left is an adaptable, powerful magical system that works. In this book you'll learn: The history of Hoodoo, including how it relates to Voodoo How to work with your ancestors using an ancestor altar Why Graveyards and Crossroads are important in Hoodoo, and how to work with each safely The importance of Spiritual Cleansing and how to do it Which roots and herbs are important when getting started with Rootwork How to make your own Conjure Oils and use them in your spells Why Candle Magic is important Simple instructions to make and use Mojo Bags to carry magic with you And much more. This book covers everything you need to know to get started with Hoodoo, and includes over twenty five simple spells to draw money to you, bring luck and love into your life, and protect yourself from evil. Angelie Belard has helped hundreds of people with their problems using the potent and practical magic of Hoodoo. From customers who needed help with financial or romantic problems, to friends and loved ones who wanted a way to connect to their ancestral roots, she has used Hoodoo to improve and enrich their lives. Now she's ready to share her lifetime of learning with you. Hoodoo was hidden by its practitioners for hundreds of years, but now you can safely get started with information you won't find anywhere else.




Hoodoo Bible Magic


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"Practical, honest, and straightforward, this book teaches the history and unlocks the mystery of Christian Conjuration with the Holy Scriptures. Learn ancient traditional spells of Psalmic Magic from forgotten books of Jewish wisdom preserved by African American elders, open the Bible's treasure-house of Secret Charms and Sacred Amulets, and prepare yourself for revelations and wonders. The Bible is a magic book! THIS book tells you just how to use it"--Excerpt from Amazon.com.




Rootwork


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In this groundbreaking book that places Rootwork in its rightful spot among other magickal traditions, Tayannah Lee McQuillar offers a fun and practical guide to improving your life with the help of African American folk magick. Rootwork begins with the basics, from explanations about the magickal powers of the four elements (air, earth, fire, and water) to instructions on creating talismans, charms, and mojo bags. Also included are spells to help you: find your soul mate spice up your sex life get a new job improve your health discover your inner muse Accessible and easy to use, Rootwork offers the insights of a time-honored tradition as a means of self-empowerment and spiritual growth.




The Art of Hoodoo Candle Magic


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Within these pages you will find a treasure-trove of accurate, traditional, and easy-to-follow instructions that teach you how to work with candles and lamps in hoodoo folk magic and Spiritual Church services Down-home Candle Magic for the Private Practitioner; How to Select and Prepare Candles for Personal Use; Auspicious Timing for Effective Spell-Casting; Candle Conjure for Love, Money, and Protection; How to Create, Craft, and Cast Your Own Candle Spells; How to Read Divination Signs from Candles; Spiritual Ministries, Altar Work, and Prayers How to Establish a Private Vigil Candle Ministry; and How to Conduct a Public Candle Light Service.




The Use of Magical Oils in Hoodoo, Prayer, and Spellwork


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Magical oils have been utilized throughout history to bring about change and empower the powerless. They have been used to anoint Kings and priests, to cleanse sacred objects, and to heal wounds, and broken hearts. This practical guide-book by Gregory White follows anointing oils back in time and how they have been used Biblically, in Hoodoo, in prayer, and in spellwork. Learn how to use magical oils to anoint spell candles, prayer papers, mojo bags, to ritually cleanse the home, on the body, on objects, and secretively. Includes a list of herbs, roots, and minerals found in magic and their meanings. A complete guide of oils used in Hoodoo and Saint and Angel magic along withover fifteen spells and rituals using oils. Topics covered: - What is a Magical Oil? - What is Hoodoo and Spellwork? - Ingredients in Spiritual Oils - Herbs, Roots, Minerals used in Hoodoo and magic - Way to Use Magical and Spiritual Oils - Hoodoo Oils - Saint and Angels Oils - Working Magic with Oils in Spells, Rituals, and Prayers - Candle Color Associations - Spells with Magical Oils Excerpt - "Probably the most important of all ingredients found in a magical oil is your intention. Purpose, faith, focus, and emotion set magical waves in motion. It is something I preach about often to clients - that no oil, candle, powder, or herb will do you any good without putting something of yourself into the work. Rubbing oil on a candle, lighting it, and walking away will not bring you what you want. When I create a batch of oils, I pray over them, asking that they work for whoever receives them. If the oil is of a loving nature, I imagine loving thoughts and request that they enter the bottle. For a money blend, I concentrate on rolls of cash, stacks of coins, and bills being marked 'paid' and ask all Guides and Gods to help make it so. When you use an oil created with this type of focus then combine it with your own, it is like having two practitioners working on your situation." The author is not only a certified clinical aromatherapist but also a professional Tarot reader and rootworker. He and his husband own an herb and metaphysical shop in Tennessee that specializes in Hoodoo and Folk Magic.




How to Use Amulets, Charms, and Talismans in the Hoodoo and Conjure Tradition


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In a mere 96 pages, this densely packed and lavishly illustrated occult manual presents more than 150 popular natural curios, apotropaic amulets, protective talismans, animal totems, and religious emblems from around the world and from all eras of history, as prescribed and employed in contemporary hoodoo, conjure, and rootwork.? Animal Mascots and Fetishes? Stone and Crystal Amulets? Herb and Root Curios? Enchanted Jewelry? Zodiacal Gemstones? Empowered Key Rings? Talismanic Seals and Sigils? Lucky Charms and Lockets? Reliquaries and Prayer PapersLearn how to identify, select, prepare, and consecrate your own magical and metaphysical amulets and charms - and how to wear or carry them for good luck, protection, health, wealth, success, victory, and love! at last: a practical field guide to folkloric charms!




African Cowrie Shells Divination


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Discover the Cowrie Shells and Learn How to Read the Messages of Ifá and the Higher Spiritual Planes Divination with cowrie shells is one of the oldest known spiritual practices in the world. Originated by the Yoruba people of West Africa, cowrie shell divination is a powerful technique for connecting to the wisdom of ancestors, spirits, and deities. This book shares the history of cowrie shell divination and shows you how to open the portals of spiritual communication with the shells and related divination systems, such as cola nuts and coconuts. Written by a long-time practitioner, African Cowrie Shells Divination provides the meaning of the sixteen shell combinations as well as tips and variations for readings based on the specific question being asked. Discover the powerful messages of the Orishas and the mystical divination techniques of Candomblé, Santería, and other traditions of the African diaspora. Explore the instructive stories known as patakkís and apply their guidance to your life. The cowrie shells are sacred magical tools. With the history, theories, and hands-on instructions in this guide, you will learn how the shells can be used to answer your most important questions and achieve your true destiny.




Essential Oils and Aromatherapy


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Essential Oils and Aromatherapy: How to Use Essential Oils for Beauty, Health, and Spirituality is written in a personable and easy to understand style and covers all of the important aspects of aromatherapy and essential oils. Reads like a conversation instead of a text book. Authored by a professional aromatherapist, it includes the history of aromatherapy, how to use the oils, the chemistry of essential oils, how to create a balanced blend, how essential oils are made, the carrier oils used in blends, scent notes, a few questionable aspects of the industry, recipes to get you started, and a complete encyclopedia of the top fifty-five oils. The essential oil guide (encyclopedia) covers fifty-five of the most-used essential oils with detailed information about each oil including: botanical name, aromatic profile, origin, perfumery note, extraction method, description of the essential oil, safety warnings, and each oils uses and benefits for the mind, the body, and the spirit. Added bonus rarely found in essential oils books: step by step directions showing how a professional aromatherapist creates a blend for a client based on their ailments, symptoms, medical history, emotions, and personal preferences. Sample Case Study included. CONTENTS: Aromatherapy - A Brief History (from cavemen to current day) How Aromatherapy is Applied (diffusion, inhalation, topical, pulse points) How Essential Oils Work (how essential oils enter and react with the body) How Essential Oils Are Made (distillation, expression, enfleurage, solvent extracted, infusing oils) Essential Oil Yield - How Much is Actually In That Little Bottle (calculation of crop yields for production of essential oil - the strength of essential oils) Understanding Notes - Top, Middle, and Base (how notes are defined and which essential oils fall under each category) Carrier Oils (13 common carrier oils and their unique benefits) Creating Essential Oil Blends (creating aesthetic and therapeutic blends - aromatherapist case study example) Safety Guidelines - Using Essential Oils Safely (dosage information and oils to avoid) The Chemical Constituents of Essential Oils (the naturally occurring components present in essential oils) Ingesting Essential Oils - The Big Debate (both sides of the story) "Therapeutic Grade" Essential Oils - What Does it Mean? (a critical look at a much talked about marketing term) Questionable Therapies - The Use of Undiluted Essential Oils on the Skin (the overuse of essential oils directly on the skin) Certified Aromatherapist (what does it really mean to be an aromatherapist and who recognizes it) The Essential Oil Medicine Cabinet (the top five essential oils to begin your aromatherapy journey and why) Using Essential Oils to Scent the Home (ways to scent the home naturally - burners, diffusers, sprays, economical methods) The Aromatherapy Bath (the most popular way to incorporate aromatherapy into your life) Essential Oils and Pets (which pets benefit from / are harmed by essential oils) Recipes (bath oil, antifungal, relaxing, romantic, massage oil, perfume, etc.) Essential Oil Guide - Encyclopedia (a detailed look at the top 55 essential oils and their benefits)




The Stranger in the Cup


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Tea leaf reading is an age-old form of divination that has followed the tea trade around the globe, touching many cultures along the way. The Stranger in the Cup will teach you the secret lore of tea cup magic, including how to select a cup, how to choose the best tea for a reading, how to brew the tea, and how to give amazing tasseomantic readings. With a full dictionary of more than 800 tea leaf symbols, plus dozens of sample cup interiors that will show you exactly what the leaves reveal, this book will guide you from beginner to expert cup reader in no time. Along the way, you will learn the history of tea, the history of tea leaf reading, and the history of the rare tea cups specially marked for cartomancy, numerology, and astrology readings, as well as the history of the woman-led Tea Room Movement of the 20th century that made tea leaf reading the preferred fortune-telling method of the radical Suffragettes. Profusely illustrated, beautifully laid out, and deeply descriptive, this is a book to treasure or to share with a special friend.