Magic, Occult & Spirituality

🌙 Follow your heart and spirit as you build your witchcraft and intuition skills together.

🔮 Featuring extensive exercises, examples & rituals, this amazing book reveals how to embrace the wisdom of your inner voice as you explore the endless possibilities of witchcraft. With Astrea Taylor’s guidance, you can unlock your intuitive magical potential and celebrate the truth of who you are.

✨ Discover how to:

• Work with energy — your own, the world’s, and magical energies. 

• Interact with deities and spirits, and create a personal practice that fits your beliefs and lifestyle.

• Face your shadow side, make the mundane magical, use divination tools, and much more. 

👣 Whether you’re a beginner or advanced practitioner, this incredible book illuminates the path to manifesting your greatest desires in an intuitive way

💫 In short: This is not just a “how-to” book — it’s a map to YOUR witchcraft, rooted in intuition, personal truth and empowerment.

Author: Astrea Taylor

Publisher: Llewellyn Publications

Number of Pages: 323 pages

A practical, modern-day exploration of one of the oldest, most universal, and storied forms of folk magic.
 
Antonio Pagliarulo explores the phenomenon of the Evil Eye: what it is, its origins and causes— and, most crucially, how to avoid, repel, and remove it. Rich with cultural anecdotes and traditions, mystical lore, and modern concepts, The Evil Eye offers practical advice for shielding yourself from the destructive and lingering power of this mysterious and persistent force.
 
The book:

• Defines the Evil Eye and traces its roots into antiquity and across an extraordinary breadth of cultures and traditions
• Shows readers how to diagnose the Evil Eye, how to cure it, and how to cast it on others
• Explores the use of amulets and talismans bearing the “Evil Eye,” including its remarkable prevalence in popular jewelry designs
• Includes the history and use of various talismans such as the Hamsa; the Italian cornicello and mano figa; the azabache stone; the Kabbalah red string; mirror pendants; and many others

Reviews:

“Finally, there is a book written by an actual practitioner, in plain language, with warmth and compassion, that takes the Evil Eye and the misery it causes seriously. If you have been wondering about the Eye; if you fear it or think you have been struck by it; if you feel drawn to Evil Eye jewelry, this book is for you. May it provide you with safety, relief, and happiness.”
—from the foreword by Judika Illes, author of Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells and Pure Magic: A Complete Course in Spellcasting

“I highly recommend Antonio Pagliarulo’s contemporary exploration of this ancient and globally recognized, yet persistently enigmatic subject viewed through the lens of his own culture and experience, as well as those of people from other cultures. His writing is approachable and relatable without skimping on the requisite academia. The Evil Eye: The History, Mystery, and Magic of the Quiet Curse is an excellent resource for anyone interested in folklore and folk magic.”
—Mary-Grace Fahrun, author of Italian Folk Magic: Rue’s Kitchen Witchery

The Practical Witch's Spell Book

A complete introduction to modern magic and witchcraft with spells and incantations for love, happiness, and success.  An enchanting handbook for anyone with a penchant for the magical and who wants to add joy to their daily life. To practice witchcraft is to be purposeful whether it's to help heal, bring about prosperity, imbue your home with positivity, or even to fall in love. To be a practical witch is to tap into an inner place of intention, energy, and magic to bring about positive change in your life and those of your loved ones. With life's increasingly frenetic pace, a magical approach to living is more important now than ever.

In this must-have guide for spell-casters of all levels you will find hundreds of spells, blessings, and incantations for love and romance, contentment and happiness, success and prosperity, health and healing, work and vocation, and money and wealth, all to enrich your mind and spirit, and to improve your life and the world around you. Also included are ritual resources, magical correspondences, lucky colors and numbers, moon spells, and all the essential tools you need for making magic.

About the Author

From prehistoric times to the modern day, the altar has been a pivotal tool for ritual and magick. The Witch's Altar is an in-depth exploration of altars for covens and solo practitioners. From building and maintaining your altar to exploring the use of mobile and hidden altars, this book offers advice, techniques, and fun for Witches of all ages and skill levels. 

Learn about the altar's role in history and mythology. Personalize your altar with candles, crystals, sacred tools, statues, and symbols. Discover new ideas for elemental, seasonal and outdoor altars, as well as altars for the dead. The Witch's Altar also includes fascinating contributions from leading writers, including Jenya T. Beachy, Lilith Dorsey, Lon Milo DuQuette, Angus McMahan, Louis Martinié, Lupa, Gwion Raven, and many more. Filled with spells, recipes, and tips, this book provides everything you need to help you create the altar of your magickal dreams. 

Authors: Jason Mankey and Laura Tempest Zakroff

Step into the magical legacy of Scott Cunningham with this authentic Book of Shadows — a personal grimoire of rituals, spells, and sacred wisdom from one of modern Wicca’s most beloved teachers. Discovered after his passing, this rare manuscript reveals Cunningham’s original practices, symbols, and spiritual insights, offering timeless guidance for solitary and traditional practitioners alike.

Inside you’ll find:

• Original spells, rituals, invocations and an herbal grimoire rooted in American traditional Wicca.

• Actual hand-drawn signs, symbols and runes from Scott’s own notes.

• A practical yet deep exploration of working magically as a solitary—and as a practitioner inheriting a craft.

This volume invites you into the inner workings of Cunningham’s path—offering a genuine, time-tested “Book of Shadows” for your own spiritual journey.

Why this book stands out:

• Rare and authentic: a genuine unpublished manuscript from Cunningham’s archive.

• Balanced between ritual magic and personal spiritual practice—suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners who wish to deepen their tradition.

• Visually rich: includes original art, runes, diagrams and symbols that connect you more directly to the author’s craft.

• A bridge between solitary practice and traditional Wiccan roots—helping you build your own Book of Shadows with integrity.

Perfect for:

• Practitioners who want a serious magical handbook with depth and authenticity.

• Those seeking a structured yet personal Book of Shadows that isn’t just a blank journal, but offers real ritual and spell craft content.

• Fans of Scott Cunningham’s work who want a more “inside” view of his magical system and archive.

Publisher: Llewellyn Publications (also listed as Llewellyn Worldwide)

Page count: Most sources list it as 288 pages.

Weave the profound practices of Witchcraft into your daily life and experience the power of transcendental magic with The Witch's Book of Mysteries. Devin Hunter explores the core elements of spell and ritual work and outlines techniques to help you deepen your Witch Power and further develop your relationships with familiars, guides, spirits, and gods. Sharing meditations, exercises, spells, and rituals from the author's personal Book of Shadows, this book includes teachings on Energetic Self-Orientation, the Witch's Eye, the Witch's Tree, and Quintessence to help witches take their magic to the next level.

Author: Devin Hunter 

Madame Pamita's Ultimate Guide to Candle Magic Success
Featuring authentic candle magic that anyone can do, this joyous book encourages you to dance in the moonlight and rekindle your spark of magic with a little wick, wax, and flame. Renowned practitioner Madame Pamita guides you every step of the way as you perform spells and gain the confidence to create your own. 

The Book of Candle Magic empowers you to manifest more happiness, love, prosperity, and fulfillment. Learn to make candles from scratch, do candle readings, start your personal grimoire, add some pizzazz to your rituals, and much more. It's time to reclaim your birthright of using fire to reach your magical goals?this irresistible book shows you how.

Includes a foreword by Judika Illes, author of Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells

About the Author

This is really "the big little book of love magic." Magical maven Lilith Dorsey has packed into this fun, informative, and practical book over 250 spells, potions, rituals, and recipes devoted to all facets of love and sex.

Based on years of magical experience and prodigious research, this book includes sections on such topics as self-love, marriage, fertility, erotic adventures, the ethics of love magic, and more. The spells are drawn from a wide diversity of magical traditions and focus on an equally diverse situations. There are spells for finding love, keeping love, and healing yourself so that you are ready for love. The book also includes rituals for invoking goddesses of love. Dorsey considers and discusses all facets of the romantic experience.

Let's face it we are obsessed, inspired, delighted, and in love with love. And here is the go-to book for every spell you will ever need for finding and keeping romance, passion, sex, marriage, fertility, and love in your life. Rooted in serious scholarship while still exploring the weird, wild, and wonderful side of love magic, this book provides expert advice and genuine spells that work to bring you your heart's desire.

About the Author

This book is an irresistible, definitive guide to the magical practices of contemporary women. Beginning with a brief history of witchcraft, it explores a huge range of beliefs, festivals, skills, and lore, including:

• Goddesses, priestesses, and witches
• Reincarnation, karma, magic, and power
• The aura, the chakras, psychic awareness, astral traveling, pathworking, dreamwork, and healing
• Covens, initiations, collectives, and lone witches
• The circle, the altar, wands, robes, chalices, incenses, oils, and candles
• The moon and the planets
• Sabbats, esbats, solstices, equinoxes, Samhain, Candlemas, Beltane, and Lammas
• Tarot, scrying, starcraft, and herbal lore

Gathering together all the disciplines of European witchcraft and providing rituals and spells for use in our lives, A Woman's Book of Shadows, first published in 1993, is a remarkable compendium of magical lore, psychic skills, and women's mysteries.

A Witches' Guide to Faery Folk by Edain McCoy – Explore the Magic, Lore & Spirits of the Faery Realm

Step into the enchanted world of faeries with A Witches' Guide to Faery Folk by Edain McCoy—an essential handbook for anyone drawn to nature spirits, elemental beings, and the old magick of the Otherworld. This friendly, comprehensive guide introduces you to over 200 faery entities from cultures around the world, helping you understand their personalities, strengths, and how to respectfully work with them in your spiritual practice.

Perfect for witches, pagans, energy workers, and lovers of folklore, this book blends mythology, magick, and practical advice. Learn how to recognize faery presence, build healthy relationships with fae beings, and incorporate them into spells, rituals, and everyday life. With accessible writing and real-world guidance, McCoy makes the faery realm feel both magical and approachable.

Whether you're seeking faery protection, inspiration, nature connection, or simply want to deepen your understanding of these ancient spirits, this book is a must-have addition to your metaphysical library.

Bestselling Wiccan author Lisa Chamberlain has created the perfect, concise guide for the novice witch who wants to learn how to cast key Wiccan spells.

 
With the help of this accessible guide by one of the most popular Wicca authors today, even beginners can successfully perform Wiccan spells to bring positive experiences into their life—and the lives of those they love.

From thousands of potential spells, Lisa has chosen 50 of the most important, distilling them into three key categories of magical aims: love and relationships, including friends and family (such as “Relationship Potential Divine Forecast” and “Spare Key Spell for Spiritual Connection”); wealth and prosperity (“Honey Abundance Jar" and “Job Interview Success Spell”); and health and well-being (“Anxiety Calming Spell” and “Protection Spell for Pets”). Plus, there’s a section on divination and spellwork involving essential oils, moon phases, and homemade ingredients—from an avocado beauty spell to a chicory root victory charm.
 

✨ Italian Folk Magic – Spells, Traditions & Ancestral Wisdom from the Old Country
By Mary-Grace Fahrun

Step into a world of ancestral magic, sacred folklore, and everyday enchantment with Italian Folk Magic, the beloved guide to traditional Italian witchcraft, healing, and spiritual practice. Written with humor, warmth, and lived experience, Mary-Grace Fahrun leads readers through the rituals, stories, saints, charms, and prayers she grew up with in her Italian and Italian-American family.

This book uncovers uniquely Italian methods for protection, divination, love spells, practical magic, and even revenge and control work, all rooted in centuries of folk tradition. From kitchen witchcraft and ancestral blessings to crafting rituals and understanding malocchio (the evil eye), this book reconnects readers to a magical heritage that is powerful, vibrant, and deeply accessible.

Whether you're Italian by blood, spirit, or simple fascination, this book opens the door to a rich world of Old World magic and everyday miracles.

✨ Inside You’ll Discover:
• Traditional magical & religious rituals
• Prayers, charms & ancestral blessings
• Divination techniques rooted in Italian folklore
• Kitchen witchcraft & crafting magic
• How to identify, understand & remove malocchio (the evil eye)
• Spells for love, sex, protection, control & revenge
• A warm, authentic look at Italian folk religion

✨ Praise for the Book:
"An intimate journey into the heart of Italian folk magical practices... authentic, down-to-earth, and a delight to read!"
— Sabina Magliocco, Professor of Anthropology, University of British Columbia

The definitive guide to candle magic, written by a leading authority with over 30 years of experience making magical candles and creating candle spells.

Author Jacki Smith, founder of Coventry Creations (currently among the largest and most successful magical supply companies), shares her magical secrets with readers, enabling them to empower themselves through successful spell casting. Her book explains the nature of magic spells and provides examples for a wide variety of purposes including love, money, healing, and protection, liberally punctuated with tips from "Aunt Jacki," deriving from her many years of experience.

The Big Book of Candle Magic shows:

• How to create your own candles
• The basics of crafting your own spells
• How to use basic supplies for everyday magic

320 pages, soft cover

About the Author

The Witch’s Cauldron 

Unlock the magic within your kitchen and craft powerful spells with The Witch’s Cauldron by Laura Tempest Zakroff. This essential guide for modern witches blends practical witchcraft, herbal magic, and ritual craft, offering detailed instructions for creating potions, elixirs, and magical brews to empower your spiritual practice.

What You’ll Discover:

• 🧙 Spellcraft & Rituals: Step-by-step guidance for brewing potions and magical concoctions

• 🌿 Herbal & Ingredient Magic: Harness the natural power of herbs, roots, and mystical ingredients

• ✨ Practical Witchcraft: Integrate magic into your everyday life with approachable and creative techniques

• 🕯️ Divination & Intuition: Use your cauldron to focus energy, enhance spells, and connect with your intuition

Why This Book is Essential:

• Full of creative, hands-on magical exercises for both beginners and advanced practitioners

• Guides witches on how to manifest intention and channel energy through kitchen and ritual magic

• Inspires a deeper connection to earth-based, intuitive, and mystical practices

Perfect For:

• Witches, herbalists, and magical practitioners of all experience levels

• Anyone looking to explore the magical potential of everyday ingredients

• Practitioners of spellcraft, kitchen witchery, and modern occult arts

Transform your cauldron into a tool of intention, magic, and empowerment with Laura Tempest Zakroff’s inspiring guide to witchcraft and potion-making.

Author: Laura Tempest Zakroff 

290 pages, soft cover

Conjure, hoodoo, rootwork - these are all names for southern American folk magic. Conjure first emerged in the days of slavery and plantations and is widely considered among the most potent forms of magic. Its popularity continues to increase, both in the United States and worldwide.

This book is a guide to using conjure to achieve love, success, safety, prosperity, and spiritual fulfillment. Author Starr Casas, a hereditary master of the art, introduces readers to the history and philosophy of conjure and provides practical information for using it.

Featuring Casas's own rituals, spells, and home recipes, the book provides useful information suitable for novices and seasoned practitioners alike. In its pages, you'll learn about:

• Bone reading
• Candle burning
• Conjure bags
• Building your own conjure altar

At last, a book that answers every questions you had about Conjure but were afraid to ask! Old Style Conjure is an absolute treasure. It?s a must-read for every practitioner of the ancient arts and a must-have for every magical library! - Dorothy Morrison, author of Everyday Magic, The Craft and Utterly Wicked.

Discover the Spiritual Nourishment and Magical Power of Ancestor Veneration

Learn how to connect to your ancestors and receive the benefits that come from veneration?deeper spirituality, more love in your life, better outcomes in creative pursuits, powerful magic and spellwork, and an improved sense of wellness. Filled with hands-on techniques and tips, Honoring Your Ancestors shows you how to create an ancestor altar so you can work with ancestors of all kinds. Author Mallorie Vaudoise also shares fascinating ideas for incorporating rituals, spells, family recipes, and even practices like music and dancing to help you open this wonderful new dimension of your spiritual journey.

Ancestor veneration is one of the most widespread spiritual practices in the world. This book shares the important distinctions between working with blood ancestors, lineage ancestors, and affinity ancestors while helping you recognize the signs that your ancestors are responding to your petitions and offerings. You will also explore important topics like mediumship and ancestral trauma so you can be sure to develop a veneration practice that's uplifting and affirming for you.

Reviews:

"This book makes a multigenerational advance in working with one's ancestors while bridging the gaps and healing the wounds of a much-overlooked aspect of western spirituality. Bravo!"?Christopher Orapello, coauthor of Besom, Stang, and Sword

"Thoughtful, inclusive, and well-researched with a fun touch of sass, Mallorie Vaudoise has something for everyone's practice however new or experienced you may be. Lots of fantastic witchcraft to add to your repertoire and best of all, the option to use as much or as little as you would like. A heart opening book that invites you to discover what it means to grow relationships with your ancestors near and far."?Deborah Castellano, author of Glamour Magic

"Whether you are looking to develop a relationship with your ancestors or deepen it this book works to broaden the scope of what an ancestor is and gives you the tools to develop a working relationship with them. Vaudoise tackles difficult subjects with compassion and grace and provides insight into past traumas carrying over into the present. This book is of extreme importance in a day and age when so many are struggling to find their roots."?Katelan Foisy, visual artist, writer, and occultist

Magickal Rituals for Everyday Use and Beyond!

Amplify your wishes and manifest positive changes all year long with Deborah Blake's inspiring collection of simple rituals. Whether practicing alone or with a group, these empowering ceremonies?designed for new moons, full moons, sabbats, and other special occasions?will help you find love, build courage, boost creativity, achieve balance, and deepen your faith.

No matter what your skill level, Everyday Witch Book of Rituals shows you how to fill the year with meaningful magickal practice. Through lighthearted, down-to-earth methods, this guide provides basic ritual elements and ingredients, timing for success, and the importance of each ritual step. Using the perfect blend of reverence and mirth, practicality and spirituality, and a sprinkling of wisdom from Magic the Cat, this guide provides nearly every ritual you need for a magickal year.

Praise:
"With her wonderful new book...Deborah Blake escorts us around the Wheel of the Year, providing inspiration and guidance for novice and adept alike."?Judika Illes, author of The Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells

"I highly recommend Everyday Witch Book of Rituals for anyone who wants to enrich their Craft through more dynamic, satisfying, and effective rituals."?Melanie Marquis, author of The Witch's Bag of Tricks

"Bored with formal ritual? Deborah Blake's fresh approach in Everyday Witch Book of Rituals will forever change your mind."?Dorothy Morrison, author of The Craft and Utterly Wicked

An inspiring exploration of the goddesses of the West African spiritual traditions and their role in shaping Yoruba (Ifa), Santeria, Haitian Vodoun, and New Orleans Voodoo.

Throughout Africa and beyond in the diaspora caused by the slave trade, the divine feminine was revered in the forms of goddesses like the ancient Nana Buluku, water spirits like Yemaya, Oshun, and Mami Wata, and the warrior Oya. The power of these goddesses and spirit beings has taken root in the West. New Orleans, for example, is the home of Marie Laveau, who used her magical powers to become the "Voodoo Queen" of New Orleans.

Orishas, Goddesses, and Voodoo Queens shows you how to celebrate and cultivate the traits of these goddesses, drawing upon their strengths to empower your own life. In addition to offering a guided tour of the key goddesses of the African religious traditions, the book offers magical spells, rituals, potions, astrological correspondences, sacred offerings, and much more to help guide you on your own transformational journey.

About the Author:

Lilith Dorsey, MA, hails from many magickal traditions, including Celtic, Afro-Caribbean, and Native American spirituality. Her traditional education focused on plant science, anthropology, and film at the University of Rhode Island, New York University, and the University of London, and her magickal training includes numerous initiations in Santeria, also known as Lucumi, Haitian Vodoun, and New Orleans Voodoo. She has been a professional psychic for over three decades. Lilith is a frequent presenter at festivals and gatherings, including the Sirius Rising Festival, Sankofa Fest, New York City's Pagan Pride Day, and the Earth Warriors Festival. She is a regular guest on several Pagan blogtalk radio shows.

Hoodoo is a bold spiritual tradition that helps enhance your well-being and solve everyday problems. This practical, do-it-yourself guide shows how to use spells, rites, recipes, mojos, and curios to enrich your life and be ready for whatever comes your way. 

You'll begin with the basics of Hoodoo and then gradually build your knowledge day after day. Discover the essential components for your practice, how to master the parts of your life that seem out of control, and the ways Hoodoo can improve love, prosperity, protection and more. This impressive book also features lore, prayers, potions, altars, baths, and meditations. Easy to understand and packed with authentic wisdom, 365 Days of Hoodoo is the perfect companion for your spiritual journey. 

Author: Stephanie Rose Bird 

"Working Conjure is a blessing. With the increasing commodification of African American and African Diasporic traditions, books about our practices that are simple, direct, and useful seem few and far between. Hoodoo Sen Moise manages to balance a solid delivery on the practice of Conjure with just enough theory to create a foundation to do this spiritual work—which is not, as he also reminds us, spiritual easy—and to continue the work given to us by our ancestors to heal each other and the world we share."—Mambo Chita Tann, author of Haitian Vodou
 
Conjure, also known as Hoodoo or Rootwork, is an old and powerful system of North American folk magic. Its roots derive primarily from West and Central African spiritual traditions but it developed during the slave trade and its purpose at that time was to help ease the terrible oppression experienced by the slaves. Working Conjure explores the history, culture, principles, fundamentals, and ethics of Conjure, while simultaneously serving as a practical how-to guide for actually doing the work.

Author Hoodoo Sen Moise has been a practitioner for nearly forty years. In Working Conjure, his first book, he shares the techniques and lessons that will bring Hoodoo alive to those who are new to the practice as well as useful and enlightening information for the adept. In the book he:

• Explores the primary materials used in Conjure
• Features spells, rituals, and workings for various purposes
• Guides readers to learn how to bring this profound school of magic to life

“Conjure,” writes Hoodoo Sen Moise, “is not a religion or spiritual path, per se, but rather magic/spiritual work that is done to bring about change in a situation. Whether that situation is a relationship, money, a job, revenge, healing, or cleansing, the fundamental tenet of Conjure is to do work that changes the circumstance.”

About the Author

Step into a gentle, nature-based spirituality with Scott Cunningham’s classic guide, “Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner.” Cunningham presents Wicca not just as a system of magic, but as a deeply rooted Earth-oriented religion dedicated to the Goddess and the God.

In this book, you’ll find:

• A clear and accessible overview of the foundations of Wicca — its worldview, ethics, and place in modern practice.

• Practical instruction in ritual, magic, and sacred space: how to create your own altar, celebrate the Wheel of the Year, honour the deities, and integrate spirituality into everyday life.

• Guidance especially for the solitary practitioner — those who walk the Wiccan path outside of covens or group structures — with encouragement, simplicity, and empowerment for personal practice.

• Appendices and helpful tools: Cunningham’s own “Book of Shadows,” references to ritual supplies, periodicals, and how to ground your magical work in nature-connected life.

Why This Book Stands Out:

• Beginner-friendly: Cunningham writes with clarity and warmth — making often complex spiritual or magical ideas accessible.

• Earth-based & Practical: The focus is on living in harmony with nature, the cycles of the seasons, and the dual deities (Goddess and God) rather than purely abstract or sensational magic.

• Solitary and Empowering: A strong resource for individuals who practice alone, who want a meaningful spiritual framework without needing to join a coven.

• Balanced: It merges religion, magic, and daily living — not just spells, but a way of life.

Ideal For:

• Anyone curious about Wicca and wanting a grounded first book.

• Solitary practitioners seeking credible, well-written guidance.

• Those drawn to nature-based spirituality and ritual rooted in the earth, seasons, and personal empowerment.

• Readers who favour a non-dogmatic, inclusive approach to magical spirituality.

Author: Scott Cunningham 

Publisher: Llewellyn Publications (also appears as Llewellyn Worldwide)

240 pages for the standard paperback edition.

A witches' ritual creates a spiritual atmosphere where magic can happen, and this guide to the most sacred days of the witch year reveals just how that magic comes about.

Written by the high priest and priestess of Coven Oldenwilde, this guide outlines the dates, meaning, and ideas behind the eight annual Pagan Sabbats and monthly Esbats when covens gather to cast spells.

New and would-be Wiccans will also learn sacred etiquette and how to erect an altar, cultivate a powerful magic persona and ritual voice, create a private group, carry out public rituals, and much more.

About the Authors:

Lady Passion (Dixie Deerman), RN, NLC, HPS, is a seer, counselor, and registered nurse with more than three decades' experience as a clairvoyant psychic reader, divination expert, and healer for clients from every continent and every walk of life.

*Diuvei (Steve Rasmussen) is High Priest of Coven Oldenwilde. His magical specialties are astrology, music, and wordcraft—each of which he has also plied in the mundane world as a professional astrologer, computer musicologist, and journalist for an alt-weekly newspaper.

This book explores a tapestry of folk-magic traditions in the American context—specifically focusing on Granny Magic (mountain Appalachian roots), Hoodoo/Conjure/Rootwork, and Brujería/Curanderismo of Latin American and Southern U.S. heritage.

The author presents:

• The belief systems, types of practitioners, and histories of each of these paths.

• Practical overviews of charms, spells, and working methods tied to these traditions—such as mojo bags, crossroads magic, “sweetening” jars, dirt from graves, etc.

• A comparative lens that shows how these forms of magic are interconnected, often overlooked, and still very much alive and evolving in contemporary practice. 

• Guidance to help the reader determine which tradition resonates most, alongside a balanced and respectful presentation of these folk-practices. 

Why It’s Noteworthy

• It covers American folk magic traditions that are infrequently treated in mainstream occult literature, giving practical, historical, and cultural context.

• The approach is rooted in real practitioner experience (the author is a working rootworker) which lends authenticity.

• It is accessible to readers who may not have deep prior knowledge of these systems, yet still valuable for experienced practitioners seeking to deepen their understanding.

Author: Katrina Rasbold 

Publisher: Llewellyn Publications (also noted as Llewellyn Worldwide) 

Publication Date: January 8, 2019 

Page Count: 312 pages