The Ancient Goddess Lilith is truly a Feminine force for all times. Mainstream religion repeatedly cast her as a malicious force, a tired misogynistic tale as old as time, particularly in this case. Referred to as a dark enchantress, hag, wild witch, seductive demon, harlot, succubus, and murderer…, she is the dark goddess of your dreams and her name is Lilith. Read more
For a long time I have called Gris-Gris bags a little bit of magick. Called Gris-Gris, Mojo bags, or Medicine bags, they are used in Hoodoo, New Orleans Voodoo, and even sometimes in Witchcraft workings. They are small cloth bags that are filled with magickal herbs, oils, crystals, and just about anything else that fits inside. Read more
I'm all about Vanilla. I cook with it. I use it in my magick, and have even been known to wear it as a perfume. The botanical name for this delicious beauty is Vanilla planifolia. This tasty bean comes to us from a species of Orchid, and can be used in your kitchen magick and elsewhere. Read more
This time around I review Amber Shehan's new book Artisanal Small-Batch Brewing. It is absolutely full of amazing recipes, including one featuring Hibiscus. Read more
Underwear spells ... yes, you read that right, this post is about spells using underwear and other items of clothing. In lots of ways Hoodoo and Conjure workings are about resourcefulness, and making magick with the items you have at hand. Footprints in the dirt, hair, fingernails, and clothes are often used in these systems to represent and connect to an individual. Read more
Dr. John, aka Mac Rebennack, the musician, the magician, the legend was a man I was proud to call an inspiration and a true friend, when they began his memorial service with the classic My Indian Red tears began to fall from my eyes. My Indian Red is an anthem for the Mardi Gras Indians. Read more
Dr. John was pure magick. It is really hard to write through the tears right now to give a fitting tribute to a man who was more of a Father to me than my own ever was. I worked with him, I danced with him, I laughed with him, and above all I loved him. Read more
You could be a long time Tarot Reader, or one who just began yesterday, in either case from time to time you will need to go through the process of birthing a new Tarot Deck. Read more
Maguey (Agave spp.) also goes by the names Century plant, Miracle of Nature, Spiked Aloe, and Rattlesnake Master. Most people are familiar with this powerful plant because it is an ingredient used in making tequila. Read more
It takes a lot to get me excited, and I can honestly say I'm really excited for Juju: The Web Series. The importance of Black people telling Black stories can not be underestimated, so when I got the chance to interview creator Jhe Moon Ferguson about her new project, I couldn't wait. Read more
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