Hoodoo Shrines and Altars: Sacred Spaces in Conjure and Rootwork

This is a great introduction to Hoodoo - in general dispelling myths, providing history, and including cultural background of the work. It also provides more technical knowledge, tools, ingredients, and steps for the more experienced practitioner. The author's conversational writing style is an invitation to keep reading as compared to the many dry books on spells and magic that read like shopping lists. By providing the reasoning behind different pieces (i.e. why an altar would face a certain direction, when to perform a particular working) the reader can not only understand how to do the workings included, but also begin to adapt and rework spells to fit their own needs or situations.

Before studying this book, I knew virtually Nothing about the traditions or history of Hoodoo.The print in this book is small, but comprehensive. It points to the rich traditions of African magics and the assimilation of these ancient rituals into the early American culture from the slave era onwards. Out of necessity, of course. Within these pages, we find descriptions of Altars of all kinds ranging from honouring the ancestors, saint (Catholic) altars, candle altars, money attraction altars to justified enemy action rituals! There are detailed descriptions of the different types and uses for incense and a myriad of altar covering cloths, to the meanings of colour .. I was and still am Amazed!Here, in this book is a wealth of information of all things to do with building altars for virtually any purpose you, the reader designates!I was a bit "let down" (at first) at the lack of pictures of altar types ... but as I read on, I realised that the building and decorating of said altars, is a deeply personal and individual thing. How could the author cover every possibility of an altar's design?Overall, this book is a must for anyone constructing an altar for what ever purpose desired. For me, this book is a go-to reference book of high calibre! I have built 2 altars in my living space from the concepts within this book. I've awarded the book only 4 Stars because of the small print, in which readers with eye infirmities might find the print size a challenge, but overall, despite the limitations of print size and the lack of altar illustrations, this book is almost Exceptional.It is very worthwhile to have a copy of this book in your Library- get it!!

Very detailed and concise. The book was not written with a bunch of boring fillers. Real information that was simple to understand especially because I am so new to learning Hoodoo.

Easy to read and informative! Great book for beginners, and even a little extra information. Everything you need to know about Altar.

Wonderful book. Lots of helpful information in it. Some I knew and some I didn't. Will certainly purchase more from this author in the future.

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Yet another fantastic book from the Lucky Mojo Curio Company publishers who brought us Hoodoo Bible Magic, The art of Hoodoo Candle Magic, Throwing the Bones, Bones, Shells and Curios, Hoodoo Honey and Sugar Spells, Hoodoo Food ... and more to come. As a professional practitioner I have gathered a large library on Hoodoo. Recently, I slimmed down my library to just the ones I personally use. This book, along with all the others from this publisher I kept. No other selection of books are as precise, practical and readable.This book covers everything, information about altars from some of the great mojo men of the age, 30 pages on altar styles, equipment, usage and more, a break out of altars by conditions such as love and money, altars for worship and veneration, a run a quirky section on unusual altars, plus dozen more insight only a experienced practitioner can know, such as how to break down, move and store your altars safely and respectfully.Hears to hoping they publish a book on Poppets, my favorite magical method.

Lots of information and instructions on how and what is needed for you to accomplish your goal.