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Hoodoo, Rootwork and Conjure sources by Black Authors

Because you should only ever be learning your ancestral ways from kinfolk. Here's a compilation of some books, videos and podcast episodes I recommend reading and listening to, on customs, traditions, folk tales, songs, spirits and history. As always, use your own critical thinking and spiritual discernment when approaching these sources as with any others.

Hoodoo in America by Zora Neale Hurston (1931)

Mules and Men by Zora Neale Hurston (1936)

Tell my horse by Zora Neale Hurston (1938)

Let Nobody Turn Us Around: An African American Anthology by Manning Marable and Leith Mullings, editors (2003)

Black Magic: Religion and the African American Conjuring Tradition by Yvonne P. Chireau (2006)

African American Folk Healing by Stephanie Mitchem (2007)

Hoodoo Medicine: Gullah Herbal Remedies by Faith Mitchell (2011)

Mojo Workin': The Old African American Hoodoo System by Katrina Hazzard-Donald (2012)

Rootwork: Using the Folk Magick of Black America for Love, Money and Success by Tayannah Lee McQuillar (2012)

Talking to the Dead: Religion, Music, and Lived Memory among Gullah/Geechee Women by LeRhonda S. Manigault-Bryant (2014)

Working the Roots: Over 400 Years Of Traditional African American Healing by Michele Elizabeth Lee (2017)

Barracoon: The Story of the Last "Black Cargo" by Zora Neale Hurston (2018)

Jambalaya: The Natural Woman's Book of Personal Charms and Practical Rituals by Luisa Teish (2021)

African American Herbalism: A Practical Guide to Healing Plants and Folk Traditions by Lucretia VanDyke (2022)

These are just some suggestions but there's many many more!! This is by no means a complete list.

I recommend to avoid authors who downplay the importance of black history or straight out deny how blackness is central to hoodoo. The magic, power and ashé is in the culture and bloodline. You can't separate it from the people. I also recommend avoiding or at the very least taking with a huge grain of salt authors with ties to known appropriators and marketeers, and anyone who propagates revisionist history or rather denies historical facts and spreads harmful conspiracy theories. Sadly, that includes some black authors, particularly those who learnt from, and even praise, white appropriators undermining hoodoo and other african and african diasporic traditions. Be careful who you get your information from. Keeping things traditional means honoring real history and truth.

Let me also give you a last but very important reminder: the best teachings you'll ever get are going to come from the mouths of your own blood. Not a book or anything on the internet. They may choose to put certain people and things in your path to help you or point you in the right direction, but each lineage is different and you have to honor your own. Talk to your family members, to the Elders in your community, learn your genealogy, divine before moving forwards, talk to your dead, acknowledge your people and they'll acknowledge you and guide you to where you need to be.

May this be of service and may your ancestors and spirits bless you and yours 🕯️💀

My wife😍

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SOME BOOKS RECOMMENDATIONS THAT I THINK ARE GOOD

FOR BEGINNER AND NON-BEGINNER WITCH :

psychic witch by mat Auryn

Secret teaching of all ages encyclopedia of esoteric teaching

weave the liminal by Laura tempest zakroff

six ways by aidan wachter

the grek magical papyri in translation edited by dieter betz

the complete grimoire by lidia pradas

witchery by juliat diaz

spells for change by frankie castanea

celtic witchcraft by mabh savage

the althlone hiatory of witchcraft and magic in europe

the spell book for new witches by ambrosia hawthorn

kate freuler of blood and bones by mat Auryn

the kitchen witch's spell book by cerridwen greenleaf

love spells by anastasia greywolf

encyclopedia of magic herbs by scott Cunningham

guided tarot by stefanie caponi

the witch's journal by selene silverwind

the casting of spells by Christopher penczak

sacred essential oils edited by claire waite brown

the crystal bible by judy hall

the magical household by scott Cunningham

wicca in the kitchen by scott Cunningham

the house witch by arin Murphy-Hiscock

the heart witch's compendium by anna franklin

the heart witch's kitchen herbal by anna franklin

a spell book for the season

the complete illustrated book of herbs

italian folk magic by mary grace fahrun

the complete illustrated guide to palmistry by peter west

apractical step by step guide to herbs for the home and garden by Shirley reid

top 50 edible plants for pots by angie thomas

the mystical magical marvelous world of DREAMS by wilda b. tanner

the eclectic witch's book of shadows by deborah blake

plant witchery by Juliet diaz

the witch at thd forest's edge

subtle energy by keith miller

protection&reversal magick by jason miller

curses,hexes&crossing by S. connolly

modern witch by devin hunter

the complete book of incense,oils&brews by scott Cunningham

encyclopedia of 5000 spells by judika illes

the good witch's journal by selene silverwind

inner magic a guide to witchcraft

spell crafting by arin Murphy

the green witch by arin murphy

moon magic by diane ahlquist

protection magick by cassandra eason

the little big book by ileana abrev

herbal remedies by andrew chevallier

witchcraft for healing by patti wigington

complete book of correspondences by sandra kynes

poppet magick by silver davenwolf

earth medicine by kenneth meadows

earth power by scott Cunningham

a century of spells by draja mickaharic

positive magic by marion Weinstein

For Any Vedic Astrology Enthusiast!

On my site Taisoleil.com I have a number of things I cover about the Nakshatras if you’re interested. Here’s some links of what I posted so far

Chitra:

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Chitra of the Sea — Tai Soleil

This Nakshatra is ruled by Tvastar, which actually rules over Fashion because he’s a builder. This is under the sign of Virgo. It represents

Rahu:

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All About Rahu — Tai Soleil

Before we get into this, let’s talk about what Rahu means. Rahu is also the North Node as you are all familiar with. Rahu is basically the h

Ketu:

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All about Ketu — Tai Soleil

The thing with Ketu is: some of your known hated artists have it. On Clubhouse awhile back with a friend Avalldar when we were talking bout

Ashlesha:

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Ashlesha in Rappers — Tai Soleil

Ashlesha is the Nakshatra that is not only the healer, but the one that knows how to poison as well. This makes sense as when we think of th

Revati:

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Revati and Hypnosis 👁👁 — Tai Soleil

Okay so I remember bringing up Swati and hypnosis with WAP and it made sense, but I forgot Cardi has Revati Moon, which is what I was origin

Padas:

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The Degree Theory? Yeah, Vedic Astrology Already Covered This, It’s Called Padas. — Tai Soleil

So each Nakshatra has a Pada, and the Padas are all going in Zodiacal Order like this “Degree Theory” thing I just realized after literally

Ashlesha and Jyestha

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Why Jyestha and Ashlesha People use Snakes in a lot of their work 🐍 — Tai Soleil

I know I covered Ashlesha already (link here: https://www.taisoleil.com/articles/2020/12/25/nwki6aa8jhcz3bz4a9ssz3fg13i2tx), but I’ll brie

I update these articles regularly so be on the lookout! Enjoy 💚

The astrology of: Daddy and Mommy issues

To start off, this is more theoretical and based on my own analysis and observations. Please look at the note at the end as well.

Having a Leo/Capricorn or Sagittarius Moon can indicate daddy issues. Leo is ruled by the Sun, Capricorn by Saturn and Sagittarius by Jupiter. All of these planets are connected to the father/ father figure in a person's life. So when the Moon is in either of these signs it can create a complicated emotional relationship to the father rather than the mother.

Leo Moons seek their father's approval, they want to prove their worth to their father. How can I impress my father so that he can love me? In men this is a lot more obvious imo. It can show someone who can hate their father yet will still want to fulfill their expectations. It can show having a very selfish father as well. Capricorn Moons can be similar as the father could have very high expectations from the person, be very critical of them and that can lead to deep emotional wounds in the person. There is an immense amount of respect but the relationship can be emotionally cold. Sagittarius Moon isn't as complicated in my opinion, but I believe it can make a person hurt due to having a selfish father, someone who didn't really care for them/kept their distance in a way.

Having a Cancer or Scorpio Moon can point to mommy issues.

The Water Moons do have a reputation for having a very, very complex relationship to their mothers.

Cancer is ruled by the Moon, so having a Cancer Moon is one of the most natural/even best placements to have. However, that doesn't mean that it is easy. Cancer Moons have strong attachment to their mother/mother figure in their life. They can be dependent on her and their own mother can be quite overbearing, clingy (a helicopter parent). Mommy issues isn't only interpreted as lack of emotional nurture, but also an unhealthy amount of that.

A controversial statement by an Astrologer which I have heard is that Scorpio Moons are only happy when their mother passes (Not said by me, don't come for me). Do I think that is true? No. Scorpio Moons do have a very complicated, even troubled relationship to their mothers. Scorpio is ruled by Pluto, the planet of regenration, trauma, pain, obsessions, what holds onto you forever. When the Moon, the planet of nurture, the planet that represents the Mother in Astrology, is in Scorpio, it can show a mother who may have been overly obsessive, curious about the life of her child to an unhealthy amount, didn't give them any privacy, so the child can become very fearful, they can hide a lot and this can lead to lack of closeness and a very dramatic relationship to the mother. I don't think that is always the case, but I have seen people who had a good relationship to their mothers yet there was still fear and lack of closeness.

Note: I don't know if this term is offensive, I am not using it in a condescending way, but I couldn't find better words for a title.

I'm a proud mommy :,D

Love asteroids in astrology ( You can use this in synastry )

Credits to : plutonicdesire.net

Aphrodite (1388) : Rules many similar domains as Venus: sex, love, beauty, romance, connection, friendships, femininity, beauty, home, art, assets.

Aura (1488) : i can totally feel you, you delve under my skin and i don’t know why.. i ask that question everyday but still can’t understand, but in your presence i’m complete.

Angel (11911) : you’re my light. I will always help you, because i can’t do otherwise. I’ll always be there for you. It’s not an obligation, it’s my own intention and wish.

Akashi (5881) : i remember you. You did something back then that i cannot forget. do you feel that too?

Alma (390) : your soul is united with mine, no matter what we do here on earth, it’s just a lesson, our connection is deep and sacred from above. Asteroid of the soul. If Alma touches a personal planet it signifies someone who sees their other half in you, wanting to know you on a deeper level, into your soul.

Amor (1221) : Expresses a loving kindnesss that is given without judgment or expectation of return.

Agapenor (5023) : i love you just for who you are, you don’t need to change, it doesn’t matter. We share that bond that will last forever even if we part..

Ceres- (1) : Asteroid of nurture and care. It also shows unconditional love, parenting-like love.

Companion (8490) : They want to be around you 24/7

Cupido (763) : Radiates love, the look of love, infatuated with you, struck by cupid’s arrow.

Child (4580) : Asteroid of the inner child. Pure, untouched, unfiltered, raw, and innocent love.

DNA (55555): something very similar, i know who you are, we are alike. You cannot do anything to make me question that.

Destinn (6583) : it’s like we’re meant to be together. We part, we go our own ways, but somehow destiny always puts us on the one road again. Feeling a strong connection to you, fate or destiny like.

Devine (3561): there is a bond between us – something of a higher purpose or something. It’s not describable in earthly themes, anyway.

Eureka (Greek) (5261) : i finally found you! You’re the answer to my prayers!

Eros(433) : Asteroid of erotic feelings, indication of sexual attraction at first sight of touching your rising.

Hypnos (Greek) (14827): something mysterious between you two, a mystical and psychic link which as i believe, also does not begin in this lifetime, but way longer time ago.

Hehe(harmony) (200002): is the name of Suzhou Hehe Culture Foundation. “Hehe” is a traditional Chinese symbol representing good marriage and loving family. It symbolizes the goodwill of ordinary people to live peacefully and healthy.”

Juno (3) : Asteroid of marriage, seeing the other person as their spouse, their closest lover. A spouse as in staying with the person through thick and thin.

Knight (29391) : Will defend you and won’t betray you, shows complete, submissive loyalty.

Karma (3811) : there’s a meaning for this relationship, rooted in the past, but it could just show the natural understanding of that, that it feels karmic, but not necessarily shows anything particular, like other asteroids would indicate. Destined to meet due to karmic dues in a past-life, unfinished business.

Loving (432971) : Kinda self explanatory. Great for synastry and composite charts.

Lust (4386) : Similar to Eros, but a stronger “want” for you. A great sexual awakening.

Lyubimets (10761) : means “darling” in Russian. Look up this one in synastries with people, who are dear to you.

Psyche (16) : Unconscious attraction to the other person, feeling like you’ve known them from somewhere.

Pholus (5145) : Asteroid of changing events, life changing, a relationship that changed them, the turning point.

Priapus (h22) : Physical attraction, wanting to be physical.

Reiki (5239) : your presence alone is able to heal my wounds, you helped me in the past, you continue doing it now..

Spirit (37452) : you raise me up. i can do pretty much anything when you’re around. I believe in myself more, and that’s why i like you. For what you make me feel when we’re together.

Svyaztie (37556) : “tie” in English and “Svyaz” in Russian mean “Connection”

Valentine- (447) : Asteroid of pure love. Valentine is the kind of sacrificial love in which the lover will throw himself in front of the bus to protect his beloved.

Union (1585) : Marriage, wanting to marry, wanting a connection.

Good astrology asteroids pair :

Psyche (16) + Eros (433)

Isis (42) + Osiris (1923)

Eva (164) + Adam (6461)

Hera (103) + Zeus (5731)

Queen (5457) + King (2305)

Ask (4894) + Embla (4895)

Tristan (1966) + Isolda (211)

Akhenaten (326290) + Echnaton (4415)

Pluto + (399) Persephone / Persephone (26)

Saturn + Rhea (577)

Uranus + Gaea (1184)

Neptune + Salacia (120347)

Bad asteroids pair ( this could be abusive and challenging) :

Adams (1996) + Lilith (1181)

Epimetheus (1810) + Pandora (55)

Hephaistos (2212) +Venus/Aphrodite (1388)

Ixion (28978) + Nephlele (431)

Jason (6063) + Medea (212)

Narcissus (37117) + Echo (60)

Nessus (7066) + Dejanira (157)

Philomela (196) + Thereus (32532)

Thereus (32532) + Ariadne (43)

Whenever I see someone wearing sunglasses indoors, I immediately assume they have some prominent scorpio in their chart…

My coworker that has a scorpio moon would prepare the stand to open with the lights turned off. They adapted to getting all the tasks done in the dark.

Scorpion babies wanna feel like they’re protected under the darkness of a rock.

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