The Art of Hoodoo Candle Magic in Rootwork, Conjure, and Spiritual Church Services

Very detailed information on the history of candle magicked as it relates to hoodoo culture in early America.Also really good info on things that some candle magick books forget about. Things like reading the candles while they burn, reading the remnants of the candles and how to dispose of them. And much more. Things that may seem trivial but are very real questions for someone who is new to practicing candle magick.If u are a beginner, this is a really good book to have in your informational arsenal.

Im new to this and still learning found this book very helpful.

I love to be able to write and highlight in my readings! Great book

I received this book yesterday and couldn't wait to look through it. I spent my evening going through what's in this book. So far, I can see, I'll be using this book quite frequently. The book is thorough and informative. The information is easy to follow and understand, great candle book.

If I could give it 3 1/2 stars I would. This 96 page book is for the beginner in Hoodoo. It's a book for reference; hence, it reads as a glossary. The authors give diagrams on how your altar should look in terms of where the candles are placed and any other items. They give definitions on what the color of each candle means and how to read your candle after it has completely burned out. They give plenty of instructions; for example, what to do if your candle goes out, how to dispose of your candle and where. The final 16 pages of the book, are for the seasoned practitioner; whereas, it discusses the how to's in conducting a candlelight service in Spiritualist Churches.It would have been good to give a little history on Hoodoo as an African American spiritual practice that was used as a means of survival against the enemy or the oppressor. It rarely involved money bags, love spells and lucky mojo items. It was a means of survival. What's really missing from the pages are the reasons behind the practice. Why do we use a red candle or a green candle? Why do we read this certain Bible verse when lighting a candle? For instance, the book reads, "Recite Psalm 5 for finding favor with authorities..."; This was read in earlier days because many African Americans were being tried for a crime they did not commit. Granted, this book isn't a history lesson, but it's important to know the meaning behind the why you perform or recite certain chants or scriptures in any spiritual practice. The respect for the ancestors ways of practice tends to be shifted towards other cultures and traditions and watered down.INTERIORThe font is a tad small which bunches the paragraphs together. It is not easy on the eyes, but at least the subheadings are in bold. The book is a bit small and can easily get lost among your other books.CONCLUSIONAgain, it's a 3 1/2 star book for the novice practitioner, and a good addition to your library. Yes, you can find most of the material online, but it doesn't beat having everything in one book.

As someone who was not raised with these traditions, I find it overwhelming trying to find my way through the plethora of info available today. And as someone who does not really like to read hundreds of pages at a time, I absolutely LOVE this book. It cuts to the chase, gives you what you need to know right now, and lets you educate yourself more as you are able. I have books on my shelf that I've never read. I know for a fact that this book won't even make it to my bookshelf! It will always be within arm's reach. I also purchased Paper In My Shoe, and feel the same about that book as well.

Pretty much has what you'd want in a bible. Nice leathery cover, large print/font etc. And though this is not the Red letter version, I was almost willing to overlook that, if not for one thing.The pages are so paper thin that they stick together. If your fingers are not coarse enough, you might struggle flipping from page to page. This is the one shortcoming in an otherwise great piece scripture.And it will not stop me from recommending this, if you do not mind the thin pagination.

Thought I knew a lot about candles and candle magick, but this has really helped me figure out a lot more about candle workings. And yes the book is kinda small, but that's all you really need is all the info she provides. She also gives you other books to read as guidance and more info on some parts.

This is a great book learnt so much

informative and interesting

Pretty much of this book is on her website for free.

Terrible book...if you want good books about real Hoodoo practices, go to the source, black people.