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TEN THINGS “Witchblr” NEEDS TO FUCKING KNOW ABOUT AFRICAN TRADITIONAL RELIGIONS:

Hoodoo is a closed system that IS NOT for non-Black people.

Hoodoo has deities, but Orisha, Lwa, and Mpungu are not part of Hoodoo. Those deities belong SOLELY to their own respective systems.

A tarot reading, intuitive reading, palm reading, “a feeling”, etc. CAN NOT help you determine which Orisha owns your head. Only an initiated priest of that system, using the specific divination tools of that system, can tell you this. The same goes for Lwa, Mpungu, etc. If you want to know, seek out and PAY a reputable BLACK priest.

Plenty of Hoodoos, myself included, use tarot but tarot IS not part of the Hoodoo system.

The Crossroads is not just some place where you go to dump your empty candle or otherwise dispose of completed spirit work. Spirits live there. Would you want someone dumping their trash at your house without even asking? There’s also plenty of other ways to dispose of works.

Just because deities in different systems are SIMILAR (or you perceive them to be) doesn’t mean they are the SAME, and definitely doesn’t mean they can be engaged with in the same way. Yemoja, La Sirene, and Mami Wata are DIFFERENT spirits (Mami Wata is actually a family of spirits, not a single spirit) that have different protocols for how to engage them. And initiation is required.

Hoodoo has initiations.

The Crossroads Man is NOT Esu or Papa Legba. They are different spirits. What they have in common is being the keepers of Crossroads, of course, but they also have their own individual things that they do and different protocols. See item #6.

High John the Conqueror does not work with non-Black people. If you’re non-Black and think you’re working with him, go ahead and cleanse that trickster spirit out ya house baby 🤣

The “Rule of Three” doesn’t apply in ATRs. You’re just scared a Black person might hex you 🤷🏾‍♀️

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CAN you? Yes, maybe.

Is it the BEST way to do so? Probably not.

If you’re very experienced with tarot and have already established with the spirits you work with what cards mean “yes” and what cards mean “no”, then you may be able to ask yes or no questions about your ancestral origins and go from there.

However, I suggest seeking a competent diviner that specializes in ancestral readings/ancestral investigation. They should be able to lead you to more concrete answers and ask questions you may not be thinking of.

question

for black witches and ATR practicioners/experts. can i use tarot to find out my ancestral origins?

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For Hoodoos that are depressed, mentally ill, Disabled, or chronically ill…

Something disturbing that’s been going around is people saying not to do things like cleansing and prosperity baths while you’re depressed, implying that depression will somehow pollute the working or render it ineffective. Not only is this take extremely ableist, but it’s just not true and quite frankly lacks common sense. If you’re feeling depressed, a spiritual bath will likely improve your mood and/or any circumstances causing you distress. Can extreme emotions sometimes cloud our ability to conjure effectively? Yes, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t . Calm down as much as you can and write down what you’re going to do. This will keep you on track as you put together your work/bath/candle etc. Take some deep breaths, divine, and proceed accordingly. Your depression will not “taint” the work. Remember our ancestors were dealing with some of the most dangerous and grotesque situations in human history. Many of them were likely depressed, scared, angry, feeling hopeless, and everything in between. But they still did the spiritual work they needed to do, and improved their lives using our African spiritual technologies. Being depressed, mentally or physically disabled, or chronically ill doesn’t make you any less of a spiritualist.

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Esu the door opener and the owner of the cross road, don't trick us but show us the road and give us the courage to overcome all over challenges..Ase.

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Prayer is the one spiritual tool that we always have with us and that we never have to purchase. And prayer can take so many forms. Speaking, singing, writing, dancing, and cooking can all be/incorporate prayer, and prayer is one of the most effective tools we have available to us in conjure.

We don’t always need a million herbs or candles or a long ritual. Sometimes (most times) we just need to call our spirits to us and pray.

Pray honestly and often and watch things move.

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I still can’t believe this has to be said but Hoodoo Delish and Lucky Mojo are white appropriators with no authentic elders in this tradition, who spread misinformation regarding the practice of Hoodoo. Avoid them at all costs.

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Mojo Medic does Water Divination in the tradition of old school Black American hoodoo! Check them out!

Hoodoo Community

I’ve been doing my research on different modes of divination that work best with reaching out and speaking with the ancestors. I can’t seem to find anything having to do with water divination within the hoodoo practice. Can anyone tell me what you do or what you used to learn?

Any other hoodoo tips or experiences are appreciated too.

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Simple and Powerful Prayers That Really Work:

1. “May I do what is best for me with ease.”

2. “Send me elders/mentors/friends/colleagues that are meant for my highest good and in alignment with my destiny.”

3. “May my roads be open, and my mind be wise.”

Pray them every day like you really meant it. Pray to your Ancestors or whatever deities you serve. Watch how quickly things move.

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Either you trust your (benevolent, ready to work on your behalf) Ancestors, or you don’t.

Trust is a HUGE part of Hoodoo practice.

Trusting your Ancestors.

Trusting your gifts.

Trusting the lessons your Ancestors send, and that you are right where you need to be.

What’s the point of connecting with your dead people if you’re not going to trust them? Why even pray? The old folks used to say, “You can’t pray and worry at the same time.” This isn’t to say that worry, anxiety, and fear won’t present. They will. Lord knows I get scared all the time. But I’ve learned the hard way that in order for things to move in my favor, my faith must be bigger than my fear.

And what I love about my Ancestors is that they give me EVIDENCE, every time. So now, when I am scared, troubled, anxious, etc., I can be reminded, “Didn’t we take care of you before? Why would we stop now?” And it’s true.

When I had no food or money, they provided.

When I had no spiritual elders, they sent them.

When I was close to death, they saved me.

Times get hard in life, that’s a fact. But don’t pray and worry. Pray like you expect a shift in your favor. Pray like you KNOW it’s coming. Even if you’re screaming and crying and laying on floor, have faith.

They haven’t left you.

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I’m a scholar/historian so I’m really excited for a few new books that are coming out soon that analyze the history of Black women’s religious lives during slavery. Folks are always asking for books for “how to” do Hoodoo and reputable ones don’t really exist (nor am I completely convinced that they should, gives too much access to non-Black people). Slavery narratives however, are full of gems if your heart and mind are open. Get some slave narratives and sit at your altar and read. The answers will come.