Marie Laveau: 10 Ways to Work With the Voodoo Queen

She’s known as the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans. Widow Paris. A founder of a powerful New Orleans’ style magical tradition. Marie Laveau is arguably one of the most popular magical figures in American history. If you’re a practitioner of the magical arts, Voodoo, and/or witchcraft, maybe you’re drawn to …

Old Florida Folk Magic: Midwives, Hoodoo & Folk Remedies (Pt 2)

Six months ago, I set off on a journey into the mysterious world of old Florida folk traditions, herbalism and spiritual practices. The time spent researching, asking questions, and doing footwork was well spent and the results? Fascinating and enriching. In this edition of Old Florida Folk Magic, I take …

Spell Remnants: How to Dispose of Your Ritual Remains

By Allorah Rayne Weaving a spell can be complex. Sometimes you labor over a spell for weeks but once the spell is finished, you can’t decide what to do with the remains. There are a variety of ways to dispose of spell remnants and the meanings behind the disposal can …

Hoodoo Jar Spells: The Black Jar for Cleansing, Banishing & More

In this special post, resident monthly blogger Allorah Rayne shares with readers one of the most powerful and versatile Hoodoo jar spells: the black jar. The Black Jar Two basic kinds of workings which exist in every system of magick include those for cleansing and those for protection. In fact, …

American Folk Magic: 5 Types from New Orleans to the Ozarks

American folk magic comes in all shapes and sizes and is found in every region of the U.S. From the Ozark Mountains to the Appalachians, from New York to New Orleans, American Folk Magic is woven into our unique American culture. A melting pot of superstitions, energy, and spiritual will…as …