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

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

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

informative and interesting

This is a great book learnt so much

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.