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- A reader-friendly, fun, and practical guide to improving one's love life, career, health, and overall happiness with African American folk magick.In this groundbreaking book that places Rootwork in its rightful spot among other magickal traditions, Tayannah Lee McQuillar offers a fun and practical guide to improving your life with the help of African American folk magick.
- About the Author: Tayannah Lee McQuillar studied anthropology at the City University of New York and has studied the magio-religious practices of Black America.
- 160 Pages
- Body + Mind + Spirit, Magick Studies
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About the Book
This handbook is a reader-friendly, practical guide to the time-honored magical spells and rituals that are based on African traditions, and still practiced in the African-American community today.Book Synopsis
A reader-friendly, fun, and practical guide to improving one's love life, career, health, and overall happiness with African American folk magick.In this groundbreaking book that places Rootwork in its rightful spot among other magickal traditions, Tayannah Lee McQuillar offers a fun and practical guide to improving your life with the help of African American folk magick. Rootwork begins with the basics, from explanations about the magickal powers of the four elements (air, earth, fire, and water) to instructions on creating talismans, charms, and mojo bags. Also included are spells to help you: -Find your soul mate -Spice up your sex life -Get a new job -Improve your health -Discover your inner muse Accessible and easy to use, Rootwork offers the insights of a time-honored tradition as a means of self-empowerment and spiritual growth.Review Quotes
Sallie Ann Glassman Mambo, author of Vodou Visions, owner of The Island of Salvation Botanica in New Orleans, Louisiana. A respectful, clear, and much-needed book that honors the creativity and resilience of African American traditions. McQuillar's discussions of the meaning of practices and ingredients underline the symbols, legacies, and worldviews encoded within the spells, and help people to empower themselves with understanding.
About the Author
Tayannah Lee McQuillar studied anthropology at the City University of New York and has studied the magio-religious practices of Black America. She lives in New York City.Dimensions (Overall): 8.56 Inches (H) x 5.98 Inches (W) x .41 Inches (D)
Weight: .34 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 160
Genre: Body + Mind + Spirit
Sub-Genre: Magick Studies
Publisher: Atria Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Tayannah Lee McQuillar
Language: English
Street Date: February 4, 2003
TCIN: 76988205
UPC: 9780743235341
Item Number (DPCI): 247-12-5140
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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