American Brujeria
Description
American Brujeria is about the absorbing blend of American and Mexican folk magic currently practiced by those living in the US but whose roots are steeped in Mexican culture. The author, who has named this tradition “American brujeria,” explores this magical system, while also offering practical advice on using it. American brujeria is a living, vital tradition that, while it shares things in common with other folk magic traditions, such as American Conjure, also features its own unique traditions, as well as familiar ones, such as the veneration of saints, both canonized, such as Guadalupe, and folk saints like Santa Muerte.
American Brujeria includes stories from Mexico (folk saints, the story of Guadalupe), the influence of Catholicism, the art of limpias (spiritual cleansings), spell casting, oil crafting, praying the rosary (in English and Spanish), making an altar to Guadalupe, using novena candle magic, crafting protective charms from saints’ medals, and more.
Why We Carry It
J. Allen Cross names something that has been practiced for generations without a name: the Mexican folk magic that grew up on this side of the border. Saints, folk saints and household work.
Who It Is For
Practitioners with Mexican roots in the United States, and anyone who has wondered why their grandmother's practice does not match any book.
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