{"title":"Laura Davila","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaura Davila\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the rich traditions of Mexican spirituality, weaving together deep cultural insights with the mystical practices that shape everyday life. Her works delve into themes of \u003cem\u003emagic\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003erituals\u003c\/em\u003e, offering readers a thoughtful examination of ancient beliefs and their continuing influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBridging science, nature, and religion, Davila’s books invite reflection on the invisible forces that connect humanity and the natural world. Expect a blend of scholarly research and evocative storytelling that illuminates the sacred heart of Mexican sorcery and spiritual heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mexican-magic-by-laura-davila-9781578638321","title":"Mexican Magic","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMexican Magic\u003c\/i\u003e shares spells and recipes deeply rooted in Mexican folk beliefs and magic.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Some are born with a star, while others are born starry.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003ci\u003edicho\u003c\/i\u003e (saying) refers to the Mexican belief that good luck is a matter of fate—something you are born with or not. Mexicans traditionally attribute their good or bad luck to a greater force, to God's will, even to the stars in the sky. Being born with a star is a blessing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile some gain their luck through fate, Laura Davila believes even more in faith, virtue, and purpose. Some people are born with a natural gift for magic, but many others are compelled toward magic by life experience. The best \u003ci\u003ebrujos\u003c\/i\u003e and magical people are not those who necessarily started off in perfect circumstances but those who looked at magic as a skill to be mastered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMexican Magic\u003c\/i\u003e offers an overview of magic and spells from across Mexico for daily use. Although the book's spells may be practised by anyone, they are deeply rooted in Mexican folk beliefs and magic. Featuring magical recipes, spells, tips, and advice for a wide variety of intentions, including love, lust, sex, good luck, money, protection, commerce, gambling, justice, pregnancy, travel, education, and more, \u003ci\u003eMexican Magic\u003c\/i\u003e also offers direction on how to be a magical person and live a magical life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854673498348,"sku":"9781578638321","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/79730a378e1bfd4d4fedafb79e7e6c4d.jpg?v=1759266539"},{"product_id":"mexican-sorcery-by-laura-davila-9781578637812","title":"Mexican Sorcery","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpell work, spiritual cleansing, herbal magic, how to protect against the Evil Eye, and cast, break, and avert hexes and curses.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMexican Sorcery\u003c\/em\u003e explores Mexican witchcraft, or brujeria, which has long been an integral part of traditional Mexican culture that permeates all strata of social hierarchy, ethnicity, or level of education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Brujeria de Rancho\" refers to brujeria as it is practiced in the rural areas of Mexico. There, the brujos de Rancho offer their healing and divinatory powers, acting as advisors, and even meting out justice through the use of cursing and hexing for people who are often not able to pay lawyers' fees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLaura Davila, a practising bruja de Rancho and for whom this is a multi-generational family tradition, brings this tradition to light in this comprehensive guide to brujeria and hechiceria (sorcery), presenting the beliefs and practices to today's readers. The tradition includes a component of folk Catholicism that will be accessible to Pagans, non-Catholics, and practitioners of Hoodoo and Conjure. Topics included in the book are spell work, cleansings (\u003ci\u003elimpias\u003c\/i\u003e), herbs, talismans, how to protect against the Evil Eye, and also how to cast, break, and avert hexes and curses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47455632883948,"sku":"9781578637812","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8f4170b509959cbb8cbe5108e65de93e.jpg?v=1774817707"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/laura-davila.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}