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African American Magick

A Modern Grimoire for the Natural Home (Four Seasons of Rituals, Recipes, Hoodoo & Herbs)
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African American Magick by Stephanie Rose Bird explores the rich traditions and practices of African American ancestral spirituality. The book guides readers through the development of personal rituals for empowerment and spiritual growth, drawing on elements from herbal wisdom, folklore, and cultural practices. This self-help journey encourages embracing ancestral roots for enhancing personal development and well-being.
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You might enjoy this book if you are curious about exploring African American spiritual practices and their roots. It offers insightful guidance on integrating ancient wisdom and techniques into your personal developmental journey. This work may appeal to those interested in self-help through the lens of cultural heritage and mystical practices.

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An inspired herbal guide to natural living with ancient techniques, remedies, and rituals from around the world centred on the rhythms of the seasons.

The changing of the seasons is magickal—green leaves transforming into browns and golds, snow melting to show fresh buds. We all recognise these telltale signs, but few of us are aware of the powerful impact each season has on our spiritual lives. Whether sunny, snowy, windy, rainy, cold, or humid, the weather has a dramatic effect on our being wherever we may live.

The author, Stephanie Rose Bird, is deeply committed to keeping alive the spiritual wisdom of her indigenous African ancestors. In African American Magick, she examines the magickal ability of the seasons to enhance our lives by unearthing ancient techniques, rituals, and methods from around the world that reflect each season's inherent energies to supplement body, mind, and soul.

Drawing upon her own ancestral heritage, as well as other cultures and those that have influenced her, Bird offers a lifetime of wisdom and expert botanical knowledge while sharing her path to a holistic and magickal life. Guidance from all over the world, and from classical and modern traditions alike, are offered:

  • Spiritual insights from Caribbean African American culture
  • Wisdom from indigenous Native American traditions
  • Buddhist and Hindu meditation practices and rites
  • Practices of classical European spiritual traditions
  • Lessons from Aboriginal Australian "dreaming" practices

African American Magick was previously published in 2006 under the title Four Seasons of Mojo. This new edition includes a new preface by the author.

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African American Magick by Stephanie Rose Bird is praised for its insightful exploration of African spiritual practices and cultural heritage. Reviewers commend the book for offering a blend of recipes, rites, and herbal remedies that resonate with readers seeking to honour their ancestral roots. It is celebrated as both an educational resource and a spiritual guide, rich with personal anecdotes and historical context, making it a valued addition to any spiritual practice or book collection.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781578637843

Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 May 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Weiser Books

Illustration: 4 black and white illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 290g

Pages: 272

About the Author

Stephanie Rose Bird is a painter and the author of several bestselling books on earth spirituality, Hoodoo, and anthropology, including Sticks, Stones, Roots, and Bones; 365 Days of Hoodoo; and Light, Bright, and Damned Near White. Bird, who holds a BFA cum laude and an MFA, is a devotee of the Divinely Feminine. She is an Elder, Priestess, magick-maker and keeper of the spiritual wisdom of her indigenous African ancestors. Her work centers on the nexus of earth wisdom and the legacy of Black cultural heritage. Find her at www.stephanierosebird.com and follow her on Instagram @s.r.bird.

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