American Rootwork Association (ARA) Member Directory
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Name: Denise Alvarado, C.P.R., M.S.
ORCID: www.orcid.org/0000-0003-1158-7532 Member Category: Scholar-practitioner Websites: www.crossroadsuniversity.com www.creolemoonpublications.com Email: creolemoonpublications(at)gmail.com Biography: Denise Alvarado was born and raised in the unique culture of New Orleans, Louisiana and has studied indigenous healing traditions from a personal and academic perspective for over four decades. Denise is a member of the American Anthropological Association and the Association of Indigenous Anthropologists. She is Editor in Chief of Hoodoo & Conjure magazine, Journal of American Rootwork and Gumbo Ya Ya, as well as a series of books that focus on folk magic traditions of the American South. |
Name: Madrina Angelique, C.P.R.
Member Category: Professional Rootworker
Website: www.ritualwitch.com
Email: rootmamaconjure(at)aol.com
Biography: Madrina Angelique is initiated in the Palo tradition as Madre Nganga of Munanso Centella Ndoki Nkuyo Malongo Corta Lima Cordosa, initiated by Chief Ololele Afolabi, godson of Tata Antonio Ali. She is also an Iyalorisha of Ile Ori Yemaya, initiated by Baba Ogun Solu, godson of Chief Bolu Fantunmise of the Ifa Orisha Cultural Center in Nigeria and Atlanta. Born and raised in rural Georgia, she has immersed herself in the study and practice of traditional southern hoodoo since childhood. Madrina is the coauthor of Workin' in d Boneyard, Crossroads Mamas' 105 Spiritual Baths for Every Ocassion and 333 Conjure Tips and Tricks with Denise Alvarado. She is also an instructor for Crossroads University, providing online instruction on the application of folk magic concepts to every day living.
Member Category: Professional Rootworker
Website: www.ritualwitch.com
Email: rootmamaconjure(at)aol.com
Biography: Madrina Angelique is initiated in the Palo tradition as Madre Nganga of Munanso Centella Ndoki Nkuyo Malongo Corta Lima Cordosa, initiated by Chief Ololele Afolabi, godson of Tata Antonio Ali. She is also an Iyalorisha of Ile Ori Yemaya, initiated by Baba Ogun Solu, godson of Chief Bolu Fantunmise of the Ifa Orisha Cultural Center in Nigeria and Atlanta. Born and raised in rural Georgia, she has immersed herself in the study and practice of traditional southern hoodoo since childhood. Madrina is the coauthor of Workin' in d Boneyard, Crossroads Mamas' 105 Spiritual Baths for Every Ocassion and 333 Conjure Tips and Tricks with Denise Alvarado. She is also an instructor for Crossroads University, providing online instruction on the application of folk magic concepts to every day living.
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Name: Linda Buie
Member Category: Professional Practitioner Website: http://www.mamayemaya.com Business Name: Mama Yemaya Botanica Email: valerian75(at)aol.com Biography: Linda is a spiritual coach and practitioner located in historic Fredericksburg Virginia. She has assisted her local community as advisor and activist on Indigenous issues helping to preserve the heritage of local tribes, clans, and nations. Linda was raised in southern Maryland and learned the arts of Southeast Asian conjure, folklore, and Ancestor veneration from the women in her family. She is a student of many spiritual paths, but her spirit has always been aligned with that of African Traditional and Indigenous religions. Linda is currently enrolled in Crossroads University with a focus on Southern Rootwork. Her goal to educate and promote the understanding of these traditions within a respectful framework while assisting the community at large with diverse spiritual needs. Mama Yemaya Botanica has been established to help these goals become a reality in central Virginia. |
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Name: Bloody Mary
Member Category: Professional Practitioner Website: http://www.bloodymarystours.com Email: bloodymary(at)bloodymarystours.com Phone: (504) 915-7774 Biography: Born on the bayou and baptized as Mary Millan in the Crescent City where waters surrounded on the Isle of Orleans, she is a healer, as well as a folk historian and storyteller, a dedicated and practicing initiated Mambo and New Orleans Voodoo queen. "Bloody Mary" is her chosen pen name and priestess name. An artist and published photographer, she designs her work with an artists eye and a researchers mind - all originally researched from a female point of view. As a Shaman and anthropologically researched, she has studied the macabre and multifaceted historical beliefs surrounding blood and its connection to the psyche and its links to today's popularity within the horror genre of modern man. "Swamp Magic is New Orleans, the Mississippi river is our mother and foremost I am her Avatar, her voice." ~ Bloody Mary |
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Name: Catiara Campbell
Member Category: Professional Practitioner Business Name: Catiara's Cauldron Website: http://www.catiaracampbell.com Email: catiarascauldron(at)gmail.com Phone: 913-788-1228 Biography: Catiara Campbell is an ordained, interfaith minister. She is the head minister of Crescent Moon Sanctuary, a Pagan Outreach & Spiritual Guidance Center. She is also a practicing witch, tarot reader, and conjurer for more than 17 years. Catiara practices a simple form of magic based mostly on earthly ingredients and intuitive powers as well as intellectual knowledge. Catiara's tradition is an abbreviated form of Traditional Witchcraft mixed with a bit of American hoodoo, which has its roots planted firmly among the different generations of her Italian family through little nuances and traditions. |
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Name: Emma's Daughter
Member Category: Practitioner-Scholar Website: https://auntmarysniece.ecwid.com Email: auntmarysniece@gmail.com Biography: Emma’s Daughter is a native of Sumter, South Carolina. Emma’s Daughter is a Shamanic Herbalist, Spiritual Alchemist, author, licensed and ordained Minister, effective intercessor and Healthy Relationship Coach. Emma’s Daughter can help you through various personalized Spiritual Alchemy modalities through readings with and without cards, Shamanic Healing, Eastern and Western healing practices, herbs, music, chi energy using Prana, Ki, Lightwork, Reiki, stones, Lovelight dream interpretations and Spiritual Baths. Emma's Daughter has years of experience with helping many get good paying jobs quickly, get promotions, get health back, get luck back, get money quickly, get love, achieve fantastic mind blowing sex, heal sexual issues, heal fertility issues, heal attraction issues, extremely difficult cases resolved, protection, blessing and removing obstacles in homes/businesses and get homes too. You are welcome to contact Emma’s Daughter at Aunt Mary’s Niece via email today! |
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Name: Njeri Ayoka Cruse, BA BVMS MRCVS
Member Category: Professional Practitioner Email: drcruse(at)aol.com Biography: Njeri is a practicing Veterinarian, licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator and Animal Behaviorist. Njeri is also the recipient of numerous accolades, such as; Two Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Fellowships, The Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund, and The Schaumburg Institute Scholarship. Njeri’s anthropological research has been published in the Journal of Paleopathology. In her professional career, Njeri has worked in the fields of Animal Sheltering as well as with various humane and animal welfare organizations. Through the non-profit organization, Art Without Walls, Njeri has provided pro bono Animal Healing Services for homebound clients with HIV/AIDS. Njeri has also volunteered with the organization Collide Ministries, providing assistance with companion animals of homeless youth. The bond between animals and humans has always been a prevalent one. Throughout the world and across time, there are powerful connections between the realm of animals and those of indigenous human beings. These spiritual bonds that people have cultivated with both animals in the wild and as domesticated companions, is something that has existed in indigenous cultures and magical practices from the dawn of time. The symbiotic relationship between humans and animals, both culturally and spiritually, should be recognized and preserved within the context of its role within both indigenous and contemporary spiritual communities. |
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Name: Reverend Carolina Dean
Member Category: Professional Rootworker Email: info(at)carolinaconjure.com Website: www.carolinaconjure.com Biography: Born and raised in South Carolina, Rev. Carolina Dean is a modern Two-Headed Doctor in the Southern Folk Magic Tradition. He is the co-author of the Hoodoo Almanac 2012 through 2015, as well as a frequent contributor to and Assistant Editor of Hoodoo and Conjure Magazine. As a Reader, a Rootworker, and a Magical Craftsman, he offers a wide variety of goods and services including Custom Mojo Bags, Setting of Lights, Tarot Readings, and Custom Doll Babies (for which he is widely known). As an ordained minister, he occasionally performs religious and spiritual ceremonies such as weddings, funerals, baby-blessings and house-blessings. As an openly gay man himself, he is especially sensitive to the needs of the LGBT community. Rev. Dean's approach to manifesting positive change is centered on the belief that all things that have ever existed, that exist now, or that will exist in the future has its origins in our thoughts; and that our thoughts manifest in the world through our words and our deeds by virtue of the Divine Spark inside of us which is that part of us that is God and is connected to all other things. As a Professional Rootworker, Rev. Dean provides clients with the opportunity to describe their situation and express their thoughts and ideas in a safe, secure, nonjudgmental environment. Drawing on his years of experience as a spiritual-practitioner, he assesses and identifies the primary situation or condition, pinpoints core issues, identifies obstacles and offers a course of action that includes shifting thoughts towards success and manifesting goals through positive words (prayers, invocations, affirmations) and deeds (spells, ritual bathing, candle-burning, crafting talismans, etc.). |
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Name: Braven February
Member Category: Professional Rootworker Email: braven@allthingsblessedbe.com Website: All Things Blessed Be https://allthingsblessedbe.com Biography: Braven February is a former Sales Manager, Professional Touring Musician, and Music Producer. He was drawn to all things Magic from the age of 4. He purchased his first spell book from the back of a comic in 1976 and was immediately hooked for life. He began to truly understand the mindset it takes to be an effective witch in 1989 and has never looked back. Braven's past experience as a Professional Musician and Producer has forged friendships with Celebrities, Pro Athletes, and other Public Figures. ATBB (All Things Blessed Be - The Company owned by himself and wife Danielin February) currently performs over 200 spells a month for it's clientelle, as well as having one of the Busiest shops on Etsy (top 5% of ALL shops). Braven is very knowledgeable on the subject of psychology and human behavior, and feels that these are key elements in both understanding the clients needs and how best to manifest them through witchcraft.Braven's message is simple - "We are all connected through our thoughts and actions. The Universe takes care of people that understand this and strive to do their best in life. Maintain a good outlook and remember that negative thoughts bring negative consequence and positive thoughts bring things to LIFE!" |
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Name: Danielin February
Member Category: Professional Rootworker Email: danielin@allthingsblessedbe.com Website: All Things Blessed Be https://allthingsblessedbe.com Biography: Danielin February was born and raised in Louisiana. When Dani was at the ripe young age of 18, she began her path by learning the Wiccan principles and methodology. Since then, she has dabbled in many other types of witchcraft such as traditional and modern Paganism, Santeria brujeria, black magic, Chaos magic, sorcery, Southern Conjure, and Hoodoo. Danielin's compassion, empathy, professionalism, and brutal honesty, along with the ability to put herself in her client's shoes has given her the tools to counsel, advise, and perform spiritual work for those desperately in need. When clients need a boost, she strives to turn their sadness and despair into happiness and laughter. Her goals are to remain true to her practice, her followers, and herself. Danielin is a true pioneer in the field of witchcraft, and always puts 110% behind her work in every way possible. Before she made the leap into the world of Professional Spiritualism, Danielin was a former freelance web designer, web developer, session singer, pianist, and artist who also has a deep love for others. She never takes even the smallest things in life for granted. "Every day that you wake, treat it like a blessing... You are in charge of your own destiny and all things in life are possible through witchcraft" - Danielin February |
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Name: Cathy Fraser
Member Category: Practitioner Biography: Cathy was born and raised in Ontario, Canada. She has French and Native American Heritage on her Father’s side and Irish, British and European on her Mother’s side. Cathy has been a practicing witch for approximately 20 years and has been practicing New Orleans Voodoo for about 4 years. Her main interests lie in the History of New Orleans Voodoo and in the processes of making and using oils, potions and lotions. |
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Name: Lori Jean Fraser
Member Category: Professional Rootworker Email: lorijeanpsychic@gmail.com Website: northtexasmetaphysics.com Biography: Lori Jean Fraser is an Ordained Minister, Psychic Medium, Rune Reader, Rune Healer, Lenormand Reader and Witch with over 20 years’ experience. She teaches others how to read the Runes and Lenormand as well as a series about the magical system that she created. Lori Jean loves to help others navigate through difficult times, help them find solutions and empower them to own their power. |
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Name: Johannes B. Gardback
Member Category: Professional Rootworker Email: order@therootdoctor.se Website: www.therootdoctor.se Biography: Being a long time practitioner of the Scandinavian folk magic tradition of Trolldom, Johannes B Gardback first came to hear about American Hoodoo & Conjure in the late 1990s and the similarities of the traditions drew him over the Atlantic to learn. In 2004, he became a full- time professional and has served both local and domestic clients ever since. He is the owner or www.therootdoctor.se, and author of “Trolldom - Spells and Methods of the Norse Folk Magic Tradition." |
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Name: Amy Hedrick
Member Category: Professional Rootworker Email: ravens_cross(at)yahoo.com Biography: Born and raised in North Carolina, I've always been drawn to the practice of conjure. After a few years of traveling, experiencing and learning what I could along the way, I decided to settle in the beautiful state of Washington. It was after moving here that I came across Crossroads University and knew that I had finally found a place where I could learn the rich history and practices of traditional Southern conjure, and become a true Rootworker. |
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Name: Sarah Kathleen
Business Name: Conjured Cardea Member Category: Professional Rootworker Email: conjuredcardea(at)gmail.com Website: www.shop.conjuredcardea.com Biography: Sarah is the sole proprietor and operator of Conjured Cardea, which she created in 2008. She has worked as a spiritual worker, teacher, lecturer and ordained Reverend for 13 years, specializing in hoodoo. She created Conjured Cardea as a balance to factory-based botanicas and as a way to provide professional rootwork to the public. Through her websites, she has been blessed to provide successful rootwork services to clients in over 50 countries. The quality and purposeful creation of items and spiritual services are necessary in the aiding and manifesting of goals. The entire purpose of her purpose is for her clients to succeed. She considers it an honor to make each item and serve each client to the absolute best of her abilities. |
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Name: Dr. David Kemler
Member Category: Professional Practitioner Email: DavidKemlerPhD@msn.com Biography: David received his Bachelor of Metaphysics in 1998 from the University of Metaphysics and was ordained as a Metaphysical Minister that same year. He practiced and taught Metaphysics for the past fifteen years. Along his journey, David became interested in the occult sciences. In 2004 he received his Doctorate in Esoteric Theology from the University of Esoterica. Dr. Dave studied the principals and practices of handcrafting magick oils, herbs and fundamental uses of hoodoo conjuring. In 2014 David received his Doctor of Phylosphy in Spiritual Counseling which he uses to steer people in their direction towards occult and esoteric beliefs. |
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Name: Sherrilyn Kenyon
Member Category: Professional Practitioner Email: staff@mightybarnacle.com Website: sherrilynkenyon.com Biography: The granddaughter of a faith-healing evangelist and water-witch, Sherrilyn is a native born Georgian who has traveled and lived all throughout the Deep South where she's studied and taught local lore and traditions. She's been a lecturer and adjunct professor, and is currently a bestselling author. |
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Name: Debbe Kuppin
Member Category: Professional Practitioner Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/debbe.kuppin?fref=ts Website: http://www.crescentmoonherbandconjure.com Email: mamamoonk(at)att.net Biography: Debbe is a life-long resident of Illinois, currently living in Chicago. She was raised by a mother who was a traditional herbalist and taught her the ways of herbal medicine, and her father who was part Native American and who taught her respect for all life and the ways of his people. She is very active in the motorcyle community in her area, including Toys for Tots and ABATE Chicago. Debbe has studied herbal medicine and was certified in 2008. She has been a practicing traditional witch since birth. |
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Name: Misty Leaux
Member Category: Professional Practitioner Website: Under construction Facebook: www.facebook.com/leauxsco Email: Leleauxs@gmail.com Biography: I am the owner of Le'leauxs Treasure Box, to expanded be Le'Leauxs Curio and I am a practitioner. I spent most of my life in East Texas and much time in Louisiana where most of the extended family are from. Where I inherited a peculiar interest for folk traditions. I now reside in the mountains of Southern California. I have brought these root traditions to the mountains where such works are rare, and offer affordable access to the residents of this small community which has a high poverty level. Many times on a barter system or strait pro bono work. I specialize in self help and I am a highly charitable individual that believes in the betterment of mankind. Highly connected to the elements of nature, raw materials from the mountains, along with traditional materials are combined in the works of this is Native territory. Through my personal history, I had a entity attachment in my childhood. My first set of rune stones were acquired at age 13. I found gypsy and american roots better suited my nature. I adopted a great sense of foresight, visions and intuition at a very young age. My age of learning never yields, as I continuously thrive on education to better my service to those who reach out for it. |
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Name: Charissa Iskiwitch
Member Category: Professional Practitioner Website: CharissasCauldron.com Email: info(at)ladycharissa.com Biography: Charissa began her journey into magickal realms in 1989 when she joined the Grove of the Goddess, an Appalachian tradition built around local folk magic and herbalism. She became a high priestess of that tradition, moved on to practice as a solitary for some years and later formed her own coven, Silver Pine Grove. As a solitary she founded North Georgia Solitaries, a community organization for solitaries of all practices. She has served community organizations such as Covenant of the Goddess, Church of the Spiral Tree and the Pagan Assistance Fund. She is currently serving the Pagan Business Network, an organization devoted to helping Pagan owned businesses grow by helping each other. Her business is Charissa's Cauldron, an online shop for magickal needs and natural remedies. She makes many of the remedies from things grown right on her property, Silver Pines. She is also practicing Reiki Master of the Usui Tradition. |
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Name: A.C. Lang
Member Category: Professional Practitioner Website: PurgatoryApotheca.com Business: PurgatoryApotheca.com Instagram: purgatoryapotheca_com Email: PurgatoryApotheca@gmail.com Biography: I am the owner / founder and High Priestess of Purgatory Apotheca LLC. I have over 30 years of hands on experience within the occult in many different magickal systems and within many different pantheons of study. I practice all types of magick that include and are not limited to Luciferian chaos magick, root work / hoodoo, wort cunning, brujeria, etc. |
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Name: Mama Bubbles
Member Category: Professional Practitioner Website: http://sticksandstonescircle.com Business: Sticks and Stones Circle 9970 Main St. Fairfax, VA. 22031 Phone: (703) 352-2343 Email: BigMamaHoodoo(at)gmail.com Biography: Bubbles is an eclectic Goddess worshiping Kitchen Witch, a Council Guide for The Sisterhood of the Planetary Water Rites, a High Priestess of Sisters of the Burning Branch, Circle of the Silver Hive, Contemporary Root Worker, a Reiki Master in the Usui tradition, Sister of The Sanctuary of The Divine Feminine, and a graduate of the American College of Healthcare Sciences, formerly known as Australasian College, with a degree in Herbalism. Her philosophy is to walk gently, find a really cool stick, and share the joy all around!!!! (A little pink and Faery Dust never hurts either). Mama Bubbles offers Root Work, psychic readings, Spiritual Consultations, fixing and dressing of candles, custom made oils and herb blends for bath, teas and magic work, setting of Lights, bottle spells, fixing and working with doll babies, creating magical jewelry and talismans, handmade mojo bags/hands, and altar work. Bubbles can help you either long distance, at Sticks and Stones in Fairfax, Virginia or on site. Mama Bubbles is available for consultations and readings by appointment. Mama Bubbles also offers animal energy session. |
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Name: Mama Vergi
Member Category: Professional Practitioner Websites: http://www.mamavergislifecoaching.com/ http://www.mamavergisconjuresupplies.com/ |
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Name: Victoria Manzon
Member Category: Practitioner Email: viczonman@gmail.com Biography: Born in Europe, of Italian and Dutch Heritage, I speak 3 languages. For years, I have practiced witchcraft (from 1993), and have always been drawn to the practice of conjure. I have traveled a lot - China, Egypt, Europe and USA. I studied alternative medicine and coaching, working more then 10 years as an child's autism coach. I am currently a student at Crossroads University. |
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Name: Miss Dee
Member Category: Professional Practitioner Website: Viki Rose Apothecary at www.vikirose.com Email: support@vikirose.com Biography: Miss Dee has studied a wide variety of topics specializing in self-care and personal transformation. Her interest in the metaphysical and magical arts began when she first researched her gifts: vivid dreams and numbers. Miss Dee is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Aromatherapist, Usui Reiki Master, Astrologer, Tarot Reader, Certified Crystal Healer, Professional Life Coach, and a Certified Personal Trainer/Fitness Nutrition Specialist. She uses her studies to empower others and to create magical items, such as intention candles, massage oils, body butters, and herbal baths & infusions, that promote self-care, mental clarity, and balance. Miss Dee is a member of the Conjure Club and will become a student of Crossroads University studying Southern Rootwork to expand her magical services. "Sometimes we need to make some time for ourselves. I believe in healing and personal transformation through self-discovery, creativity, and self-care." |
Name: Baba Eli Norris
Member Category: Professional Practitioner
Website: twospiritconjure.com
Email: babaeli(at)ile-irunmole.org
Biography: The mission of Two Spirit Conjure is simple: to connect and align the client to his/her destiny through Ifa, and to his/her desires through conjure (the latter when there is no conflict with the former). We welcome and work with clients of any and all sexual identities, but we specialize in serving the GLBT community. Please look around. Enjoy your stay. Are you living the life you were meant to live? Are you fulfilling your purpose? Contact Baba Eli at Two Spirit Conjure and discover - What is Your Destiny?
Member Category: Professional Practitioner
Website: twospiritconjure.com
Email: babaeli(at)ile-irunmole.org
Biography: The mission of Two Spirit Conjure is simple: to connect and align the client to his/her destiny through Ifa, and to his/her desires through conjure (the latter when there is no conflict with the former). We welcome and work with clients of any and all sexual identities, but we specialize in serving the GLBT community. Please look around. Enjoy your stay. Are you living the life you were meant to live? Are you fulfilling your purpose? Contact Baba Eli at Two Spirit Conjure and discover - What is Your Destiny?
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Name: Caterina Lejeune O'Sullivan
Member Category: Professional Practitioner Website: http://labuonavitausa.com/ Email: labuonavitausa(at)gmail.com Biography: Caterina was brought up with a Father who followed his ancestors' Native American ways and who had a huge interest in the metaphysical. Her European mother’s family was steeped in the Lore of the Old Religion. Both of her parents had their own special gifts. Following first a Shamanic path and then the path of the Strega, she found her gifts in helping people and animals heal in mind, body, and spirit. La Buona Vita started as a small business of soap and body products, but Caterinas knowledge of herbs, roots, and Rootwork kept sneaking into the products. After awhile, giving in to her guides, La Buona Vita became what it is today and she is able to assist many clients in “Living The Good Life.” Taking into consideration the day of the week, the time of day, and the phase of the moon, Caterinas products are hand crafted for the specific needs of clients. La Buona Vitas aim is to Craft the very best and most powerful product to help everyone “Live the Good Life”. Caterina is an Ama Deus and Reiki Master as well as a skilled Rootworker and soon to be Life Coach. |
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Name: David Rojas, Ph.D.
Member Category: Scholar Practitioner Website: www.cognitivecrossroads.com Email: david(at)cognitivecrossroads.com Biography: Born and raised in the Crescent City into a family with foundations in the cobbled streets of the French Quarter and roots in the Cajun & Creole marshlands of Louisiana, David Rojas seeks and disseminates knowledge in the areas of cognition, culture, technology, and spirit. The focus of his academic and professional careers has long been language structure, use, and processing by natural and artificial systems. David has written and spoken at international conferences on topics ranging from the preservation and maintenance of French in Louisiana to global coverage of predictive text messaging software to aligning subconscious, conscious, and spiritual processes. David integrates extensive education in language, technology, and folk traditions to serve open-minded and heart-centered professionals as a coach and consultant. Currently based in Seattle, New Orleans is always home. |
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Name: Wendy Rose
Member Category: Professional Practitioner Website: www.wendyrosesbrews.com Email: info(at)wendyrosesbrews.nl Biography: Wendy is the international student liaison for Crossroads University. |
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Name: Jacki Smith
Member Category: Professional Practitioner Website: www.coventrycreations.com Email: Jacki(at)coventrycreations.com Biography: Jacki is a self taught conjure woman and rootworker. Her journey began in 2002 when she began to explore to origins of the American magical teachings and found herself immersed in the world of Hoo Doo and knew she had finally come home. Through research, reading, spiritual exploration and meditation. she developed her own brand of Motor City Hoo Doo that takes traditional concepts and brings them into the 21st century. She has been making magical products that are steeped in Hoo Doo and Conjure since 1992 and teaches classes that meld conjure, magic and inter personal transformation work. |
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Name: Dr. Maleficarus Strangefellow
Member Category: Professional Email: mal@strangefellow.net Website: http://strangefellow.net Biography: I am a doctor of psychology, magician, zen master, tarot reader, spiritual counselor, and rootworker. My style of spiritual work is firmly rooted in Western and Eastern esoteric practices, but has undeniably been influenced by work with African American Conjure/Hoodoo. That’s why you’ll find me performing sadhanas and reciting mantra, conjuring spirits, angels, or elementals, petitioning saints, and working roots to change conditions. I occasionally teach practical magic, blog and write, and have contributed to peer-reviewed academic publications. |
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Name: Sindy Todo
Member Category: Professional Practitioner Websites: Todomojo.com NWXRR.com Spikeomancy.com Phone: 206-898-7820 PST Email: todomojo(at)gmail.com Biography: Born and raised on the Texas-Louisiana gulf coast and a true Southern Rootworker, my Cajun/Louisiana ancestral gumbo is fully reflected in my conjure and is representative of the blend of cultures found there. I am a conjurer, spiritual coach, energy worker, healer, intuitive, and card & bone reader. I also serve as a spiritual bridge between realms. My gifts are ancestral and passed down to me from my Cajun and Lebanese grandmothers. I’m a practical gal and a creative whirlwind who listens and lives in spirit. From there I am guided in my work. I love to activate and connect people to what they are seeking and the direction they are taking. I am rooted in positivity and believe that one should humbly approach life’s situations with generosity and gratitude. I believe magic and rootwork, when balanced with the mundane, can create momentum and movement. |
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Name: Basil Tulsi, D.D., PsyD.
Member Category: Professional Practitioner Business Name: Bayou Basil Websites: www.bayoubasil.wix.com/bayoubasil www.bayoubasil.com (coming soon) Email: bayoubasil(at)gmail.com Biography: I was born and raised in Louisiana. I grew up surrounded by the stories of my ancestors, the natural born power running through my veins, and a lot of hands on rootworking lessons from my mom-mom. I come from a long line of healers, seers, empaths and rootworkers. In our family, we pass down and keep the Hoodoo-Voodoo traditions and beliefs of our ancestors. I have been reading Tarot and Lenormand Cards for almost 25 years, but I have been a rootworker all my life. I am also an ordained interfaith minister, as well as a Psychologist, and a perpetual student. I provide a comfortable, friendly, non-judgmental atmosphere in which my clients, from all over the world, can openly express their needs, desires, and concerns. |
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Name: Cathy Braveheart Thornbury
Member Category: Professional Practitioner Business: Two Wolves Metaphysical Store 112 w. Main St. Grayson, Ky. 41143 Phone: 606-316-2335 Biography: Cathy follows the 'Hughes' Cherokee bloodline in practicing her grandmother, Millie's path. At age 58, she reflects over 30 years of her own experience in Appalachian Rootwork, Hoodoo and Conjure. She was one of the original founders of N.A.I.F of Kentucky , a non profit Native American Federation. Today she continues her work on spiritual practices, helping to preserve the ways of her ancestors. A professional Tarot Reader and Certified Crystal Healer, Cathy was born in North Carolina and lived in the Appalachians most of her life. Her vegetable gardens are her first medicine. She wildcrafts, raises herbs for sale and owns "Two Wolves Metaphysical Store" in Grayson Kentucky. Her store carries the largest section of hoodoo supplies in the tristate area, she often makes special lotions, oils and powders for specific customer needs. Since being declared 'legally blind ' over five years ago, her story is a testimony of the faith she puts into her practices. Today, Cathy Braveheart works with hundreds of females in all age groups assisting them on their path. |
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Name: Claudia Williams
Member Category: Professional Practitioner Business: Starling Books and Crafts 1022 Royal St. New Orleans, La. 70116 Phone: 504-595-6777 Website: www.starlingmagickal.org Biography: Starling Magickal Occult Shop at 1022 Royal Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans is the oldest full service occult book, supply and service shop in the city. We have staff with extensive knowledge in European, Egyptian, West African, Haitian, Asian, Native American and local Hoodoo/Vodou religious and magickal practices. We specialize in second hand, collectible and rare books and have connections all around the world to help a client find any title they might seek. We make virtually all our products in house and most we don't make ourselves are made exclusively for us. We work as much as possible with local crafters or those still trying to return to New Orleans since Hurricane Katrina. We have one of the largest selections available of single note essential oils and magickal oil blends. We also offer a wide variety of loose incenses. If we do not already have an item on hand, we can make virtually any oil, incense, floor wash or other product anyone might want including custom products. We carry one of the largest selections of bones in the area with a strong concern as to where and how they are procured. We have gris-gris bags, satchels, charms, talismans, sacred jewelry and can make all kinds of custom items. We also sell candles and make many hand decorated and " dressed " (magicakally prepared) candles for all purposes. We offer a variety of psychic readings. Rev./ Priestess Claudia Williams is a world renowned psychic, Vodou practitioner and occult author. We host rituals in various practices frequently. We have a gallery of spiritually oriented art and crafts. Starling is also proud of our Research and Reference Occult Library which includes a number of titles now very difficult to find. We also have an ever growing collection of occult items and oddities. We are Thursdays through Mondays from 2:00pm until 7:00pm, 9:00pm on Fridays and Saturdays. We ship all over the world. Like us on Facebook at Starling Magickalnola, Friend us on Facebook at Starling Magickal. Follow us on Twitter @StarlingMagick and follow Priestess Claudia @Priestess_C. We look forward to meeting you and helping you with whatever your spiritual/occult needs may be! |
