Sticks, Stones, Roots & Bones: Hoodoo, Mojo & Conjuring with Herbs

By Stephanie Rose Bird

Explore the history, herbal knowledge, and spiritual traditions of Hoodoo through this award-winning guide by Stephanie Rose Bird.

Rooted in African American folk magic and conjure traditions, Sticks, Stones, Roots & Bones explores the relationship between plants, natural materials, spiritual practice, and everyday life.

Tracing Hoodoo's historical roots to West Africa, Bird combines cultural history, personal knowledge, herbal traditions, and practical instruction to introduce readers to the world of rootwork and conjure.

From creating mojo bags to exploring the traditional uses of roots, stones, and herbs, this book offers insight into a living folk tradition and its relationship with nature, healing, and spiritual protection.

Inside you'll discover:

• The history and cultural foundations of Hoodoo

• Traditional herbal knowledge and rootwork

• Mojo bags and their ingredients

• The spiritual significance of sticks, stones, roots, and bones

• Folk charms and protective practices

• Traditional recipes and magical preparations

• Historical and contemporary conjure practices

• The relationship between nature and African American folk traditions

An informative resource for readers interested in Hoodoo, African American folklore, herbal traditions, conjure, and the history of American folk spirituality.

Book Details

• Author: Stephanie Rose Bird

• Publisher: Llewellyn Publications

• Format: Paperback

• Pages: 288

• Language: English

• ISBN: 9780738702759