Happiest Thanksgiving Ever!

This Thanksgiving will inevitably be the hardest to top for me, Unless there is a 2 carat diamond ring hiding in the stuffing somewhere... Lucky Mojo just made me the happiest little "hoodoo student" ever!!

I knew that there was going to be a newsletter featuring some of the many photos I take every time I am there, but it is incredible to see it in print :)

And can I just say that I am beyond touched at the kind words of praise given to me by my mentors?
It has taken me about 40 minutes to write this posting because I can't find the right words to convey at how honored I am that they thought so highly of me and my photos. I am no professional photographer and to be honest, Instagram should really be taking all the credit. They make my pics look good :)

Thank You Cat, Nagasiva, and the staff of Lucky Mojo Curio Co. for putting up with me as I photograph every inch of the store, enabling me to share my hobby of photography but mostly to capture the beauty of the store, the church, the services, and of course the outstanding products sold there.

They have brought my conjure to a whole new level. And it just keeps getting better!

Lucky Mojo Curio Co. Newsletter November 1st, 2012 Cooking up the last of the year's squash and tomatoes, gratefully paying for the repair of the septic system leach lines, watching the leaves turn colour and fall, i'm glad we live where there is dirt instead of asphalt. Better a cranky septic system than a parking lot.    Lucky Mojo Love THIRTEEN THOUSAND WORDS  If a picture is worth a thousand words, then here are thirteen thousand of the most beautiful words we've seen in a long time, courtesy of my dear Rootwork Course student "Love Potion," also known on Blog Talk Radio as "CandleMagic." Click on the photo above for a larger view The entrance to Lucky Mojo Land, the sign almost obscured by red Pyracantha Berries. Photo by Love Potion.   Click on the photo above for a larger view A small emergency light for a client shines in the window of Missionary Independent Spiritual Church. Photo by Love Potion.     Click on the photo above for a larger view The rose-hedged herb and vegetable garden behind the Lucky Mojo Curio Co. Photo by Love Potion.     Click on the photo above for a larger view A metal sign in one of the front windows at the Lucky Mojo Curio Co.Photo by Love Potion.     Click on the photo above for a larger view Embroidered brocade banners from Nepal depict the wrathful Tibetan Buddhist deity Mahakala. Photo by Love Potion.      Click on the photos above for a larger view Bottles and glassware in the front window against a view of Fall foliage.Photo by Love Potion.      Click on the photos above for a larger view Enamel hamsa hands from Israel, tiny papier mache Tibetan Buddhist deity wall masks from Nepal, blue faience all-seeing eye and hamsa hand charms from Egypt, a framed prayer to the Kitchen God from Taiwan, clay devil-head Beckoning Cat beads from Peru, glass eye beads and black cat beads from China, blue faience donkey bead pendants marked with the name of Allah from Iran, black clay bat beads from Peru, and grean glass witch-head beads from China. Photo by Love Potion.         Click on the photos above for a larger view Wrapped horseshoe (herradura) wall plaque from Mexico, winged cherub-head milagros from Equador, small and large Catholic detentes from Peru. Photo by Love Potion.         Click on the photos above for a larger view Santisima Muerte statuettes from the USA, mermaid-witch ornaments from Peru, glow-in-the-dark Quan Yin car statuettes from China, lucky acrylic pyramids from Mexico, Jesus Malverde bust from China, clay bride and groom statuettes from Peru, a framed prayer to the Kitchen God from Taiwan, clay saint statuettes from Peru, and a sequined Orthodox ornament from Greece. Photo by Love Potion.        Click on the photos above for a larger view Reproduction dzi beads from China, various styles of chinese cash coins, a metallic foiled print of the Catholic Holy Family from China, and hand-carved bone eye-in-hand charms from India. Photo by Love Potion.          Click on the photos above for a larger view An assortment of Tibetan Buddhist charms in brass, copper, and white metal finishes, including dorjes, double dorjes, purbas, and kartris, all made in Nepal, and metalic foiled prints of Jesus and Mary from China.Photo by Love Potion.        Click on the photos above for a larger view Large silvered dorje from Nepal, hand-painted resin statues of Buddha from China, acrylic statue of Buddha containing a Christian cross from Mexico, and a Nepalese bronze statue.     Click on the photos above for a larger view An assortment of key rings and key chains including Catholic saints, lucky encased pennies, blue glass eyes, plastic skulls, and 8-balls.           An Artist's Eye THIRTEEN THOUSAND MORE!  Thank, you, Love Potion, for sharing your photos with us and allowing us to send them out to our newsletter readers. Click on the photo above for a larger view The money altar in the shop, presided over by a lucky trunk-up elephant and our exceedingly large Maneki Neko Beckoning Cat, plus jars of bulk herbs. Photo by Love Potion.     Click on the photos above for a larger view On the money altar: offerings, statuary, and decorations, including Hoyt's Cologne for gambling luck. Photo by Love Potion.        Click on the photos above for a larger view On the money altar: offerings, statuary, and decorations, including Hoyt's Cologne for gambling luck. Photo by Love Potion.        Click on the photos above for a larger view Hand-painted resin statues of Buddha, Archangel Saint Michael, and Bastet, a world globe and bulk herb jars.   Click on the photos above for a larger view Hand painted resin statues of Bastet, Our Lady of Grace, the orisha Yemaya, and our Lady of Lourdes, with a Nepalese embroidered banner of the fierce Mahakala with mirrors sewn into all three of his eyes. Photo by Love Potion.       Click on the photo above for a larger view Model palmistry hands for those who wish to learn the art of cheiromancy, plus a crystal ball, for the study of scrying. Photo by Love Potion.   Click on the photo above for a larger view An Egyptian stamped-tin evil eye protector wall hanging, with jars of bulk herbs in the background. Photo by Love Potion.    Click on the photo above for a larger view A red Master Hand candle for use in Spiritual Church services or on the altar, and a hand-painted ceramic 5-Cat Maneki Neko savings bank. Photo by Love Potion.     Click on the photo above for a larger view A couple of our many shelves filled with vigil candles. On the top shelf are new titles introduced this past year, plus Master Hand altar candles, and on the bottom shelf are our alphabetically-arrayed classics, from the letters D through H. When the top shelf is completely filled with new vigil candle designs, we will begin the project of remaking the entire multi-shelf alphabetical array, and then we'll also find new places in the shop for the Master Hand candles. Photo by Love Potion.     Click on the photo above for a larger view A small portion of our Chinese Traditional Medicine pharmacy, featuring beautiful and much-loved remedies from Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia. Photo by Love Potion.      Click on the photo above for a larger view In the office of Y.I.P.P.I.E. (the Yronwode Institution for the Preservation and Popularization of Indigenous Ethnomagicology): an array of ceramic figures depicting professional diviners, including an Italian bird fortune teller, a gypsy with a crystal ball, a tea leaf reader, and a crystal ball and card reader. In the back is a fortune teller's wooden painted sign board. Photo by Love Potion.    Click on the photo above for a larger view Lou Florez reading tarot cards at Missionary Independent Spiritual Church. Photo by Love Potion.    Click on the photo above for a larger view A close-up of the lower altar at Missionary Independent Spiritual Church. Photo by Love Potion.          Upcoming Conjure Events: Mark Your Calendar Now! ________________________________________________  SATURDAY, December 29, 2012: CAT YRONWODE BONE READING WORKSHOP, SANTA MONICA, CA This is a special two-hour evening class event, as cat yronwode brings her latest book, "Throwing the Bones: How to Foretell the Future With Bones, Shells, and Nuts" -- along with materials for hands-on use and study -- to MADAME PAMITA'S PARLOUR OF WONDERS in Santa Monica, California. You will be introduced to many methods of bone reading, culminating in demonstrations of Sangoma bone throwing techniques. Starter sangoma sets plus rare bones of many species will be available for purchase as well. DATE: DECEMBER 29, 2012 TIME: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM More details next newsletter, or contact Madame Pamita: Madame Pamita's Parlour of Wonders 2307 Main Street Santa Monica, CA 90405 310-310-0029 pamita@parlourofwonders.com http://parlourofwonders.com ________________________________________________  MONDAY, April 1, 2013: HOODOO FOOD! COOKBOOK RECIPE ROUND-UP DEADLINE   Share your magical culinary secrets with the Sisters of the Conjure Kitchen in "Hoodoo Food! The Best of the 2013 Conjure Cook-Off and Recipe Round-Up." Contribute recipes to our FOURTH Ladies Auxiliary benefit for Missionary Independent Spiritual Church. For more information on the Conjure Cook-Off, see the Hoodoo Food! Conjure Cook-Off and Recipe Round-Up! For an inspirational list of culinary magical herbs, see Helpful Hints for Cooking with Magical Herbs! ________________________________________________  MONDAY, April 29 - FRIDAY, May 3, 2013: APPRENTICESHIP WEEK   The Apprenticeship Program is a FREE 3-week series of lectures, personal training, and hands-on guidance for graduates of my Hoodoo Rootwork Correspondence Course. Spring Apprenticeship 2013 features WEEK TWO of the program and leads up to the annual MISC HOODOO WORKSHOPS AND POTLUCK PARTY on May 4-5. April 29 - May 3, 2011 - Week Two Apprenticeship:          Monday: Oils and Salves Lecture; Making Oils       Tuesday: Making, Labelling, and Praying Over Oils       Wednesday: Incenses Lecture; Making Incenses       Thursday: Making and Praying Over Incenses       Friday: Mojo Hand Lecture; Making Mojo Hands    If you want to attend the Spring 2013 Apprenticeship, email Robin Petersen NOW at robin@luckymojo.com or telephone her at the shop  -- 707-887-1521 -- Tuesday through Saturday, 9 to 5 PST.     SATURDAY, May 4 - SUNDAY, May 5, 2011:   MISC HOODOO WORKSHOPS  Two full days of hoodoo fun, friendship, and learning, complete with potluck meals and plenty of time to meet your fellow conjure workers, sponsored by Missionary Independent Spiritual Church, and featuring teachers from around the country! The May Hoodoo Workshops are a casual, relaxing, and sociable way to gain hands-on practice in the spiritual arts. A dozen MEMBERS OF AIRR have already committed to attend as presenters and readers, including ConjureMan Ali Dr. E. Khi Armand Lou Florez Miss Michaele Miss cat Miss Elvyra Momma Hen Miss Bri Deacon Millett Madame Nadia (tentative) Ms Robin (tentative) In addition, we will have workshops led by Sister Robin Petersen Michele Jackson Make your travel plans now! Pre-registration for the workshops opens on January 1, 2013, so we can plan ahead!   ________________________________________________  MONDAY, April 29 - SUNDAY, May 5, 2013: READINGS BY AIRR MEMBERS DURING WORHOP WEEK! The following members of AIRR will be on site during the Apprenticeship Week and MISC Workshop Weekend and will be offering readings. Take advantage of some great discount prices for attendees only, and the opportunity to get an in-person reading with someone you might not otherwise have a chance to meet: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TENTATIVE LIST: MORE ADDITIONS NEXT TIME: Dr. E.: Tarot Card and Diloggun Readings Miss Elvyra: Tarot Card Readings    Khi Armand: Hands-On Spiritual Healings   ConjureMan Ali: Scrying with a Kapala plus Tarot Miss Michaele: Tarot Cards and Bibliomancy  Miss cat: Palmistry Plus Tarot   Open Tent Readings: Various Divination Techniques    Student-readers as well as professionals are welcome to use the Open Tent Area for readings on a drop-in basis. Those who are embarking on a career in Professional Reading are encouraged to come read for the public or trade readings with colleagues. Be sure to bring a stand-up (A-shape or L-shape) table sign to advertise yourself!    SUNDAY, November 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2012: HOODOO ROOTWORK HOUR RADIO SHOW! The Lucky Mojo Hoodoo Rootwork Hour, brought to you every week by catherine yronwode of luckymojo.com and ConjureMan Ali of conjuremanali.com, is a live call-in show, where we will read your fortune on the air and prescribe down-home, old-school conjure and rootwork remedies!  Special Guest Readers and Rootworkers from AIRR, the Association of Independent Readers and Rootworkers, will be featured on November 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2012. Tune in and see who's up!    Show Time:       * 3:00 PM Sunday, Pacific Time       * 4:00 PM Sunday, Mountain Time       * 5:00 PM Sunday, Central Time        * 6:00 PM Sunday, Eastern Time Listen Live via the Web and get into the Live Chat Room at The Lucky Mojo Hoodoo Rootwork Hour on BlogTalkRadio! To get a FREE reading and rootwork advice, you must pre-register at theLucky Mojo Forum, then call in by telephone during that week's LIVE broadcast and press '1' to request to be on the air.  Call-In Number for pre-registered applicants:        1-818-394-8535  ________________________________________________  Next month we will have many more details on MAY 2013 HOODOO WORKSHOPS. Be sure to mark your calendar. These yearly gatherings, sponsored by Missionary Independent Spiritual Church, are a wonderful way to learn hands-on hoodoo tricks, meet with other practitioners, and hang out with the best conjure teachers of the present era! Eleven members of AIRR have already commited to appear at the MISC Hoodoo Workshops for 2013, and if you only plan on attending one hoodoo-fest next year, THIS IS THE ONE. Cordially,   Save 20% on our Featured Spiritual Supplies HURRY NOW AND SAVE 20% ON THIS MONTH'S FEATURED SPIRITUAL SUPPLIES!   Save 20% on your next order of Lucky Mojo Curio Co. Steady Work, Spiritual Supplies, including Bath Crystals, Incense Powders, Sachet Powders, and Oil. Enter the following promotional code when checking out: COU-NEW-1112 Offer can only be applied to Online Retail Orders or in the Shop. Offer does not apply to Wholesale, Telephone, Fax, Email, or Postal Mail Orders. Offer Expires: 12/10/12 http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Lucky-Mojo-Newsletter-November-1--2012.html?soid=1102474630936&aid=YYnOnZ1TDcQ

Happy Turkey Day everyone!

Mine was epic!

Love Potion #9