Product of the Month: Saint Nicholas Oil *Contest Time*

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Share this on your Facebook and let me know that you did, to enter a chance to win a bottle of St. Nicholas Oil from Lucky Mojo!

*No purchase Necessary*

http://www.luckymojo.com/mojocatoils.html#catholic

Ho, Ho, Ho?... No, No, Not exactly

This month's "Product of the Month" is St. Nicholas Oil from the Lucky Mojo Curio Co.
*I felt it was fitting for this time of year*

One usually attributes St. Nicholas to the jolly ol' fat man in a red and white suit who drives a sleigh pulled by 8 reindeer. Bringing gifts to boys & girls all over the world by way of said sleigh and climbing up and down a chimney.

This posting and my own personally crafted "spell work" is going to refer back to the origins of this particular Saint.
It is one that I remember hearing about in Sunday School as a child and I had never forgotten it.

*I couldn't find a St. Nicholas vigil candle, so taking a cue from my teacher Cat Yronwode, I found an image of the Saint, printed it out and attached it to the vigil*

I saw that Lucky Mojo had carried St. Nicholas products and with it being the Yuletide Holidays, I just had to blog about it.

While St. Nicholas is the Saint with the most patronages and is commonly known for his protection of Children, I am going to focus on the patronage that I remember fondly from Sunday School... he being the Patron Saint of Maidens.

The short version of the story is that there was a man who had 3 daughters whom he could not afford to give a dowry for each or feed them anymore, and was going to have to sell them into slavery or prostitution. Before he did that, he prayed to God that he would not have to resort to that, and as a result St. Nicholas tossed a bag of gold coins into their window for 3 nights in a row so that the man could afford a husband for each of his daughters.

You can read more about that here:
http://www.cbn.com/spirituallife/churchandministry/churchhistory/vonbuseck_saint_nicholas_santa.aspx
http://www.stnicholascenter.org/pages/feast-of-st-nicholas-miller-vanderve/





www.luckymojo.com

 Supplies used:

Florida Water: http://www.luckymojo.com/floridakanangawater.html
St. Nicholas Oil: http://www.luckymojo.com/mojocatoils.html#catholic
Plain White Glass Encased Vigil: http://www.luckymojo.com/mojocatcandles.html
Holly Leaves: http://www.herb-magic.com/holly.html
Mistletoe: http://www.herb-magic.com/mistletoe.html
Acacia Leaves: http://www.herb-magic.com/acacia-leaves.html
Frankincense: http://www.herb-magic.com/frankincense.html
Myrrh: http://www.herb-magic.com/myrrh.html
Petition Paper: http://www.luckymojo.com/mojocattools.html#parchment
3 Gold taper candles: http://www.ancientways.com/store/other-candles.html
Brass Candle Holders: http://www.luckymojo.com/mojocattools.html#holders
1 Glass of Water
A Red Altar Cloth
A Red Pen
Lodestone hairs from my Love Drawing Lodestones : http://www.luckymojo.com/mojocatherbs.html#mineral
Potted Christmas Tree (for decorative inspiration and to plant later)
Bag of Chocolate Gold Coins: www.costplusimports.com

http://www.luckymojo.com/mojocatincense.html

With the obvious aside, you are probably wondering as to why I chose St. Nicholas?
I was inspired not only by the time of year, but also a couple of friends of mine had been unlucky in love. Their heart breaking Facebook updates along with St. Nicholas' history prompted me to choose this saint.
Traditionally St. Anthony or St. Valentine has been used for such things, but I am going to try something different this time.

Unfortunately I have not been able to find any conjure work ever published on St. Nicholas, so this will be a new spell working for me. Should anyone be in possession of documented conjure using St. Nicholas, please let me know! I'd really appreciate it :)

Of course, as with all workings, I cleansed my working area with Florida Water while praying the 23rd Psalm and the Lords Prayer. *this is my standard protocol for cleansing my altar spaces*

*I fixed my candle with herbs, lodestone hairs, and St. Nicholas oil, prayed over it, then "knocked" it on my altar space 3 times to complete the blessing*

I placed upon my red altar cloth (working from the back going towards the front) my Christmas Tree, a glass of water for offering (to the left), incense burner w/ Frankincense & Myrrh (to the right), St. Nicholas Vigil candle (middle) with Holly, Mistletoe, and Acacia herbs arranged around the base of the candle in a clockwise fashion to "bring something toward you", 3 Gold 4in taper candles (blessed & dressed with St. Nicholas Oil) in a triangle formation around the vigil to represent not only the Holy Trinity, but also the 3 "Maidens".
And last but not least... a bag of "Gold Coins" & a cup of Egg Nog.
*Thanks Kast for the Egg Nog suggestion!*

http://www.luckymojo.com/mojocatherbs.html
*you can read about the chosen herbs and their uses here*

Written out in red ink on parchment paper are the petitions for the ladies whom are trying to find their eventual husbands.
*not going to share that information as these are personal*

 
Today is the Feast Day of St. Nicholas, so what better time than now to start this spell :)

Typically I light my incense first as I like to pray out loud as I light my candles, and feel that it is helping my prayers "upward" and to be heard by the spirits.

Again, I could not find any prayers to St. Nicholas on finding love or a husband, so I constructed something simple and sweet. After all, it isn't so much of the words as it is the intention and faith you put forth.

"O St. Nicholas I beseech you and pray
Please don't make me wait another day
Find me the love of my life, and make me his wife
Intercede for me, and forever grateful I will be"

*make the sign of the cross* (In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit) Amen

I will change the wording a little for the ladies I am working on, but the above prayer could be used for an individual doing this ritual on their own.

Each day, until the vigil burns out, I bless and dress 3 gold taper candles with St. Nicholas oil, light my incense and candles, pray my little prayer with my whole heart and unfailing faith.

http://www.luckymojo.com/patronsaints.html

Links to various sites on St. Nicholas:
http://www.stnicholascenter.org/pages/who-is-st-nicholas/

http://www.stnicholascenter.org/pages/patron-saint/

http://www.americancatholic.org/Newsletters/CU/preview.aspx?id=258

http://catholicism.about.com/od/thesaints/p/Saint_Nicholas.htm


When I am finished with my workings, I will dispose of the wax, incense, and whole herbs at the crossroads at my Church. And disposing of the glass vigil into the garbage after I give "thanks" to St. Nicholas for his help. Unfortunately I have been told that the glass encased vigils cannot be recycled, so disposal into a trash can is my only other option right now.

Here is to wishing these ladies to find themselves under the mistletoe with a very special someone this year :)

Happy Holidays!

Love Potion #9

P.S. Winner of the contest will be announced Dec. 15, 2012
Best of luck everyone!

To Graduate or Not to Graduate... that is the question

http://www.luckymojo.com/mojocourse.html

As you all know by know (at least I hope you do), I am a current student of the Hoodoo Rootwork Correspondence Course given by Cat Yronwode through the Lucky Mojo Curio Co.

This Friday, Dec. 7, 2012 will be where I hand in my last 2 homework assignments where it will then be determined whether I graduate or not.

I know most of you are probably thinking "Oh Dear G-d lady... get over it already", but this is important to me.

I have known Miss Cat, her store, and products since 2005. She has significantly helped me and my life since the day I met her.

As a student, I do not want to fail her. Only want to make her proud and confident to call me a "Graduate" of her course.



http://www.luckymojo.com/mojocourse.html#HOMEWORK
*My last 2 homework submissions. Anti Evil Eye Mojo Bag & matching Oil*



While I KNOW that this does not mean that once graduate status has been achieved, that I will be ready to call myself a "Professional" and as Cat says, " Hang your shingle out for business", I am better prepared now that I have learned the essential basics of Hoodoo.

Also without her, I do not believe I would have ever discovered the incredible support system of experienced Readers & Rootworkers, graduates, and students alike. The Forum as well as the Blog Talk Archives have been a tremendous help too.

I am usually found listening to the archives while commuting to work, or driving where ever. Always with a composition book and pen to write down ingredients and spell workings.

I will consider myself forever a "student" as one should always be learning, and I have a LONG way to go to catch up to my peers.

but I'm getting closer :)

I will report back in the comments and let y'all know the status on Friday.

Love Potion #9

Reader/Rootworker of the Month: Lou Florez *Contest Time*

http://www.readersandrootworkers.org/index.php?title=Lou_Florez



It's that time again! The coveted "Reader/Rootworker of the Month" edition of this blog.
This month's featured Reader/Rootworker is none other than Lou Florez!

This month being the month of Christmas (sorry to offend those that do not celebrate it), as a gift to my loyal readers, and new, I am going to be holding a contest on Facebook for a chance to win a Free Reading with Lou!
No Purchase Necessary... you just have to "share" my December blog posting (the very one you are reading right now) on your Facebook account and let me know you did by writing "shared" on the posting to be entered.
The winner will be announced on Dec. 15th, 2012

Now onto my "Lou Lou"

I first met Lou at the 2012 Hoodoo Rootwork Weekend Workshops given by the Missionary Independent Spiritual Church where he was setting up his elaborate altar to Santisima Muerte, whom he was also giving a class that I attended. I was immediately drawn to his soft gentle nature, and of course who could resist that sweet Texas accent :)

He will be at the 2013 Workshops giving readings and teaching some classes... Stop by and get aquainted with this incredible southern gentleman :)

*Lou writing out the petitions to be placed on the candles to be set at the Missionary Independent Spiritual Church*

Little did I know that in him I would find a Reader, but an amazing ally too! The reason I say this is that I came to Lou right after I was let go from a very lucrative job and I just fell apart. I was in a very dark place in my life and Lou was my "Spiritual Prozac". He talked me down from that "ledge" that I was determined to jump off of and drown myself in a self imposed "pity party".

His kindness and his cards provided me with comfort for me to pick myself up and carry on about getting another job.

He treats his clients like family, and truly wants them to succeed in life. Whatever path that may be.
Not only does he give readings from a deck of cards that "chose him" by falling on his head from a bookshelf when he was 15 years old (love that little factoid), he does some amazing rootwork, AND he offers classes online! He is a very diverse individual :)
His rates are incredibly reasonable for how "priceless" I consider him to be. And he is also a member of AIRR so you can rest assured you are getting a quality reading from an ethical person.

Ladies and Gentlemen, I present to you: Lou Florez!

http://missionaryindependent.org/workshops.html

What kinds of readings do you perform?

Through years of study and apprenticeship I have become well versed in numerous forms of divination.  My goal as a diviner is to create a synergistic match between the spiritual needs of the client and the unique gifts that these oracles bring to the table. My specialties include: Tarot, Mediumship, Obi, Dillogun, Scrying, Candle and Wax Divination, Bibliomancy, Tea Leaf Reading, Numerology, Dream & Sign Interpretation, Psychometry, Throwing Bones, Rune interpretation, Pendulum divining, and Egg readings.

What styles do you find most popular?

Tarot is the most widely requested of the spiritual readings I offer.  I feel this is because it accesses the divination process through the pictorial representation of the many forms and aspects of one’s life, and consciousness. The cards are meant to evoke through the senses, the raw experiences and emotions present in the client’s life.  It also provides insight and clarity into future possibilities and outcomes for the client.  I use the Tarot to divine prescriptive rites which are rituals used to help create or manifest the aims and aspirations of my clients.

Lou's Day of the Dead Altar

Mediumship is another highly requested service, because as a channel, I am able to communicate with my client’s spiritual court and loved ones who have crossed over. Often a person’s guides and loved ones have messages that they want conveyed.  During the course of the reading these insights are given to help support and comfort the client through their evolutionary journey.

Dillogun and Obi readings round out my most popular styles of divination, and they are used to directly communicate with the Orisha, who are seen as enlightened representatives of the Divine and support the evolution of our lives. They speak to the conditions surrounding the client’s situation, and how best maneuver in order to reach their full potential.



www.bookeo.com/louflorez

 

Who was or were your divination teacher or teachers?

One of my first teachers in Hoodoo, and metaphysics is Mariah Prosper, who co-owned Scorpio Herbs in Dallas, Texas, during the 90s.  I studied under her and her partner at the time.  She gave me a foundation in Tarot and in formulating prescriptive rites.

Cat Yronwode is an instructor and a monumental influence in my life.  She has transformed the way I view and work with the Tarot.

I am an initiated priest in the IFA Tradition and I learned Dillogun, Obi, and mediumship through my godmother Iyanifa Ifalade, of Ile Ori Ogbe Egun, in Denver, Co.  She continues to train and guide my studies and is my own spiritual guide and teacher.

Do you prescribe spiritual supplies for the people you read for?

As part of my spiritual counsel I suggest prescriptive rites, rituals, and supplies that can be used to help support or catalyze the change the client wants to make.

Do you teach spells or do magical coaching with clients who come to you for readings?

Yes.  I believe magical coaching is an important part of Hoodoo because it empowers our clients to be self-reliant.  It helps them take a proactive stance in their overall health.

*Lou is one of the people that "Read" the candles that are set at the Missionary Independent Spiritual Church*
http://missionaryindependent.org/candle-services.html

How and when did you first hear about hoodoo rootwork?

Growing up in Texas I encountered folk magic at a very young age.  It seemed to be part of the environment itself. There was always a remedy for what ailed you.  It didn’t matter if it was physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual! It was not until my late teens, though, that I became familiar with “Hoodoo” as a term for what I was learning.

Who was or were your rootwork teacher or teachers?

My first teacher was my mother, who sparked my curiosity, teaching me how to listen to the world around me. The list is really long but just to name a few, Cat Yronwode, Mariah Prosper, Sharon S, Elders in Sabine Parish & New Orleans, LA.

How long have you been professionally practicing divination, psychic reading, hoodoo rootwork, or conjure doctoring for clients?

I have been a professional reader for seventeen years and a conjure/ rootdoctor for thirteen.



http://www.readersandrootworkers.org/index.php?title=Lou_Florez



What are specialties as a rootdoctor?

My specialties include love work, attraction, money & prosperity, curse removal, healing, protection and blessing work.

Do you have any moral or religious limitations on the kind of magic spells you will perform for others? If so, what are they?

I believe that curse work has to be justifiable and should be used only as a last resort.

Do you work according to the precepts of a particular religion, and if so, which one?

I am an IFA priest.  I also have had a long-standing relationship with Catholicism and the Saints.

How long do you think I should have to wait before people can see results from your spell casting or altar work?

I find that timing varies from client to client.  Generally speaking, there are divinatory signs within a week but can it take as much as ten days.

*Lou's Santisima Muerte Altar*

What could I be doing at home in to improve the chances that my aims and goals will be achieved?

I was taught that there are three forms of Will, which, when aligned, allow you to create the world you desire.  They are, Good Will, or the ability to communicate effectively what you want in the world, Disciplined Will, or the ability to physically go out into the world and enact the change you want to see, and then there is Skillful Will, or the ability to create the most poignant change using what is inherently around you. Each one of these forms can be worked, simultaneously with rootwork and prayers, to build the success of the client.

*Lou personalizing a candle with a customers own photo to be attached to their candle*

What advice would you give someone who is just starting out in Conjure?

Engage Hoodoo as you would any discipline or art by actually doing it. Develop a consistent personal practice that both feeds, and supports your life on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. After all, we can read about Hoodoo, but what makes it effective is the actual practice of it.

http://missionaryindependent.org/candle-services.html

To schedule a reading with Lou: www.bookeo.com/louflorez

For Candle Services: http://missionaryindependent.org/candle-services.html

            


*The Sugar Skulls I learned how to make at the  Working with  Santisima Muerte class given by Lou Florez
at the 2012 Hoodoo Rootwork Workshop given by the Missionary Independent Spiritual Church* 





Christmas is just around the corner, and what better way of celebrating than getting a reading?

Give a gift of a reading from Lou Florez, let him share his gift of knowledge and "sight" with you!

Best of luck to the winner of this contest!

Love Potion #9

Questionnaire can be found at:: http://www.readersandrootworkers.org/index.php?title=Questions_to_Ask_Your_Reader%2C_Rootworker%2C_or_Conjure_Doctor

Copyright Cat Yronwode/Lucky Mojo Curio Co.

A Cosmic Christmas Gift

http://www.readersandrootworkers.org/wiki/Association_of_Independent_Readers_and_Rootworkers



Falling short of what to get that person who seems to have everything, is hard to shop for, can never find their size?

Want to know who will be waiting for you under the mistletoe? or if there will be Fruitcake this year?

Avoid that "lump of coal" and try giving a gift of "Insight" this holiday.  No one could say your gift wasn't creative or deem it boring! And you just might give someone some information that money can not buy :)

Now don't go nuts here and get a reading to see what your crazy Uncle Bob is getting you for Christmas.. that just sucks the fun out of the holiday.

AIRR has an amazing array of diverse individuals that can give you or a lucky recipient the gift of holiday cheer in the form of divination by Tarot Card, Crystal Ball, Pendulum, Psychic, and various other forms of Fortune Telling by an elite group of ethical Psychic Readers.

Not only will you have the most unique gift, you will be supporting an individual, not Corporate America.

Let a member of AIRR, Hoodoo Psychics, or a reputable Psychic Reader be the one to go to this Holiday Season.
There is a listing on the right hand side of my blog of fabulous reputable readers to chose from should you need ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~>

They are the ones who knows when you are sleeping, who knows when your awake, who knows if you've been bad or good ;)
*ok that may be a little creepy but you get the picture*

Not the fat man in the silly suit! *grins*

http://www.readersandrootworkers.org/wiki/Association_of_Independent_Readers_and_Rootworkers

Fa La La La Laaaa, Give Them a Callllll!
or a "Jingle"

http://hoodoopsychics.com/

Love Potion #9

Rootwork Radio Sunday!

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/luckymojohoodoorootworkhour/2012/11/25/lucky-mojo-hoodoo-rootwork-hour-general-call-in-format

It's that time again folks! It is Lucky Mojo Rootwork Radio Show Sunday!

This week's Guest Reader is Miss Michaele from Hoodoo Foundry!

http://hoodoofoundry.com/casting/

Miss Michaele will be a featured Reader/Rootworker in the future. Stay Tuned for that blog posting!

http://www.luckymojo.com/radioshow.html

Tune in today at

• 3:00 PM Sunday, Pacific Time
• 4:00 PM Sunday, Mountain Time
• 5:00 PM Sunday, Central Time
• 6:00 PM Sunday, Eastern Time

I will be in the chat room under "CandleMagic"... stop by and say "Hi!"

Love Potion #9

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. 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