{"product_id":"american-brujeria","title":"American Brujeria","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA practical, hands-on guide to Mexican-American folk magic.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmerican Brujeria\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is about the fascinating blend of American and Mexican folk magic currently practiced by those living in the US but whose roots are steeped in Mexican culture. The author, who has named this tradition “American brujeria,” explores this magical system, while also offering practical advice on using it. American brujeria is a living, vital tradition that -- while it shares things in common with other folk magic traditions, such as American Conjure—also features its own unique traditions, as well as familiar ones, such as the veneration of saints, both canonized, such as Guadalupe, and folk saints like Santa Muerte.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmerican Brujeria\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e includes stories from Mexico (folk saints, the story of Guadalupe), the influence of Catholicism, the art of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003elimpias\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (spiritual cleansings), spell casting, oil crafting, praying the rosary (in English and Spanish), making an altar to Guadalupe, using novena candle magic, crafting protective charms from saints’ medals, and more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJ. Allen Cross\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a practicing witch of Mexican, Native American, and European descent whose craft was shaped by his Catholic upbringing and mixed family culture. Living in his home state of Oregon, he works as a psychic medium and occult specialist for a well-known paranormal investigation team out of the Portland metro area. When he’s not investigating, he enjoys providing spells and potions to his local community, exploring haunted and abandoned places, working as a consultant for other workers and investigators, and of course writing about witchcraft. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Red Wheel\/Weiser","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39947367645257,"sku":"9781578637454","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/6506\/6057\/products\/WeiserAmericanBrujeria.jpg?v=1758839748","url":"https:\/\/bmshou-ston.shop\/products\/american-brujeria","provider":"Body Mind \u0026 Soul Houston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}