W Hoodoo wierzy się, że wszystko wokół nas jest przeniknięte energią - ludzie, zwierzęta, rośliny, a nawet items. Praktycy Hoodoo uczą się odczuwać tę energię i wpływać na nią.

Hoodoo combines elements of magic and religion, but is neither quite one nor the other in the traditional sense.

Hoodoo comes from the African-American tradition and is a blend of various influences - African beliefs, Indian practices and even elements of Christianity. It's such a melting pot where magic and spirituality intertwine to create something unique.

@shaman Czyli to trochę jak voodoo?

@dorotinka Często się te dwa terminy myli, ale to nie to samo. Voodoo to religia z bogatym panteonem duchów, podczas gdy Hoodoo skupia się bardziej na praktycznej stronie magii - ziołolecznictwie, amuletach, rytuałach.

Hoodoo can be said to be such "folk magic," passed down from generation to generation. There are no priests or temples in Hoodoo, anyone can learn its practices if they have the right teacher and the desire. 

And is it dangerous? 😨 In the movies they always show some voodoo dolls and evil witchcraft....

@dorotinka Movies often present a distorted picture of Hoodoo. Like all magic, it can be used for a variety of purposes, but Hoodoo is primarily about helping oneself and others, about harmony with nature and spirits.

Of course, as in any tradition, there are darker aspects, but most Hoodoo practitioners focus on positive activities - healing, protection, attracting happiness.

And where could I learn more about Hoodoo? Do you recommend any books or websites?

@dorotinka There are several good sources of information. From books I can recommend "Hoodoo Herb and Root Magic" by catherine yronwode or "The Conjure Workbook" by Harrie M. Midwest. On the Internet, you can look for information on sites dedicated to African-American culture and spirituality.

Remember that Hoodoo is an oral tradition, so it's best to learn from an experienced practitioner. If you meet someone who does Hoodoo, you'll have a chance at authentic knowledge 😉 .

And could you tell me more about the amulets in Hoodoo? How do they work?

@dorotinka In Hoodoo, amulets are called mojo or gris-gris. They are usually small pouches of herbs, stones, pieces of wood and other items that are supposed to attract good luck, protect against evil or help achieve a specific goal.

@dorotinka The amulet must be "charged" with the intention of the person creating it. It's like a spell - without focus and faith in what you are doing, nothing will happen.

And can I make such an amulet myself? Or do I have to get it from someone?

@dorotinka Możesz spróbować zrobić go sama, ale na początku lepiej skorzystać z pomocy doświadczonej osoby. W Hoodoo jest wiele tradycyjnych przepisów na mojo, ale ważne jest, żeby dobrać odpowiednie składniki i wykonać rytuał zgodnie z przekazem.

@lady Poza tym, trzeba wiedzieć, jak "oczyścić" składniki z negatywnej energii i jak je "naładować" właściwą intencją. To nie jest takie proste, jak się wydaje.