Llewellyn's Complete Book of North American Folk Magic

20+ Diverse Traditions from New England to the West Coast

This comprehensive guide to North American folk magic covers more than twenty diverse magical traditions that have taken root on the continent. You will discover the Northeastern maritime practice of "buying the wind," the Mexican Curanderismo method of energy cleansing with candles, the Irish-American custom of making fairy houses, and much more. Learn about Appalachian folk magic from H. Byron Ballard, Voodoo from Lilith Dorsey, Ozark folk magic from Brandon Weston, and Brujeria from J. Allen Cross. Filled with history, tools, and spiritual beliefs, this new entry in Llewellyn's Complete Book Series showcases the rich and varied magical traditions of North America.

Drawing on the expertise of twenty-four renowned practitioners, this book features contemporary folk traditions from all over North America. Diverse as the landscapes they thrive on, these authentic practices will expand your worldview and inspire you to enrich your own spirituality. Explore the history, tools, and spiritual beliefs of many different paths of folk magic from Mexico, the United States, and Canada. You'll tour the continent's rich and varied cultures region by region, taking an insider's look at more than twenty traditions, including:

• Appalachian Mountain Magic
• Brujeria
• Curanderismo
• Detroit Hoodoo
• Florida Swamp Magic
• Irish American Folk Magic
• Italian American Magic
• Melungeon Folk Magic
• New England Cunning Craft
• New Orleans Voodoo
• Ozark Folk Magic
• Pennsylvania Powwow & Braucherei
• Slavic American Folk Magic
• Southern Conjure