num_pages: 240
description: A practical hands-on guide to Mexican-American folk magic. American Brujeria 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 Conjurealso 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. American Brujeria includes stories from Mexico (folk saints the story of Guadalupe) the influence of Catholicism the art of limpias (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. 
language: English
title: American Brujeria: Modern Mexican American Folk Magic
publisher: Weiser Books