Hoodoo is a set of spiritual observances, traditions, and beliefs—including magical and other ritual practices—developed by enslaved African Americans in the Southern United States from …

What is Hoodoo? Hoodoo is a tradition, a generational heirloom that is simultaneously medicine, magic, and religion. Born on North American soil to African parents, Hoodoo is a system of …

Aug 14, 2025 · Hoodoo, also called conjure, rootwork, or laying tricks, is a practical, spirit-led system of magic deeply rooted in the African American experience. It emerged from the forced …

Dec 8, 2025 · A slow start to winter has left Hoodoo still waiting for enough snow to open, affecting seasonal workers. But the general manager remains hopeful that the season will start …

Jul 11, 2025 · Hoodoo is an African-American folk magic tradition focused on practical results for daily life, often incorporating natural elements, ancestral veneration, and spiritual remedies.

Apr 14, 2025 · Hoodoo is a folk magic system that holds cultural, spiritual, and ancestral significance. While it’s practiced in diverse ways today, it is still rooted in African American …

Hoodoo’s roots reach back to the 17th and 18th centuries, when enslaved Africans were forcibly brought to North America. Unlike institutionalized religions, Hoodoo developed as a pragmatic …

Oct 25, 2025 · Hoodoo is often misunderstood as dark magic, but it is actually a spiritual tradition rooted in African practices, developed by enslaved people to maintain connection, healing and …

Jan 8, 2025 · Hoodoo emerged as a spiritual and cultural response to the dehumanizing conditions of slavery in the United States. For enslaved Africans, it became both a lifeline to …

Oct 8, 2024 · Hoodoo includes various forms of divination, such as cartomancy (using playing cards) or scrying (gazing into a crystal ball or water). In addition, these practices help …