The Book of Juju: Africana Spirituality for Healing, Liberation, and Self-Discovery

To make the right decisions for your future, you must maintain a connection to your past. n In her debut book, podcaster, priestess, and all-around badass witch Juju Bae teaches you how to connect with your ancestors, as well as how to create a spiritual practice that respectfully incorporates their wisdom while remaining uniquely yours. It's also the story of the necessity and vitality of Black spirituality, from the Yoruba pantheon of Ifa to the freedom-fighting origins of Black American Hoodoo. You will learn: n n- History: An overview of Africana Spirituality in the United States and beyond, including information on ATRs (African Traditional Religions) and ADRs (African Diasporan/Derived Religions) such as Ifa and Hoodoo. n- Altar-building: How to create and incorporate a place to venerate and commune with your ancestors, including a guide to offerings and prayers. n- Ritual: Practices you can use to cleanse yourself and your space and attract prosperity and protection, while safely opening the channels of communication with your ancestral spirits. n- Dos and Don'ts: Tips from a spiritual practitioner on how to speak to spirits, craft the right questions for personal divination, and recognize and interpret Spirit's advice and wisdom. By reading this book, you will be taking the next steps to self-discovery, and you will gain the tools to access the wisdom of your past in order to make the best decisions for your present and future self.