Being Bruja: A Young Mystic's Guide

by Zayda Rivera, Jennifer Dahbura (Illustrator)

For those who have ever felt the call of magic, or unexplained ties to the Universe or ancestors, this guide to Brujería is an essential introduction to the practice for beginners stemming from the Latinx, Hispanic, and indigenous traditions. 

Being Bruja is a comprehensive and inclusive guide focused on introducing the practice of Brujería to curious young mystics. Learn about the brief history and origin of the practice and the word bruja, along with the tools needed for the practice, beginner rituals, how to connect with the earth and your ancestors, spiritual cleansings and protection, and how to incorporate Brujería into your daily life. While embracing Latine/Hispanic mystic traditions, this book makes it clear that anyone can identify as a bruja, brujo, or brujx. Readers will come away with a further knowledge and appreciation of our connection to the Universe, as well as practical rituals, like how to perform beginner baños and limpias.

Genres: Nonfiction

144 pages, Hardcover

Published July 29, 2025

Reviews

[Joey Guevara · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great introduction and guide for anyone wanting to enter the practice. I learned a lot of new things myself. This is the kind of guide I would have loved as a teenager but I enjoyed so much reading it as a 31 year old adult. This was helpful in making me feel more connected to witch craft of my ancestors. As a latin-american it’s hard to find craft books that aren’t around paganism practices which I’ve enjoyed, but brujería made my practice feel more like home and this book helped refine my practice.