Good Juju: Mojos, Rites & Practices for the Magical Soul

by Najah Lightfoot

Spiritual Rites, Spell Work, and Folk Practices to Enhance Your Well-Being and Personal Power

Learn to better express your spirituality and build up your magical practice with this book's powerful spells, rituals, and tools. Designed to help you navigate whatever ups and downs life throws your way, Good Juju is your perfect choice for learning to embrace nature, the old ways, and the magick all around you.

Using simple practices that don't interfere with any religions, Good Juju helps you lay a foundation for daily ritual work. You'll also learn how to craft mojos, create and work with altars, tune in to your intuition, and much more. Author Najah Lightfoot guides you in keeping your mind, body, and spirit strong as you discover your magical work and align with your higher power.

Genres: Spirituality, Nonfiction, Witchcraft, Occult, Paganism, Magick, Magic

216 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2019

About the author

Najah Lightfoot is the author of "The Spiritual Magic of Dolls," ~ release date November 03, 2025, published by Red Wheel/Weiser Books.

She is the multi-award-winning author of the bestselling Good Juju: Mojos, Rites & Practices for the Magical Soul, and "Powerful Juju ~ Goddesses, Music, & Magic, for Comfort, Guidance, & Protection," published by Llewellyn Worldwide.

Najah is a regular contributor to the Llewellyn annuals and a contributor to Taschen, The Library of Esoterica -Volume III - Witchcraft. Her magickal staff is on display and part of the permanent collection of the Buckland Museum of Witchcraft, located in Cleveland, Ohio.

Najah is an in-demand speaker and presenter for conferences, events, workshops, film and print media.

She lives in Denver, Colorado, where the blue skies and the Rocky Mountains uplift and fill her soul.
Find her online at www.instagram.com/NajahLightfoot, www.facebook.com/NajahLightfoot, and www.backstage.com/u/Najah_Lightfoot/

Reviews

[Kara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Whether you're looking to dip your toes into the world of magick or simply want to do a little research, Good Juju is a great place to start. I learned so much about hoodoo and various magickal rituals, including the use of sage, floorwash, mojo bags and more. I loved Lightfoot's message that magick can and should be customized to your own needs, and that in the end, it's the magic inside of you that really matters for bringing your intentions and desires to fruition.

[Dyane Harwood · Rating 5 out of 5]

Long ago, when I was thirteen, my best friend told me she had decided to become a
"Wiccan." She was a gifted African American young woman who had found solace in the tenets of Wiccan magic, Her enthusiasm for Wicca affected me and it lifted up my spirits. While Najah Lightfoot's "Good Juju" doesn't endorse any particular religion, its focus on positivity and magic is so appealing, it brought me back to the days when I was thirteen and believed in the beauty, power and potential found in magic. "Good Juju" is a special book written with love and passion.

[Alicia Bayer · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am not really the intended audience for this book, as it does not match my spiritual beliefs. That said, I have always been interested in the topic and have read a fair amount about it over the years. This is a well-written guide to basic spells and such to bring about good things. I learned some about hoodoo (and why it is not voodoo), along with some other things that were new to me. The author is friendly and personable and clearly enjoys the subject. This would be a great book for those who are curious about these practices, want to begin practicing these faiths, or want to "dabble" in some good magick, so to speak.

My rating system:
1 = hated it
2 = it was okay
3 = liked it
4 = really liked it
5 = love it, plan to purchase, and/or would buy it again if it was lost

I read a temporary digital ARC of the book for the purpose of review.

[Ashley · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was such a cool intro to magick.

Things I don't want to forget:
- Greet the dawn
- Smudge often
- Journal as a spiritual practice
- Work with and record your dreams (if you dream about green, wear it!)
- Ask a question to a book, open it to the page that calls to you and find your answer.
- Create a personal altar
- Create an ancestral altar
- Get some graveyard dirt
- Go for a walk
- Clean out your closet

I consider myself magick-curious. I think my mom was magick and I got some of my inclinations from her. This was a good book to dip my toes in. I will probably read this again, and take new things from it, but the above list is where I'm going to start.

[Mimi · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Real Deal

I’ve known Najah for more than 20 years. She’s the real deal. This work perfectly reflects who she is and the journey she’s made.

[Katarina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it. Absolutely adore the writing style and this book made me feel like it only opened a door to something much bigger. Would recommend for beginner witches and some more experienced as well. It felt different than other witchcraft books I have read even if there was a lot of similarities. Thumbs up for this one!

[Anna Greene-Hicks · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was a little more magical than I had planned on... I enjoyed the read through the powers of nature in the healing process and, of course, I wish I could fall in to this way of thinking, but I cannot. I wish everyone the best of what this book promise to connect you with, but it just wasn't for me
Description: Learn to better express your spirituality, follow your inner compass, and build up your magical practice with this book's powerful spells, rituals, and tools. Designed to help you navigate whatever ups and downs life throws your way, Good Juju is your perfect choice for learning to embrace nature, the old ways, and the magic all around you.

Using simple magikal practices that don't interfere with any religions, Good Juju helps you lay a foundation for daily ritual practice. You'll also learn how to craft mojos, create and work with altars, tune in to your intuition, and much more. Author Najah Lightfoot guides you in keeping your mind, body, and spirit strong as you discover your magical work and align with your high power. #netgalley #bookreview #bookstagram #selfhelp #magocal #nature #najahlightfoot #goodjuju

[Hunter Blair · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you NetGalley for letting me read this in turn for an honest review.

I loved the book. I'll admit I didn't get very far but what I did read I love and I can't wait to purchase this book for myself. I'm a Christian and this book's claim to be suitable for all religions stands by with me.

[Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

What is good juju? It is a positive vibration of spirit. This book teaches you to increase your spirit and increase your magical spells, rites and how to use your tools to their best advantage. Navigating your spiritual practice with what is tossed your way, may be one of the best things about this book. Everyone has things thrown at them so bad that they wonder if they will ever see the light of day. This really spoke to me on a personal level. Embracing and using the magical practices lays a foundation for many things such as creating your altars which is still a problem for some and using your intuition. I really loved this book. It needs to be read and kept in a prominent place to look at it again and again. I received this book from Net Galley and Llewellyn for a honest review.

[Tesha Ham · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is definitely more focused on general occult practices and voodoo and hoodoo. However, I think that anyone in the new age/occult practices can find things that are easily adapted to their own personal needs and plenty of great information. The rituals included are easy to follow and impactful and I think this book's information is very easily personalized for anyone interested in new things in their practice.

I voluntarily read and received a free ARC copy of this title through NetGalley in exchange for a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

[Paul · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the author's style; she was approachable and inclusive holding no bias and welcoming of all. While the book focuses on African-American Hoodoo practices, they can easily be incorporated into other traditions. Most important was the overall sense of "don't sweat it, enjoy what you're doing and take care of yourself."

[Books Tea Magic · Rating 5 out of 5]

While I’m still savoring this book, and re-visiting parts, I find it’s high time to share about Good Juju. I know that I’ll be coming back to it for continued inspiration and ideas and have found it to be immensely and thoroughly enjoyable.

Now for me, some of the practices go beyond what I will likely ever incorporate into my spiritual work, but nonetheless I find the details fascinating, absolutely worthwhile to learn about, and mind expanding to consider. The rule of three for example, I’ve always considered 3 a magic number and did not know it’s association in Hoodoo. I love these types of threads and connections.

Although I’ve been keeping altars for years, I got especially inspired by new ideas for an Ancestor Altar. And, thankfully, I’ve finally learned about Florida water, Railroad spikes and other magical tools that you see on the scene but no one takes the time to tell you about. Until Now!

I also really like the one off tarot references and the overwhelming feeling that this magikal women could be your neighbor and you’d feel so happy to have tea with her and just chill with talks about the sun, moon, and stars and all sorts of mystery.

My favorite parts have to be; first, the section on Gris Gris and second the chapters titled Be Your own Tree and Move Your Body, Revive your Spirit.

Many moons ago I lived in a small village in West Africa, where Gris Gris (mojo) bags were a very big deal. Mostly they were kept hidden, considered private magic. But the babies wore them immediately as did most of the villagers I knew. They never took them off. I remember when I met the medicine man who made them and while I was never afraid, I do recall being somewhat intimidated. Maybe it was all that unknown that I wasn’t ready for yet. I was young, so young and didn’t even know it. Now, it’s very heartwarming to see this tradition being discussed in the open, magical ingredients and all. And those long past memories bring a sweet smile to my face.

Second, trees have always spoken to me in one way or another and Najah’s writing, as it does throughout the book, really shines. The words, of these two chapters particularly, jumped straight off the page and into my heart.

[The Shakti Witch · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wonderful all encompassing feel good book on general practical magick. Najah Lightfoots' warmth and enthusiasm is contagious. This book covers all things a novice should know and plenty of tips for the more advanced. Topics covered include altar space, ritual and spell practice, workings held at the crossroads and grave yards, Hoodoo and Mojo crafts, protections and the importance of maintaining individuality. The magick within this book crosses several different traditions so there really is something for everyone.

PLEASE NOTE: comments made about the quality of the eBook by other reviewers were made by those who have received a free review edition from the publisher prior to release date. This digital edition is usually the first draft received back from the digital converter and often contains many mistake which happen on first conversion of text to a digital book product. The final eBooks released to market by publishers usually undergo further corrections that reflect the print editions.

NO I do not work for the publisher

YES I have worked in digital publishing

*arc from netgalley

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Najah Lightfoot has found a way to introduce the reader to various aspects of magick including basic aspects of Hoodoo craft. Reading this book helped answer several questions I carried such as ancestral work, mojo bags and graveyard practices. All of this info is tucked neatly into an easy to read format in which one feels like they are just listening to the author converse about a subject she is devoted to. She discusses her own experiences at the same time stressing that the reader not feel conformed to any standards and find ways that are most comfortable and relatable to them. Will I collect dirt from a loved ones grave? Probably not, but I am grateful to have learned more about the practices that others do and why. I think this book is a great resource to simply answer questions that people may have (as I did) about alters, Florida water, deity's and mojo bags as I did!
Many thanks to Llewellyn Worldwide and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are authentically mine.

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

I utilized this book to learn more about modern pagan/witch rituals. It was easy to read and very accessible, even to someone like me who has no direct experience with that spirituality.

The way she wrote made it sound like a lifestyle. It sounded quite instinctual and guided by an individual's discernment. I never plan on practicing any of these things, but it was fun to read and introduced me to a whole world I'd never seen first hand. The author seemed kind and straightforward and never made anything more complicated than it needed to be. I would recommend the book for learning more about modern day "magick".

[Alanna L.P. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a magickal and inspirational read. Hoodoo is what I turn to when I need POWERFUL magick and it has never failed me.

I have a guide I turn to when I need a little bit of hoodoo so many parts of this book were not new to me but many parts were. And for the parts I was already familiar with, this book gave me a deeper understanding of how I can form clearer connections with goddesses and guides to make my magick stronger.

A must read for any witch out to strengthen their magick and ability to communicate with spirits and most definitely for any witch in a bind.

[Becki · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was everything I’ve been looking for as a launch pad on a new journey I’m on with spirituality. The author writes with the perfect mix of giving out information, while maintaining interest and engaging the reader as a person. I HIGHLY recommend this book. I can not explain in words how much I enjoyed learning and reflecting on all the topics in this book.

[Jasmine Franklin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Got my smoky quartz and I’m ready. I did cheat and do a flip through and the content I saw looks amazing! The font is perfect for an easy read. No illustrations but that’s all the better because then you can manifest whatever you need the way you see fit. Let’s get spiritual Kings and Queen!

Sincerely Juju

[Christina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful book. Najah Lightfoot breaks rituals down so that they're accessible and approachable. I borrowed this on audio and would like to add this to my book collection (physical book) so I can reference it often.

The grounding, cleansing and protection rituals were all wonderful, as was the reminder to lighten up and live your human life too.

[Ileana Renfroe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy to follow instructions, Good Juju shows you how to better express your spirituality and build up your magical practice with spells, rituals, and tools.

It is designed to help you navigate whatever ups and downs life throws your way, Good Juju is your perfect choice for learning to embrace nature, the old ways, and the magic all around you.

[C.R. Richards · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a beautifully written guide of natural and common-sense ways to ground yourself. I enjoyed the author's voice and her gifted way of sharing simple techniques for everyday use. Looking forward to the next book.

[Autumn Raven · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have met Najah personally and think she is a lovely lady. I really like books that are practical and to the point. This fits the bill very nicely. Also, I recommend this book as a gift for anyone who wants to dip their toe into witchcraft.

[Kat Kryisk · Rating 3 out of 5]

A bit slow to start, but very informative

[Galanda A. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy read and nice reference with general guidelines as well as specific things to do. I took a LOT of notes and may purchase in the future. I checked it out from the library to read.

[Nadia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good for beginners.

[Jeanine · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was fun, light hearted, and a nice light easy read. It covered a lot of stuff I already knew but I also learned some new ways to do things I'm interested in.

[Tristain · Rating 5 out of 5]

My most highlighted Craft book yet. Resonated HARD. Love all the book and movie recs.

[Dana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Like sitting across the table from a favorite aunt.

[Alice · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've always liked books about magic, and Good Juju is a great introduction to magical spiritual practices. Najah Lightfood presents practical, easy-to-use information in a very engaging way. I particularly enjoyed the section on mojo spell work. I only knew the word as something used in song lyrics and didn't realize that there are actually physical mojo bags. The information on Hoodoo was also a revelation to me. Every time I open the book, I find something intriguing . I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in trying new spiritual pathways.

[Ayesha Holder · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the way voodoo, Hoodoo and juju was portrayed. It was not biased and very informative. Good book for beginners or knowledge seekers like myself.