Hoodoo Cleansing and Protection Magic: Banish Negative Energy and Ward Off Unpleasant People

by Miss Aida, Judika Illes (Foreword)

Magical tips and techniques for keeping negative people and harmful forces at bay so you can take control of your destiny and live your best life.

Does your house feel a little wonky? Is someone giving you the evil eye? Are you just having a run of bad luck or have you been cursed? Miss Aida answers all these questions and more.

In Hoodoo Cleansing and Protection Magic, Miss Aida offers sound, practical advice for all sorts of dicey situations, large and small. The book is filled with rituals, spells, and Miss Aida’s own personal magical formulas for removing negative energies, breaking malevolent spells, and banishing harmful people so that you can take control and live your best life.

A seasoned magical practitioner from an eclectic background, Miss Aida shares her own psychic and spiritual experiences in order to help you cleanse and protect your space, aura, and loved ones. Within these pages, you will learn how

Avoid and protect yourself from negative entitiesUnderstand unpleasant, negative, and predatory people and take action against themBreak a cycle of bad luckDistinguish reputable ghost hunters from frauds and amateursRecognize bewitched or possessed objects and remove their effects

Genres: Nonfiction, Spirituality, Magic, Occult

230 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 1, 2020

Reviews

[Elhoim Leafar · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Miss Aida’s Hoodoo Cleansing and Protection Magic is a book that many other authors would like to have written, however, few possess the knowledge and experience, as well as the patience and certainty to have done so. The formulas shared in Hoodoo Cleaning and Protection Magic are as complete and extensive as they are incredible. My favorite parts of this book are the explanations of the form, use, and tradition for each one. The clarity of Miss Aida’s vision allows her to express herself in a way that makes this book easy to understand for readers of any experience level.”

-- Elhoim Leofar, author of The Magical Art of Crafting Charm Bags

[Flo · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you ever find yourself wanting protection against something you can’t see directly, this book contains lots of spells and cleansing methods. Especially relevant on spiritually cleansing baths and ancestral altars.

[allneon_like · Rating 4 out of 5]

Was originally uneasy of reading this book during my Hoodoo research because of the author being white/non-black. (Tip for baby Hoodoo practitioners: if you are looking into the practice of Hoodoo for your own spellwork, do NOT read white authors !!! ) That uneasiness still stands but I have to say this was an overall helpful book and I still trust the knowledge in this book. This honestly might be my only exception during research (excluding academic texts on Hoodoo like Covey since it's not giving actual spells and rituals, just historical context). Well written but something I did not like about this book were the anecdotes. They were questionable and felt like straight up lies, especially the one where she got a piece of debris from one of the twin towers during 9/11 by a millionaire she was dating. Skipped a few chapters so can't speak on them all but alot of helpful tips were gained from this book and I appreciate it

[Susan Landy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Witchcraft! And Magic and "all disheveled wandering stars." These religions fascinate me, inside and out. Inside: that would be the style and culture of the religion, spirituality or cultural practice. Outside: that would be, among other things, the connection of the practice, book or community with money or making a living. When I ask myself what is attractive to women about, e.g., Wicca, there is (for me) the spiritual and the material answer. The spiritual answer is many, and I breathe easier in that community. The material answer seems to be "power." When I ask myself what the books are peddling, what is the hook they hope will take the shopper from looking into the book to buying it, it really seems to be the promise of power. If that is so, interesting that power (on their own terms) should be so attractive to women. But that is as far as I plan to go in this review with the Woman Question.

If you plan to live on your spiritual craft and open a store, you probably will compromise and stock some stuff that appeals to Hallowe'en tourists. Salem practically rolls up the sidewalks at 5pm because that's when the tourists retire. I have heard a lot of new age stores in Salem make 90% of their sales in October. Psychic practitioners may do an October marathon to support them for the rest of the year, as they may not make very much on their classes. Given the realities of the high cost of living, marketing is a serious part of the spiritual life. If you are a publisher (like Llewellyn), the same concerns apply: you have got to sell books. The hype is critical, as is knowing your market.

Cultural appropriation related to Voodoo is mercantilism at its worst. Most of the print material I've read about Voodoo was written by white women who went to Haiti to get their Bonafides and came back to the US to write a book and make money by spilling all the secrets they somehow obtained in Haiti. Did they pass around a few benjamins in the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere? And then publish information that is considered private in Haiti? And then tailor the book to American individualism ("choose the god/dess in the Voodoo pantheon that speaks to you and establish a relationship with him/her...")?

That said, there are cultures where the hawking of advice on love and luck is normal. And protection. I bought Miss Aida's book because I was interested in her recipe for "Chinese Floor Wash" which called for "respectfully" spitting in the bottle and reciting the 23rd Psalm. Miss Aida freely supplies the powers of many semiprecious stones, herbs, gems, etc. She says she has at least 5 pounds of rue in the house at all times. She relates the magic she uses to counter negative energy in various situations, and her successes. The view of her character I get from her practice is positive. (When I got to her book Crossing and Cursing, I was put off.) She seems strong, confident and talented. In addition to her Hoodoo, she trains German Shepards as show dogs. She had a career in the Air Force. Those things made her seem level-headed to me. As far as her ability to banish negative energy, I keep an open mind. If I were a negative energy, I would not want to meet her in a dark alley.

[Justin Davenport · Rating 5 out of 5]

Many books are written on magic and hoodoo, none are written to such an extent that it is both applicable to the reader and with concise directions that one can actually utilize in the personal practice. Most authors purposely leave out pertinent information to hide the secrets of the work, however, Miss Aida, composed in a clear concise manner how to do the work, to make positive changes in your life through this work. Some of the gems that this cook includes are the recipes that are classical and traditional. I love Chinese Floor Wash and hers is divine! She includes how to incorporate spiritual and physical practices into one’s life in a real and practical manner that anyone can employ from day one of reading the book. This book is an absolute must-read for anyone who is serious in the craft, who wants to learn how to protect themselves and also to eradicate the evil that is sent or lingers in the world. Every reader needs to understand the importance of cleansing and protection and this is the book for it! I recommend this book as the single most important book for those interested in spiritual practices to cleanse, clear, protect, and keep oneself safe that has ever been written. This book will provide the information, the directions, the needed ingredients a serious learner will need to be successful.

[Giuseppe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hoo doo cleansing is so much more than how it's typically depicted in horror stories and movies. The author maintained that it's somewhat open to the users Interpretation and how the users intention rules everything and determines the outcome. So if youre scared you may be getting into something "dark and unantural" dont be. Its not magic per se, but a ritualistic and meditative spirituality. (My opinion based on what i read)

I loved how Miss Aida explained the different tools such as oils, herbs, soaps, etc as part of your own rituals to help attune one's spirit/peace of mind. Miss Aida also includes personal insight from her own experience with the varied subjects outlined in this book, which were relatable and put me well at ease to give some things a try in my own home. Great book. I checked it out at my library, but i feel I'm gonna have to buy this one for keeps.

[Mary-Grace Fahrun · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was immediately drawn in by Miss Aida's self-awareness and dry sense of humor. I nodded and laughed out loud at the accounts of her personal experiences, because they are so relatable. The clinician in me appreciates her preventative approach and clear instructions on how to assess and monitor for negative energy, entities, and people. The folk magician in me appreciates the many methods she shares to effectively get rid of them. Miss Aida generously shares with her readers her family's customs as well as a lifetime of her own personal experiences. Hoodoo Cleansing and Protection Magic by Miss Aida contains both practical and easy to execute fundementals of spiritual hygiene that everyone should be practicing.

[Mildred · Rating 2 out of 5]

The majority of the information here is Christian-based. It's hard for me to believe that 100 years ago people had the spare money to have a copy of the bible and a pair of scissors under the bed and never to be moved.

There are some recipes in here but not for everything suggested. For example, there are no recipes for what I was taught to call a "white wash" (not the painting kind, this is for spiritual rituals). In this book, they are called Chinese Wash and again, there are no recipes.

There is no index to the book. Why not? No clue.

[Lilith · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a fast read and it felt knowledgeable however not 5 star for me. It didn’t stick to the topic all the time and there were chapters about DV and mental illness which would be fine if I was looking for a book on that.

[Kiaundria Bellerose · Rating 1 out of 5]

This isn’t real or traditional Hoodoo, and the author is not a descendant of enslaved Africans.

[Christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good information

Easy quick read good information clear and understanding. Enjoyed the book may by the book to have as a reference.

[Delilah Mela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read!

[Ayana · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book teaches you how not to get spiritually scammed. To protect yourself by using good judgment.