African American Magick: A Modern Grimoire for the Natural Home

by Stephanie Rose Bird

An inspired herbal guide to natural living with ancient techniques, remedies, and rituals from around the world centered on the rhythms of the seasons. The changing of the seasons is magickal—green leaves transforming into browns and golds, snow melting to show fresh buds. We all recognize these telltale signs, but few of us are aware of the powerful impact each season has on our spiritual lives. Whether sunny, snowy, windy, rainy, cold, or humid, the weather has a dramatic effect on our being wherever we may live. The author, Stephanie Rose Bird, is deeply committed to keeping alive the spiritual wisdom of her indigenous African ancestors. In African American Magick , she examines the magickal ability of the seasons to enhance our lives by unearthing ancient techniques, rituals, and methods from around the world that reflect each season’s inherent energies to supplement body, mind, and soul. Drawing upon her own ancestral heritage, as well as other cultures and those that have influenced her, Bird offers a lifetime of wisdom and expert botanical knowledge while sharing her path to a holistic and magickal life. Guidance from all over the world, and from classical and modern traditions alike, are African American Magick was previously published in 2006 under the title  Four Seasons of Mojo . This new edition includes a new preface by the author.  

Genres: Nonfiction, Spirituality

272 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2023

About the author

Stephanie Rose Bird is a prolific nonfiction author. Her newest work of nonfiction, "Mama Earth's Spiritual Guide to Weight-loss" has just been published (May 2017) by Green Magic Publishing. She is also the author of 5 other published books, the most recent two are "The Big Book of Soul: the Ultimate Guide to the African American Spirit: Legends & Lore, Music & Mysticism, Recipes and Rituals" (Hampton Roads Publishers, 2010) and "A Healing Grove: African Tree Remedies and Rituals for Body and Spirit," (Chicago Review Press, 2009). Bird is an eclectic pagan practicing Green Witchcraft, Shamanism and Hoodoo. She is also a practicing artist, herbalist and aromatherapist. Bird is available to conduct hands-on herbal, botanical arts, magick and ritual workshops as well as hosting spiritual retreats. Contact her for more information:
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Reviews

[Franchesca · Rating 3 out of 5]

A grimoire full of useful information about herbs, roots, seeds and plants, with recipes for different foods, herbal remedies, household cleaners and more. There is a focus on the seasons and how they each coincide with the cycle of life, and the different herbs and plants and remedies that are most useful and prevalent during that season. I strive for a natural and holistic existence, and this book offers some good tips and information to help guide in this lifestyle, whether African American, Native American or otherwise.

I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway.

[Conrad · Rating 3 out of 5]

I picked this up in New Orleans. While I am not likely to try many of the soul food recipes or have any need for recipes for black hair care products, there are a few rituals and herbs/roots I plan to add to my own catalog.

[CEGatling · Rating 4 out of 5]

I mostly listened to this one (audiobook) and need to go back and try again since it is mostly recipes. Made me hungry though...

[Tonja, · Rating 5 out of 5]

I listened to the audiobook. I should buy a physical copy so I can take meaningful notes.

[Charly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of lists will good ideas to incorporate natural living into your daily life.