Hey Cuz,

Stay cool this summer!

Show Notes:

Solstice falls on 6/20/2025

https://www.amli.com/blog/summer-solstice-festivals-from-around-the-world

https://www.juneteenth.com/

Cuz,

our Heroine has to stretch her magical fortitude to court case work in order to help the baddie of St. Stephens.

Cuz,

Big sis an I hit the internet to discuss all the latest witch chatter from graveyard dirt, to the burning of a death house,

topics pulled from R/witch and Uncle Leroy's hoodoo corner.

Sup Cousin!

We got a new author in our folklore library. Let's dive into plant tales inspired by Africa and her Diaspora.

"The Encyclopedia of Rootical Folklore: plant tales from Africa and the diaspora" by Natty Mark. (amazon link Here )

Story 1: Rosemary and Cinnamon Chant

Story 2: Tale of a Pea Harvest

Story 3: Tale of Lemongrass

Cousin,

let's set these lights and let our will be done.

SUUUUUUUUUUUUUP CUZZ!

In this episode your Auntie (my mama) joins our elements conversations and talks to us about urban gardening and tending to your inner roots.

*Le sigh*

Cousin! Sometimes the only thing you can do is pray, sit in contemplation, and watch your thoughts.

show notes:

Dear Future Wifey Podcast feat. Pastors Reggie and Kelley Steele.

https://youtu.be/y6xsRWFG3WA?si=0DH6pON3Z4miXXKV

Response Live:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iCZ3StheyA&t=2644s

Listen... If you haven't seen Sinners yet, I don't know what you are waiting for. It's time to set the roof on fire, conjure up the past and future, and pass around a jar of garlic. (FULL SPOILERS)

Further Listening:

Albert King https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WydRZHhVb00

Whitney Houston https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_n9bxfxE25Y

Queen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kijpcUv-b8M & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJez0ljzSQw & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDaD2G9xjMc

Nina Simone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ba1DUOLlkdo & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IACZdwwJI4 &https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHRNrgDIJfo

Avi Kaplan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wF6xP1Z0YQ

Further Watching:

Lovecraft Country (HBO Max & Prime)

Nope (Prime)

Get Out ( Prime)

Black Panther ( Disney+)

Sleight (Prime)

Cuz,

No need to fill up the tub with herbs and flowers. Let's take active part in our spiritual bath, and move them blessings over us.

Harry Hyatt "Witchcraft, Conjuration, Rootwork, and Hoodoo: vol 1"

Helpful reading:

Mama's Mojo: A Mother's Guide to Hoodoo and Rootwork by Mama Baderiwna Rolland & Queen Co. Meadows

African American Herbalism: A Practical Guide to Healing Plants and Folk Traditions

by Lucretia VanDyke

CUZ,

There is a lot of lore around the black cat bone, one of the most powerful fetishes in Hoodoo. Let's explore.

Show Notes:

Zora Neale Hurston “mules and men” Pg 220-221

Harry Hyatt “hoodoo, conjuration, witchcraft, rootwork” Vol 1. 74-97