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the Yronwode Institution for
the Preservation and Popularization
of Indigenous Ethnomagicology

(YIPPIE!)

Our aims:
  • The identification, acquisition, preservation, and interpretive display of objects and documents specifically identified as originating within, or being part of, indigenous magical activities.
  • The study, understanding, and popularization of ethnically diverse indigenous magical activities, the people who engage in them, and the tools they employ in their magic endeavors.


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OCCULTISM BIBLIOGRAPHY:
An annotated and edited bibliography of bibliographies by nagasiva b.w yronwode that is focussed on practical occultism, particularly magic and divination; searchable by author, medium, subject, and title.

NEW THOUGHT BIBLIOGRAPHY:
A bibliography by catherine yronwode of books and pamphlets originating in the New Thought Movement of the 19th and 20th centuries, including self-help, positive thinking, philosophical, metaphysical, and denominational texts.

THE BENEFITS OF RECITING CERTAIN SURAHS:
An anthology of verses from the Holy Qur'an, with the prescriptive values given to them by those practicing folkloric forms of Muslim prayer and healing. This work is an Islamic counterpart to the Jewish "Secrets of the Psalms."

PLEASE VISIT OUR ETHNOMAGICAL SISTER-SITES:
The following sites have been created and are maintained by the same folks who produce the YRONWODE.ORG web site. Please visit them for information on ethnomagical topics.

SOUTHERN SPIRITS: GHOSTLY VOICES FROM DIXIE LAND:
An annotated and edited collection of rare 19th and early 20th century writings on African American hoodoo and magical spirituality, as documented through slave narratives, interviews, and contemporary newspaper and magazine accounts.

THE ARCANE ARCHIVE:
Thousands of archived internet text files by a wide assortment of authors on a broad variety of occult, spiritual, mystical, and magical topics. The material is organized in directory format for ease of reading.

HERB MAGIC:
Natural Spells for Love, Luck, Money, Health, Protection, and Success, featuring an alphabetical list of magic herbs with detailed instructions on how herbs are used in magic, plus free herbal spell-crafting tips to get you started.

HOODOO IN THEORY AND PRACTICE:
An online book by catherine yronwode: How to make mojo bags; lay tricks; burn candles and incense; use baths, washes, oils, powders, herbs, and roots; draw luck, love and money; and take off crossed conditions.

THE LUCKY W AMULET ARCHIVE:
An online book by catherine yronwode: The web's largest illustrated descriptive archive of folkloric amulets, talismans, charms, and magical stuff from many cultures and every era. An education for all.

THE LUCKY MOJO HOODOO ROOTWORK HOUR RADIO SHOW:
Tune in every week via the world wide web podcast for the first and only radio talk show where hoodoo rootworkers, occult shop proprietors, gifted spiritual counselors, and you -- the public! -- can discuss how to get your mojo workin'!

HOODOO AND BLUES LYRICS:
A massive compilation that provides full lyrics and explanations for hundreds of old blues songs that mention hoodoo, mojo hands, goofer dust, hot foot powder, and other aspects of conjure.

AIRR: ASSOCIATION OF INDEPNDENT
READERS AND ROOTWORKERS:

A non-profit membership organization of accredited professional Spiritual Practioners, Readers, Diviners, Rootworkers, Hoodoo Doctors, and Conjures offering free information and service referrals to the public.

THE MYSTIC TEA ROOM:
TEA LEAF READING GALLERY AND GIFT SHOP
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A Celebration of the Material Culture of Tasseomancy, Tasseography, Teacup Divination, and Telling Fortunes by Tea Leaves, featuring a Museum of Fortune Telling Tea Cups and Saucers and a Tea Leaf Readers' Gift Shop.
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