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Passing down the root, one course at a time. https://www.crossroadsuniversity.com/
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Explore the magical and spiritual uses of herbs, spices, and everyday ingredients to create sacred, intentional meals and enhance your connection with the natural world through cooking. Only $50, start any time and work at your own pace. #kitchenwitchery
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Kitchen Witchery
Kitchen Witchery melds the ordinary with the extraordinary, infusing everyday culinary tasks with purpose, spirituality, and a deep connection to nature.
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September 9, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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You can read all about the abolitionists who helped secure freedom for the enslaved in the Hoodoo Almanac 2025. Frederick Douglass (p.113), Harriet Tubman (p 166), and Sojourner Truth (p 362) all played significant roles in the pursuit of freedom for all. #Juneteenth #HoodooAlmanac #hoodoohistory
A vintage woodcut-style poster featuring Harriet Tubman in the center with her fist raised, flanked by Frederick Douglass on the left and Sojourner Truth on the right. Below them, bold text reads: “JUNETEENTH.” A caption underneath states: “On June 19, 1865, enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were informed of their freedom, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation.” The bottom of the image reads: “Hoodoo Almanac 2025.” The ornate border includes flourishes, a crescent moon, botanical elements, and a small conjure bottle. The entire design is rendered in sepia tones on aged parchment.
June 19, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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Hoodoo Almanac's Protest Remedies and Survival Guide #1 Pepper Spray Exposure.
Be informed. Stay safe.
#hoodooalmanac
A pink-toned infographic titled "Protest Remedies and Survival Guide: Brought to You by the Hoodoo Almanac – Pepper Spray Exposure." It provides five steps for treating exposure to pepper spray: 1) Rinse eyes and face with cool water or sterile saline. 2) Do not rub affected areas. 3) Use baby shampoo or diluted dish soap to remove oils from the skin. 4) A 50/50 mixture of milk of magnesia and water may help neutralize burning but should only be used in emergencies and never repeatedly in the eyes. 5) Remove contaminated clothing and rinse skin thoroughly. The source is www.HoodooAlmanac.com.
June 10, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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Hoodoo Almanac's Protest Remedies and Survival Guide #2: Tear Gas Exposure. Be informed. Stay safe. #hoodooalmanac
A green-toned infographic titled "Protest Remedies and Survival Guide: Brought to You by the Hoodoo Almanac – Tear Gas Exposure." It outlines six steps for dealing with tear gas: 1) Leave the area and get fresh air. 2) Flush eyes with saline or water repeatedly. 3) Rinse face and skin with a 50/50 solution of baking soda and water. 4) Use a vinegar- or lemon juice-soaked bandana as a mask to reduce tear gas effects (not for eyes). 5) If a tear gas canister lands nearby, cover it with something like a traffic cone, then pour water into the cone to suppress the gas. 6) Bring a leaf blower to disperse gas away from crowds if expecting heavy exposure. Website: www.HoodooAlmanac.com.
June 10, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Hoodoo Almanac's Protest Remedies and Survival Guide #3: Code Words and Contact Exchange. Be informed. Have a plan. Stay safe. #hoodooalmanac
A lavender-purple infographic titled "Protest Remedies and Survival Guide: Brought to You by the Hoodoo Almanac – Code Words & Contact Exchange." It outlines strategies for group safety at protests, including: agreeing on code words, using hand signals (thumbs up for OK, open palm to stop, tapping heart for distress), exchanging contact info, writing emergency numbers on the body with Sharpie, designating meetup points, and knowing the legal aid hotline number in your area. Website: www.HoodooAlmanac.com.
June 10, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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Hoodoo Almanac's Protest Remedies and Survival Guide #4: First Aid Checklist. Be prepared. Stay safe. #hoodooalmanac
A gray-speckled infographic titled "Protest Remedies and Survival Guide: Brought to You by the Hoodoo Almanac – First Aid Checklist." It lists essential items for protest-related first aid, including: saline solution or eye wash, milk of magnesia (for emergencies), baby shampoo, diluted Dawn dish soap, clean towels, vinegar or lemon juice (for mask pre-treatment), baking soda, cold packs, nitrile gloves, N95 masks or bandanas, water, snacks, ID, cash, contact list, notebook and pen, and a Sharpie for writing emergency contacts on the body. Website: www.HoodooAlmanac.com.
June 10, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Access The Getty Research Journal for free, peer-reviewed articles on the visual arts of all cultures, regions, and time periods
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The *Getty Research Journal* presents peer-reviewed articles on the visual arts of all cultures, regions, and time periods. Topics often relate to Getty collections, initiatives, and broad research in...
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May 25, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Ancestor Reverence class: Harness the power of your family roots for support, protection, and direction. Build an altar, meet the collective cultural ancestors, and develop a relationship with them.🧵👇🏼
#magicalbazaar #witchmadness #witchsky
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Ancestor Reverence
Harness the power of your family roots for support, protection, and direction. Build an altar, meet the collective cultural ancestors, and develop a relationship with them.
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May 15, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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You can learn more about the Who's Who in Hoodoo History course here: www.crossroadsuniversity.com/courses/who-... #hoodoohistory #whoswho #hoodoo
Who's Who in Hoodoo History
Honoring the ancestors of the Hoodoo, Voodoo, Conjure and rootwork traditions.
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May 10, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Who's Who in Hoodoo History started in 2012 with the 1st Hoodoo Almanac.Then it became a course.Eventually it will be a reference book and cards, already in the works.You can support my efforts by joining my Patreon. Www.patreon.com/denisealvarado #crossroadsuniversity #witchmadness #hoodooalamanc
May 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Meet Gus Cheevers, a legendary 1800s conjure man from Nashville. Known for using jack balls to heal, protect, and divine, his story lives on through Hoodoo lore. Learn more at crossroadsuniversity.com #HoodooHistory #FolkMagic #JackBalls #hoodooalmanac #witchmadness #hoodoo
Portrait of Gus Cheevers, an elder Black man with a weathered face and gray beard, wearing layered clothing and a red-orange turban, seated solemnly in a dim doorway. Text below describes his 1800s Hoodoo healing work using jack balls in Tennessee.
May 9, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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To those who saw slavery as a moral abomination, his actions were necessary. To those invested in maintaining the status quo, he was dangerous. His legacy, then,is shaped by views that the fight against slavery required gradual change or decisive action. #hoodooalmanac creolemoon.com/blogs/hoodoo...
John Brown: Radical Abolitionist or Militant Freedom Fighter?
John Brown was a fervent abolitionist whose unwavering commitment to ending slavery made him one of the most polarizing figures in American history. Born in 1800, he was deeply religious and viewed sl...
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March 19, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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The photograph is part of the "Collection Monsieur Van de Meerssche: Congo Belge, [1950-1960]" and was taken during Belgium's colonial rule in the Congo. The image depicts a black child in a cage, observed by two white children, reflecting the deep-seated racial prejudices of that era. #crossroadsu
A historical photograph, digitally colorized, depicting a young Black child sitting inside a birdcage while two white children sit outside, smiling and interacting with the cage. The setting is an outdoor area with laundry hanging in the background. The image evokes strong themes of racism, dehumanization, and historical oppression. The Belgian Congo, now the Democratic Republic of the Congo, was under Belgian rule from 1908 to 1960. During this period, indigenous populations were often subjected to inhumane treatment, and such images serve as a stark reminder of the colonial atrocities committed. This photograph has been documented in the archives of Cegesoma, the Centre for Historical Research and Documentation on War and Contemporary Society.
March 19, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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This is the cutest little wishing stone ever. Wishing stones are stones with a naturally occurring, unbroken line that goes all around it. Trace your finger around the line, close your eyes and make a wish. 🪄 #witchmadness
Image of a hand holding a wishing stone. The stone is red jasper with a thick white quartz band going around the stone, slightly off center.
March 19, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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Happy New Year everyone! Thank you for following and checking out our courses. Remember you can take one for free here: www.crossroadsuniversity.com/courses/intr... Keep learning and keeping our folk traditions alive! #crossroadsuniversity
Intro to New Orleans Voudou Mini Course
Intro to New Orleans Voudou Mini Course that describes the history of New Orleans Voudou and its characteristics. It is recommended for anyone interested in understanding the tradition due to simple curiosity or a wish to become a practitioner.
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December 31, 2024 at 11:03 PM
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From fake Nigerian Babalawos to spiritual catfishing, students learn invaluable strategies for maintaining ethical integrity, professional excellence, and spiritual wellbeing. #witchsky #crossroadsuniversity #pagansky #hoodoosky #occultsky #ethics www.crossroadsuniversity.com/courses/ethi...
Ethics for Spiritual Practitioners
From fake Nigerian Babalawos to spiritual catfishing, students learn invaluable strategies for maintaining ethical integrity, professional excellence, and spiritual wellbeing.
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December 24, 2024 at 3:02 AM
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Witchy resistors-it's formula time! War Water is a staple for fighting enemies. Fix candles and sprinkle where your enemy frequents.Mix swamp water,Spanish moss, rusty nails,and creolin well,let sit for 3 weeks before use.What is your go-to formula for fighting socialinjustice? #witchsky
#hoodoosky
A small glass bottle labeled "War Water" with a black cap, filled with a dark liquid and iron nails inside, is displayed. The label includes intricate black designs, the Creole Moon logo, and descriptive text about its use in Hoodoo and conjure practices. The bottle is set against a distressed green and cream decorative background with floral and geometric patterns, resting on weathered piece of gravestone. A small glass bottle filled with dark liquid and iron nails is displayed without a visible label. The bottle has a black cap and rests on weathered gravestone. It is set against a distressed green and cream decorative background featuring floral and geometric patterns.
December 22, 2024 at 9:52 PM
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This is the story of Matilda Hailstork, a conjure woman who received 3 years in jail for doing a working for a client that did not manifest. #hoodoosky
#whoswhoinhoodoohistory #hoodoohistory #folkmagic #witchsky #pagansky #conjuresky #voodoosky #occultsky
November 21, 2024 at 8:55 AM
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Check us out for top notch cultural education. Folk magic, folklore, spirituality, southern conjure, kitchen witchery 🪄👀🗝
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December 4, 2024 at 10:43 PM
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Who's up for a master class? #hoodoo #conjure #rootwork
November 27, 2024 at 9:53 AM