Herbs, Stones, and Various Materials Used in Kindoki and Related African Diaspora Magic

Herbs in Kindoki

Kindoki and much of the African diaspora branch of Brujeria has its origins in pre colonial practices from central and west Africa and central America as well as Spain and Portugal.  So many of the commonly used ingredients are either native to central and South America or frequently imported.  Because…

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Bird’s Nest Magick

Bird's Nest

Birds’ nests are considered sacred in many cultures.  Among some in the African diaspora in north America, they generally represent family, prosperity, and the Orishas watching us or watching over us.  It is considered very bad luck to disturb a bird’s nest, so if a particular bird’s eggs are needed…

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