American Brujeria

Modern Mexican-American Folk Magic

By: J. Allen Cross

Narrated by: Cynthia Farrell

American Brujeria is about the fascinating blend of American and Mexican folk magic currently used by those living in the US but whose roots are steeped in Mexican culture. This type of Mexican American folk magic, which the author calls “American brujeria”, features its own unique saints and spirits as well as familiar ones, such as the infamous Santa Muerte. American Brujeria includes stories from Mexico (folk saints, the story of Guadalupe), the influence of Catholicism, the art of limpias (traditional folk healing methods), spell casting, oil crafting, praying the rosary (in English and Spanish), making an altar to Guadalupe, using novena candle magic, making protective charms from saints’ medals, and more. There’s even a whole section on creative uses for Vicks VapoRub, a staple in Mexican American folk healing. American brujeria is extremely close to conjure traditions of the American South and, in fact, shares a lot of crossover, demonstrating how these traditions have influenced one another.

©2021 J. Allen Cross (P)2021 Red Wheel Weiser

loved this book!

I'm already on my second read through. as a white washed Chicana I have always felt disconnected with my heritage and spirituality this was such a therapeutic read. Please read this with an open mind and take what you can. the use of "Latinx" may be controversial but I feel like the author used it for inclusivity of people like myself who have both Spanish and Mexican ancestry.

Great audiobook. I learned so much

Interesting and educational. I enjoyed this audiobook very much. It gave me a better understanding of some practices.

Very nice

I would have liked a wee bit more storytelling, but that's me just being picky. Simple and comprehensive.

wonderful book

Great book that is filled with tons of information. Highly recommend to anyone interested in the topic.

Love this audio

Wisdom, peaceful and knowledgeable wrapped up into a powerful presentation.

Thank you for delivering this amazing material.

a great resource an introduction to brujeria

I very much enjoyed this book. it was user friendly, well organized and accessible without being overly simplistic. the author mixed historical uses along with modern needs for Mexican-American practitioners.

great

I'm a Josh!! i loved it josh! very resourceful and much obtained knowledge I gained from this book. Thank-you I know u worked hard in it

Great information, needs a accompanying PDF

Great listen over all with very useful information for “American” working. For me it had a lot of resemblances to Espiritismo cruzado practiced in the Caribbean. My only suggestion would be to include a PDF with and over view of prayers, working and herbs and candles information for quick reference.

The book I’ve been waiting for

I can’t say enough how much I love this book. My mother is Mexican & I grew up close to my maternal grandmother & only knew my maternal side. I’m mixed & don’t speak very much Spanish which leads to feeling unsure of where I belong. But I feel a deep connection to my Mexican heritage & practice ancestral veneration. I was looking for a book to fill in the holes between my Catholic upbringing & the Mexican superstitions & traditions I witnessed. This book validated many of the practices I already do & also gave me ideas on new things to incorporate. I feel more secure in my identity than I did before I listened to this book. I also loved the narrator, the author’s social media is phenomenal & is what led me to not only get it on audible but I also purchased a hard copy. I will listen/read this book multiple times.

Excellent Resource

I truly enjoyed this book. Although I was not born Mexican or Hispanic, I was adopted into the culture by marriage. I am the mother of three beautiful, intelligent Mexican-American children and two grandchildren and as the Mom it was my responsibility to teach them about their culture since we were disconnected from family for many years. I plan to gift them this book so that they may continue to learn and practice these traditions. So many parts of this book resonated with me as it discussed much of what I have been taught over the years by family and friends of Mexican ancestry and have practiced myself . The book went deeper explaining why traditions are as they are as well as how to avoid being disrespectful and how to be safe. Thank you for a beautiful, thoughtful book. Please write more.