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Hoodoo Myths Debunked: Truth from a Practitioner

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Have you ever wondered why so many people fear or misunderstand Hoodoo? Maybe you’ve seen social posts calling it “evil,” “black magic,” or “voodoo gone wrong.” As a practicing Hoodoo worker, I can tell you most of that noise is misinformation — and often harmful. Hoodoo is a sacred, ancestral practice rooted in survival, empowerment, and connection to African lineage. Let’s clear up the confusion and bring the truth forward. Understanding the Real Hoodoo: A Sacred Ancestral Practice Before we unpack the myths, it helps to define what Hoodoo really is. Hoodoo is not a religion — it’s an African American folk magical tradition born from necessity and resilience. Enslaved Africans in the American South fused African spiritual systems with Native American herbal knowledge and Christian prayer. That blend produced the living practice we call Hoodoo. Hoodoo emphasizes: Working with ancestors and natural energies. Using roots, herbs, and minerals for healing, protection, and manifes...