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Workin' in da Boneyard Paperback – September 27, 2012

by Denise Alvarado (Author), Madrina Angelique (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars 91 ratings
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Trample on the dust of the Dead lightly...This sentiment, held by old-time Hoodoos and traditional Rootworkers, is a subtle reminder of the importance of observing certain behaviors while in a graveyard. Knock before entering. Be careful where you walk. Don’t step on graves or sit on tombstones. Always ask before taking anything—even stones, flowers, sticks and leaves. Never leave trash, always greet the gatekeeper and always come prepared with a pocket full of pennies, silver dimes and a bottle of rum or whiskey. The important thing to remember is that you never just walk in and take something. You must always treat the spirits with respect; both the spirits of the deceased, as well as the guardians of the cemeteries and the psychopomps. Workin’ in da Boneyard is a primer for conjurers seeking a tangible connection to their past, their ancestors and the Spirit World by working with graveyards and graveyard dirt. From practical issues of safety, choosing a cemetery, locating ancestral graves, reading gravestone signs and symbols, avoiding haints and hauntings, to gathering graveyard dirt and making goofer dust, Workin’ in da Boneyard has the information needed for working effective graveyard conjure, as well as words of caution for the ill-prepared.
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Denise Alvarado is a native Creole born and raised in the Voodoo and hoodoo rich culture of New Orleans, Louisiana. She is the author of several books, including the Voodoo Hoodoo Spellbook and the Hoodoo Almanac 2012, coauthored with Carolina Dean and Alyne Pustanio. She is also the founder and Editor in Chief of Hoodoo and Conjure Magazine. Denise is a rootworker in the southern Hoodoo tradition with over 40 years of life experience in the conjure arts and mysticism. Madrina Angelique was born and raised in rural Georgia. She has immersed herself in the study and practice of traditional southern hoodoo since childhood. She is initiated in the Palo tradition as Madre Nganga of Munanso Centella Ndoki Nkuyo Malongo Corta Lima Cordosa, initiated by Chief Ololele Afolabi, godson of Tata Antonio Ali. She is also initiated in Santeria as Iyalorisha of Ile Ori Yemaya, initiated by Baba Ogun Solu, godson of Chief Bolu Fantunmise of the Ifa Orisha Cultural Center in Nigeria and Atlanta. Madrina is a regular contributor to Hoodoo and Conjure Magazine and coauthor of 13 Legendary Crossroads Rituals and Crossroads Mamas' 105 Spiritual Baths for Every Occasion with Denise Alvarado.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform; First Edition (September 27, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 92 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1480003271
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1480003279
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.84 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.23 x 8 inches
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Denise Alvarado (1960) was born and raised in the rich Creole culture of New Orleans, Louisiana. She has studied indigenous healing traditions from a personal and academic perspective for over five decades. She is the author of numerous books about Southern folk traditions, including The Marie Laveau Voodoo Grimoire, The Magic of Marie Laveau, Witch Queens, Voodoo Spirits and Hoodoo Saints, The Conjurer's Guide to St. Expedite, Anthology of Conjure, and more. Her provocative artwork has been featured on several television shows including National Geographic's Taboo, The Originals, and Blue Bloods. She is a rootworker in the Louisiana folk magic tradition, a spiritual artist, and teacher of southern conjure at Crossroads University, crossroadsuniversity.com. Visit her websites: creolemoon.com and patreon.com/denisealvarado for a little sweet tea and conjure.

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Customers find the book informative, with one noting it's an excellent addition to any student of conjure's personal library. Moreover, the reading pace is positive, with one customer describing it as well-written. Additionally, they appreciate the spells section, with one review highlighting how it progresses from simple to complex ones.

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Customers find the book informative, with one mentioning it serves as a great introduction to graveyard work.

"Denise Alvarado does it again! Her research, information, and advice our working in the graveyard is solid...." Read more

"...Angelique (writer and initiate of many spiritual traditions) is a wonderful primer for those in search of that wisdom and knowledge held by previous..." Read more

"Great source of information on proper protocall so ghosts don't fallow you home,and on leaveing offerings for the dead. One thing I really..." Read more

"...are learning hoodoo, any pagan rituals and witchcraft, this is a must have book...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the reading pace of the book, with one noting it is very straightforward and another describing it as well-written.

"...A throughly enjoyable and knowledgeable read. Bravo!!!" Read more

"...She hits many points but the reading is very straight forward." Read more

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Customers find the book thoroughly enjoyable.

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Customers appreciate the spells in the book, with one mentioning they progress from simple to complex, and another noting they are detailed.

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"...Ms. Alvarado gives you hoodoo basics and then progresses to complex spells. She hits many points but the reading is very straight forward." Read more

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  • Ann Marie Carlson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Finally An Excellent Book on Graveyard Work!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2024
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    Denise Alvarado does it again! Her research, information, and advice our working in the graveyard is solid. She discusses the importance of why you need to show reverence and respect while in the “boneyard”. She also covers why you need to be very careful when doing this work and that it isn’t for everyone. There are dangers that come with working in the boneyard and she discusses them in detail throughout. Denise references and lists citations, a huge plus as it gives you even more places to look for further research and verifies the authenticity and scholarship of her findings. Also explained is the difference between graveyard dust and graveyard dirt, the times and places it can be collected, and what you need to perform the correct collection of those items. Spells are included in detail. From the proper way of entering the cemetery, getting to know who is in it, where you can and shouldn’t work to leaving the graveyard, she covers it all! A throughly enjoyable and knowledgeable read. Bravo!!!
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  • Oz Grayrose
    5.0 out of 5 stars Get to work!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2012
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    Got my copy of Workin' in da Boneyard this week. Great source of history and protocol for spirit work. This collaboration by Denise Alvarado (Hoodoo Almanac 2012) and Madrina Angelique (writer and initiate of many spiritual traditions) is a wonderful primer for those in search of that wisdom and knowledge held by previous generations that through the filter of modern culture may have only trickled through the cracks to present as superstition. Connecting with our ancestors and the dead makes us respect life more and makes us respect the journey of where we are from and where we are going. This little book provides rules and restrictions for respecting and recruiting those who have passed to improve our lives and the lives around us. Whether you are a hoodoo practitioner, a writer researching the subject or just curious about growing a relationship with your dearly departed, this book is a great place to start.
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  • tarotqueen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Some unexpected things can be done with graveyard dirt
    Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2016
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    Great source of information on proper protocall so ghosts don't fallow you home,and on leaveing offerings for the dead.
    One thing I really like is a love spell for drawing a lover if you don't have anyone specificin mind. A lot of love spells are how to manipulate a target There aren't enough draw someone new to love spells out there.
    There ere a ton of other spells in this book that are positive not hexing or death spells.
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  • Gretchen R.
    5.0 out of 5 stars great reading
    Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2013
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    For those that are learning hoodoo, any pagan rituals and witchcraft, this is a must have book. Ms. Alvarado gives you hoodoo basics and then progresses to complex spells. She hits many points but the reading is very straight forward.
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  • stephannie200569
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very informative
    Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2023
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    This was an informative book, much shorter than I expected. It had good suggestions and warnings.
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  • Catherine M.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well written
    Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2021
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    Lots of great information ,love this book shipping was fast
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  • Herneshunt
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it! Very helpful
    Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2015
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    Loved it! Very helpful, and I will be purchasing more from this author.
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  • Claire Coustier
    5.0 out of 5 stars Dem Bones, dem bones
    Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2014
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    For those who study Hoodoo practices, this book is a must to have on one's shelf, it has the information that you need for this advance type of working.

    If you are only a beginner, read this book, but don't attempt doing it until you are proficient in your work.
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  • Simone S.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Gutes Buch !
    Reviewed in Germany on October 24, 2013
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    Einfach geschrieben und auch für deutschsprachige Leser gut zu verstehen. Ansonsten enthält das Buch die Grundregeln der magischen Arbeit auf einem Friedhof. Nicht mehr und nicht weniger. Lohnt sich aber auf jeden Fall.
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  • Tavares
    5.0 out of 5 stars I use to wonder what ways are there to know ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 6, 2015
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    I use to wonder what ways are there to know about when approaching a place where the dead have been buried etc .. i found this book helpful as to how to pay respect to the passed before entering...
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  • Karl Gustov
    5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
    Reviewed in Canada on October 22, 2018
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    Cool little book.
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  • Bunni Morris
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on September 16, 2017
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    Good Author..informative well written
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