Gumbo Ya Ya #4 contains the following articles: Haunted Stories of the LaLaurie Mansion by Alyne Pustanio, explores unexplained footsteps, disembodied voices, and unexplained movements in the Mansion where the notorious Marie Delphine Macarty Lalaurie resided; St. Nicolas the Wonderworker and Bringer of Gifts by Denise Alvarado explores the life of the real Santa Claus including suggestions for working with him in the context of Southern Conjure; Simple Money Tea and New Year's protection Bottle by Madrina Angelique, a recipe for drawing money and a bottle spell for reeling in the New Years in a good way; Ancient Milkshake Love Spell (humor) by Carolina Dean, a humorous take on using the milkshake as a spell to draw love; How to Make Black Witch's Salt by Denise Alvarado, explains how to make your own Black Witch's Salt from scratch including a number of spells in which black salt is used; and Talking to Mi Abuela by Oskar Doc Mojo" Yetzirah. Gumbo Ya Ya is the Conjure Art-zine published by www.creolemoon.com. In each issue, you will find different information about New Orleans-style conjure, Texas Conjure and Southern Hoodoo in general. Yes, there may be a few things from the old grimoires or something else off the beaten path, but hey, that's called creative license. The purpose of the publication is to get folks talking and thinking, thinking and talking-all at the same time-you know, a gumbo ya ya Be sure to check out Gumbo Ya Ya #3 and #5 as well

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.

What's not to like about a relaxing aromatic bath? How about a nice, relaxing, wonderfully fragrant bath with the power to draw in business, bring good luck, create a sense of wellbeing, wash off evil and negative energies and help you succeed in life? That is the nature of Spiritual baths. Spiritual baths combine the healing power of water with the qualities of various herbs and minerals to shift spiritual energy in your favor. Rootworkers, Hoodoos, and conjurers of all varieties have long used Spiritual baths to help them get what they want and need in life. The Crossroads Mamas bring you 105 of their favorite spiritual baths drawn from the Santeria, New Orleans Voodoo and Hoodoo traditions that are guaranteed to enchant and remedy any life condition.