HooDoo Spirit Tree

It’s a conjuring night at Melinda’s Enchanted Cottage as we explore the origins and history of the Hoodoo Spirit Tree
Hoodoo is a spiritual tradition that emerged in the southern United States out of a multicultural melting pot of
slavery, poverty, and oppression. Hoodoo is a mixture of African practices, Native American influence, and
European Christian folk practices. Hoodoo has a long history of being tied to class struggle, hardship, and looking to
one’s ancestors in trying times.
Legend has it that empty glass bottles placed outside the home in trees, gardens, or tied to porches could “capture”
Malevolent spirits, on the prowl during the night. These spirits enter the bottles where they become trapped by an
‘encircling charm.’ It is said that when the wind blows past the tree, you can hear the moans of the ensnared spirits
whistling on the breeze. Come morning they are burnt up by the rising sun.
Come and join Melinda and Jeremy for a night of folklore, traditions and Magick as we craft our very own Hoodoo
Spirit trees. Melinda’s Enchanted Cottage will supply all the materials and you will work your intention and Magick.