A Deck of Spells: Hoodoo Playing Card Magic in Rootwork and Conjure

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Playing cards have a rich and mysterious history that is now revealed to you! Generations of rootworkers and hoodoo practitioners have carried cards with them to see the future and change the present. Professor Porterfield brings A Deck of Spells to the table for all to see. Learn the origins of playing cards and how to use them in your magical work -- with more than 100 spells, charms, and authentic old-time divination methods!

Professor Charles Porterfield is an Old Testament, old-school reader and rootworker and a proud member of Missionary Independent Spiritual Church. A natural man, he specializes in men's issues and the Biblical aspects of hoodoo. Texas born and raised, he lives with his wife, children, grandchildren, and three cats.

CONTENTS

Dedication and Acknowledgements 4
Preface 5
Ante Up
Hoodoo, Conjure, and Rootwork 7
A Curiosity to Open: The Bible in a Deck of Cards 8
A Brief History of Playing Cards 10
Many Cards, Many Uses 17
Many Decks, Many Nations 18
Painted Ladies and the Man with the Axe
A Paire of Cards 25
Interpreting the Colours 26
Interpreting the Suits 27
Interpreting the Ranks 28
Interpreting the Royals 31
Interpreting the Jokers 32
Interpreting Time by Colours and Suits 33
Divination Inspiration 34
A Single Card for the New Year 35
Lucky Lady Lenormand 36
A Way from Ol’ Kentucky 38
An Old Method from Illinois 40
The Professor’s Own 42
Combined Card Meanings 44
Layouts and Spreads 47
Call, Raise, or Fold
Care and Handling of Your Cards 48
Stamping, Folding, and Mutilating 51
A Deck of Spells by Single Cards 54
The Hearts 56
The Clubs 61
The Diamonds 66
The Spades 71
The Jokers 76
A Trick of Tarot Card Spells 78
Playing Card Spells by Condition 83
Work, Money, Success, and Gambling Spells 84
Love, Family, and Reconciliation Spells 87
Helping, Blessing, and Healing Spells 90
Harming and Cursing Spells 92
Protection and Jinx–Breaking Spells 94
Bibliography 96