and I was born into one with true magick at its core. Tracking the Grunch on the levees, holding seances on the bayous, and catching snakes in the swamps—this is what my childhood looked like. With every adventure came more wonder, and with every experience, more mysteries were revealed. This, for me, was growing up Creole in New Orleans. Created for members of my Conjure Club, the Anthology of Conjure Volume 1 contains a collection of articles, eBooks, and downloads I have written over the years about the folk traditions of my culture of origin. I am now offering the collection of works to the general public in print form.

In 1925, French perfumer and couturier Jean Patou (1887-1936) presented three perfumes as part of a collection. Each of the perfumes was designed for woman with a particular hair color in mind, and the perfume assigned to brunettes was called Amour Amour. With the strong influence of French perfumery in New Orleans Hoodoo formulas, Amor became a classic New Orleans Love oil.

Mix with a base of almond oil that has been fixed with vitamin E to prevent rancidity.

Suggested Use: Write the name of the one you want to love you on a piece of brown paper nine times backwards. Anoint with Amor oil on the four corners, then fold the paper toward you. Take a bottle of Holy water and place 9 drops of Amor oil in the Holy Water, and stick the paper into the Holy water. Shake the bottle up and place in the north corner of your bedroom, hidden from view. Each day you shake that bottle up and it is said the one you desire will love you more than ever.

In Hoodoo, Santeria, and 21 Reyos, St. Martha is the first spirit petitioned by women in abusive, controlling, or unfaithful relationships. She is also ideal for business women and entrepreneurs. As St Martha the Dominator, she grants any request.

Using a white or green candle, pray the following for 9 consecutive Tuesdays.

Say the "Our Father," "Hail Mary," and the "Glory Be," 3X times each. State your petition.