Miss Aida was born into a family with a long history of spiritual work; most of her family practiced santeria, palo, or brujeria-or a combination of all three. She later learned hoodoo from esteemed teachers. A natural medium and hoodoo practitioner, she is also a US Air Force veteran and a registered nurse. Judika Illesis a lifelong student, lover, and practitioner of the magical arts. She is the author of numerous books devoted to spells, spirits, and witchcraft, including the bestselling Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells andEncyclopedia of Spirits; as well asPure Magic;Daily Magic;Encyclopedia of Witchcraft;Encyclopedia of Mystics, Saints, and Sages; andMagic When You Need It. She has been a professional tarot card reader for over three decades and is a certified aromatherapist. A native New Yorker, Judika teaches in the United States and internationally, live and virtually. Follow her on Instagram @judikailles and on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/AuthorJudikaIlles/.
"""Fascinating, well-written, real-life stories illustrate the uses and power of Hoodoo practice. Students of the occult will find this a more than worthy read.""-- ""Library Journal"" ""By showing us numerous ways of cleansing negative energies and entities using Hoodoo, Miss Aida helps us live a life of clarity and quality. Her personal stories and straight-forward writing pull you in and lets you know exactly what to do. Miss Aida has created a very useful addition to the literature that involves Hoodoo.""--Stephanie Rose Bird, author of numerous books including the award-winning Sticks, Stones, Roots and Bones: Hoodoo, Mojo and Conjuring with Herbs and Out of the Blue: A Black and Blues Novel ""Hoodoo Cleansing and Protection Magic by Miss Aida is a masterful blend of personal anecdotes and work, accompanied by the perfect psalm for each occasion. In twenty years of practicing Hoodoo, this is one of the best books I've read. Give this book a prominent place on the shelf, you'll be needing it.""--Amy Blackthorn, owner of Blackthorn Hoodoo Blends and author of Blackthorn's Botanical Magic and Sacred Smoke ""In Hoodoo Cleansing and Protection Magic: Banish Negative Energy and Ward off Unpleasant People. her comprehensive guidebook, Miss Aida offers newcomers, practitioners, and adepts alike secrets which were passed down to her through her family. Her rituals are refreshingly practical, and she interweaves them with entertaining and enlightening personal anecdotes. By the end of this book, the reader will have learned to banish negative energies through rootwork, washes, and the art of Hoodoo. An authoritative work on this difficult and taboo topic was long overdue, and Miss Aida's candor and spice greatly add to its appeal."" --Lawren Leo, author of Horse Magick: Spells and Rituals for Self-Empowerment, Protection, and Prosperity ""Miss Aida offers a plethora of Hoodoo protective practices: everything you need to know to protect yourself contained inside one book! If you are just getting started, make this book your pocket bible. Keep it with your paranormal gear, tarot cards, reiki table, vending items.... I wish she had written Hoodoo Protection and Cleansing Magic when I started my journey. I'm totally wearing my dime anklet right now!""--Kristin Lee, proprietress of the Bellaire House, author of 1699 Belmont Street: A Portal to Hell, and paranormal investigator ""Miss Aida generously shares with her readers her family's customs as well as a lifetime of her own personal experiences. Hoodoo Cleansing and Protection Magic by Miss Aida contains both practical and easy to execute fundamentals of spiritual hygiene that everyone should be practicing.""--Mary-Grace Fahrun, author of Italian Folk Magic: Rue's Kitchen Witchery ""An absolute must for beginners and adepts alike, covering foundational knowledge that's too often unknown, skipped, or overlooked, Hoodoo Cleansing and Protection Magic provides thorough understanding and information about negative energy and its many sources, including places, things, and people. Miss Aida also offers essential information for those who are ill and their caregivers -- people who are exposed to negative energy on a regular and constant basis.""--Hector Salva, author of The 21 Divisions: Mysteries and Magic of Dominican Voodoo ""If you think all books on cleansing and protection magic are as dull as watching paint dry, think again! Miss Aida has finally delivered what I'd never thought possible: a book on the subject matter that's not only relatable and fun to read but filled with the expert advice of a practitioner who truly knows her stuff. Destined to become a classic, Hoodoo Cleansing and Protection Magic should be a part of every magical class curriculum and have a spot near every working altar. It's a valuable tool that no practitioner can afford to be without!""--Dorothy Morrison, author of Utterly Wicked ""Miss Aida is a gifted Conjure worker and writer. People often forget about the importance of cleansing and protecting themselves, their homes, and possessions when it comes to their Hoodoo/Conjure practice; in her book, Hoodoo Cleansing and Protection Magic, Miss Aida reminds us why these steps are necessary. I loved this book and will be using it as a reference in my Hoodoo classes.""--Yvette Wyatt the Motown Witch ""Miss Aida's Hoodoo Cleansing and Protection Magic is a book that many other authors would like to have written, however few possess the knowledge and experience, as well as the patience and certainty to have done so. The formulas shared in Hoodoo Cleaning and Protection Magic are as complete and extensive as they are incredible. My favorite parts of this book are the explanations of the form, use, and tradition for each one. The clarity of Miss Aida's vision allows her to express herself in a way that makes this book easy to understand for readers of any experience level.""--Elhoim Leofar, author of The Magical Art of Crafting Charm Bags ""Hoodoo Cleansing and Protection Magic has all the right ingredients for the practical and the mystical. It helps make sense of when your intuition tells you that you need protection and what to do about it. Essential as a reference and DIY guide for the well-versed, as well as those new to Hoodoo.""--Marlene Pardo Pellicer, author of Supernatural Safety: A Paranormal DIY Guide ""Hoodoo Cleansing and Protection Magic is the book I've wanted for decades and never found-- until now. Miss Aida provides insight into how dark forces manifest within us and in our world, but also teaches us how to work positively toward removing negative energy. Tapping into the divine power she finds in nature, fire, water, oils, herbs, crystals and stones, she demonstrates the powerful magic that manifests when elements come together. By combining rituals and practices of diverse religious traditions with decades of experience in working with all forms of negative energy, Miss Aida provides everything needed to remove powers of negativity affecting us. For practitioners and seekers alike, Miss Aida's Hoodoo Cleansing and Protection Magic is an invaluable guide and a comfort.""--Karol Jackowski, author of Sister Karol's Book of Spells, Blessings, and Folk Magic and other books ""In these pages, Miss Aida shares foundational truths that -- regardless of your own spiritual practice -- will help you. Follow her advice and clearly outlined workings to avoid many of the pitfalls experienced by many new and even experienced spiritual workers. Miss Aida's book will stand the test of time for those seeking to understand the importance of developing a consistent spiritual hygiene practice. Hoodoo Cleansing and Protection Magic is now part of my personal working library and sure to be a reference guide for years to come.""--Andrea Weston, owner and operator of Ambrozine Legare Conjure, rootworker, diviner, and Palera"