The Hoodoo Tarot

78-Card Deck and Book for Rootworkers

Tayannah Lee McQuillar, Katelan V. Foisy

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Destiny Books,U.S.
01 March 2020

Tarot

Between the 17th and 19th centuries, many Indigenous Americans and people of African descent intermarried and socialized more often than is acknowledged by mainstream history books and scholars. These interactions produced not only a multicultural people but also a body of knowledge that is known today as Hoodoo or Rootwork.

Celebrating the complex American Rootwork tradition, The Hoodoo Tarot integrates esoteric and botanical knowledge from Hoodoo with the divination system of the Tarot. Structured like a traditional Tarot deck, each of the 78 cards features full-color paintings by magical-realist artist Katelan Foisy and elegantly interprets the classical Tarot imagery through depictions of legendary rootworkers past and present as well as important Hoodoo symbolism.

In the accompanying guidebook, Tayannah Lee McQuillar provides a history of Hoodoo and its complex heritage, including its roots in multiple African and Indigenous American ethnic groups as well as its European influences. She explores the traditional forms of divination used by rootworkers, including cartomancy, explaining how pairing the Tarot with Hoodoo is a natural fit. For each card in the Major Arcana and the four suits of the Minor Arcana (sticks, baskets, needles, and knives), McQuillar provides an in-depth card meaning that draws on both Tarot and Hoodoo tradition. She shares the history of the rootworker or symbol featured, any associated magical plants, a related scriptural quote, and guidance and advice based on the card's meaning. She also offers instructions on card spreads and shares sample card readings.

Offering a divination system rooted in the Indigenous and African experience in North America, The Hoodoo Tarot provides a hands-on way to honor and explore the magic of Hoodoo for personal growth and spiritual inspiration.

By: Tayannah Lee McQuillar
By (artist): Katelan V. Foisy
Imprint: Destiny Books,U.S.
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 36mm
Weight: 726g
ISBN: 9781620558737
ISBN 10: 1620558734
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 01 March 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Mixed media product
Publisher's Status: Active

INTRODUCTION A Culture, an Inheritance, and a Rebellion What Is Hoodoo The Origin of Hoodoo The Forms of Divination Traditionally Used in Hoodoo Getting to Know the Hoodoo Tarot The Elders, the Family, and the Community The Tools Card Images, Plants, and Bible Quotes Positive and Negative Community Cards Hoodoo Spreads and Sample Readings See 'Bout Your Folks Ancestor Spread See 'Bout Your Folks Ancestor Reading Don't Put That Thang on Me Catch a Trick Spread Don't Put That Thang on Me Catch a Trick Reading The Right Doc Spread The Right Doc Reading Gonna Catch a Bird Relationship Spread Gonna Catch a Bird Relationship Reading CARD MEANINGS The Elders (Major Arcana) 0 The Free Man I Black Herman II Miss Ida III The Big Queen IV John Horse V Bishop C. H. Mason VI Courting VII Railroad Bill VIII Strength IX Dr. Grant X Aunt Caroline XI Dr. Buzzard XII Gullah Jack XIII Ancestors XIV Father Simms XV Miss Robinson XVI The Big House XVII The Grandchildren XVIII Pa XIX Big Mama XX Dem Bones XXI The Garden The Family (Court Cards) Mother of Sticks Father of Sticks Daughter of Sticks Son of Sticks Mother of Baskets Father of Baskets Daughter of Baskets Son of Baskets Mother of Knives Father of Knives Daughter of Knives Son of Knives Mother of Coins Father of Coins Daughter of Coins Son of Coins The Community (Minor Arcana) Ace of Sticks Two of Sticks Three of Sticks Four of Sticks Five of Sticks Six of Sticks Seven of Sticks Eight of Sticks Nine of Sticks Ten of Sticks Ace of Baskets Two of Baskets Three of Baskets Four of Baskets Five of Baskets Six of Baskets Seven of Baskets Eight of Baskets Nine of Baskets Ten of Baskets Ace of Knives Two of Knives Three of Knives Four of Knives Five of Knives Six of Knives Seven of Knives Eight of Knives Nine of Knives Ten of Knives Ace of Coins Two of Coins Three of Coins Four of Coins Five of Coins Six of Coins Seven of Coins Eight of Coins Nine of Coins Ten of Coins Suggested Reading About the Author About the Illustrator

Tayannah Lee McQuillar is a tarot reader and researcher of religion, esoterica, and mysticism. The author of several books, including Rootwork: The Folk Magic of Black America, and the divination deck The Sibyls Oraculum, she lives in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Katelan V. Foisy is an artist, circle leader, and tarot consultant who has been featured in the New York Times and Elle magazine. Her work has appeared in exhibits throughout the United States and UK. The illustrator of The Sibyls Oraculum, she lives in Chicago.

Reviews for The Hoodoo Tarot: 78-Card Deck and Book for Rootworkers

The first thing I did upon opening these cards was to start taking photos of them to send them to my friends. I was absolutely amazed by the incredible artwork of this tarot. Both beautiful and haunting, the deck transported me to another world, telling me stories and taking me to unknown places until the moment that they revealed themselves to be parts of my subconscious. I am sure I am going to be dreaming about them when I go to bed. The images just stuck inside my mind for the rest of the day. * Aurora, Pagan Dawn Magazine * The Hoodoo Tarot was made with care and consideration and it shows. I recommend this deck if you have an interest in both Tarot and Hoodoo, are looking for a deck showing diverse people from various backgrounds, crave a perspective closer to your roots or spiritual path or just want to learn more about Hoodoo. Highly Recommended. * Larissa Carlson Viana, FacingNorth.net * I don't know where to begin with this review. I have received, and purchased, many tarot and oracle decks throughout the years, but I don't think I have ever learned as much as I did from The Hoodoo Tarot by Tayannah Lee McQuillar. * The Magical Buffet * . . . dispels common notions and myths about the meaning and origin of Hoodoo Tarot. I recommend that anyone--scholar or lay--who has interest in the practice of tarot and the complicated cosmos that it represents read this book. It is an insightful view of a people and practices that are mired in controversy and misunderstanding. * Stephen C. Finley, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies at * Tayannah Lee McQuillar and Katelan V. Foisy have given contemporary medicine people in the Americas and beyond a rare and special gift. The in-depth research, interviews, and life experience of both practitioners shine like a beacon through this divination tool, helping us ground our practices in historical precedent and tried-and-true wisdom. Nothing has been lost that cannot be found. * Chiron Armand, founder of Impact Shamanism and a trained hoodoo root doctor * In keeping with the roots of Hoodoo, this powerfully-illustrated tarot deck is organized along the lines of an extended family. Elders comprise the Major Arcana, the family inhabits the court cards, and the rest of the Minor Arcana reflects the community and mundane life. Many readers will buy this deck for Foisy's truth-is-strength illustrations. With use, I think they will discover layers of insight into their personal lineage, regardless of their ethnicity. * Anna Jedrziewski, TarotWise.com *