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

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