About the author
Starr Casas, known to her readers as Mama Starr, is the author of a series of books on Hoodoo, rootwork, and conjure published by Weiser Books, including Hoodoo Herbal, Hoodoo Your Love, Divination Conjure Style, and Old Style Conjure. Her books present Hoodoo as a folk practice rooted in family tradition, working with herbs, roots, oils, cards, and household objects rather than formal ceremonial magic. Hoodoo Herbal focuses on the plant side of the practice, cataloguing roots and herbs used in conjure work, while Hoodoo Your Love applies the same tradition specifically to romantic and self-love spellwork. Divination Conjure Style covers card reading, bone-throwing, and other household forms of fortune-telling within the conjure tradition. Casas writes in a plain-spoken, direct style that emphasizes practical, everyday application over theory, and her books are aimed at readers seeking accessible entry points into Southern folk-magic and Hoodoo practice specifically, rather than magic in general.
📖 Where to start with Starr Casas
💬 What our editors say about Starr Casas's books
“Casas offers a warm, inviting gateway into Hoodoo herbalism, making complex traditions feel manageable through her focus on accessible household plants. The guide excels in teaching readers how to cultivate relationships with…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Hoodoo Herbal: Folk Recipes for Conjure & Spellwork with Herbs, Houseplants, Roots, & Oils
“Casas delivers a compelling guide that democratizes divination by focusing on household items rather than costly tools. The text successfully bridges folk history with practical instruction, offering clear steps for card spreads…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Divination Conjure Style: Reading Cards, Throwing Bones, and Other Forms of Household Fortune-Telling
“This text offers an accessible entry point into Southern Folk Magic, balancing historical context with practical application. Casas and Richards provide a compassionate framework for rootwork, making it approachable for modern…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Living Conjure: The Practice of Southern Folk Magic
📋 Editions by Starr Casas in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoodoo Herbal: Folk Recipes for Conjure & Spellwork with Herbs, | 2022 | Weiser Books | 256 | 9781578637850 |
| Divination Conjure Style: Reading Cards, Throwing Bones, and Oth | — | Weiser Books | 256 | 9781578636693 |
| Living Conjure: The Practice of Southern Folk Magic | 2024 | Weiser Books | 208 | 9781578638246 |
| Hoodoo Your Love: Conjure the Love You Want (and Keep It) | 2022 | Weiser Books | 232 | 9781578637553 |
| Container Conjure: Crafting Magic with Jars, Bottles, Bags, and | 2026 | Weiser Books | 256 | 9781578638895 |
| Old Style Conjure: Hoodoo, Rootwork, & Folk Magic | — | Weiser Books | 256 | 9781578636228 |
| Llewellyn's Complete Book of North American Folk Magic: A Landsc | 2023 | Llewellyn Publications | 384 | 9780738767871 |
