If you’re fascinated by brujeria and Santa Muerte, Valeria Ruelas’ new book The Mexican Witch Lifestyle is a great place to start. With inclusive language and easy instructions, Ruelas does an incredible job of explaining the origins of this unique form of spirituality, and how to practice respectfully. I was impressed that they made sure to include Brujx as a genderless option for practitioners who don’t feel comfortable using the feminine or masculine versions (bruja, brujo). The book even shares the best ways to shop respectfully at your local botanica or yerberia. Some of the book is fairly universal (tarot, discussions of crystals, some easy to find herbs), so for those who are worried about being appropriative can take a deep breath and enjoy the ride. The Mexican Witch Lifestyle is comprehensive, full of great advice, and is comforting and welcoming to all readers.
The Mexican Witch Lifestyle is available November 2022 from Simon Element Books.
