A Hoodoo/Root Worker/Conjurer works with the Christian (Protestant or Catholic) Bible. The words of Jesus Christ, the intervention of Mary, the calling of the Saints, along with the use of the Psalms is thought to hold great power for all manner of works.
When you work with Hoodoo, a more Southern African-American viewpoint will exist. A root worker may, perform alongside the appearances of the Scotts-Irish-German that was brought to the Appalachian Mountains. Together will use the Bible, particularly the Psalms, and various seals.
As an outcome of the contact to various faiths and practices the religions of the African slaves changed into a potpourri of magickal practices recognized as Hoodoo. Even though Hoodoo is not a religion members often