Espiritismo: Puerto Rican Mediumship & Magic
One of the first books to explore this influential spiritual and magical tradition, covering its philosophy while also providing a practical hands-on guide.

Espiritismo is the Spanish word for Spiritism or Spiritualism, spiritual traditions that emerged to great popularity in the US following the Civil War.

In the US and Canada, Spiritualism’s primary focus was on communication between the living and the dead. The spiritual tradition traveled around the world, especially in Latin America, where it evolved in different ways.

The Puerto Rican influence on modern Western magic is profound but largely unheralded. Beginning in the early 20th century, Puerto Rican immigrants to the US introduced Espiritismo to the US spiritual landscape, strongly affecting the way magic was practiced. Hector Salva’s book places Puerto Rican Espiritismo in this broader perspective.

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Espiritismo: Puerto Rican Mediumship & Magic
One of the first books to explore this influential spiritual and magical tradition, covering its philosophy while also providing a practical hands-on guide.

Espiritismo is the Spanish word for Spiritism or Spiritualism, spiritual traditions that emerged to great popularity in the US following the Civil War.

In the US and Canada, Spiritualism’s primary focus was on communication between the living and the dead. The spiritual tradition traveled around the world, especially in Latin America, where it evolved in different ways.

The Puerto Rican influence on modern Western magic is profound but largely unheralded. Beginning in the early 20th century, Puerto Rican immigrants to the US introduced Espiritismo to the US spiritual landscape, strongly affecting the way magic was practiced. Hector Salva’s book places Puerto Rican Espiritismo in this broader perspective.

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Espiritismo: Puerto Rican Mediumship & Magic

Espiritismo: Puerto Rican Mediumship & Magic

by Hector Salva
Espiritismo: Puerto Rican Mediumship & Magic

Espiritismo: Puerto Rican Mediumship & Magic

by Hector Salva

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One of the first books to explore this influential spiritual and magical tradition, covering its philosophy while also providing a practical hands-on guide.

Espiritismo is the Spanish word for Spiritism or Spiritualism, spiritual traditions that emerged to great popularity in the US following the Civil War.

In the US and Canada, Spiritualism’s primary focus was on communication between the living and the dead. The spiritual tradition traveled around the world, especially in Latin America, where it evolved in different ways.

The Puerto Rican influence on modern Western magic is profound but largely unheralded. Beginning in the early 20th century, Puerto Rican immigrants to the US introduced Espiritismo to the US spiritual landscape, strongly affecting the way magic was practiced. Hector Salva’s book places Puerto Rican Espiritismo in this broader perspective.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781578637577
Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser
Publication date: 02/01/2022
Pages: 240
Product dimensions: 5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Born and raised in a family lineage of brujos (witchdoctors, healers, sorcerers), Papa Hector started training as a brujo in 1989 and initiated in his family lineages of 21 Divisions and Sanse. He was raised by his grandmother, Dona Juana Acevedo, bruja and espiritista. In 2003, Papa Hector was initiated into Haitian Voodoo as a houngan asogwe, a high priest of the Asson lineage. He lived and apprenticed for years in Haiti under a number of houngans and mambos.
Papa Hector is the author of The 21 Divisions: Mysteries and Magic of Dominican Voodoo, and his writing has been featured in a number of publications. He teaches workshops domestically and internationally. Follow him on Instagram at @houganhector.

Table of Contents

Preface xiii

Introduction 1

Chapter 1 The Roots of Puerto Rican Spirituality 11

Chapter 2 The Birth of Espiritismo 21

Chapter 3 The War against Mesa Blanca 35

Chapter 4 El Mundo Espiritual-The World of Spirit 45

Chapter 5 El Cuadro Espiritual-The Spiritual Frame 59

Chapter 6 Los Guias-Spiritual Guides 73

Chapter 7 Communicating with the Spirit World 95

Chapter 8 Reuniones y Veladas 113

Chapter 9 Answering the Call 123

Chapter 10 Las Causas 139

Chapter 11 Spiritual Healing 161

Chapter 12 Getting Started on the Path 175

Conclusion 207

Glossary 209

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