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Being Bruja

A Young Mystic's Guide

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By Zayda Rivera

Illustrated by Jennifer Dahbura

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For those who have ever felt the call of magic, or unexplained ties to the Universe or ancestors, this guide to Brujería is an essential introduction to the practice for beginners stemming from the Latinx, Hispanic, and indigenous traditions. 

Being Bruja is a comprehensive and inclusive guide focused on introducing the practice of Brujería to curious young mystics. Learn about the brief history and origin of the practice and the word bruja, along with the tools needed for the practice, beginner rituals, how to connect with the earth and your ancestors, spiritual cleansings and protection, and how to incorporate Brujería into your daily life. While embracing Latine/Hispanic mystic traditions, this book makes it clear that anyone can identify as a bruja, brujo, or brujx. Readers will come away with a further knowledge and appreciation of our connection to the Universe, as well as practical rituals, like how to perform beginner baños and limpias.

On Sale
Jul 29, 2025
Page Count
144 pages
Publisher
Running Press Kids
ISBN-13
9780762487721

Photo of author Zayda Rivera standing in front of a yellow wall, looking at the camera, wearing a shirt that says “Powered By My Ancestors”

Zayda Rivera

About the Author

For over twenty years, Zayda Rivera has been writing for a variety of publications, covering everything from lifestyle, parenting, women’s issues, spirituality, and astrology. Zayda lives in gratitude and helps others live a life of truth and presence through her business Mindful Living with Z, which she launched in 2019 right before the pandemic and grew through virtual sessions with people all around the country and internationally. Zayda is grateful everyday that she listened to that deep inner-knowing that was telling her to study and learn how to work with energy as a Reiki Master, tarot, meditation, and yoga.

Durante más de veinte años, Zayda Rivera ha escrito para una variedad de publicaciones, escribiendo sobre estilo de vida, paternidad, temas de la mujer, espiritualidad y astrología. Zayda vive en gratitud y ayuda a otros vivir una vida verdadera y tener presencia a través de su negocio Mindful Living with Z, que lanzó en 2019 justo antes de la pandemia y creció a través de sesiones virtuales con personas de todo el país y en el mundo. Zayda agradece todos los días haber escuchado ese profundo conocimiento interior que le decía que estudiara y aprendiera a trabajar con la energía interna atravez de ser Maestra de Reiki, y estudiar tarot, meditación y yoga.

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Jennifer Dahbura

About the Illustrator

Jennifer Dahbura (She/Her) is an illustration artist from El Salvador, Central America. Being a Latina, she has always been surrounded by mythology, legends, and traditions. She tries to reflect them in her artwork, especially in her color palette and playful textures. She also explores self-expression, human behavior, and sentiments. She is a multi-disciplinary artist who has worked in the editorial and commercial fields, commissioned by magazines, newspapers, children’s books, branding, animation, and ad campaigns.

Jennifer Dahbura es una artista ilustradora de El Salvador, Centroamérica. Al ser latina, siempre ha estado rodeada de mitología, leyendas y tradiciones. Intenta reflejarlos en sus obras de arte, especialmente en su paleta de colores y texturas divertidas. También explora la autoexpresión, el comportamiento humano y los sentimientos. Es una artista multidisciplinaria que ha trabajado en el campo editorial y comercial, por encargo de revistas, periódicos, libros infantiles, branding, animación y campañas publicitarias.

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