Prof. Charles Porterfield

May you all have a time of peace and joy, no matter where, no matter when... I bid you all Peace.

Hey all, after a year+ of not being able to edit my website I am finally back in and cooking with evil gas.
I am proud to announce the update of my trusted colleagues page, which is still a work in progress, and hope you will not only take a look but support all these fine folks with your patronage.

Professor Porterfield's Trusted Hoodoo and Conjure Colleagues He is highly skilled and well-versed in candle rituals, biblical magic, herbs, curios and creating handcrafted spiritual products.

This Friday, Jan 20th, I will be sitting down with the amazing Dr. Al Cummins to discuss the art of Cartomancy as part of the excellent Diviners on Diving series. I hope to see you there!
"Diviners On Divining is a monthly online class series hosted by The Cauldron Black and presented and chaired by Dr Alexander Cummins exploring the mysteries, minutiae, and mastery of divination with a range of visiting guest diviners.
The Diviners On Divining series consists of twelve monthly events across 2023 featuring a host of very special guest speakers discussing various fundamental aspects of divination: from focused exploration of particular systems and styles of oracular reading to widely-applicable techniques, tips, and tricks of interpretation, diagnosis, remediation, and enchantment for one’s personal and professional divinatory practices.
We are proud to host a fantastic range of guest speakers with an illuminating range of expertises for this series which welcomes conjure doctors, folk healers, mediums, astrolators, cartomancers, rune readers, witches, geomancers, candle-workers, and many other sorts of diviners and workers. We are excited to invite you to this series of talks celebrating the unfolding mysteries and practical wisdoms alike of divination in its many many forms, functions, and fashions.
Playing cards aka “the soldier’s Bible” aka“the Devil’s picture book”; the fifty-four little talismans that make up a deck of cards (including the Jokers!) are found across the world from casinos and bars to kitchen tables and wherever folks need to pass the long hours away. A deck of cards, properly worked with, will hold and reveal many secrets and potencies for those with the care and skill to speak with them…
Inaugurating our Diviners on Divining series, we are delighted to welcome the Old Testament conjure doctor and cartomancer – not to mention our favourite scoundrel! – Professor Charles Porterfield to share his time, wisdom, and camaraderie with us on the subject of divining with playing cards.
This discussion will include helpful notes for veteran card readers and newcomers alike on topics including: historical contexts for card reading and card magic in Southern Conjure, how to read cards in combination to nuance our readings, working with spreads and “significator” cards, as well as wider consideration of the magical links produced by the act of divination itself.
There will also be ample opportunity for attendees to put forward your own burning questions about divining with playing cards for consideration and discussion. We are very much looking forward to the Professor sharing insights in his characteristically passionate, and heartfelt manner."

https://www.thecauldronblack.com/event-details/diviners-on-divining-cartomancy-with-professor-charles-porterfield?fbclid=IwAR0hW7E86J4z4L90GEB37qi4XrjVSeLj0ylOpgmySM0ynQS_5EimMBMFTcM

Diviners on Divining: Cartomancy with Professor Charles Porterfield | The Cauldron Black Diviners On Divining is a monthly online class series hosted by The Cauldron Black and presented and chaired by Dr Alexander Cummins exploring the mysteries, minutiae, and mastery of divination with a range of visiting guest diviners. The Diviners On Divining series consi...

Hello all,
This Friday, Aug 05, from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT I will be talking online about the 'Sporting Life' and its interactions of hoodoo and Southern conjure for the Salem Witchcraft & Folklore Festival.

This class is more important than ever and we will definitely be touching on recent events that have been occurring in the United States and how they effect or community and work.

Come along with me as I part the velvet curtain that conceals the life, times, and history of the sporting life. The demi-monde world of the night, the other side of the street, and the sporting life has played its part in hoodoo, conjure, and rootwork. In this class I will take you into the underworld beliefs and secret practices of the sporting life and show you its impact on the world of magic and spirituality. From the prostitutes of the Bible, the working girls of Storyville and San Antonio, the high-stakes bettors, the magnetic madams, the persuasive pimps, and the cagey corner dope dealers to the members of the oppressed le***an, gay, bisexual, q***r, and transgender communities this class will startle your senses and thrill your heart. I hope to see you there.

Oh and if you can not make it - don't fret it or sweat it, because this amazing event is being held virtually online, so you can enjoy it in the comfort of your own home, or watch the class recordings later on your own schedule - You don't want to miss it!

Tell em the Professor sent ya.

https://www.salemwitchfest.com/2022-events-registration

https://www.salemwitchfest.com/event-details/from-the-streets-to-the-sheets-the-sporting-life-in-hoodoo-with-professor-charles-porterfield

From the Streets to the Sheets: The Sporting Life in Hoodoo with Professor Charles Porterfield | Salem Witch Fest Come with us as Professor Porterfield parts the velvet curtains that conceal the life, times, and history of the sporting life. The demi-monde world of the night, the other side of the street, and the sporting life has played its part in hoodoo, conjure, and rootwork. In this class the good Profe...

Hello friends,
It is my honor to be a part of the 4th annual Salem Witchcraft & Folklore Festival. This event is quickly becoming one of the premier magical events and I am always stunned by the incredible people who are brought in to lecture and teach at it. There will be dozens of speakers covering subjects from all around the world and across diverse traditions and workings.

Right about now some folks may be saying "But, professor I can't afford to travel", or "I have life commitments that keep me from getting there". Well don't you sweat it and don't you fret it because this event is brought you by the good folks at Salem Witchcraft & Folklore Festival online! Stay in the comfort and ease of your own house and enjoy all the lectures you like!

Tickets are still available but they are going fast so don't miss out!
I hope to see you there and that you get a chance to experience this fantastic event.

https://www.salemwitchfest.com/2022-events-registration