"Wendy Mata masterfully bridges the worlds of Brujería and Curanderismo, offering a Spanglish journey that is as practical as it is intensely magical. Bruja Curandera is a stunning, soulful guide that feels less like a manual and more like a sacred conversation with a wise friend, a friend really invested in making you understand the adequate power of every tool in your hands. Whether you're new to these traditions or experienced, this book provides clear, actionable steps to incorporate rituals into your daily routine, making spiritual growth accessible and tangible. I am absolutely captivated by how Wendy empowers you to reclaim your ancestral magic and deprogram old patterns so you can truly thrive. It is a rare, grounded masterpiece that turns everyday rituals into transformative acts of self-love and power."
—Elhoim Leafar, author of Dream Witchery and Manifestation Magic

"Reading Bruja Curandera by Wendy Mata did not feel like reading a book, it felt like a series of conversations and visits with a kind teacher. It is a welcoming book that blends cultural teachings and modern insights with warmth, boundaries, and clear instructions. If you don't have a personal connection to Mexico or one of the Latine cultures, don't worry. If you come to this book with an open and respectful heart, you will be greeted with hospitality. I strongly recommend this book for both newcomers and old hands."
—Ivo Domínguez Jr., author of Spirit Speak

"At a moment when immigrant lives and histories are being erased, Bruja Curandera is an unapologetically authentic expression of Mexican spirituality. It is a powerful reclamation of spiritual power and magic. Best of all, it reads just like having a conversation with Wendy. I'm so excited she is sharing her wisdom at a time when the world needs it most."
—Ron Padrón, co-editor of Serpents of Circe

"A powerful and deeply personal guide into the living currents of Mexican ancestral magic. With clarity, honesty, and a voice rooted in lived experience, Mata invites readers into a path that begins not with spells or rituals, but with the necessary work of deprogramming—unlearning the fears, silences, and inherited wounds that have long kept many of us disconnected from our power. From the very first pages, she establishes an important distinction: this is not a manual on Catholicism, faith healing, or devotional practices to specific saints or deities. Instead, it is a reclamation of ancestral magic on its own terms, honoring traditions that exist beyond religious syncretism and restoring dignity to practices that have too often been misunderstood or suppressed."
—Rev. Laura González, Kalpulli Xinacthli Xochicalli – Ixtlamatketl, Priestess of the Goddess, Circle Sanctuary Minister

"As I read this beautiful text, two things jumped out at me. The first was how Wendy effortlessly shows us that everything we do is magical; there is nothing mundane in our lives. She gives us a beautiful guide on how to live and embody our magic every moment of every day. The chapter on ancestors and abundance really hit Home with me. Being able to finally stand up to all those ancestral patterns and say, 'Enough. This ends with me.' is a powerful tool to send back along your ancestral line to heal those wounds that sometimes we don't even see as actual wounds, just bad habits. Doing that work for my own ancestral line has shown me how that will send forward those positive energetic ripples to make the healthy change in my world and the larger world that it is asking for. Energetic warriors, but in all guises, and Wendy gave me permission to pick up my sword."
—Debra L. Burris, PhD, author of Weather Magic