agua santa
spanish for holy water—an ode to water and spirit
we’re a brooklyn-based botánica that crafts and curates resources for mind and spirit. we exist to support independent and community-based forms of spiritual study and subvert anti-intellectualism in sacred spaces. our inventory reflects our commitment to collective liberation through practical mysticism.
spiritual study
This is a pre-owned copy of Santería: African Spirits in America by Joseph M. Murphy. This ethnographic text explores the history and practice of Regla Lucumí, previously called Santería, in the United States.
This is a pre-owned copy of Adaptogens: Herbs for Longevity and Everyday Wellness by Adriana Ayales. This herbalist’s guide includes detailed plant descriptions, explanations of historic and modern use, and recipes for practitioners.
This is a pre-owned copy of Sexual Personae: Art and Decadence from Nefertiti to Emily Dickinson by Camille Pagila. In this text, Paglia explores the ways Western culture is rooted in Paganism as opposed to Christianity through cultural and literary criticism.
This is a pre-owned copy of The Art & Practice of Spiritual Herbalism by Karen M. Rose. This herbalist’s guide includes detailed plant descriptions, explanations of historic and modern use, and recipes for practitioners.