Mojo is a term that originated from the Bantu languages of the African continent. African American slaves used the term to apply to magic spells or charms. They also used it for small bags that could be carried for protection as part of a hoodoo belief system. To wear a mojo is to wear a small fabric bag that contains things such as herbs, carved symbols or fetishes, or could contain papers on which prayers were written. Usually the mojo is hidden under the clothing.
A mojo can be what is called type specific. For example a person might carry a mojo to protect against evil curses or one that might help them find love or one to bring good luck.
The use of the term mojo into today’s language is to refer to it as a source of power and not necessarily refer to a mojo bag. Mojo is connected to the sexual potency of males and is also jokingly used in song and film. For example in the Austin Powers film, he searches for his stolen mojo.
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