Voodoo

Creole Voodoo, a unique blend of African, Haitian, Native American, Catholic, spiritualist, and European folk magic traditions, welcomes the uninitiated. Inside are complete instructions for creating altars for each of the Seven African Powers, including how to petition the orishas, as well as some practical spells. This guide is written for people who are not initiated into any specific Voodoo tradition, but would like to benefit from knowing and practicing age-old authentic Voodoo rituals. The ...

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Bizango Spirits ORIGIN: Haiti Bizango has two meanings: • Secret mystical societies with a sometimes sinister reputation for social enforcement (including creation of zombis) • The spirits served by these secret societies The Bizango spirits are a subset of lwa. They may be understood as maximum, extreme Petro spirits. They are fierce, powerful, fast, and effective but also potentially dangerous. Attributes and symbols characterizing Bizango spirits include skulls, coffins, crosses, and crucifixes. SEE ALSO: Baron ...

A bocor is a Vodoun witch doctor who specializes in herbal Magic. The bocor is sought for counterspells to break Curses and for protective magic. SOURCE:The Encyclopedia of Magic and Alchemy Written by Rosemary Ellen Guiley Copyright © 2006 by Visionary Living, Inc. BOOKS FOR YOU TO READ IN OUR LIBRARY: ...

BONDYE Among the most important principles in the Vodu religion as practiced in Haiti is the veneration of God. Bondye (also referred to as Olohoum by some Voduists, from Yoruba Olorun “the master of the skies; supreme God”) designates the Supreme Being for Voduists, the Gran Mèt, the master of all matters, as he or she is often referred to. Because of the fluidity of gender in Vodu cosmology, as it is the case in ...

The relationship between human beings and their gods lies at the centre of all questions of identity, individual and collective. Nadia Lovell examines how religious feelings reflect notions of personhood and belonging, and how religious involvement can transform gender relations, by focusing on cults of Vodhun (voodoo) possession among the Watchi in Southern Togo. Using this detailed ethnographic study as a point of departure she offers a fascinating insight into the complex interplay between religion, ...

Includes photographs and drawings. Foreword by Joseph Campbell This is the classic, intimate study, movingly written with the special insight of direct encounter, which was first published in 1953 by the fledgling Thames & Hudson firm in a series edited by Joseph Campbell. Maya Deren's Divine Horsemen is recognized throughout the world as a primary source book on the culture and spirituality of Haitian Voudoun. The work includes all the original photographs and illustrations, glossary, ...

The historic Don Petro is credited as the founder of the Petro Vodou tradition. Jean-Philippe Pedro was a Vodouiste and leader of Maroons. The word Maroon derives from Cimarron, “wild one,” and was the name given runaway slaves. These weren’t just rare individuals: Maroons formed communities in remote locations where they formed fierce political resistance movements against slavery and colonial rulers. Author Moreau St. Méry wrote that Don Petro of Petit Goave founded the Petro ...

An explorer describes his encounters with voodoo, shamanism, mental telepathy, zombies, and levitation in the remote regions of Borneo, Haiti, and elsewhere. Read Online: THIS CONTENT IS SHOWN ONLY TO AUTHORIZED MEMBERS. IT IS HIDDEN FROM EVERYONE ELSE. Faces in the Smoke: An Eyewitness Experience of Voodoo, Shamanism, Psychic Healing, and Other Amazing Human Powers - Douchan Gersi END OF HIDDEN CONTENT BOOKS FOR YOU TO READ IN OUR LIBRARY: ...

Vodou, the folk religion of Haiti, is a by-product of the contact between Roman Catholicism and African and Amerindian traditional religions. In this book, Leslie Desmangles analyzes the mythology and rituals of Vodou, focusing particularly on the inclusion of West African and European elements in Vodouisants' beliefs and practices. Desmangles sees Vodou not simply as a grafting of European religious traditions onto African stock, but as a true creole phenomenon, born out of the oppressive ...

THE VOODOO RELIGION. Talismans, charms, amulets, veves, candels used in rituals. Contains the following dictionaries: candles, botanicals, incenses, oils, powders, sprays and stones. Also contains more than 90 rituals for love, money, protection, health and other powerful uses with fascinating secrets of mysterious voodoo. Read Online : THIS CONTENT IS SHOWN ONLY TO AUTHORIZED MEMBERS. IT IS HIDDEN FROM EVERYONE ELSE. Famous voodoo rituals and spells - H. U Lampe END OF HIDDEN CONTENT BOOKS ...

The Gedés are a category of Haitian Vodou spirit. They may be a subdivision of lwa or they may be their very own category, a parallel class of spirits. They are wild, rambunctious spirits, not easily categorized or pigeonholed. They are mediating spirits: • The Gedés mediate between the Rada and Petro pantheons. • They negotiate between the realms of death and life. The Gedés are spirits and guardians of the dead. Some Gedés may ...

Gran Pays The cemetery may be envisioned as a necropolis: a city of dead souls. The Haitian name for the dead residents of the cemetery that you are personally unable to name is Gran Pays or “Great Country.” To enlist the aid of an entire cemetery or to summon supernal assistance when you don’t know who to ask or, for whatever reason, prefer not to approach a specific strange grave, address the cemetery at large: ...

Gris-gris are in Vodun ( Voodoo ), charms or Talismans kept for good luck or to ward off evil. The original gris-gris were probably dolls or images of the gods, but most gris-gris today are small cloth bags filled with herbs, oils, stones, small bones, Hair and Nail clippings, pieces of clothing soiled with perspiration and/or other personal items, gathered under the direction of a particular god and designed to protect the owner. The origin ...

Haitian Vodou is a fascinating spiritual tradition rich with ceremonies and magic, songs and prayers, dances and fellowship. Yet outside of Haiti, next to no one understands this joyous and profound way of life. ln Haitian Vodou, Mambo Chita Tann explores the historical roots and contemporary practices of this unique tradition, including discussions of: Customs, beliefs, sacred spaces, and ritual objects Characteristics and behaviors of the Lwa, the spirits served by Vodou practitioners Common misconceptions ...

Two manuscripts in one book: Hoodoo: Unlocking the Secret Power of Rootwork, Folk Magic, Conjuration, Witchcraft, and Mojo Voodoo: Unlocking the Hidden Power of Haitian Vodou and New Orleans Voodoo Hoodoo is a powerful form of folk magic used for generations to improve the lives of those who practice it. So, is it relevant today? The quick answer is, yes, it most certainly is. The powers of roots and herbs are just the tip of ...

Hoodoo, voodoo, and conjure are part of a mysterious world of African American spirituality that has long captured the popular imagination. These magical beliefs and practices have figured in literary works by such authors as Toni Morrison, Alice Walker, and Ishmael Reed, and they have been central to numerous films, such as The Skeleton Key. Written for students and general readers, this book is a convenient introduction to hoodoo, voodoo, and conjure. The volume begins ...

This book introduces readers to the practice of Vodou and helps deconstruct and destroy stereotypes which have survived for hundreds of years. The authors in the collection--from Karen McCarthy Brown to Gerdes Fleurant to Leslie Desmangles--are leading scholars in the rapidly growing field of Vodou Studies. Tackling a wide range of Vodou practices and images, the essays within work to introduce readers to the history and practice of this religion, and to correct the fiction ...

Lampes de Charm are in Voodoo, “charm lamps” for casting Spells. Lampes de charm are small bowl or cups or are made from coconut shells or crab shells. They contain perfumed oil and two pieces of floating bones that form the shape of a CROSS. The lamps are burned to bring about a good desire or wish. Hexing lampes de charm for evil purposes are painted black. Their oil contains poudre de mort, or powdered ...

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Lwa The lwa are the spirits of Vodou. The word lwa is both singular and plural. It’s an African word. Lwa is the modern Haitian Kreyol spelling. The French spelling is loa. However, many names are used to indicate these very same spirits. You will also find them called: • Les Mystères (the mysteries) • Les Invisibles (the invisible ones) • Les Anges (the angels) • Zanj (Kreyol version of the French Anges) • Les ...

Macumba The Brazilian form of Vodun and Santería, or the worship of the ancient African gods through spIrIt possession and Magic. There is no “macumba” religion; the word is an umbrella term for the two principal forms of African spirit worship in Brazil: Candomblé and Umbanda. Macumba sometimes refers to black magic, but that is more properly called Quimbanda. Black slaves transported to Brazil by the Portuguese in the 1550s found their tribal religion had ...

The life and work of the legendary “Pope of Voodoo,” Marie Laveau―a free woman of colour who practically ruled New Orleans in the mid-1800s Marie Laveau may be the most influential American practitioner of the magical arts; certainly, she is among the most famous. She is the subject of songs, films, and legends and the star of New Orleans ghost tours. Her grave in New Orleans ranks among the most popular spiritual pilgrimages in the ...

magie In Vodoun, a priest, priestess or sorcerer who is a practitioner of black Magic. Magie also refers to black magic itself. SOURCE:The Encyclopedia of Magic and Alchemy Written by Rosemary Ellen Guiley Copyright © 2006 by Visionary Living, Inc ...

Leer en Español Marie Laveau (1794?–1881) and Marie Laveau Glapion(1827–1877) were the most famous voodoo queens, mother and daughter by the same name, reigned over New Orleans in the late 19th century, and in death are believed to haunt the city still. Their lives have become legend. Marie Laveau I reputedly was born in New Orleans in 1794, the illegitimate daughter of Charles Laveau and Margeurite Carcantel. A mulatto of mixed black, white and Indian ...

Marie Laveau She knew all their secrets. Judges, servants, city fathers, elegant courtesans and society belles. Marie Laveau Rich young planters begged for dances, pleaded for kisses, and fought duels in her name. Marie Laveau She could win back your lover, turn your grey curls to gold, help you win the jackpot, or put the death fix on you. She cast her wild spell on men and women, spirits and conjurors until the entire city ...

marre corde In Vodoun, the ceremonial making of Charms, Amulets, and other magical objects for the purposes of protection or Spell-casting. SOURCE:The Encyclopedia of Magic and Alchemy Written byRosemary Ellen Guiley Copyright © 2006 by Visionary Living, Inc ...

A mauvais is in Vodou, an evil person, such as a sorcerer or a person who possesses the Evil Eye. A mauvais has the ability to wreak havoc, death, and destruction. SOURCE:The Encyclopedia of Magic and Alchemy Written by Rosemary Ellen Guiley Copyright © 2006 by Visionary Living, Inc ...

Metresa The Caribbean island of Hispaniola is divided into two nations: Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Although Vodou has historically been associated with Haiti, related traditions exist in the Dominican Republic, too. The Dominican tradition is usually spelled Vodo or referred to as the Twenty-One Divisions. Metresa is the term used to describe Vodo female spirits. It is a Spanish adaptation of the French word Maîtresse or, in English, Mistress. SEE ALSO: Anaisa Pyé Lubana ...

Migan is a magical liquid that is an important ingredient in Vodoun. Migan consists of Blood, rum, cane syrup, and spices. It is drunk during Rituals and facilitates the casting of Spells. Any migan that is left over must be stored in a sealed container and hidden from sunlight. SOURCE:The Encyclopedia of Magic and Alchemy Written by Rosemary Ellen Guiley Copyright © 2006 by Visionary Living, Inc. BOOKS FOR YOU TO READ IN OUR LIBRARY: ...

mojo A Spell or Charm. The term mojo comes from Vodoun. Casting a spell is sometimes referred to as “working a mojo.” Mojo also refers to an AMULET carried on the person for protection. SOURCE:The Encyclopedia of Magic and Alchemy Written byRosemary Ellen Guiley Copyright © 2006 by Visionary Living, Inc ...

Morts, Les The Dead Pronounced: Mor, or in Kreyol: Mo ORIGIN: Vodou Les Morts literally means “the dead” in French, but if one thinks of death as disappearance or as severing links between people, then in Vodou cosmology, no one really dies. In the words of Bob Dylan, “Death is not the end.” The soul does not die, nor does it depart for some remote, distant afterlife. Instead, it remains close at hand, albeit usually ...

Arriving in the West in the sixteenth century through the slave trade, the ancient mysteries of Voodoo, Santeria, and Obeah blended strangely with traditional Christianity. What powers do these old religions still possess? THIS CONTENT IS SHOWN ONLY TO AUTHORIZED MEMBERS. IT IS HIDDEN FROM EVERYONE ELSE. Click Here to Read : Mysteries and Secrets of Voodoo, Santeria, and Obeah - Lionel and Patricia Fanthorpe END OF HIDDEN CONTENT ...

An oraisonis a protective Charm in Vodoun that is disguised as a Catholic PRAYER. The prayer is usually addressed to a saint such as Radegonde, Claire, or Bartholomew or to the archangelsaint Michael. It is written on paper and sewn into a pillow, pinned on a wall, or worn on clothing. See also AMULET. The Encyclopedia of Magic and Alchemy Written byRosemary Ellen Guiley Copyright © 2006 by Visionary Living, Inc ...

Ouanga is a term used in Vodoun for Talismans, Charms, and so forth, especially Fetishes for love. An ouanga for an evil purpose is called a Wanga. SOURCE: The Encyclopedia of Magic and Alchemy Written byRosemary Ellen Guiley Copyright © 2006 by Visionary Living, Inc. BOOKS FOR YOU TO READ IN OUR LIBRARY: ...

A paquet is in Vodoun, special types of Charm bags held to have great therapeutic powers. A paquet is a small flannel bag that contains mixtures of secret powdered ingredients, such as roots, herbs, spices, and flowers. The bags are made and consecrated in special Rituals. Red bags are made for men, and black bags are made for women. A paquet congo is a variation in which the powdered fillings are stuffed into a Poppet ...

In 1982, Harvard-trained ethnobotanist Wade Davis traveled into the Haitian countryside to research reports of zombies--the infamous living dead of Haitian folklore. A report by a team of physicians of a verifiable case of zombification led him to try to obtain the poison associated with the process and examine it for potential medical use. Interdisciplinary in nature, this study reveals a network of power relations reaching all levels of Haitian political life. It sheds light ...

quatre yeux A French term meaning “four eyes,” used in Vodoun to describe the power of CLAIRVOYANCE. One cannot become a priest or a priestess without having quatre yeux. SOURCE:The Encyclopedia of Magic and Alchemy Written by Rosemary Ellen Guiley Copyright © 2006 by Visionary Living, Inc ...

Rara is a vibrant annual street festival in Haiti, when followers of the Afro-Creole religion called Vodou march loudly into public space to take an active role in politics. Working deftly with highly original ethnographic material, Elizabeth McAlister shows how Rara bands harness the power of Vodou spirits and the recently dead to broadcast coded points of view with historical, gendered, and transnational dimensions. Read Online : THIS CONTENT IS SHOWN ONLY TO AUTHORIZED MEMBERS ...

This book traces the development of Haiti's combined Vodou-Christian religion from 1500 to the present and explains how this combination of distinct faiths coalesces in a coherent belief system. • Provides a history of Haiti's unique religious tradition that explains how Spanish and French colonizers established Catholicism in Haiti and identifies how the connections between Vodou and African indigenous religions formed over the past five centuries • Proposes seven "principles of accommodation" that enable Vodou-Catholicism ...

Secrets of Voodoo traces the development in Haiti and the Americas of this complex religion from its sources in the brilliant civilizations of ancient Africa. This book presents a straightforward account of the gods of loas and their function, the symbols and signs, rituals, and the ceremonial calendar of Voodoo; and the procedures for performing magical rites are given. "Voodoo," derived from the words meaning "introspection" and "mystere" is a system of belief about the ...

As a first-hand account of the weird mysteries and horrors of voodoo, Tell My Horse is an invaluable resource and fascinating guide. Based on Zora Neale Hurston's personal experiences in Haiti and Jamaica, where she participated as an initiate rather than just an observer of voodoo practices during her visits in the 1930s, this travelogue into a dark world paints a vividly authentic picture of ceremonies and customs and superstitions of great cultural interest. Read ...

Traces the history of voodooism in Haiti from its origins in Africa; describes voodoo ceremonies, beliefs, and rituals; and offers information on spirits, charms, and magic lamps to attract good fortune. Read Online : THIS CONTENT IS SHOWN ONLY TO AUTHORIZED MEMBERS. IT IS HIDDEN FROM EVERYONE ELSE. The Book of Vodou: Charms and Rituals to Empower Your Life - Leah Gordon END OF HIDDEN CONTENT BOOKS FOR YOU TO READ IN OUR LIBRARY: ...

This study investigates the emergence of powerful female leadership in New Orleans' Voodoo tradition. It provides a careful examination of the cultural, historical, economic, demographic and socio-political factors that contributed both to the feminization of this religious culture and its strong female leaders. Read Online : THIS CONTENT IS SHOWN ONLY TO AUTHORIZED MEMBERS. IT IS HIDDEN FROM EVERYONE ELSE. The Mysterious Voodoo Queen, Marie Laveaux - Ina J. Fandrich END OF HIDDEN CONTENT ...

A guide to the practices, tools, and rituals of New Orleans Voodoo as well as the many cultural influences at its origins • Includes recipes for magical oils, instructions for candle workings, and directions to create gris-gris bags and Voodoo dolls to attract love, money, justice, and healing and for retribution • Explores the major figures of New Orleans Voodoo, including Marie Laveau and Dr. John • Exposes the diverse ethnic influences at the core ...

True story of how E.A. Koetting received privileged instruction into the fiercely-guarded rites of Haitian Vodoun. Harness the magick of the Loa through high-powerful spells, magick fetishes, and ritual spirit possession with this forbidden grimoire. Read Online: THIS CONTENT IS SHOWN ONLY TO AUTHORIZED MEMBERS. IT IS HIDDEN FROM EVERYONE ELSE. Click Here to Read: The Spider & The Green Butterfly: Vodoun Crossroads Of Power- E.A. Koetting END OF HIDDEN CONTENT BOOKS FOR YOU TO ...

The term "voodoo hoodoo" is used by Louisiana locals to describe the unique variety of Creole Voodoo found in New Orleans. In this book, you will find a plethora of authentic Voodoo and hoodoo rituals for love, justice, gambling luck, luck in court, prosperity, health, crossing, hexes, curse removal, and much more. The author has stripped the shroud of secrecy that has always surrounded Voodoo, and provides detailed instructions on everything from making gris-gris, magickal ...

Twenty-One Divisions ALSO KNOWN AS: Twenty-One Nations (Haiti) Twenty-One Divisions is the variant of Vodou practiced in the Dominican Republic, also known as Vodo Dominicano. Spirits (lwa) are divided into twenty-one groups or divisions, hence the name. Included among these groups are the Division Rada, Division Petwo, and Division Gedé. Individual spirits belong to the different divisions. Haiti and the Dominican Republic share one island but their histories and cultures are different. The Dominican Republic ...

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This book fills a long-standing need in literature: Voodoo, Santeria, and Macumba as practiced today in cities throughout the Western world. It is not another history or sociological study, but a candid personal account by two who came to "the religion" from the outside. It includes descriptions of the phenomena triggered by Voodoo practice, divination techniques, spells and a method of self-initiation. Read Online : THIS CONTENT IS SHOWN ONLY TO AUTHORIZED MEMBERS. IT IS ...

A working guide on how to achieve financial success by working with the lwa, the spirits of Haitian Vodou • Provides spells and spirit work for job hunting, financial success, and career advancement • Spells included are detailed and easy to follow--learn to Heat Up Your Business with Ghede or Peruse the Want Ads with Legba Haitian Vodou is a very practical and scientific craft: either you please the spirits and get results or you ...

''Part elegy, part musings on the great mysteries of life, Vodou Saints is at the same time an inspirational story of lessons learned from Haitians in the over three decades that Dr. Arthur Fournier has worked with them, both in Miami and in Haiti. These lessons span the early days of the AIDS epidemic in Miami, the political turmoil of the Aristide years, the earthquake that devastated Haiti in 2010 and most recently the outbreak ...

Goes beyond the stereotypes to restore Vodou to its proper place as a powerful shamanic tradition • Provides practical exercises and techniques from the Vodou tradition that can be used as safe and effective means of spiritual healing and personal transformation • Shows how to remove evil spirits and negative energies sent by others • Written by a fully initiated Houngan (Vodou shaman) Providing practical exercises drawn from all aspects and stages of the Vodou ...

Vodou songs constitute the living memory of Haitian Vodou communities, and song texts are key elements to understanding Haitian culture. Vodou songs form a profound religious and cultural heritage that traverses the past and refreshes the present. Offering a one-of-a-kind research tool on Vodou and its cultural roots in Haiti and pre-Haitian regions, Vodou Songs in Haitian Creole and English provides a substantial selection of hard to find or unpublished sacred Vodou songs in a side-by-side bilingual ...

For the first time anywhere, explore the history, mystery, and magick of Voodoo Dolls in this fascinating new book. Tracing the Voodoo doll's roots back in history, author Denise Alvarado provides an intriguing account of the most provocative and mystifying icon of the African-derived healing tradition, dispelling stereotypes and myths, while at the same time showing how to make and use Voodoo dolls to enhance every day living. Learn how to make three kinds of ...

Voodoo in Haiti is a masterwork of observation and description by one of the most distinguished anthropologists of the twentieth century. Alfred Métraux has written a rich and lasting study of the lives and rituals of the Haitian mambos and adepts, and of the history and origins of their religion. It is an accurate and engaging account of one of the most fascinating and misunderstood cultures in the world. “Métraux’s book is a landmark in ...

Brujo Negro's Voodoo Sorcery Grimoire, published by International Guild of Occult Sciences. A classic in the field of Voodoo, Hoodoo and Brujeria. Read Online : THIS CONTENT IS SHOWN ONLY TO AUTHORIZED MEMBERS. IT IS HIDDEN FROM EVERYONE ELSE. Voodoo Sorcery Grimoire - Brujo Negro END OF HIDDEN CONTENT BOOKS FOR YOU TO READ IN OUR LIBRARY: ...

A wanga is in Vodoun ( Voodoo ) , a Curse or Hex made with a Poppet. A wanga is negative and even vampiric in nature. It is used to cast an especially powerful Spell or Bewitchment that forces a person to do one’s bidding, forces someone to fall in love, or causes accidents, illness, misfortune, and even death. A wanga-mort is a death hex, said to cause death in seven days. Wangas are “placed” ...

A Zombie is in Vodoun (Voodoo), a dead person allegedly restored to life by a sorcerer called a bokor. The zombie has no will of its own, but acts as a robotlike slave to the bokor. Meanwhile, others believe the person to be dead. The word “zombie” probably comes from the Congo word nzambi, which means “the spirit of a dead person.” Zombies may in fact be real, but not as the resurrected dead; they ...