Voodoo Spells

April 18, 2008

  • Voodoo Magic - Spells, Offerings, Rituals of Vodou

    Practicing Vodou - Cleansing Baths, Candle Spells, and the Gris-gris
    The essence of Voodoo magic and spell casting is to raise spiritual powers over time through offerings, rituals, and initiations.  This may be done individually or in a group setting, which is what happens in Vodou and Santeria.  But, because of the power and intensity of the work, it is not recommended for beginners.  And most magic is reserved for Vodou initiates.  There are only a few types of rituals and spells that will be suitable for the non-initiate, and most that practice Vodou would strongly urge anyone with a genuine interest to seek further instruction with a houngan (vodou priest) or mambo (vodou preistess).  However, you can begin an interest in Vodou by taking part in cleansing baths and utilizing candle spells.  You do not have to be an initiate to use these sacred Vodou practices. (…)

April 9, 2008

  • Vodou Documentary - Rituals of Vodou Religious Ceremony

    Here's a wonderfully presented video snapshot of a Vodou ceremony that took place in Brooklyn, New York about a year ago.  Watch and learn about the practice of Vodou - And I think you'll enjoy the artful visual beauty of this short Vodou documentary by the photojournalist,  Stephanie Keith. (…)

April 4, 2008

  • The Loa - Getting To Know the Voudou Spirits

    The Loa - Spirits of the Vodou Religion
    In the Vodou religion, there is one God who rules over all the worlds, visible and invisible.  He is known by different names in different parts of the world. 
    In Haiti he is called Bondye, which is also sometimes spelled in the French manner, as Bondieu.  This means "good God."  Bondye is a benevolent God, but the problem with him is that he so powerful and so omniscient that ordinary believers cannot access him with their prayers or problems. (…)

March 31, 2008

  • Vodou - Dispelling Misconceptions About Vodou

    Dispelling Misconceptions About Vodou
    There are many popular misconceptions about the sacred religion of Vodou.  Hollywood and the media have picked up obscure or trivial aspects of the religion and used these for their own purposes.  This is fine, but unfortunately, it is theses images that stick in people's minds.  Probably the most misunderstood aspects of Vodou are Voodoo dolls and zombies. (…)

March 17, 2008

February 4, 2008

  • Vodou - Learning Basics of Vodou

    Learn the Basics of Vodou
    Vodou is a practical religion which helps its adherents with day to day living.  To practitioners of Vodou, their gods are beings with fully developed personalities, likes and dislikes, and certain preferences in style.  The gods are called the loa, and there is a huge contingent of them—some raucous, some bawdy, some sneaky, some demure.  Vodou priests are called houngan and priestesses are called mambo.  It is through them that direct contact with the loa is made. (…)

February 3, 2008

  • Voodoo - Introduction To the Religion of Vodou

    Voodoo - The Religion of Vodou
    Mention the word Vodou, and for most people what comes to mind are Vodou dolls and Zombies. Some people even think that Vodou is associated with Satanism. (…)

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