Lately I have become interested in spells, magick and voodoo.  I found their individual concepts interesting, and some of their methods intriguing.  However, am I converting to their forms of religion?  I think not.  Never the less though, I am interested in incorporating some aspects of theirs, into my own faith.

Recently enough, I wrote an article about making voodoo dolls spiffy.  I have had lots of good feedback, and it was an interestingly fun craft project.  The Voodoo religion itself, lacks a fixed theology and an organized hierarchy.  Unlike that found in Roman Catholicism, and Christian Protestant faiths.  Many voodoo participants consider that aspect of their faith, part of their Catholic religious rites and practices.  Especially since they earnestly believe in the power of purgatory, and the servitude of spirits.  Though, many Haitians do distinguish the differences between serving spiritual ancestors, and practicing black sorcery.   Basically voodoo is of African ethnicity, Roman Catholic based religion that serves three categories of spiritual beings called the lemô, lemistè, and lemarasa.  Translation…, “the dead”, “the mysteries,” and “the sacred twins.”  The family of spirits together, is called the “loua.”  Remember, Haiti is a french speaking country, and their many of the words in their language is of creole descent.

I found an Internet website called, CountryStudies.com.  They offer a clear cut dialog about the many different aspects of voodooism.  For instance they write, “The belief system of voodoo revolves around family spirits (often called loua or mistè) who are inherited through maternal and paternal lines. Loua protect their “children” from misfortune. In return, families must “feed” the loua through periodic rituals in which food, drink, and other gifts are offered to the spirits. There are two kinds of services for the loua. The first is held once a year; the second is conducted much less frequently, usually only once a generation. Many poor families, however, wait until they feel a need to restore their relationship with their spirits before they conduct a service.   Services are usually held at a sanctuary on family land.  Ancestors (le mò) rank with the family loua as the most important spiritual entities in voodoo. Elaborate funeral and mourning rites reflect the important role of the dead. Ornate tombs throughout the countryside reveal how much attention Haiti gives to its dead. Voodooists believe the dead are capable of forcing their survivors to construct tombs and sell land. In these cases, the dead act like family loua, which “hold” family members to make them ill or bring other misfortune. The dead also appear in dreams to provide their survivors with advice or warnings.  Voodooists also believe there are loua that can be paid to bring good fortune or protection from evil. And, they believe that souls can be paid to attack enemies by making them ill.  Folk belief includes zombies and witchcraft. Zombies are either spirits or people whose souls have been partially withdrawn from their bodies. Some Haitians resort to bokò, who are specialists in sorcery and magic. Haiti has several secret societies whose members practice sorcery.  Voodoo specialists, male houngan and female manbo, mediate between humans and spirits through divination and trance. They diagnose illnesses and reveal the origins of other misfortune. They can also perform rituals to appease spirits or ancestors or to repel magic.   Many voodoo specialists are accomplished herbalists who treat a variety of illnesses.”

Just for shits and grins; I thought I would add my favorite spell so far, that has produced results.

Disperse Negativity

You will need:

1 broom

2 black candles

2 white candles

1 sprig of Rue

3 drops of Pennyroyal oil (in a bowl of spring water)

paper and pen

Sandalwood incense

Sweep the air to clear the energy before you do the spell.   Set up white candles in the north and east and black candles in the south and west.  Light the incense and candles and sit in the center.   Inhale deeply and relax then dip the rue into the water and splash yourself with it saying: “Bad luck (or whatever you wish to get rid off) – be gone!” Do this at least nine times.  Then write on the paper what you want to let go of, and after you have done, draw a big cross over it.  Burn the paper in the black south candle flame.   Bury the ashes.

Remember- it is very important to conduct any spell in a positive environment, with best intentions.  It is good to follow the old rule that what ever bad you wish or harm to be done, it usually comes back to you three times fold.

Voodoo Man

Voodoo Man at a Party

Have Fun!

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