It is a community religion rooted in healing and doing good to others; tenets that are central to the religion. It was a source of strength for African slaves who had to endure fierce conditions when they found themselves uprooted and moved around the world as chattel. A Voodoo priest, Dutty Boukman, started the Haitian Revolution of after stating prophecies that certain slaves that he named would be leaders of a resistance movement that would free other slaves. This was seen as the catalyst of the subsequent slave revolt.
In , France banned any practicing of African religion in its colonies. Slaves had to be converted within eight days of their arrival with many baptisms taking place.
The religion did not die, however; it simply merged with the newly adopted Catholicism to give the impression of conversion.
Voodoo practitioners have historically survived several attempts of others trying to subdue the religion by burning shrines, forcing conversion to different religions, and beating its clergy. The myth of the voodoo doll as a tool to bestow a curse is something that has been propagated by popular culture and Hollywood in particular.
This doll pertains to a type of African folk magic called hoodoo. They have very little place in the religion and are not used by the majority of practitioners. The Zangbeto are traditional voodoo guardians of the night in Togo and Benin. They patrol the streets in outfits that resemble haystacks and were the primary law enforcement in these areas until the establishment of official law and order. We and our partners use cookies to better understand your needs, improve performance and provide you with personalised content and advertisements.
To allow us to provide a better and more tailored experience please click "OK". Conjure first emerged in the days of slavery and plantations and is widely considered among the most potent forms of magic. Its popularity continues to increase, both in the United States and worldwide.
This audiobook is a guide to using conjure to achieve love, success, safety, prosperity, and spiritual fulfillment. Author Starr Casas, a hereditary master of the art, introduces listeners to the history and philosophy of conjure and provides practical information for using it. By: Starr Casas. How difficult is it to communicate with your ancestors? We sense their presence, instinctively, and wish to communicate with them.
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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 US.
Author Denise Alvarado explores Marie Laveau's life and work - the fascinating history and mystery. This book gives an overview of New Orleans Voodoo, its origins, history, and practices. It contains spells, prayers, rituals, recipes, and more. By: Denise Alvarado. In the realm of African spiritual pathways, no tradition is so widely embraced and practiced as the West African religion Orisa.
Awakened by her own spiritual journey, Tobe Melora Correal, an initiated priestess in the Yoruba-Lukumi branch of Orisa, guides us along this blessed road. Finding Soul on the Path of Orisa provides a fresh look at these ancient teachings and emphasizes introspection and inner work over the outward manifestations of Orisa's practices. By: Tobe Melora Correal. African mythology is intricate, complex, and the ideals behind some of their mythological beliefs were often intertwined with actual events.
This book examines how both myth and fact contributed to the culture and traditions of the African people and how some stories continue to be influential. By: Bernard Hayes. Anyone can create their own spells and rituals.
Would you like to? When writing your own spells, it possesses an extraordinary amount of power because of the energy you put into it. Haitian Vodou by Monique Joiner Siedlak explores this rich Haitian tradition beginning with a look at Haitian history and how the tradition known as Haitian vodou evolved. She then moves on to cover the basic principles and ethics of Haitian vodou.
Her fascinating work also includes a discussion of common confusions and controversies associated with Haitian vodou as well as a discussion of Haitian vodou today. An inspiring exploration of the goddesses of the West African spiritual traditions and their role in shaping Yoruba Ifa , Santeria, Haitian vodoun, and New Orleans voodoo. By: Lilith Dorsey. In this book, Katrina Hazzard-Donald explores African Americans' experience and practice of the herbal, healing folk belief tradition known as Hoodoo.
Working against conventional scholarship, Hazzard-Donald argues that Hoodoo emerged first in three distinct regions she calls "regional Hoodoo clusters" and that after the turn of the 19th century, Hoodoo took on a national rather than regional profile. By: Katrina Hazzard-Donald. Inside, you will learn: how you can manifest during the new moon; how to draw money to you by increasing your vibrations; and when you want to begin your long-term goal for lasting effects.
Filled with hands-on techniques and tips, Honoring Your Ancestors shows you how to create an ancestor altar so you can work with ancestors of all kinds. Author Mallorie Vaudoise also shares fascinating ideas for incorporating rituals, spells, family recipes, and even practices like music and dancing to help you open this wonderful new dimension of your spiritual journey.
By: Mallorie Vaudoise. Voodoo, or vodou as it is traditionally referred to, is a modern-day take on an ancient Haitian religion developed by African-Caribbean slave workers on island plantations during the period of French slavery.
Apart from simply being just a religion, voodoo is actually an entire way of life centered around an immense respect for one's elders. This respect is further expanded towards life philosophies and spirituality, and even extends into the realm of a great respect for nature.
This audiobook is designed to introduce you to the very essence of voodoo. After you have prepared yourself both mentally and physically to perform voodoo spells and rituals, you will learn how to put into practice a very basic voodoo spell and protection charm. This book is an absolute gem..
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I love this book with every ounce of my being. So interesting,so many twists and turns. I loved the description of Voodoo's way of trapping of a Spirit. Such a great book. I love this book its awesome This was incredible! What a vivid and painful story but I desperately need more. So much love and pain and tragedy.
An epic story thank you for writing! Blaze is mine! Thank you for this awesomeness. Practical book for all sorts of doll spells. Some of the ingredients are not as readily or cheap in the UK as they would be where these practices originate from.
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