Voodoo

Beginners Guide:
Discover Its Top
Secret Spells and
Rituals
Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: Voodoo Who?
Chapter 2: Re-weaving the Fabric
Chapter 3: The Loa
Chapter 4: Simple Voodoo Rituals
You Can Perform
Conclusion
Introduction
I want to thank you and commend you
for downloading the book, Voodoo.
What comes into your mind when you
encounter the word Voodoo? Do you
think about old hags and scorned
lovers sticking pins into a doll? Of
naked men prancing about a howling
fire and making human sacrifices?
As a belief system, Voodoo has always
been misunderstood. It will
undoubtedly remain to be shrouded in
fantastical fallacy for as long as
Hollywood stereotypes persist. And
yet despite the attempts of xenophobic
colonizers to demonize Voodoo and
everything connected with it, the faith
survives up to this very day. This
books goal is to open your eyes to the
beauty of the Voodoo religion and that
involves undoing the elaborate fabric
of misconception one thread at a time.
Unlike other religions, Voodoo doesnt
have a holy book to dictate the actions
of its followers. In fact, much of what
is known about Voodoo has been
derived from anecdotes passed down
from generation to generation. This
book will walk you through the
important things that you need to know
about this ancient faith, from its basic
philosophies to the different Voodoo
spirits.
In truth, Voodoo has a great deal of
wisdom to offer and such
enlightenment can be valuable and
applicable to your daily life. The great
thing is that you dont have to sell your
soul to the devil or even be a
subscriber of the faith to perform and
reap the benefits of Voodoo rituals.
Through this book, you will learn basic
and harmless Voodoo practices that
you can perform right in your home.
These rituals will help provide you
with protection, assist you in obtaining
happiness, and aid you in attracting
fortune.
Thanks again for downloading this
book, I hope you enjoy it!
Chapter 1: Voodoo Who?
What is Voodoo?
As mentioned previously in the
introduction, Voodoo is an ancient
religion. It was birthed in the kingdoms
of Africa six thousand years ago. The
Fon Kingdom, now seen in the map as
Southern Benin, is considered as the
cradle of Voodoo. Even today, millions
of people in Benin, Ghana, and Togo
still practice Voodoo.
The name is derived from the Fon
word Voudon which translates to the
Power or the Creator. Indeed, like
most religions, followers of the
Voodoo faith believe that the world
was made and is governed by an all-
powerful Supreme Being. That said,
Voodooists believe that as mere
mortals, we are neither capable nor
worthy of communicating directly with
the Supreme Being. The Creator,
though invincible, all-loving and
always watching, must not be bothered
with our daily concerns. It is for this
reason why we need the aid of other
lesser spiritual beings, including ones
ancestors. Note that these spirits are
not considered as gods. Despite their
presence, Voodoo remains
monotheistic in nature.
However, unlike major religions,
Voodoo does not have a holy scripture
which the followers base their faith
upon. Instead, Voodoo concentrates
more on individual experience.
Because it does not constrain ones
actions by rules set in stone, you are
free to act and exist as stated by your
conscience. No set of ancient rules
exist to dictate your actions for you.
No words written centuries ago will
predetermine your choice. No one will
threaten you into obedience with
punishments or everlasting damnation.
Instead, it is up to you to do the right
thing, to determine by yourself the path
of righteousness, and to make the
conscious choice to walk on that path.
This is one of the most beautiful things
about being a Voodooist. The Voodoo
faith supports empowerment and
encourages responsibility.

Africa, you say I thought Voodoo

came from Nawlins?
The roots of Voodoo has spread as far
as from West Africa to Louisiana. As
mentioned, Voodoo practices and
beliefs tend to differ in various
geographical areas, but the three main
types of Voodoo are:
African Voodoo
Haitian Voodoo
New Orleans, Louisiana Voodoo
It was slavery that brought Voodoo to
the Americas and caused it to spread
around the world. In 1804, Voodooist
slaves were brought by Cuban
plantation owners to Louisiana.
During its period of colonization
between the 16th-17th centuries, slaves
were brought from Africa to the
Hispaniola (Haiti). Forced by the
colonists to baptize themselves in the
Christian faith, the slaves struggled to
practice their Voodoo faith. As a result,
the slaves ended up reconciling the
different religious beliefs so that they
may practice a bit of their faith even if
not openly. Whichever parts of the
world Voodooists ended up in, whether
they were ostracized or hunted down
or coerced to conversion, they clung to
their faith steadfastly while embracing
change as necessary. This is why if you
look at the Voodoo religion today, you
will see the influences of various
major religions.
For instance, Voodoo Saints were
made and called upon. What is Saint
Peter to the Catholics is Papa Legba to
Voodooists. In both religions, both are
keepers of the gate. To Voodooists,
Papa Legba is a loa (lwa) or a spirit
who watches over the doors of the
spirit world.
Another example is how some Voodoo
holidays correspond with Catholic
holidays. On the days when Catholics
remember the spirits of those who had
passed on (All Saints Day and All
Souls Day), Voodooists who had been
forced to convert to Catholicism took
these opportunities to honor loa known
as the Ghede. These loa are family of
spirits which personify their ancestors
who now exist in the realm of the dead.
The Christian cross had also come to
mean something to followers of the
Voodoo faith. They use it to symbolize
crossroads or life-changing decisions
or events.
A Catholic might even recognize some
similarities in the Voodoo hymns and
the ones sang at his church.
Nevertheless, Haitian and Louisiana
Voodoo still retain much of the original
African influence. Like any other
religion, Voodoo has priests and
priestesses. The former are referred to
as houngans while the latter are called
mambos. Their main duties are to
conduct religious ceremonies. In
Africa, ceremonies are conducted in
temples called honfours. In some
places, the priests and priestesses
practice folk medicine. Their other
roles include providing individual
members with guidance and settling
disputes within the community. Marie
Laveau (born 1794) was a powerful
figure in New Orleans. She served as a
Voodoo priestess and did many selfless
works including aiding the homeless.
Even today, people leave sacrifices on
her grave.
Anyone can be a houngan or a mambo
after entering and passing an
apprenticeship with a leader. In the
same way as Catholic priests and nuns
enter monasteries, aspiring houngans
and mambos may enter religious
centers. In some Voodoo communities,
the aspiring priest or priestess has to
lock himself/herself up from the rest of
the world for three days and nights.
This ritual symbolizes dying and on the
third day, they come out, resurrected.
As mentioned, Voodooists believe in
helpful spirits. Similar to Greek gods
and goddesses, each deity is linked
with specific objects, colors, and
places. They even possess different
personalities and require different
sacrifices from their followers or
anyone who seeks their aid.
In pretty much the same way as one
looks up to a public figure and seeks
the advice of a mentor, it is possible
for you to develop a relationship with
a Voodoo spirit. If you wish to
embrace the principles that a loa
represents, then you can invoke the
spirit so that his/her power will aid
you in your current circumstance.

Is Voodoo evil?
Far from it. Its true that there are
Voodoo rituals that require animal
sacrifice and this may anger defenders
of animal rights. However, it is
important to understand that to
Voodooists, these animals lives are
not taken in vain. The goals of the
rituals are often positive (such as to
bring about peace and fertility).
Contrary to what some may believe,
they are not done to cast evil curses.
That said, Voodoo priests and
priestesses do study bo (harmful
witchcraft). The reason for this is not
to cast sinister spells themselves but to
know how to combat evil. After all,
one cannot fight what he doesnt
understand. Knowledge of sorcery is
necessary if they are to protect the
community. There are cases when a
mambo or a houngan also has to
perform the role of a botono (sorcerer)
if the communitys safety is at stake.
As for those who claim that Voodoo is
devil worship, sorry to burst thy
bubble, but there are no devils in
Voodoo. Unlike other faiths, they do
not attribute sin or misfortune to the
existence of one superlative evil.
However, there are evil and angry
spirits which may or may not be
placated.
So why is there so much darkness
associated with Voodoo?
The reason is simple and
straightforward: Racism. When
Voodoo first arrived in America and in
the Caribbean, it was African slaves
who brought them. Back then, the
slaves were not really considered as
human beings. As with anything thats
foreign, their culture was feared and
laughed at and thus, not acknowledged.
In fact, their practices became taboo.
Naturally, outside observers may feel
terrified of the strange rituals (dancing,
animal sacrifice, etc.). Even the
foreign words used in their songs are
enough to plant fear into the hearts of
outsiders.
Their beliefs were dismissed as mere
superstitions of a less-advanced
race. Their religious leaders were
belittled and were called
witchdoctors. And as for their gods,
they were condemned as evil.
Even after slavery has long been
abolished (and longer after that, when
American culture had developed a
fascination with Voodoo) Voodooists
continued to hide in the closet for fear
of how the society will respond to
them. The more they concealed
themselves, the more others became
suspicious that there is something dark
and evil with the religion. And thus,
the cycle of fear goes on and on and
on.

Do I have to convert to be a
Voodooist?
Because of the lack of one holy book to
command all, Voodoo beliefs,
practices, and even the names of gods
tend to differ in various parts of the
world. In fact, the rituals and
philosophies may vary from community
to community, and even from
individual to individual. Voodoo is one
of the very few religions that can
provide you with such freedom. This
means you dont need to convert or
pledge to anything or anyone in order
to incorporate Voodoo practices into
your life. You dont need to spread the
word. Unless you wish to train to be a
mambo or a houngan, you dont even
need to go to a church or a temple. The
key to practicing the Voodoo faith is to
take whichever teachings that you think
are right. Perform only the practices
that you think will do you (or others)
good. As for the rest, you are free to
leave them be. In a world where
people take each others lives in the
name of faith, such a religion is a gift.
Chapter 2: Re-weaving
the Fabric

Now that weve undone some of the

threads of misconceptions intertwined
with the Voodoo faith, its time to re-
weave the fabric and to understand
what Voodoo is really about.

What are the basic beliefs of the

Voodoo religion?

Voodooists believe that there exists

a physical realm and a spiritual
realm. Death signals our passage
from one world to the other.
Followers of the Voodoo faith
believe in one Great God. Haitian
Voodooists refer to this Supreme
Being as Bondye. Bondye is so
pure a force that he is isolated from
the material world and because of
this, he cannot be bothered with the
issues of mankind. This is why he
delegates these responsibilities to
the loa.
Under the Bondye exist hundreds of
loa which are an extension of
Himself. They are the spirits of
people who have passed on but had
led brilliant lives here in the
physical realm. These loa are
capable of controlling natural
phenomena and have the power to
influence the health and fortune of
mortals; but while the loa can help
life grow, only Bondye has the
power to create it.
We, humans, are the product of
material expression of the life
energy of the universe. This life
energy is something that we all
share and which connects us all.
The human beings physical body
serves as the vessel for the soul.
The soul is made up of two parts,
the large soul and the small soul.
The latter is your personal essence.
It is that part of you which may
leave your body while a loa
occupies your physical form. The
small soul is capable of travelling
off to distant places as we sleep.
The large soul is a fragment of the
universal life energy. It penetrates
your body at the time of your
conception and leaves it at the time
of your death.
Another thing that most Voodooists
believe in is spirit possession.
When one is possessed by a loa, he
is referred to as a horse ridden by
the spirit. In recorded cases of
possession, the person acts out of
character. Sometimes, he delivers
messages to the loas followers. He
may speak in languages which were
previously unknown to him.
Voodooists believe in the
veneration of ancestors and the
latters capacity to aid and protect
us in the physical realm.
To a Voodooist, fetishes refer to
objects which have the power to
hold the essence of certain spirits.
Fortune telling plays a huge role in
the Voodoo faith.
One of the greatest things about the
Voodoo faith is that it does not
view salvation as something which
occurs in the afterlife. Voodooists
focus on the here and the now.
While followers of other religions
spend a considerable amount of
time preparing for the afterlife,
Voodooists concentrate on real-
world issues and practical ways on
 how to lead an exemplary
existence.
Voodooists call upon the loa in
order to guide their path in life as
they journey on towards the next.

Do Voodooists believe in some kind

of heaven?
Voodooists of the old times believed in
Ginen. This is the island beneath the
ocean. It is symbolic of a homeland
long lost. The old Voodooists believed
that when they die, they will come
home to this paradise where they will
watch over their surviving
descendants.

What do Voodooists say about

morality?
Having no strict list of commandments
to guide them, Voodooists tend to be
guided by their hearts. Morality, to the
Voodooist, is a personal concept. It is
subjective and depends from situation
to situation. Your job as a Voodooist is
to try to do the right thing every time,
every day. In short, the Voodoo religion
does not ask for blind obedience.
Instead, it urges you to use your eyes to
see, to use your mind to think, and to
use your free will to choose. And once
youve made your choice, remember
that you are responsible for each of
your actions and decisions.

What are some of the common

practices of the Voodoo religion?

Rituals and symbolic objects play a

great role in Voodoo religion. Also,
the latter are capable of holding the
power of the loa to provide
magical protection. This explains
the Voodooists attachment to
talismans such as dried animal
heads.
Some Voodoo communities perform
ceremonial dances that involve
wearing masks and costumes.
Voodoo ceremonies are often
accompanied by music. Drums are
frequently used.
Skeletons are important to
Voodooists, not because of some
morbid fascination with death but
because it represents their
predecessors. The skeletons are
our ancestors while we are the
breathing flesh upon their bones.
As mentioned, certain objects,
colors, plants, and food are linked
with specific loa. Such animate and
inanimate objects may be used to
pay tribute to the spirit. Humans
and loa have a kind of symbiotic
relationship. While the spirits bring
 forth prosperity and thus, feed us,
we, too, are responsible for feeding
them with our offerings.
Animal sacrifices using goats,
chickens, and others are done to
honor the spirits, to express ones
gratitude to them, and to gain their
favor. Also, symbols known as
veve, which are specific to each
loa, are drawn with white flour.

Must we really kill animals?

Not necessarily. In fact, a lot of
Voodooists in Louisiana are against
animal sacrifices. As mentioned
previously, in the Voodoo religion,
there are no rules etched in stone. One
is free to take whatever beliefs and
practices he thinks is right and then
leave the rest.
However, animal sacrifice in Voodoo
isnt as terrible as others claim it to be.
Remember, humans feed the loa with
offerings. For meat-eaters, animals are
food. Non-Voodooists may be averse
to wringing a live chickens neck but
they are not against buying a dressed
chicken at the grocery store and eating
it. They are shielded from the bloody
process through which theyve
obtained their dinner.
The thing is that Voodoo is most
prevalent in small-scale cultures
where people actually raise and
slaughter their own animals for
sustenance. Such bloodshed is
commonplace and is by no means
brutal. In other peoples homes, cutting
up a chicken is no different from you
opening a can of soup in your kitchen.
Its not evil. Its not particularly good.
It just is.
One may need to remind oneself time
and again that prejudice, ignorance,
and failure to respect cultural
differences, are what brought about the
demonization of the Voodoo religion in
the first place. As you go in this
journey of exploring the Voodoo faith,
it is necessary to maintain an open
mind and an open heart.
It is important to understand that
slaughtering animals in Voodoo rituals
is not about a fascination with the
macabre. Thats simply the way things
are. Each time an animal is offered to a
loa, you are providing the spirit with
the animals life energy for it to
consume. Still, the meat of the animal
will not go to waste as afterwards, it
will be cooked and shared by the
community as a sacred meal.

Can Voodoo sorcerers really turn

men into zombies?

For Voodooists, death is not the end of

ones existence. The soul merely
travels from one condition to the other.
Voodooists believe that after you die,
only a small fragment of your soul is
retained in your body for seven days.
During these days, the corpse is in an
extremely vulnerable condition.
Devoid of the life force (the large
soul) which used to occupy huge space
in your body, your physical body is
empty and has room to be occupied by
an evil spirit.
The origin of zombies can be traced
back to Haitian folklore. The word is
derived from the African word nzambi
which roughly translates to spirit of a
dead man. Some believe that during
these seven days, a bokor (evil
sorcerer) can wield evil magic to
capture a part of your soul (the ti bon
ange), control your physical form, and
then use you as a tool to accomplish
tasks for him. In short, you end up as
his slave.
It is important to understand where
such a fear can come from. For slaves
whose only way out from a lifetime of
forced labor is death, theres nothing
more terrifying than the idea of being
robbed of that freedom in the afterlife.
In the 60s, a Haitian man by name of
Clairvius Narcisse died. In the 80s, he
returned to his village, alive and
kicking. He claimed that all this time,
he existed as a zombie, resurrected by
a bokor. According to him, his body
underwent a state of paralysis. Friends
and family agreed that he knew too
much to possibly be an impostor.
Dr. Wade Davis went to Haiti to
investigate the situation. There, he
discovered that tetrodotoxin, a
neurotoxin from a puffer fish along
with other ingredients has the power to
induce a state of temporary paralysis.
When applied topically, the powder
can cause breaks in the integumentary
system and be absorbed into the
bloodstream. Given in the right dose,
the subject will appear dead and while
retaining consciousness, he will be
unable to respond to any stimuli. This
condition should be enough for the
families in the Haitian village to bury
the victim. However, as the effect is
only temporary, the victim will regain
his senses and thus, arise from his
coffin or sometimes, even crawl out of
his grave. Dr. Daviss work was later
dismissed as unprofessional,
unscientific, and immoral since it
involved disturbing tombs.
Whether or not these are true, death
rituals play an essential role in Voodoo
religion. Its purpose is to smooth the
passage of ones soul to the spiritual
realm. When you die, your body will
be prone to decay. But your small soul
will simply be absorbed by the earth
and will then be converted to energy. If
you had lived an exceptional life, your
spirit may even become a loa. There is
also a potential for the soul to be
recycled and to exist in another body in
the future.
However, if all the right rituals are not
completed, your soul might end up
being bound to the earth. The
earthbound soul is believed to bring
misfortune to ones kin.

Whats with this Voodoo fascination

with twins?
Some Voodoo communities regard
infants born as twins as sacred. They
believe that twins share two halves of
one soul. If youre a twin and your
sibling dies, you are supposed to carry
a doll which will serve as a vessel for
your twins spirit. This way, you
remain whole.
There is a belief in Haitian Voodoo
that twins have the power to bring
about destruction. To prevent this, they
conduct a ritual to a loa in order to
prevent the twins power from
becoming destructive.

What about Voodoo dolls? Can

Voodooists really stick pins into them
and bring death to enemies?
This is a myth, nothing more. As
mentioned, Voodoo is not about using
the power of the universe and the loa
to manifest malign intentions. A pwen
refers to any article which is filled
with offerings to a loa such as garlic,
flower petals, money, etc. A pwen may
come in the form of a stuffed doll
hence, the myth. The purpose is to
attract the spirit. It also serves as a
point of magic or a vessel to contain
the loas power. After invoking the
spirit, the person must keep the pwen
and tend to it.

Why do Voodooists welcome spirit

possession?
In some cultures, spirit possession is
viewed in a negative light. Somehow it
disturbs ones ideas of boundaries.
One might feel that it is an invasion of
the body, an unwelcome intrusion, a
kind of spiritual rape. Furthermore, it
causes one to lose control of ones
body.
To Voodooists, however, spirit
possession (mounting) is something
else. When one develops a relationship
with a loa, it is common to embrace the
spirit to the point of welcoming it into
ones body.
If youre thinking that its something
like William Peter Blattys The
Exorcist, then youre wrong. To those
who have experienced it, possession
can be a rapturous moment which
enables you to find freedom like
youve never known it before. During
periods of possession, you are able to
let go of more than just your burdens,
but also of your identity and the
boundaries that separate you from
others. During a possession, you can
be anything and everything, for you are
devoid of gender, color, age, and
social status. In a world attached to too
many labels and run by so many rules,
possession is a therapeutic experience.
However, possession is not an act of
losing oneself. On the contrary, it is
about finding yourself. Spirit
possession serves a more practical
purpose for the Voodooist. The
experience opens up your eyes to the
most important things at the moment. A
possession provides you with the gift
of clarity and focus. It is the loa
performing its guiding role, showing
you which path you have to take, filling
you with its wisdom.
There are certain degrees of spirit
possession. It can be a complete
euphoric experience where you feel
your oneness with the universe or it
can be as subtle and as brief as a
soothing breeze. If youve ever had a
brilliant idea emerge out of the blue, if
youve ever written or created art
which you never believed yourself to
be capable of, if youve ever felt a
surge of energy just when you thought
you had nothing left in you, then youll
know that it is the loa working within
you.
Chapter 3: The Loa

Papa Legba
Depicted as an old man with a cane
and a sack slung across a shoulder,
Papa Legba is a very important deity.
Voodooists have to call upon him to
open the gates to the spiritual realm
known as Vilokan. This way, one can
communicate with other loas.
This spirit is associated with life and
the sun. He serves as a conduit for the
power of Bondye. Papa Legba is the
loa to approach when you have
problems about creativity or sex.
Accordingly, his symbol is the phallus.
He is also the one to call upon if you
need assistance with your destiny,
especially when you are currently in
the crossroads of life. For this reason,
another one of Papa Legbas symbols
is the cross.
His holiday coincides with All Saints
Day (1st of November).
Papa Legba accepts offerings of
roosters.
His is associated with the colors white
and green.

Kalfou
Papa Legba is not the only one who
controls the crossroads. Kalfou, who is
the spirit of darkness, is symbolized by
the moon. He is depicted as a virile
and handsome young man.
He is the one to call upon when
practicing black magic.
Even when often regarded as evil, the
presence of Kalfou is necessary for
maintaining equilibrium in this world.
Though dangerous, this spirit can be
appeased. Kalfou accepts bull
offerings.
His colors are red and black.

The Ghede
These are the spirits of death and
resurrection. Consisting of male and
female members, they serve as
mediums between the dead and the
living. They have knowledge of
everything that transpires both in the
physical and spiritual realms.
Being erotic spirits, they are also the
loa of fertility.
The Ghedes feast day is celebrated on
the 2nd of November, coinciding with
All Souls Day. During this time,
candles are lighted and hymns are sung
to them.
The Ghede accept sacrifices of goat.
Damballah
Depicted as a serpent, he is among the
most powerful of loas. It is said that
when Damballah possesses a human,
he is unable to speak. Instead, he
hisses, slithers on the ground, and
climbs trees.
This loa is the bringer of peace and
harmony. This spirit is associated with
water.
He accepts offerings of eggs.
This loa works alongside his
companion serpent and wife, Ayida.
Damballah is often likened to St.
Patrick who cast the snakes out of
Ireland.

Ayida
She is a protecting spirit and the giver
of blessings.
She is symbolized by the rainbow and
she governs the sky.
Befittingly, her colors are white and
blue.

Ogoun
He is a warrior spirit, depicted as a
strong man wielding a saber. He is the
one to call upon when it comes to wars
and political affairs.
He is often associated with St. George
who slew the dragon.
It is believed that it was his spirit who
mounted the bodies of the slaves
during the Haitian revolution.
Ogoun governs the fire element.
His colors are blue and red.
Ogoun accepts offerings of bulls, red
roosters, or goats. One may mix them
with beans, rice, or root crops.
Agwe
This spirit governs the seas and thus,
he is especially revered by Voodooist
fisherfolk.
To honor Agwe, one blows a conch
shell.
Today, Voodooists still attach bottles of
wine on rafts and float them out to sea
as an offering to Agwe. It is said that if
the wood sinks, then it is a sign that
Agwe has accepted the offering.
He is often associated with St. Ulrich.
When his spirit mounts a person, the
body performs graceful and fluid
movements.

Erzulie Freda
She is the goddess of love and beauty.
Her Catholic counterpart is the
Blessed Virgin Mary.
She is depicted as a lovely woman
with long gorgeous hair and three rings
on her fingers. This is because Erzulie
Freda has three husbands. She is
wedded to Damballah, Agwe, and
Ogou all at the same time.
This loa is the one you should turn to
when it comes to problems with
romance and money.
She is symbolized by the heart.
You may offer her pink candles, rice
pudding, white cakes, flowers,
perfumes, and jewels. She favors the
dove as an animal sacrifice.

Erzulie Dantor
Depicted as a punctilious woman with
dark skin, this loa is the sister of
Erzulie Freda.
Like Erzulie Freda, she is wed to
Ogoun. It is said that one must not give
offerings to both sisters on the same
day so as to prevent discord.
This loa is the protector of children
and scorned women.
To invoke her spirit, provide her with
offerings of black coffee, crme de
cacao, and ginger tea. She also accepts
animal sacrifices of black female pigs.
The best day to honor her is on a
Saturday or a Tuesday.
Chapter 4: Simple
Voodoo Rituals You Can
Perform

Magic is only a small part of Voodoo.

Here are a few spells and rituals that
you can safely perform to assist you in
your daily life. When performing
Voodoo magic, you are wielding the
energy of the universe, which is free
for everyone to use.
That said, you are warned against
using dark magic because each time
you perform a spell, it sends out energy
into the universe. Inevitably, it will
return to you threefold. Any kind of
spellwork affects the universal life
force which touches and connects us
all. Remember that each of us consists
of a fragment of that life force.
Money Charm
Obtain a tea cup, some uncooked
rice, and coins of various
denominations.
Then, sprinkle a layer of rice at the
bottom of the tea cup.
Lay some of the coins on the rice.
Add a layer of rice on top of the
coins.
Again, arrange a few coins on the
rice.
Continue layering until you are able
to fill the cup.
Place the cup near your front door.
Alternatively, you may keep it on
your altar. If you run a business, put
the money charm in your
establishment.
Utter a prayer to Erzulie Freda or
to any loa which you wish to
connect with.
 To add more power to the ritual,
burn a gold candle beside it.
Change the rice once every year.

Ritual of Protection
Are you a victim of bullies in the
workplace? Do you believe that
someone is sending negative energy
your way? Perform this simple but
powerful ritual of protection.
Do this at night. Light some candles
in the room.
On a piece of paper, write down
the bullys name. If you do not
know who the person is, assign a
name for the person. (ex. my
psychic parasite)
Then, obtain some ground cayenne
pepper and a small resealable
plastic bag.
Knock on the floor three times. Ask
Papa Legba to open the gates for
you.
Utter a personal prayer for your loa
or to Ayida.
Next, place the paper in the bag.
Fill it with water.
Afterwards, add the cayenne
pepper. Shake the bag.
As you do this, say these words
several times: (Name of
tormentor), I bind thee.
Lastly, place the bag in the freezer.
Dont forget to thank your loa and
to ask Papa Legba to once again
seal the gates.
Once the spell has already done its
work, you should stop holding onto
the bag. Dispose of it carefully.
Wear gloves and throw it into a
garbage bin far from your home or
workplace.
Healing Spell
This spellwork is to be done under
a waning moon.
Sew or obtain a white-colored
cloth doll which represents the
person that you want to heal.
Beseech the help of the Ghede.
Then, blow air into the place where
the dolls nose and mouth should
be.
Bind the doll to the sick person by
calling the doll by his/her name.
You may attach a lock of hair or a
picture of the sick person to the
doll.
In your minds eye, see the disease
separating itself from the persons
body and moving towards the doll.
Imagine the illness being absorbed
by the doll.
 After this, drive a pin towards the
affected body part. So if a person is
suffering from a heart condition,
drive the pin into the dolls heart.
This will serve to keep the negative
energy within the doll.
Afterwards, dig a hole in the
ground and bury the doll.

Voodoo Love Magic

Carve the persons name four times
on the left corner of a banana leaf.
Engrave your name on the other
side five times.
Then, light a purple candle.
Offer a prayer to your loa or to
Erzulie Freda.
Next, drop some wax four times on
the name of the object of your
affection.
Then, fold the leaf so that both your
names will be joined together by
the wax.
Place the leaf in a dish.
Add just enough water to submerge
the leaf.
Afterwards, put a red candle on the
leaf and light it.
Concentrate on your intention while
watching the candle melt.
Conclusion

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