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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 book’s 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 doesn’t 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 don’t 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 allpowerful 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 one’s 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 one’s 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 N’awlins? 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. It’s 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 doesn’t 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 community’s 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 that’s 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 don’t need to convert or pledge to anything or anyone in order to incorporate Voodoo practices into your life. You don’t need to spread the word. Unless you wish to train to be a mambo or a houngan, you don’t 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 other’s lives in the name of faith, such a religion is a gift.

Chapter 2: the Fabric

Re-weaving

Now that we’ve undone some of the threads of misconceptions intertwined with the Voodoo faith, it’s time to reweave 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 being’s 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 loa’s followers. He may speak in languages which were previously unknown to him. Voodooists believe in the veneration of ancestors and the latter’s 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 realworld 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 you’ve 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 Voodooist’s 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 one’s 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 isn’t 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 chicken’s 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 they’ve 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 people’s homes, cutting up a chicken is no different from you opening a can of soup in your kitchen. It’s not evil. It’s 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. That’s simply the way things are. Each time an animal is offered to a loa, you are providing the spirit with the animal’s 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

one’s 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, there’s nothing more terrifying than the idea of being robbed of that freedom in the afterlife. In the ‘60’s, a Haitian man by name of Clairvius Narcisse died. In the 80’s, 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. Davis’s 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 one’s 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 one’s kin. What’s 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 you’re a twin and your sibling dies, you are supposed to carry a doll which will serve as a vessel for your twin’s 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 loa’s 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 one’s 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 one’s 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 one’s body. If you’re thinking that it’s something like William Peter Blatty’s The

Exorcist, then you’re wrong. To those who have experienced it, possession can be a rapturous moment which enables you to find freedom like you’ve 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 you’ve ever had a brilliant idea emerge out of the blue, if you’ve ever written or created art which you never believed yourself to be capable of, if you’ve ever felt a surge of energy just when you thought you had nothing left in you, then you’ll 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 Legba’s 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 Ghede’s 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, crème 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 bully’s 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. Don’t 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 doll’s 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 mind’s eye, see the disease separating itself from the person’s 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 doll’s 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 person’s 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 Thank you again for downloading this book! I hope this book was able to help you to develop a different and more positive view of the Voodoo culture. The next step is to apply some of the lessons you’ve learned in this book to change your life for the better. Take whichever Voodoo teachings and practices that suit you and live them out. You don’t have to convert. You don’t have to spread the word. Just try to be the best person that you can be here, now, in this lifetime. If you have enjoyed this book, please be sure to leave a review to let us know how we are doing so we can

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