I recently purchased this dry herb. I didn’t write the name on the bag because I’ve used it many times and should know exactly what it is. But due to some memory issues of late I have no idea what it is. I don’t recognize it at all. Is there someone that recognizes this?
Pergunto isso pq eu tenho a impressão de que já ouvi algo assim. De que mesmo confirmando com oráculos o feitiço não é descoberto. Existe realmente isso?
I know this may sound like a silly question, but I’m from the Caribbean and have been wanting to connect more deeply with my spirituality. I understand that Hoodoo is considered a closed practice, so I’m curious whether it would be appropriate for me to practice it. For context, I come from a mixed background with Indigenous, Indian, and Black ancestry. Like many Caribbean families, my heritage reflects generations of cultural blending shaped by Indigenous roots, African ancestry, and Indian indentureship. Because of this, I’m interested in learning more about spiritual traditions connected to my lineage and understanding whether Hoodoo would be a respectful path for me to explore. I’d really appreciate hearing your thoughts and feedback on this.
I’ve been looking at her spells on Etsy. It appears she does mostly voodoo spells but has anyone ever actually used her and gotten or seen results? I was looking at a forgiveness spell. I have never casted a spell of my own but have been looking at creating an altar and casting my own but for now I use Etsy. Or any other recommendations I have a complicated situation in trying to get help with. She recommended four spells to me for the situation. I just wanted to hear first hand experience if anyone has any.
I sent these to a divinity professor at howard but maybe yall would have some insight
As of late, I have been delving deeper into spirituality, religion, and similar practices. I am an African American who has always lived in the south and gone to modern mega churches with my parents. Throughout my exploration, I found that I feel most called to Hoodoo. However, having grown up with the idea that the Abrahamic god is the only one there is and that the only spirit I should be concerned about is the Holy Spirit, I find myself a bit lost in this new world of spirituality and African Traditional Religion. I have a few questions that I hope you can give me some insight on, because all of the books I've been recommended only talk about spells and crossroads. And the internet is a lot of things, but reliable and informative is not one of them.
There has been many mentions of Oya, Oludumare and other similar beings. Are these spirits? Deities? My understanding is that hoodoo is a practice that falls under the umbrella of Christianity, but these names are mentioned like gods. With that, my confusion arises. Would people who practice hoodoo not also believe in one god? Or are these not associated with hoodoo at all?
Everyone is always talking about spirits such as High John the Conqueror and Queen Annie Christmas, but where do saints fit into this equation? As I mentioned before, I was raised in mega churches. I was a Non-denominational Christian and the conversation of how saints work was nonexistent. How do saints, spirits, and archangels work? Do saints and archangels have a place in hoodoo?
I used to think that prayer was asking for stuff and getting it in return. Then, I did some more digging and found that most people say that prayer (in the Christian sense) was more about communicating with God and trying to align your will with his perfect plan. People say that only reason bad things happen is because we have free will and our actions aren't aligned with his will. I can see how more traditional Christians find spells evil then, because spells would be a way of taking control of the 'perfect plan' to get what you want. But spells, hexes, etc. are important in hoodoo because the point of it was to influence things to happen and work towards the freedom of the slaves and protection of their community. This feels like a conflict that I can't currently wrap my head around. What is the point of spells if we have prayer?
I'm not sure if you can answer this, but how would I know if I'm just playing around and none of this is real? There are some instances where I can "feel the spirit" of my ancestors, or God, or whoever it is, but am I really just supposed to trust and believe these things? Is there any evidence that Rosemary is an herb of protection or that a rusty train spike has the power of all the trains that traveled over it? Are my ancestors talking to me or do I have a screw loose?
How do you charge a love jar. It’s form a powerful ritual and contains a tag lock, several herbs, honey, sugar, money and had a large red candle melted over it. It’s emu delicate and quite well sealed. How and when should I charge it?
For context, it to make someone I used to see approach me with love.
We've had several conversations lately about ancestor altars—who belongs on them, what should be placed there, and who we understand our ancestors to be.
But something occurred to me:
We spend a lot of time talking about how to build an ancestor altar and considerably less time talking about what happens afterwards.
Because ancestor service isn't really about creating a beautiful arrangement of photographs and objects.
It's about relationship.
For me, much of that relationship is remarkably ordinary.
There is water.
There is prayer.
There may be candles or incense.
There may be coffee, tea, food or something else offered because it has meaning.
Sometimes I sit and talk.
Sometimes I remember particular people.
Sometimes someone's name comes unexpectedly into my thoughts.
Sometimes I ask for guidance.
Sometimes I give thanks.
And sometimes I simply acknowledge:
You are still remembered here.
There are also things on an ancestor table that tell stories.
A photograph.
Something someone owned.
Something they made.
Something connected with their work.
A food they loved.
An object that makes absolutely no sense to anyone else but immediately brings that person back to mind.
None of this needs to be dramatic.
In fact, I think one of the beautiful things about ancestor service is precisely how ordinary it can become.
Our ancestors aren't only remembered during elaborate ceremonies or when we desperately need something from them.
They become part of the rhythm of the household.
Water gets changed.
The space gets cleaned.
A candle is lit.
Someone gets a little of what we're cooking.
A name is spoken.
A memory makes us laugh.
And life carries on.
That's relationship.
Of course, Haitian Vodou has its own traditions and reglemen surrounding the dead, and what someone is taught within their house should always take precedence over something they've read online.
But if someone is just beginning to think about their ancestors, I sometimes think we make the starting point sound more complicated than it needs to be.
You don't need to manufacture a mystical experience.
Start by remembering.
Learn their names.
Learn their stories.
Talk about them.
Pray for them.
Give them water.
Remember the people whose lives helped make yours possible.
And then keep showing up.
Ancestor service isn't something we build once. It's a relationship we continue.
Ayibobo.
I was around people who was blocking my energy, probably trying to duplicate it. And now I’m ready to start practicing for sure now. Any tips?
I believe that a warlock, who I was involved in a traumatic push-pull manipulative and gaslighting situationship with, has put (or had it done by another person) some kind of binding, hex, curse, or spell that causes physical pain and seems to consistently renew an invisible, sticky film all over my body, head and face. It's like burning ropes or string criss crossing all over my body sometimes and sometimes it feels like my limbs and body are literally being twisted in different directions. It changes all the time. I can feel it moving on my skin and sometimes i can see it move or twitch. Sometimes when it's not as strong, i can peel parts of it off momentarily giving me relief in that small area. My arms feel bound and i am not able to move them much without extreme pain. I have been trying to break this work for months to no avail. In the beginning it was just the annoying film that i could feel moving on my scalp or face. But since May, when I began to try to fully extricate myself from him, the pain and the feeling of someone doing horrible things to a possible voodoo doll have really kicked in and most days I can barely take my dog out to go to the bathroom due to the pain. I can't get dressed, hold the leash, open heavy doors, use my hands, walk without pain, and/or even stand up straight many days of the week.
Can anyone give me advice on what I can do or whether there is a type of practitioner that might have a solution? Please.
I thank you in advance, everyone who has any idea what this could be and/or how to undo or end this particular hardship.
PS: I have blocked and try to have zero contact with this person, but we live in the same building, on the same floor.
I placed a cup of water on my high John alter and I came back a day ago to crystals or what look like salt or sugar floating in the water what could that be?
What’s tea yall, i wanna try it today but would like the specifics on how you do it and all that. Should i do a cleansing beforehand as well? And protection ritual before and after too?
Hey guys I buried my name on a dollar because a TikToker claimed it would bring me fast money and now I seen that burrying a name is bad. PLEASE HELP
Yesterday I did a communication spell and I know magic sometimes takes time but I feel really anxious and I’m scared it won’t work…
Does this affect the outcome of the spell?
For example, could I do hoodoo rituals for clients who are not black American? To clarify I am African American. Or is it completely closed for only African Americans only in totality?
I'm trying to figure out how to get initiated for free, additionally I don't want to be initiated into any specific practice or group like Santería, Haitian or New Orleans Voodoo, or Ifa. I would like to stay on the interdisciplinary path that I have already been on.
But haven't really seen anyone talk about this as an option. Nor about getting initiated for free. I barely have the money for food right now to be able to afford anything. And the Babaalawo I consulted with said he would charge my $1500 with instalment plans, which is just not doable at all.
Also, how do you find mentors for this? Ive been doing everything on my own via research and studying, but I would like to talk about what im learning with someone.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Hey everyone, I’m looking for a straightforward, effective spell to encourage someone to break the silence and reach out to me.
The main issue is that this person is extremely proud and stubborn, so I need a spell that helps soften their ego and pushes them to make the first move.
Quick note: If your response is going to be "just message them yourself," please scroll past! I'm strictly looking for magical approaches to handle their pride.
Any candle, paper, or sweetening spells tailored for stubborn energy would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!🔮🤍
I kinda of have the same problem that the person Santa muerta was having. Yemaya has been in my energy field for a minute and it’s strong. But I also don’t do altars. I don’t have an altar for myself or my ancestors. And I don’t believe in “worshipping” anything whether it’s gods people places or things. How do I go about working with her?
Lately I’ve been seeing her everywhere. I pulled her in one of my readings(don’t rember what the reading was) I’ve also seen her a couple of times on my Pinterest. My thing is I never intended to work with anyone not even my ancestors because ik I’m too lazy to actually tend to an altar( not on purpose). Idk it’s kind of creeping me out, is she giving me a sign to work with her even though she knows I’m lazy. I don’t want to work with any spirit because I don’t want to abandon them because of my mental health issues because I’m already on and off with my practices I just feel like it’s not a good idea since I’m already not consistent. Idk man I use my practices for like glamour and gratitude, protection, and learning herbs and just learning about the history of hoodoo in general. Idk sometimes I get overwhelmed since I’m doing this all on my own.
How is it possible my mambo did a alignment work on me and next day i was heal🙏