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How are crystals used in Vodun and diaspora systems?

Crystals have been used in Vodun and the African diaspora for centuries, but few people alive today know exactly how they were used originally.  There has been a lot of mixture of belief from Hinduism, Kemetic, and other systems, trial and error over the aeons, and so crystal use and therapies…

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K. Sis. Nicole T.N. Lasher September 25, 2011 June 7, 2022Frequently Asked Questions About Vodun 0

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Some say that in Africa, before western influence, there was no such thing as romantic love.  The truth is much more complicated than this.  There was romantic love, and it was well recognized.  It was just referred to as intense lust, so in daily life, familial love and admiration was…

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K. Sis. Nicole T.N. Lasher February 23, 2011 September 19, 2022Oshun 10

What is Gris-gris?

A gris-gris (also spelled gri-gri) is an amulet or talisman made by placing particular objects or ingredients into a small package for a specific purpose.  They were originally called “ouanga” or “wanga”, and are sometimes called mojo bags or simply charm bags.  A special type of charm bag that is…

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K. Sis. Nicole T.N. Lasher February 15, 2011 December 1, 2011Vodun 2
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