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What is a mirror box?

In modern Vodun and diaspora systems, a mirror box has a variety of uses. Basically, it is a box that has mirrors on the inside. The purposes of these depend on why they are there. Mirrors, aside of being sacred to Oshun, and to some degree Boyuto, capture and reflect…

What is Four Thieves Vinegar and what is it used for?

Four Thieves Vinegar is an infusion of lavender, sage, rosemary, and thyme in cider or wine vinegar. It is widely used in the Voudou, Hoodoo, and Conjure in the African diaspora. Like the Voodoo doll, its origin is European, but it has been very well adopted. So the legend goes, four…

Are the Orishas or Vodun the same as Angels?

Not really. Some Spirits that some have called Angels may be Orishas, but they are not really the same thing. In the west African Vodun Obatala is the king of the Orishas, and the Emissary of the Supreme God (Olorun). They have many attendants. In Jewish and Christian faith, these attendants are…

Why are many Hoodoo practitioners now calling Orishas?

In the past decade or so, many people who practice Hoodoo are turning to the Orishas. Before, the connection to the actual African, European, and Native American deities was usually either unspoken or overridden. The reasons why they are now spoken and embraced is because more people now understand that…

Reading Bones

To provide a bit of background for my Hoodoo Bones system, and to show the way to the next step for those who’ve bought or made their own set, I’ve decided to write a bit on reading actual bones. There are many traditions from many cultures, but they all work…

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Black Cat Bone Divination
Dr. Lazarus Corbeaux displays a photo of his black cat bone divination. He also has videos on YouTube occasionally. If you're looking to learn, you definitely want to take one of his courses because he is very respectful of the energies he works with.
Ayele Kumari Bone Divination Video
Ayele Kumari does a sample bone divination reading.
Basic Dice and Domino Divination
WitchUniversity.com's page on basic dice and domino reading with some numerical correspondences for Orisha adherents and instructions for consecrating and housing one's tools.
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What is a mirror box?

What is Four Thieves Vinegar and what is it used for?

Are the Orishas or Vodun the same as Angels?

Why are many Hoodoo practitioners now calling Orishas?

Reading Bones

Links and Additional Information

Respectful African Spirituality Tshirts, Mugs, and More!

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