The 7 Principles of Vodun are something someone made up to keep things simple. There are many more than seven, and there is no “one true way” that is good for everyone. Much about what you should do in a given situation depends on your head, your devotional and professional…
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…
In the context of Vodun diaspora systems, a house is basically a community or subgroup of the community. It may be a local community or an international collection of people united with a particular leader or style. Some have strict hierarchies and delegations of duties, while others are more like…
Ceremonies and talismans work best when you respect the Spirits behind them. Here is a guide for helping things along. Offerings Generally, you want your priest/ess to handle the more complicated things, but there is plenty you can do day to day to stay in reasonable awareness. As a believer…
An issue that comes up frequently is that a person is ridden or “possessed” by an Orisha who wants sex. Because it is a benevolent possession, one has some control of their actions, and this may break the trance, causing the ceremony, dance, or the riding to end prematurely, which…
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