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A Complete Works of Ancient Voodoo Spells | Copyright 2008 Author Gems

Voodoo Spell Book Contents

Page 2 ~ 4

Introduction to Voodoo

Page 5 ~ 6

Voodoo Dolls – How To

Page 7 ~ 8

Casting/Ceremonies

Page 9 ~ 15

Oils, Herbs & Candle Lore

Page 16 ~ 25

White Spells – Blessing, Protection & Wishes

Page 26 ~ 50

Red Spells – Love, Health, Charms & Sex

Page 51 ~ 60

Green Spells – Money, Fertility & Jobs

Page 61 ~ 67

Blue Spells – Truth, Justice & Peace

Page 68 ~ 73

Black Spells – Banishing, Confusion, Bad dreams & Reversal of Spells

Page 74 ~ 75

Animals in Voodoo – Sacrifice & Spells

Page 76 ~ 77

Crystal Balls – Their uses & How to

Page 78 ~ 93

Voodoo Tarot – The Essential Guide

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Introduction to Voodoo Welcome to the “How To” guide to all things Voodoo! I will be your guide into this mysterious and fascinating world beneath the veil. The first and only rule in all magic, whether Wiccan, Pagan, Voodoo or Hoodoo is do not to hurt anyone, for what you send out will return to you three fold, Good or Bad. This is the universal law of Karma, so be warned!! Do not take this guide lightly; consider all the other possibilities before resorting to magic. True magic practitioners in any culture, live and breathe magic in every aspect of their daily lives. They respect the laws and rules put in place to protect their faith and honour their Gods. So this is something you need to respect too. What can seem harmless fun can, if done foolishly create nasty problems within your life. But if you stick to the rules and use your spells for good, you will find your life turning out for the better. Before you can use spells from any faith, you must first understand its history and the place from where the power flows. Rather than bore you for the next 40 pages going into the history of Voodoo and its origins, I am going to give a very quick over view of the important points you need to know. This is so that your journey into the world of Voodoo will be precise and to the point, whilst honouring its heritage. One animal features within the Voodoo faith more than others and this is the serpent. The word Voodoo, translated is said to be “the snake under whose auspices gather all who share the faith”. The Papa (the high priest) and/or the Mambo (priestess) are the vassals for the serpent to express its power. In Voodoo there is one supreme deity, Bondye, a boundless entity which presides over the spirit world but is not directly worshipped.

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There are hundreds of spirits who are called Lwas. They are the lesser divinities which are central to worship. The Lwas are not gods, but they are most powerful ancestral spirits who were once great men and women, Kings/Queens and divine messengers. Lwas control nature, health, wealth and the happiness of all mortals. During Voodoo ceremonies these Lwas can possess the bodies of the participants; Lwas appear by “possessing” the faithful, who in turn become the Lwas, relaying advice, warnings and desires. Voodoo is an animist faith. That is, objects and natural phenomena are believed to possess holy significance, to possess a soul.

It is important to understand which Lwas governs which situation you seek to manipulate. Below I have written a brief overview of each Lwas you are likely to come into contact with for the spells I have provided for you. Lwas Legba – Legba is the guardian of crossroads. Legba is the most important Lwas he must be honoured before any other Loa, and it is he who opens the doors between the worlds. He is the one you honour when casting your circle as he is the one who enables you to communicate with the other Lwas. Legba controls the Good forces of the spirit world, the Lwas of the day. The other Lwas will not communicate with you unless you have completed this first important step as they need his permission. Kalfu – Kalfu is Legba’s twin his opposite. Kalfu also controls the crossroads but the in-between points, the off centre points. Kalfu controls the evil forces of the spirit world, the Lwas of the night. He allows the crossing of misfortune, injustice, bad luck and revenge. If your purpose is for any of these things then this is the “guardian of the gates” you need to honour first before any spell casting is completed. As always I issue you with a warning, if your heart is impure and evil is your goal beware the three fold rule!! Marassa (Mawu-Lisa) – the Marassa are the divine twins, the first man and woman, the first ancestors. They are the Yin and Yang. The balance to life of good and bad. Similar to the scales, they are the Lwas you honour when asking for truth and justice. Erzuli – The embodiment of femininity and love. Similar to the goddess Venus she is the Lwas of beauty, love, health and goodness. But Erzuli

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also has a “dark” side and controls righteous anger, revenge, jealousy and is a protector of women and avenger of domestic violence. Ghede – Ghede is to the underworld what Legba is to life. He is who controls access to the afterlife. He is many other things as well. He is the Lwas of sexuality, keeper of the cemetery, primary contact to the dead, the clown, the see all/know all, protector of children and the last resort to healing when all else has failed. He is generous with his information and if you ask him a question he will answer truthfully and to the point. Ogoun – Ogoun is the Lwas of power, politics and law. He also gives great inner and outer strength to those that seek it. Ayezan – Ayezan is Legba’s wife/counterpart. She is the one who rights the wrongs. She punishes those who make mistakes, not to be nasty but to help them learn and correct their behaviour for the better in the future. She especially punishes those who take advantage of the young, the rich of the poor, husband of the wife and the strong of the weak. She is believed to be able to purify surroundings and cleanse the soul. Ayida – Ayida is the mother figure. She is the rainbow. Her symbol is also a serpent. She is quite submissive and very delicate. It is said that she is the Lwas who controls wealth. Dumballah – He is Ayida’s husband and also symbolized as a serpent. Together they control fertility in all aspects. He also controls marriage, he will keep a marriage together and strong if asked. Loco – Loco is the main God of healing. He is associated with trees and herbs, when working with these things give thanks to him and honour him and he will help. Obatala – This Lwas is responsible for the forming of the foetus in the womb. During a fertility spells it is best to offer this Lwas thanks and prayer to aid the child to be healthy.

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Voodoo Dolls Dolls or poppets as some might call them, feature heavily in Voodoo. Their long and interesting history runs down right through the ages. There are many different types of Voodoo dolls from traditional to the more modern. I will teach you how to make an all purpose doll that can be used for any kind of spell. The pins and their meanings are also very important. As with all magical faiths you have to consider the Karma principle. Voodoo Papa and Mambo use dolls for positive spells like healing. To use them to hurt someone will have consequences, so be warned!! There are seven pins all with their own colour and meaning: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Yellow White Red Purple Green Blue Black

Success Positive Power, Self Esteem & Love Spirituality, Religious worries & Magic Money Health, Work Repelling negative energy

Basic Voodoo doll You will need:  2 twigs/sticks or even straws, one half the size of the other  Cotton, yarn or wool  1 square of felt (any colour)  Cotton wool  2 glass or plastic beads  Glue  Scissors  Needle & thread  7 pins with the above coloured heads  A piece of clothing, strand of hair or something personal belonging to the intended person if possible

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When making a Voodoo doll, remember it is the intent that matters! You don’t have to be an artist or spectacular at crafting and sewing, the intent is what matters most. I would advise at this point not to use super glue! As a trip to accident & emergency and explaining what you were doing would be quite awkward and embarrassing!!!! Firstly take the two twigs/sticks/straws and place them into a cross shape. Bind the two together in this shape using the cotton/yarn/wool. When you have secured the cross fully take the cotton wool and wrap it around the cross to bulk it out. It is at this point you need to add to the insides of the doll the strand of hair or piece of material. This creates a strong bond within the doll and strengthens the connection of the spell onto the intended person. Next take the felt and cut it into three strips, one long enough to cover the body and another two to cover the arms. Fold the felt around the body and glue it securely into place. Do the same with the arms. On the seams at the back, take your threaded needle and reinforce it with a few simple tacking stitches. Now you need to make a face. To do this, take the beads and glue them in place to create eyes. Take your threaded needle and sew in a mouth. Now the doll needs some hair. Take the wool (the colour of the intended person’s hair) and wrap and style it to the top of the doll. Secure it using the glue. None of this has to be perfect but do try to take some time to complete the doll so that it represents a human form. Now you are ready to use the doll in your intended spell.

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Casting/Ceremonies Before performing any spell, charm or creating a Voodoo doll, a circle must be cast. The circle features in many magical faiths and it is important to protect yourself within the circle and give thanks, praise and honour to the Lwas before performing your spells. You will need:  Salt (Sea salt preferably)  Candles (what colour depends on which spell/s you wish to cast)  Tools of your craft – Altar chalice, serpent Voodoo knife, brass Wiccan bell, cast iron cauldron, drum rattle, tri skull candle holder, incense & burner. (All available from reputable internet companies)  Ingredients for your spell  Offerings to the Lwas – Small pieces of different types of food will suffice. Flowers are best used when dealing with Erzuli along with sweets. First and foremost you must find a place that you can be alone in so that you can work and weave your spells. Somewhere you won’t be interrupted and is away from the normal hum and drum of life. It may take a while to find this “space” you need but over time when you have tried out a few different places, instinctively you will know when you have found the right place for you. The second step is to build your altar. Take a hard surface, whether this is the dinner table or a purpose built altar table, remember it is the intent that is important, not how much money you throw into your faith. How to set out the altar is entirely up to you and you alone. Place all the tools of your craft on the chosen table and move them about until you feel they are in the right place for you. Now take the salt and pour it in a circle around you and big enough to fit in your altar. Once you have done this, kneel down in the centre facing the altar, close your eyes and begin to visualise. Imagine the salt being alight, silver light surrounds you pulsing with power that is fed from within you. The more you believe in your power and strength the more your light will shine and the stronger you will feel. Remember the intent. Now you need to call Legba and ask him to allow you to go forth across the cross roads and call upon the Lwas you require for the spell you wish to perform. To do this you need to say:

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Father open the door for me, You are the shield that protects us from the sun. Open the grand road ahead for me As I will so it be!! Now shake your drum rattle and repeat the invitation three times. You will feel Legba with you, a fragrance only smelt by you and you alone will surround you and fill your nose. It is now you explain the reason for your request, explain the spell you wish to cast and the Lwas you need. Ask him for permission. You will know when it has been granted. Now proceed with your spell.

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Oils, Herbs & Candle Lore Candle Colours White: Red: Green: Black: Brown: Pink: Purple: Orange: Greenish Yellow: Gray: Light Blue: Dark Blue:

Truth, Purity, Blessing, Calling Love, Health, Sex, Strength Money, Luck, Fertility Discord, Evil, Negativity, Confusion, Reversal of Spells, Banishing Neutrality, Uncertainty, Hesitation Love, Morality, Honour Power, Business Progress, Ambition Attraction, Stimulation, Luck Jealousy, Anger, Discord Neutrality, Stalemate, Negativity Tranquillity, Patience, Health Depression, Changeability, Truth, Justice

Candle Correspondences White - Protection, cleansing, divination, healing, contacting the gods, and clear vision. Gold - Worldly achievement, wealth, recognition, and long life. Silver - Divination, awakening different psychic powers (clairvoyance, telepathy, etc), astral projection, invoking the goddess, intuition, and repressing unwanted psychic powers or visions. Red - Courage, increase life force, determination, sexual passion and potency, survival, physical health, strength, pleasure, and willpower. Orange - Fertility, creative growth, self-esteem, confidence, abundance of all things, and energy. Yellow - Mental exercise, gaining someone’s approval, improves memory, increase concentration, and sharpen logic. 9

Green - Healing, gardening, tree magic, growth, good harvest, prosperity, money, and good luck. Blue - Create confidence, discover truth, and expand mental horizons, success, and protection. Purple - Meditation, past-life work, divination, astral travel, psychic protection, prevention of nightmares, and remembrance for parted loved ones. Pink - Love, romance, friendship, affection, quiet sleep, rekindling trust, and attracting new friends or lovers. Brown - Locating lost objects, home protection, pet protection, money, ideas, and balance. Grey - Reaching emotions.

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Black - Banishing, leaving a relationship, acknowledging grief, and forgiveness Choose the type and colour of candle appropriate for your spell. Always cleanse the candle as prior energies may linger on it even if it’s straight from the local shop!! The best things to use are water, salt, pure soap, or baby oil (all previously blessed and consecrated). State and engrave (if you wish) what the candle is to represent. Anoint the candle with the oil and focus on the desire (purpose of spell). For ritual of achievement: anoint oil from the top of the candle to the middle in a downward motion, then from the bottom of the candle to the middle in an upward motion. For ritual of banishment: anoint oil from the middle of the candle to the top and then towards the bottom of the candle in a downward motion. The next step is to light the candle. Some people do not use matches to light their candles as the sulphur is considered unclean. If you feel this, use an incense starter or stick to light your candles. To extinguish a candle, snuff it out or wave your hand over it hard enough to make a breeze to put it out.

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Do not blow or pinch it out. Blowing a candle out blows the desire away, and pinching a flame pinches out desire. Candle magic is used with visualisation and intent toward whichever goal or need you have. Also, burn your candles on the days of the week that correspond with your wish. This helps to bring extra power from planetary energies to your goal.

Sunday is ruled by the Sun and yellow candles are used on this day. Monday is ruled by the Moon

- use white candles

Tuesday is ruled by Mars

- use red candles

Wednesday is ruled by Mercury

- use purple candles

Thursday is ruled by Jupiter

- use blue candles

Friday is ruled by Venus

- use green candles

Saturday is ruled by Saturn

- use black candles

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Oils If you wish to add more power to your candle magic, anoint your candles with appropriate oil before burning them. As you are doing this, visualise your need and focus your energy towards that. Love

- Rose, Apple blossom, Gardenia, Jasmine, and Ylang-Ylang.

Sex

- Cinnamon, Patchouli, Lavender, Clove, Musk, Vanilla, Tuberose.

Luck

- Basil, Bayberry, Vervain.

Protection

- Bergamot, Cinnamon, Cinquefoil, Sandalwood.

Prosperity

- Mint, Basil, Vervain, Hyssop, Bergamot.

Purification - Frankincense, Benzoin, Sandalwood, Myrrh. Divination Banishing

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- Nutmeg, Lemon Grass, Acacia, Lilac, Lotus, Narcissus - Carnation, Rue.

Romance Oil You will need:   

2 drops of Ylang Ylang oil 2 drops of Sandalwood oil 2 drops of Clary Sage oil

Lover’s Oil You will need:    

5 5 3 3

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Rosewood oil Rosemary oil Tangerine oil Lemon oil

Marriage Oil You will need:    

2 drops of Frankincense oil 3 drops of Cypress oil 2 drops of Sandalwood oil

Desire Oil You will need:   

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3 drops of Lavender oil 3 drops of Orange oil 1 drop of Lemon oil

Money Drawing Oil You will need:   

3 drops of Wood Marjoram oil 2 drops of Lemon oil 2 drops of Eucalyptus oil

Lucky Fortune Oil You will need:   

5 drops of Ylang Ylang oil 3 drops of Clary Sage oil 5 drops of Geranium oil

Commanding Oil You will need:   

6 drops of Patchouli oil 8 drops of Myrrh oil 16 drops of Sandalwood oil

Compelling Oil You will need:   

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8 drops of Sandalwood oil 4 drops of Myrrh oil 2 drops of Cinnamon oil

Lady Luck Oil You will need:   

4 drops of Sandalwood oil 7 drops of Rose oil 5 drops of Lavender oil

Power Oil You will need:   

5 drops of Frankincense oil 2 drops of Cypress oil 3 drops of Juniper oil

Blessing Oil You will need:    

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4 2 2 2

Lavender blooms drops of Sage oil drops of Basil oil drops of Patchouli oil

White Spells Home Cleansing Home-cleansing methods are of great importance in Voodoo. It is best advised as something you must do when you move to a new home and once a year as a ritual to get rid of any bad energies or influences left in your home. You will need:       

Scrubbing brush Salt Yard brush/broom Marjoram Bay leaves Rosemary Bucket and water

Firstly boil equal parts of Marjoram, Bay leaves and Rosemary. Once it has been boiling for an hour remove from the stove and leave to cool down. Once cool add the infusion to your bucket filled with tepid warm water. Wash down all the wood work and floors from back to front and clockwise around each room. When you get to the front door, throw the remaining water out the door. Then use a brand new broom to sweep the house from back to front and out the front door. After cleaning, put down pinches of salt in the corners of each room.

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Cleansing Bath You will need:  ½ cup Sea salt  ½ cup Almond and Jojoba oil  3 drops Lavender oil  3 drops Frankincense oil  1 tsp Lemon zest Run yourself a long and as hot as you can comfortably stand it, bath. Pour in all of the ingredients as they infuse together in the hot water they will create cleansing and purification for the body, mind and spirit. Get in, Enjoy!!!!

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Blessing a relationship You will need:  

A Packet bread mix A Bread tin

Bake a fresh loaf of bread as per the instructions on the packet. When you have completed this task which may take a few attempts!!! Ask your partner round for dinner, or if your partner lives with you already then make a special meal as a surprise. Serve your bread with the meal. Do not cut the bread with a knife or any other cutting tool, just break off the pieces with your hands. Your partner will find this romantic. Break off a piece of the bread for your partner and feed it to him/her. Then ask them to do the same. This will strengthen the bond between you and cement your love.

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Blessings for your body You will need:    

A White candle Sandalwood & Pine incense Salt A Bowl of water

This blessing gives the body the capability to open the channels so that you can connect with the spirits more easily. This spell is best performed at night. Light the candle and burn the incense. Prepare a bowl of water sprinkled with salt. Put this before you and touch it to each part of your body while saying: To the eyes Bless my eyes that I might have clarity of vision To the mouth Bless my mouth that I may speak the truth To the ears Bless my ears that I may hear all that is spoken and not To the heart Bless my heart that I may be filled with love To the uterus Bless my womb that I may be in touch with my creative energy that stems from the universe To the feet Bless my feet that I may find and walk my own true path Extinguish the candle when you are finished.

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Protecting your home There are three simple ways of protecting your home, whether it is from fire, flood, burglary or unruly neighbours!! As always for best results perform all three. You will need:   

Salt Garlic cloves (Lots!) Small hand mirrors (As many as there are windows in your home)

Firstly you can surround the exterior of your home with salt and bury garlic cloves also around for good measure. Secondly cast a circle and imagine your circle of light extending right out to surround your home. Change the light to a gold colour which will give you protection and then finally a blue colour for healing. Thirdly place the small hand mirrors facing outwards in every window of your home whilst saying: Return to those what they send My circle of protection does not end RETURN TO SENDER!!! This will reflect back to your neighbours or passing people who wish you harm their bad thoughts and energies. Perfect!!

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Wish spell Wishing for things is something everyone does at one time or another. The main wish I get asked about is for an easier life. This spell can be adapted to suit any circumstances just change the candle colour to one that corresponds with your wish and the flower to one you feel fits right! You will need:  

Orange candle St-John’s- Wort (flowers)

Cast your circle and light the orange candle. Place the flowers around the candle. Concentrate on what you want from your wish. Remember all that you ask for - if it is for negative reasons, it will come back on you so be careful! You have been warned!! Now make your wish, and hang the flowers from the top of your front door. Leave the candle to burn itself out. The spell will grant you your wish and the flowers above your door will ward off evil as well!!

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To meet with success You will need:  

White candle A Mirror

This spell will put you on the path to success in anything you wish for. Light the white candle and place it in front of the mirror. Sit down in front of the mirror and cast your circle. Imagine the light surrounding you turning blue for healing and then gold for protection. Look into the mirror and stare into your reflected eyes. Look past them and say your full name. Repeat it twenty one times. Speak your wish and repeat it twenty one times. Snuff out the candle and await success.

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The key to happiness You will need:     

A White candle A Key Paper A Pen A Fire

It is believed to be extremely good luck to find a key. It means the opening of doors to your wishes and goals in life. Another way is to perform this simple spell to gain the same outcome. Light the white candle, and hold the key in your hand. Now imagine the door to which this key fits opening to all of your greatest desires. On the piece of paper draw the door you have imagined in your head. Pour some of the candle wax onto the drawing and push the key into it. Wait for it to cool which will secure the key to the drawing of the door. Fold the paper into a small envelope shape and pour more of the melted wax onto it to secure the folds and keep the paper in place. Seal all of the edges with the wax and leave to cool. Once hardened, throw the envelope into a fire and imagine as it melts the door opening and welcoming you to the other side where you will be happy and surrounded by all you wish for!!! The spell is now complete, await your wishes, they will come true!!!!!!

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Birthday spell You will need:     

Paper Pen Vase of flowers A Plant pot Some seeds/bulbs of your favourite flowers

On your birthday it is traditional to blow out your candles on your cake and make a wish. To further your chances complete this simple but effective spell. Take the paper and pen; write your wish upon it. Fold the paper three times and place it under a vase of flowers. Leave it there for three nights. After the three nights have passed take the plant pot and bury the paper at the base and plant your seeds/bulbs on top of it. When the flowers begin to bloom your wish will be granted. Look after your flowers and your wish will last the year through. You will need to repeat this spell on your next birthday.

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To make a wish come true You will need:  

Paper White candle

This spell is best performed on the day of a new moon. Write your wish on the paper and light the candle. Turn off any electrical lights and sit by the candle. You now need to imagine the positive effects of your wish being granted. Say: As I sleep tonight, May the power of (the Lwas who governs your wish) Grant my wish While concentrating on your wish burn the paper in the candle’s flame. Snuff the candle out. Repeat the spell for the next twelve nights at the same time. If you miss a night you will have to begin it again from the beginning.

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Red Spells To attract a heart NOTE: It is important to take into account that if this person has no feelings for you at all, the work will be doubly difficult. Also, this person must be free of romantic or marital attachments. You will need:   

A large cup of milk 21 red rose petals 2 red candles

If your wish is to attract the heart of another then take a bath! While running the bath light the two red candles and pour into the bath the milk and the rose petals. This spell is at its most powerful if performed on a Friday evening when the moon is full. Once in the bath, concentrate hard upon the person who you have the affection for. When you have a clear, mental picture of the person, recite the following incantation: I ask Erzuli the Lwas of love, To empower me, To capture the heart of whom I see in my mind. Now it is thus! Remain in the bath for at least 15 minutes.

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To charm your dream love You will need:     

A A A A A

traditional fountain pen with red ink in it red candle pinch of Rosemary pinch of Thyme sheet of parchment/paper

Light the red candle. On the parchment/paper, with the pen write the following incantation while thinking of your desired person: Erzuli Lwas of love, I ask of thee to intervene on my behalf to cause (write name of the person concerned) to fall in love with me. Let it be so! Now mix the thyme and rosemary and sprinkle the mixture over your written words on the parchment/paper. The herbs will intermingle and empower the ink incantation, allow it to dry completely. Hide the parchment in a place known only to you. As soon as the spell takes hold and the desired person is under your spell, bury the parchment/paper in a place where it will be never discovered. BEWARE: If the parchment is ever discovered, the enchantment will be broken.

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To win the heart of the one you love You will need:     

An Onion A Pin A pink candle Three dried pink rose petals A plant pot and some compost

Start by lighting the pink candle. Take the onion and with the pin carve into it the initials of the person you wish to attract. As you carve repeat over and over again until you have finished the following incantation: I ask the forces of the Lwas Erzuli to make it so that (speak the name of the person concerned) is able to declare for me their love. Let it so be! Crush the petals and mix them with the compost, sprinkle the mixture into the plant pot. Plant the onion into the mixture and cover it with more compost. Strike the pin into the soil while saying: Now it is! Snuff out the candle and leave it next to the pot on a window sill facing your desire’s home. Every night for the next seven nights, light the candle and say the following incantation: May its roots grow, May its leaves grow, May its flowers grow, and as it does so (Name of person)’s love grow. Once the onion takes root, begins to shoot, and finally blooms so will your intended’s love for you.

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Love Charm You will need:     

Rosemary stems A Yellow ribbon A few strands of hair from your intended And/or threads from his/her clothes White envelope

Rosemary symbolizes remembrance. This charm is best performed in April or May when rosemary is in season. Choose pliable, willowy stems and bind them together into the shape of a heart. While doing this think hard on the one you wish for. Tie the yellow ribbon around the heart you have made to secure it. If you have some strands of hair or threads from your intended’s clothes, weave these into the heart as well to create a stronger link. Place the rosemary heart into a white envelope, and put it under your pillow. Before you sleep, repeat the words: Divine Erzuli bless my sleep, My true lover I shall keep. The rosemary will dry with time and its life force will also fade. When you feel the charm has worked burn the envelope containing the charm in a fire, whilst thinking of your intended and flames of passion.

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Candle spell to attract love You will need:  

A Red candle Glass cup or lantern

This candle spell is best performed on a Friday evening. Light the candle and place it in the glass cup or lantern. You now need to imagine that the flame of the candle is the bright flame of love within your lover’s heart, and that the cup/lantern is your lover’s torso. As you stare intensely at the flame, the flame will rise and fall in time with your breathing. It is the passion that you hold in your heart that will make the flame rise higher and higher. Imagine that you are drawing your lover closer and that the desire in their heart is rising. Say the following: May this flame of passion burn within your heart. From me, you will not part! Leave the candle to burn itself out. Repeat the spell every night until you feel you have your heart’s desire.

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To get a lover to call You will need:  

A Photo of yourself & a photo of your love A Paper clip

This spell is great to use if you have had a quarrel and you want your partner to make the first move to sort things out. Take the photo of yourself and the photo of your love. Position the photos face to face and secure using the paper clip. This means they can see nothing but you. Place the photos in your underwear drawer and leave them there. The person you wish to call will do so and quite quickly!

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To rid yourself of an unwanted lover You will need:      

Blue candle (blue being a healing colour) A small bell Eight blank pieces of white paper A Pen Apple – juiced White saucer

This spell is quite complicated but especially effective. It is best cast on a Friday evening. Light the blue candle and ring the bell three times. On the first piece of paper draw a circle to represent the sun. On the same piece draw a crescent moon, with the curved shape to the left, to represent the waning moon. Stain the paper with the apple juice and fold the paper in half. Then into quarters, and then into half and quarter again. While you do this think of the love you once shared. Burn the paper in your candle flame and put the ashes into the saucer. Dip your finger into the ashes and write the initial of your former lover on your head. Divide the remaining ashes into seven piles and sprinkle them onto the remaining seven pieces of paper. Fold each piece of paper containing the ashes into little envelopes. Don’t spill any of the ashes when doing this as it will render the spell useless and you will have to start again. Seal each of the envelopes with a little candle wax. When you have finished bury each envelope in different parts of your garden.

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To rid yourself of an unwanted and persistent lover You will need:     

Item of your former lovers clothing A Pin Chalk A Black candle Scissors

Take the item of clothing and cut a square large enough to write his/her full name on it. Light the candle and using its light take the chalk and write the name on the cloth. Whilst doing this think of them and say: This light will burn out any flame of passion, (Name of person) has for me. He (or she) is gone I am Free!! Now stab the pin into the candle and leave it to burn out on its own. To finish the spell throw the cloth and the melted candle into a fire and watch it burn. The person will now be removed from your life.

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The Love Triangle You will need:   

Two plant bulbs A Pin Two plant pots and some compost

If you are undecided which lover to take this spell will show you which one is right for you? Take the two bulbs and with the pin scratch the name of each person on the bulbs. Plant them into the pots using the compost and leave them where they will get plenty of light. The bulb that blooms first will reveal the one that is meant for you.

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Fidelity spell You will need:      

A pair of your underwear A pair of your partners underwear Two nutmegs whole A Pen Red piece of cord Envelope big enough to hold the underwear together

Take the two nutmegs and write your full name on one and your partner’s on the other. Bind the two nutmegs together using the red cord. Wrap them up in the underwear and put them into an envelope. Sleep with them under your pillow if your partner is away. The remaining time keep the envelope well hidden in your drawers where you keep your most sensual clothes and garments. Your lover will never stray.

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Curing Depression You will need:   

3 Cloves of garlic – peeled A Saucer White vinegar

There are many ways to cure depression as it is just a state of mind. It is a vibration that pulses from your mind and attracts more bad feelings into your mind. A good long walk, being around happy people or listening to upbeat music can cure depression, but if you are struggling then try the following charm. Take the saucer and place onto it the peeled cloves of garlic. Pour over the white vinegar until the cloves are completely covered. Place it by your bed and as you sleep the garlic will turn pink as it absorbs the negative energy from you. The next morning bury the garlic cloves away from your house and repeat the spell from the beginning the next night, and the next night until you feel the charm has worked.

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Dieting We all feel under pressure from time to time to shift some pounds, either to get ready for a holiday or for your own self esteem. This spell can be adapted to fit any addiction to food. Use as a last resort or as a helping hand! You will need:   

A piece of the food you wish to stop craving A Pot with soil if you do not have a garden Three cloves of garlic

Bury the food you wish to banish from your life, whether this is in a pot or in your back garden. Plant the three cloves on top. The cloves will rid you from your craving once the garlic has bloomed and grown.

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To cure a bad habit You will need:    

Nine strands of hair from the effected person An Iron nail Wooden post Hammer

Most people can confess to having a bad habit. For some it is smoking, nail biting, drinking and these are just to name a few. This spell will cure any kind, shape or form of bad habit. You can use this spell on others as long as you can get hold of nine strands of their hair, this can be to stop your partner snoring and even leaving the toilet seat up! Take the strands of hair and wind them around the iron nail. Then using the hammer, hammer it into the wooden post fully until you can only see the head of the nail. The habit will begin to break over time and fully broken by the time the nail begins to rust.

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To cleanse someone from illness You will need:   

Toe nail clipping from the afflicted person Hair trimmings from the afflicted person A basic Voodoo doll

When making the doll place the toe nail clippings and hair trimmings inside of the doll. Then take it to a nearby stream and let it wash away. In doing this you are washing the illness away.

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Healing from Afar You will need:       

A Feather Rosemary oil A Shell A Stone A basic Voodoo doll A Pen Compass

Take the doll and dress it in a manner that suits the person you wish to heal. Using the pen, write the name of the person on the doll, therefore marking them as that person. Now take all of the ingredients out into the garden and pick a spot under a tree. Lwas Loco is affiliated with trees and his power is at its strongest around them. If you do not have a tree in your back garden then try and find a place where you can perform your spell where you can do it in safety and comfort. Dig a small hole with your hands and place the doll inside. After filling the hole back in with soil, use the compass so that you know where North, South, East and West are from your current location. Once you know your directions place the stone to the North, the shell to the West, three drops of the rosemary oil to the South and the feather to the East. Now cover them up with some more soil.

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To alleviate illness You will need:  

A Blue headed pin A Blue candle

Inscribe into the candle the name of the person who is ill with the pin. Give offerings to Loco and then light the candle. As it burns down the illness will leave the affected person. Another spell that has the same effects is; You will need:     

A A A A A

Coin Pinch of salt Cup full of water Pan Stove

Take the coin and put a small amount of salt onto it. Transfer the salt into the water, which is then put into the pan and put on the stove. Let the water boil and then cool down. Once the water is cool enough (as we don’t want any accidents here) take the coin and splash the water onto the afflicted person’s aggravated/sore/ill parts of their body.

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Protection from illness for the elderly You will need:  

A horseshoe or iron nail Salt water

This spell is especially good to improve the health of an elderly person. Take the Iron nail/Horseshoe and bless it by immersing it into the saltwater. Take it to the garden of the person you wish to help and bury it either in their garden or in a plant pot nearby. Make sure it is buried well but that a small part of it is visible. This is so the part that is visible can act as a conductor to disperse the negative and harmful energies. As you bury it say: Ill health I do tell, Run through this iron, (Name of person) is free and well.

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To ease ill health that lingers You will need:    

An empty jar Seven cloves of garlic Seven pieces of coal A three forked twig

This spell is the spell of seven and for this spell to work you will need to find a stream. Take the empty jar and let the stream fill it. Now go home and add the seven pieces of coal and the seven pieces of garlic. Now you leave it alone for seven days. This allows the mixture to marinade and become potent. On the seventh day boil the contents of the jar in a pan and stir it with the three forked twig. Then leave it to cool. As with the spell above be cautious and make sure the water is properly cooled before flicking it all over the afflicted person, they don’t need burn marks on top of their illness!!! And they certainly wouldn’t thank you for it, so always make sure the water is definitely cool before continuing. Once the water is cool flick it using the three forked twig over the person seven times. This blesses the afflicted person and drives the illness out.

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To get rid of a headache You will need:  

A Stone Some Soil

Take the stone and rub it on your forehead. Now cover the stone with soil. The negative energies that have caused the headache are absorbed by the soil.

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To rid you of persistent nose bleeds When your next nose bleed strikes run out into your garden, or stand over your pot plant and let four drops of your blood fall into the soil. This works especially well if done at the base of a tree. Loco the Lwas of healing is associated with trees and the offering of your blood will allow him to heal you of your persistent affliction.

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To cure baldness You will need:      

Rosemary oil Almond oil Bay Rum Garlic oil Rosemary Sprigs A cup of water

Mix equal parts of the Rosemary oil, Almond oil and Bay Rum in a jug/container. Every morning and every night rub the mixture into your scalp. If your hair is only just beginning to thin out rub garlic oil into your scalp morning and night. Or to strengthen your hair and prevent any further loss take the rosemary sprigs and infuse them into the cup of water. Use the water to rinse your hair after shampooing.

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To ease period pain You will need:    

A good length of red cord or a red silk scarf 7 Corks A Needle 2 Red candles

Cast your circle as usual and give thanks to Erzuli. Flower offerings always go down well. Take the corks and thread them onto the red cord or fold them into the red scarf whilst explaining your problem to Erzuli and why you are asking her to help her relieve you from this feminine pain. After you have completed your task, close your circle and either hang them from the bottom of your bed, if you have used the cord, or place them at the foot of the bed if you have used the scarf. Your pain will dissipate.

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To break a fever You will need:  

Salt An open fire or if you do not have a fire or cannot make one use the flame from a lit candle.

Throw a handful of the salt into the flames of the fire or the flame of the candle, which will turn the flame blue. As the flame turns blue think of the affected person and visualise them well again. Leave the fire/candle to burn out own its own. The fever will break.

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To cure concussion or a bump to the head You will need: 

Broad bladed kitchen knife

Warning: Do not do this with a very small child as their movements are quick and sudden. Also make sure the patient also knows what you are doing, so explain what you are going to do before you do it!! You coming at them with a kitchen knife could be, well I think you can gather the point! No pun intended! When a child bumps their head or an adult comes to you with concussion, take the broad bladed kitchen knife and press the flat side of the blade against the bump. This will help reduce the swelling. Now take it outside and stab it into the ground seven times. This transfers the pain from the adult/child into the soil which absorbs the negative energies. Whilst doing this pray to the Lwas Loco and ask him to take the pain away. Leave him an offering next time you pass the spot as thanks.

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To get rid of bad breath Bad breath is one of life’s embarrassing problems. Sometimes no matter how often you brush your teeth or use the latest fandangle product, nothing works. When all else has failed then try these simple remedies that have been used for centuries. Eat at least one fresh raw apple a day before going to bed. Another is to chew a combination of parsley, peppermint and fennel. Personally the apple sounds like the best option for me and a lot more pleasant!!

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Green spells Coin & Candle spell You will need:    

Five saucers Five short green candles A handful of coins (at least ten) Salt Water

Use the salt water to wash the energies left on the coins from their many handlers. Once washed and dried place a coin onto each of the saucers. Place the saucers into a circle and using a little of the melted wax from each candle, stick the candle to the coins. Now invoke the Lwas Ayida by saying the following whilst throwing the remaining coins into the centre of the circle: I call for you Ayida to help me, I give you this offering (throw the coins now). I need (amount of money) immediately, So it be! Now imagine the flames from the candles joining together in a spectacular show of light. Lwas Ayida has accepted your offering and the money you ask for will be on its way. When it arrives, make sure you give thanks to Lwas Ayida.

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Wealthy Week You will need:       

Gold candle White candle Pink candle Red candle Two green candles Blue candle A handful of coins (Do not count them)

You need to start this spell on a Sunday night. Cast your circle and light the gold candle. Now surround it with the handful of coins. Look into the candle flame and say: Thank you for the money I have already received Leave the candle to burn down and go out by its self. Once it has gone out gather up the coins as you will need them tomorrow night. On Monday night repeat the spell in exactly the same way but using a white candle and adding to the pile of coins, the coins you have accumulated since yesterday. Remember to give thanks and say the words above. On Tuesday use a pink candle, Wednesday a red candle, Thursday a green candle, Friday a blue candle and finally on Saturday a green candle again. For each of these days repeat the spell exactly and remember to add to the pile of coins everyday and give thanks. It is believed that money attracts money and the more you add the more you will receive.

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Urgent money spell Sometimes we have deadlines on when we need to pay for things, this spell take the stress of worry away from you as urgent money will find its way to you in times of need if you only ask! You will need:   

One white candle for every 100/1000 pounds or dollars you need A plate you often eat from A green candle

It is important that this spell is performed at midnight. Take the white candles that represent the money you need urgently and place them together on the place you often eat from. At quarter to midnight sit in the room with all the lights off (especially electric lighting of any sort). Take the green candle and light it. This candle represents the power you will be giving the white “money” candle/s and of course so you can see what you are doing as we don’t want any accidents!! Now cast your circle. Add to it two circles of light, one of gold and one of green. Pick up the main “money” candle and light it from the green candle, as you do say out loud it’s money value (E.G £100). Place the lit candle on to the plate which begins a circle of “money” candles. Light each “money” candle in the same way. Remember to say out loud its value, until the circle is complete. Now give thanks and prayers to Lwas Ayida and explain your plight, what the money is for, when you need it by and so on. Leave the candles to burn out till they are extinguished by themselves. The spell is complete and your problem now has a solution.

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Lottery Luck You will need:   

One Green candle for each number you need A Lottery ticket Grounded nutmeg

Light each green candle one by one and stare into the flames. Ask for Lwas Ayida’s guidance and pray for her power to shine down on you. Now sit quietly and allow each candle to suggest a number to you. Write them down on the ticket as they come to your mind. Now sprinkle the sheet with the nutmeg and snuff out the candles. Leave the ticket with nutmeg on it for one full day before brushing it off.

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To bring money home You will need:     

A spare bank note Front door mat (placed inside your home) A Gold coloured object Marigolds planted in a pot (the plant, not the washing up kind!) Spare coins

This is a three step spell. You do not have to complete them in any specific order but completing all three will ensure optimum results. Firstly take the spare bank note, the bigger the value the larger the returns! And place it under your door mat at the front of the house. Every time someone walks over the mat and enters your house, the money will receive a positive charge which will attract money to your door! Remember to remove the note during the full moon otherwise unexpected expense will occur. Secondly take a plant pot and bury your gold coloured object deep into the soil. Plant Marigold flowers on the top. Place by the front door, or at least as close as you can manage. The third and final part involves an incantation, a full moon, your spare change and a window sill. On the night of the full moon place all of your spare change onto the window sill. Do not count it. Let the light of the moon shine down onto the coins, now say: Ayida guide the moonlight So it may bless these coins And bring wealth into my life with its light Your fountain of fortune will now spurt into life and over flow with cash by the next full moon. Repeat step three at the crescent of the next new full moon.

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To conceive a son You will need:     

A A A A A

Single red rose in a vase Red candle Green candle Yellow candle Bay leaf

This spell should be performed at the most fertile part of your cycle to achieve optimum results. First place the rose in the vase and put it on the surface you are about to work on. Light the red, yellow and green candle. As you light the candle give thanks and prayer to the Lwas Obatala. Place them into a triangle with yellow at the top, red at the bottom left and the green at the bottom right. The number three represents the male genitals and sexual force. On the bay leaf write the phrase “I wish to conceive a son”. Put it face up between the candles. The next step requires great concentration and visualisation technique. Take a deep breath, relax, and now when you feel ready begin to imagine a rosebud deep inside your womb, imagine it blooming and unfolding into a rose. Now open your eyes, keeping that image in your mind, look at the candle light. Visualise it being channelled into your womb and lighting up and nourishing the rose inside. Keep this image in your mind for as long as you can. Leave the candles to burn completely out. Pick up the bay leaf, kiss it three times and place it under your pillow. Sleep with it there until your fertile phase is over. All you need now is a lot of spare time and the co operation and willingness of your partner!!! Enjoy!!

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To conceive a daughter You will need:           

Basic Voodoo doll but give it a bump Clippings of your own hair A photo of your face Fresh lavender Pink scarf Pink candle White paper Pen Yellow ribbon or cord Quartz crystal A Moonstone

This spell is all about the ingredients and preparation. Firstly you need to work this spell when you are at your most fertile. The doll must resemble you as much as possible. Your hair should be attached to the dolls head for hair and the photo of your face should be attached to the doll’s face. Once the doll is prepared, put the fresh lavender on top of the scarf and then the doll on top of it all. Pick it all up and place her onto a table in a room with no electrical lights. Light the pink candle and place it to the right of her. Now take the paper and pen and write on it: I wish to conceive a daughter Put the paper beneath the scarf. Now fold the paper around the doll and her “bed” and tie it with the yellow ribbon/cord. Put her beside your pillow or on your bedside table. Place the quartz and the moonstone beside her to strengthen your spell. All you need now is your partner’s desire to complete the spell and bring it to fruition.

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To know the sex of a baby It is always fun to guess the sex of a baby that a friend is carrying! With this spell you can amaze them and tell them what they are dying to know. You will need:  

A ring that is personal to you A length of cotton/string

Thread the ring onto the cotton/string and tie it at the top. Now hold it loosely over the pregnant woman’s belly. Relax, take a deep breath and let the ring start to swing, it will gain momentum and eventually swing in either a clockwise or counter clockwise circle. Clockwise - Boy Counter clockwise – Girl

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To help with an interview You will need:   

2 Basic Voodoo dolls A bowl of water Green Cotton/cord

One doll represents you, so add a little of your own hair inside the doll. The other is the interviewer, so if you have a letter from the company inviting you to the interview fold it up and insert it into the doll before stitching it up. Take the cotton/cord and bind the dolls together. Now float them together in a bowl of water. With the spell now complete, you will get that job!!

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To Win a Job You will need:    

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Green candle Bank note Paper clip Photograph of yourself

Before you go to your interview complete this simple spell to ensure success. Light the candle and show both sides of the bank note to the flame. Take the photo of yourself, using the paper clip; fasten the bank note to the back of the photo. Snuff out the candle and carry the photo with the note attached in your pocket/wallet/handbag with you during your interview for guaranteed success!

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Blue Spells Mirror Spell You will need: 

A Hand Mirror

Also a simple yet incredibly powerful protection spell is done with a small or medium sized mirror you can hold in your hands. While holding the mirror facing outwards in other words not showing your reflection but turned to reflect out, turn in a counter clockwise circle to banish while saying: Circle of reflection, Circle of protection, May the sender of all harm, Feel the power of this charm. This does not send any negative energy at the sender hence eliminating the cause and effect portion of negativity adding to negativity but it reflects back anything being directed at you. So it bounces off you instead of affecting you. Circle three times full round chanting this or until you feel it is complete, then make a closing statement such as: So Be It.

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A Spell for Justice Cast your circle as normal but give offerings and thanks to the Lwas Kalfu. He will be your guide and aided power to all situations involving justice. Choose blue candles for this spell to strengthen the results. May Kalfu stalk those who dare To slander me and cause me care All that they attempt to cause me pain Rebound on them and be in vain Let the hurt they cause to me and mine Be bound round them like ivy's vine And when they lay them down to sleep May nightmares stalk and waking weep, Until the day their conscience bids They tell the truth to for all to hear And leave my reputation clear All this I ask in Kalfu’s name And wish on them the very same.

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Freezing out a witness or legal opponent You will need:   

A Pencil / Indian ink A piece of paper/parchment Vodka – a cup full

If someone is working against you in a legal matter and you know his/her name, you can try a freezing spell. Write her name on a piece of paper in pencil or India ink. Fold the paper in half, then in half again until you can't fold it any more. As you do this, imagine her influence freezing / stopping, that she cannot do anything until the thaw. Then take the folded paper and dip it into the cup of vodka, soaking it completely. Then put it into a corner of your freezer. Leave it there for 30 days. Start this on the waning moon. It should stop her from influencing people or things about your business. It freezes her out.

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Blue Justice Spell This spell is especially effective to affect outcomes within a court situation. But please take note that this is not a judgment spell; it does not attempt to find facts, determine justice, and affix blame or penalties. This is a Justice Spell that invites the Universe to step in and right a wrong, to restore balance where imbalance exists. The final outcome is left to the Lwas Kalfu, whose notion of justice may be different from ours, whose sense of Time is eternal, but who applies the Law of Three without pity.

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What goes around comes around. Justice may be seen to be done immediately or it might take karmic form, but Justice will prevail. The spell has two parts and can be used for any matter at law: civil proceedings, criminal cases; trials or administrative hearings. The first part involves asking for Lwas Kalfu’s sight into the injustice and to repair it. The second part of the spell involves binding the offender and banishing spells can be used to augment it. As always, you can modify the spell in any way you like to suit the circumstances that bring you to needing such a spell. You will need:           

A small jar with cap Twine or string A piece of Amber Rose petals to represent the Lwas Erzuli Frankincense and Myrrh (powdered) and Rosemary Olive oil Banishing scented oil A couple of coloured markers or pens Paper Enough water to fill the jar three-fourths full. Basic Voodoo doll

Cast your Circle. Take your bottle and place it on the altar. Take the Voodoo doll and using one of the markers write the name of the person or situation you are asking for justice to be done/for on it. Talk to the doll and tell it all of the things that he/she has done to disappoint and hurt you. Anoint it with the banishing oil. Now, place the amber in the jar along with the rose petals and other herbs. As you place each item in the jar state with feeling:

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May Kalfu look into this situation, and bring the outcome to its true and rightful decision Justice be done!!! Take the doll or dolls in hand and the string. Begin wrapping the doll in the string. With each wrapping, state: Once around, securely bound, no more lies/hurt/damage (delete appropriately) be done by you When you are through, securely knot the string a minimum of 3 times. Now place the doll in the jar and pour about a teaspoon of oil over the doll. As you are dribbling it over the doll, state: I place sacred oil all around you, about you and below you, to make your path slippery as you have violated the Law of Three. Now fill the jar 3/4’s full of water, place it in the freezer of your refrigerator, and repeat: Time to chill out, chill out, chill out. Bound around and about. I place around you (person's name) the crystal sphere of the Mother's Orb, mirrored on the inside so that you will have to see yourself as you are at every moment until you surrender and change your behaviour towards yourself and those around you into a more positive behaviour pattern. I ask the Lwas Kalfu to empower this spell and insure it's working, only if it is in the highest and best good of all concerned. As I will it, so it is!

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Close the freezer and leave that jar there until you are satisfied that the person will not hurt anyone else in this way. This person is contained from hurting you and anyone else, and is "chilling out". Do not worry about them any longer. Write out how you felt about this person/situation before now, including what they did to you, and how you feel right now. This will allow you to get the worst of the anger, disillusion, and disappointment out of your system so that you won't become ill from the feelings. Burn the paper before closing your circle.

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Black Spells Spell to banish bad dreams You will need:    

Black incense sticks 14 Dates (fruit) Black candle Banishing oil

Take the black candle and anoint it in the banishing oil, then place it next to your bed. Push an incense stick into a date and then into the top of the candle. Each night before bed perform this spell. Once in bed say this spell for a guaranteed peaceful night’s sleep: Take these crawly creatures That creep into my dreams Come feed upon these date My offering to you, Keep away, keep away From my slumber My dreams now be sweet. Feed to your heart’s very content on this bedside snack and treat Repeat this spell every night for fourteen nights and you are guaranteed that the bad dreams will not return again. Sleep well!

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Aid a restful sleep We all have hectic days and often find it difficult to get to sleep as our minds are racing with the days problems. Fear no longer, use this easy, fool proof spell to get the sleep you deserve! You will need:    

Thyme Basil leaves A cup of boiling water Head of a lettuce

Begin by brewing a tea, which is a teaspoon full of basil leaves and thyme. Allow them time to infuse and for the boiling water to cool until it is drinkable. Drink it before bed to aid a restful sleep. If you find you are still having problems then take the lettuce head and blend it. Anoint your forehead and temples with the juice. If you still have problems which means you are having a full bout of insomnia then drink the liquefied lettuce head before bed.

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Another nightmare cure You will need:     

A pair of tights or stockings you have worn for a day Silver Pin Black cord Black nightwear (dress/PJ’s) Black bedding (Duvet cover, sheets and pillow cases)

Firstly change your bedding into all black. Now take the tights/stockings you have worn that day and lye them on the bed. Take the legs and form them into a cross shape (X). At the centre of the cross use the pin to keep them in place. Finally take the black cord and hang them from the bottom of your bed. Now get changed into your black nightwear and get into bed. Make sure all the lights are off and your room is in complete darkness. The idea of all this is to confuse the bad energies and demons; they cannot find you to get into your dreams in all that blackness. Sleep well!!!

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All purpose banishing spell From time to time we all feel the need to banish someone or something from your life that has become unbearable. This spell can be used for everything and everyone! It is easy and versatile, but you need to remember to make sure you are absolutely sure you want to banish it/them from your life because once done it is permanent! You will need:    

A Black candle for each set of four Four small pieces of paper for every thing/one you wish to banish A Pen Altar knife

On each small piece of paper write the name of the person/thing you wish to banish from your life. Always do four of the same for each thing/person. On your black candle, take the altar knife and carve the word/s you have put on the paper onto the candle. Light the/each candle and give thanks and explain what you are about to do and why. If it is agreed by the Lwas that these things/people do need to be banished from your life they will be. Take the four pieces of paper and burn one, saying, I banish (insert name) with the power of fire Bury one in some dirt, saying, I banish (insert name) with the power of Earth Flush one down the toilet, saying, I banish (insert name) with the power of Water Then tear one into little pieces and throw it out your window, saying, I banish (insert name) with the power of Wind

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Let your black candle/s burn down. If you feel the spell has not worked it is because the person/thing you have tried to banish is not meant to be removed from your life at this time. Be patient, wait, they still have a purpose!

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Spell reversal It is unfortunate but necessary sometimes to reverse spells you have cast. It is always better to sit and really consider before casting any spell whether you really need to do it, what your reasons are and are your intentions true and unselfish? Sometimes even the best intentions go astray and a spell reversal is the only option. If so follow these steps and your spell will be reversed if it is meant to be. You will need:       

Benzoin incense Angelica herb Anoint your candles with Rosemary oil Lots of white and black candles, as many as you see fit A bead similar to a pearl A small square of black cloth Black cord

This spell is best performed at midnight and during a waning moon. You need to say the spell while you work. Firstly light your candles cast your circle and begin by saying: I cast a spell asking (what spell you cast) I now ask the favour of having the spell removed I understand to take back a spell means giving up something of my own to show my spirit is true and my intentions are good. I give this pearl from a necklace I own I transfer the spell into the pearl and render the spell dormant No harm will come from the cancellation of this spell No further power shall it have This is my will So it is!! Take the pearl and put it in the black cloth, add the Angelica herbs and tie it up tightly with the black cord. Now dribble a little wax from the candle as you tie the final knot. Throw the package you have created as far away from your home as possible. Your spell is now reversed.

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Animals in Voodoo Before we can look into the spells and rituals in which animal sacrifice is used we must first understand the reason for it. Animal sacrifice is a method of consecrating food for consumption by followers of Voodoo, their gods and ancestors. The main animals used are goat, sheep, chicken, and sometimes even dog (this is unthinkable in our culture today). They are usually humanely killed by slitting their throats. The blood is then collected into a vessel/chalice. If the animal sacrifice is used in a ceremony involving a large gathering then the possessed dancer may drink some of the blood. The hunger of the Lwas is then believed to be satisfied. The animal is then cooked and eaten in the feast. Think of animal sacrifice as an aide to your spells not a spell on its own. The sacrifice of the animal is meant as an offering to the Lwas you are asking help or advice from. All of the spells in this book can be strengthened by an animal sacrifice. You will know yourself when you need to make the choice on whether to add this type of strength to your spells. Although when practicing animal sacrifice you need to be aware that there are some specific rules and guidelines you need to adhere to. This should be done above all else. These are:

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The place where the sacrifice is to take place must be decorated with garlands and flowers. This is so the animal is at all times treated with honour. The altar must be ritually marked out as sacred and the correct altar cloth used.

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A fire must be lit on altar.

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A basket must be kept on the altar containing barley grain. The grain must be thrown at the sacrifice by all the participants, and the sacrificial knife must be kept out of sight beneath the grain.

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The sprinkling of blessed spring water and the casting of the grain should be done at the beginning of the ritual.

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The practitioner must also cut a few hairs from the animal's forehead.

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The sacrifice’s head must be pulled back and raised towards the sky and using the sacrificial knife, have its throat cut.

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The blood should be collected in the sacrificial chalice and then poured over the altar after being offered to the Lwas.

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Once the sacrifice is fully “bled out” it should then be skinned and butchered.

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The entrails (heart, lungs, liver and kidneys) should then be removed, skewered and roasted separately.

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The lean meat should be roasted and distributed among the participants so that the sacrifice ends in a feast.

Crystal Balls Crystal balls are a sacred item and should be treated as one. You are the only person that should use it, let no one touch it and make sure you honour it by keeping it in a special place when you are not using it. When taking it out of the house, use a special bag to transport it. Remember the ball is like a person or spirit; do not just think of it as an item, because you will be sorely mistaken if you do!! To personalize your ball and create a better connection with it you should name it, it will usually tell you its name the more you work with it. You will find it is female, most crystal balls are, and it is a very rare to find one that is male. Now you have your crystal ball how do you use it? Well follow the simple steps below and you will wonder how you every lived without her!!

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Place the crystal ball on the same table/surface that you use for your altar. Place it in front of you. Most balls come with a stand supplied with it but if you don’t like the stand then you can buy your own separately from any good store. In the meantime you can use a cushion that you especially like.

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Turn off the lights. Get comfortable. Light a few candles, if you wish play some back ground music, anything that allows you to feel relaxed and in tune to your inner magical self.

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 You need to practice with your ball as often as possible to forge a special bond that will improve over time. In the Voodoo faith, being able to scry using a crystal ball is considered a great gift from Ghede, the seer of all, the knower of all. If you are able to develop this gift then you are truly blessed and are more powerful than you probably realise. Although not everyone is able to use this gift successfully, do not worry it just means you have power and strength in another area of Voodoo that is just as treasured and important! Best of Luck May Ghede look down on you and bathe you with his sight, So it be!

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Voodoo Tarot The final part of this Voodoo eBook is probably one of the most important subjects, Voodoo Tarot. All magical faiths have their own tarot, they are used to predict the future, give answers to many questions and help in all different kinds of situations. Tarot readings can be given by a beginner or a specialist reader. The only golden rule with tarot is that you cannot purchase your own cards; they have to be given to you as a gift. There are hundreds of different styles all with their own meanings available to the reader. The choice of cards is left unfortunately to a third party, be sure to guide them well and they will hopefully buy you the ones you want without realising!!! The traditional deck used by Voodoo practitioners is the New Orleans Voodoo Tarot deck. For beginners it is quite complicated and requires a lot of study and practice. I have tried my best to make this guide as simple as possible allowing you to be able to try the cards and read them without too much difficulty. The first thing you will notice is that this deck has more cards than a standard deck you may be used to. There are twenty-two cards which correspond with the traditional cards of the major arcana. Forty cards in the deck are numbered 1 through 10, and are in four suits: Fire, Water, Air, and Earth. Also each of these forty cards follows a particular cultural tradition: Petro, Rada, Congo, and Santeria, which are variations of Voodoo religion. There are sixteen temple cards, rounding out the deck: four of each Drum (King/Wand), Serpent (Queen/Cup), Crossroads and Machete (Prince/Sword), and Calabash (Princess/Pentacle). Have I lost you yet? I hope not. As I said these cards are complicated and require a lot of explanation. I believe the best way to approach this is that we should do it in “bite size” pieces. This means it is probably best to read this section over a few days rather than in one go, as it is too much to take in one sitting. I don’t want to give you a headache!!!!!

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Major Arcana: World Egg - Fearlessness, imagination, open-mindedness, and an adventurous spirit. Freedom from cares and worries. Ideas, thoughts, and impulses coming from a completely unexpected place. Nonchalance at the threshold of gaining all or losing all. Extravagance and intoxication with life. The pure and undifferentiated power of creation itself, where ultimate knowledge and oblivion are unified. Dr. John - Mastery over word, mind, and matter. The ability to turn ideas into actions, handle problems, and control one's life. The initiation of new projects, great works, or a new way of life. Eloquent and moving communication. Arcane and eldritch technologies. Marie Laveau - A pure, exalted and gracious influence. Education, knowledge, wisdom, and esoteric teachings. The forces of nature. Intuition, foresight, and spiritual revelation of the most mysterious and arcane sort. Ayizan - The essence of femininity and matriarchy. Creativity, productivity, and the foundation of civilization. Initiative and practical actions that promote prosperity, comfort and luxury. Fruitfulness and motherhood. Loco - Worldly authority and power. Social mastery and oratory. One who is intelligent, experienced, confident and reasonable. A patriarch or primary male influence. The motive force of politics and society. The ability to fulfil plans and use mental control over the emotions. Master of the Head - Faith in tradition and the old school. A justified and ancient source of power. Being supportive, sympathetic and loyal. Receiving instructions, learning, guidance or inspiration. The ability to hear a higher or inner voice. May also indicate a religious ritual, such as a marriage or an initiation. Marassa - A caring and trusting relationship. Beauty and inner harmony. A decision calling for emotional control and faithfulness to spiritual values. Dance - Victory through might. Advancement through bold action. Change through force. Order established through vigilance. A trying situation mastered by balancing opposing forces against each other. Discipline, individual effort and endurance will turn the tide. 79

Possession - Raw power. Health and physical fortitude. A surge of tremendous force. Recovery from sickness. Victory after apprehension and fear. The ability to face and overcome opposition brings the inner qualities of strength and forbearance. Delays and setbacks will be overcome. Couche - Withdrawal from events and relationship to introspect and gather strength. Seeking the inner voice or calling upon vision from within. A need of understanding and advice, or a wise man who will offer knowing guidance. Personal experience and thoughtful temperance. The Market - The path of destiny. Karma on a grand scale. An unexpected turn of good fortune. A link in the chain of events. Success, luck, and happiness. Secret Societies - The achievement of balance and inner harmony after a great trial. Agreements, contracts, or treaties concluded justly. Things set to rights. Karma restored. A turn for the better in legal matters. Zombi - Life in suspension. Selfish, materialistic, and untrusting attitudes. Unwillingness to make necessary sacrifices. Going along with the crowd, and refusing to hear the inner voice. Concessions and appeasements that backfire. Les Morts - A major change or transformation, possibly traumatic and unexpected. Freedom from the shackles of the past. A new beginning. Death coupled with rebirth, usually related to consciousness and lifestyle. Ti Bon Ange – Calm and restraint. Self-control, patience and tact in handling situations. The act of applying balanced spiritual and psychic forces to physical life. Courir Le Mardi Gras - Being seduced by the material world and physical pleasures. Lust for and obsession with money and power. Living in fear, domination and bondage. Being caged by an overabundance of luxury. Discretion should be used in personal and business matters. Deluge - Unforeseen catastrophe. An abrupt change, perhaps leading to a new lifestyle and enlightenment. May indicate a broken relationship, divorce, or failure in business or career.

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Z'Etoile - New hopes and splendid revelations of the future. Insight, inspiration, courage and enlightenment of the spiritual self. Body and mind, converging towards the light at the end of a dark time. Magic Mirror - Cyclic transformation covering the mysterious forces of the night. Feminine beauty and the intoxicating vitality of youth. The metamorphosis from beauty to beast and vice versa. Occult forces, sensitivities and intense dreams. Dangerous situations and perilous times. Gros Bon Ange - A time of contentment and freedom from restraints. Creative inspiration. Achievement, success, and warmth. Light and love in personal or business matters. Happiness and faithfulness in a relationship. Ancestors - A swift and conclusive decision. The resolution of a matter long unanswered. A change in point of view, most frequently towards greater enlightenment. Final balancing of karma. Carnival - Completeness and intricacy of design. A great work. Achievement, reward, and well-earned recognition. A time of success, prosperity, security and joy. May also indicate travel or a change in residence. Les Barons (Wild Card): The most extreme of unexpected events, to be met with urbane sophistication and a sense of humour. Embracing things both primal and transcendental, and living beyond the boundaries of society. Extraordinary sex and adventure. Flirtation with death.

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The Minor Arcana: Wands - Petro Damballah La Flambeau (Ace of Wands): The seed of a new venture perhaps as yet unseen. An opportunity to be met with boldness, vigour, and enthusiasm. The herald of birth, invention, or entrepreneurship. An innate and primal force released. May suggest a surge of vitality, creativity, or fertility that can set things in motion. Nan Nan Bouclou La Flambeau (Two of Wands): Established power and influence over others. Setting goals and a vision for the future. Coming to grips with the impact of past decisions, considering the current state of affairs, and developing a plan of action. Responsible leadership. Guedeh La Flambeau (Three of Wands): Personal fortitude and strength of character. Accumulated power set in motion towards a distant goal. The initiation of an enduring partnership based on absolute trust. Honour maintained in a time of desperate struggle. Taking full responsibility for a decision, and bearing the solitude of leadership. Agwe La Flambeau (Four of Wands): A chance to rest and rejoice, having successfully resolved a matter of great import. The initial success of a business venture or creative project. The blossoming of a friendship or romantic relationship. Conclusions drawn based on hard won experience. Spiritual, material, or emotional rewards for diligent effort. May suggest marriage, childbirth, or a victory celebration. Ogoun La Flambeau (Five of Wands): An intense struggle motivated purely by the love of competition. A state of seeming chaos driven by endless small disputes and complications. A hotly contested race, debate, game, or other challenge. A stressful situation that brings out the best in the participants. Legba La Flambeau (Six of Wands): A sense of honour and satisfaction at the resolution of an important matter. Triumph after great struggle. Jubilation at the hearing of good news. The realization of hopes and desires. Erzulie La Flambeau (Seven of Wands): Standing courageously for your beliefs in the face of adversity. Fear of failure overcome by the will to succeed. Great obstacles met with heroism and determination. Inner strength brought to bear at a critical moment. 82

Simbi La Flambeau (Eight of Wands): A sudden release of raw power, cutting through confusion and indecision, and setting things in motion. Rapid progress towards a desired goal, brought about by immediate and decisive action. Boldness and daring in love, business, travel, or spiritual growth. Masa La Flambeau (Nine of Wands): A pause in the current struggle to ready oneself. Preparation to meet the final conclusive onslaught. Forces assembled in anticipation of trials and tribulations. The steeling of the will to stand or fall. A line drawn in the sand. Azaka La Flambeau (Ten of Wands): Success and gain, leading you to take on a burden greater than you can carry. Noble leadership transformed, through lack of restraint, into tyranny. The crushing weight of ultimate responsibility. Having spent their fuel, the engines of creation grind to a halt. Petro Hounsis (Page of Wands): The essence of fire behaving as earth, such as wood or coal: The surprising appearance of a new passion. An adventurer who blazes through life, acting as a catalyst that others may harness. The intense enthusiasm and childlike imagination that fuels any new venture, needing only the application of mind and material to make it a success. Inner fire that can drive away fear and replace it with fury. Can represent a person of some timidity, but whose innate passion can be easily ignited. May indicate the birth of a child. Petro La Place (Knight of Wands): The essence of fire, such a great conflagration. One filled with vitality and passion for life. A sexy and exciting person, daring in their actions, cocky in their attitude, and utterly without fear. Absolute sincerity, coupled with violent emotions that swing wildly from one extreme to another. Boundless creativity and lust for a change of both pace and place. The rapid approach, or more likely departure, of something that sets your world ablaze. Often suggests travel or escape. Petro Mambo (Queen of Wands): The essence of fire behaving as water, such as a rainbow: The natural embodiment of passion and sensuality, who is always the centre of attention. One who reflects the desires and ambitions of others, and ignites them. A radiantly vital person, cocky and charismatic, who sees what she wants and goes after it.

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Petro Hengan (King of Wands): The essence of fire behaving as air, such as lightning: A great and daring leader who inspires others to rise to challenges alongside him. An artist who can take hold of an idea and make it a reality through bold action. One who is forceful, charismatic, and honest, leading by example, but unafraid to invest authority in others. A dashing and magnetic personality, carrying authority naturally, and striking at the world with swiftness and grace.

Swords - Rada Damballah Wedo (Ace of Swords): The seed of victory - perhaps as yet unseen. A challenge to be met and solved through the invocation of force. An opportunity to bring reason and intelligence to bear in the pursuit of justice and truth. An excessive power that must not be abused. May suggest new ideas or information that can reveal a solution to the problem at hand. Nan Nan Bouclou (Two of Swords): Contradictory characteristics brought together as a means of resolving a conflict. Refusing to be ruled by negative emotions. Strife brought to a close through clarity of mind and restraint of force. Turning a blind eye to the minor infractions of others. Guedeh (Three of Swords): Unsettling news leading to heartbreak or loneliness. Tactless or hurtful words. Acting without consideration for the emotions of others. Betrayal of trust or confidence. The revelation of a painful truth. Agwe (Four of Swords): A time of tranquillity and intellectual repose in the midst of a great struggle. A temporary retreat from stress to re-gather inner strength, reaffirm convictions, reorganize thoughts, and formulate a new plan. The need for vigilance in a moment of calm. May suggest a withdrawal from the material world to find spiritual guidance. Ogoun Ferraille (Five of Swords): A success earned through personal degradation. Separation from friends brought about by an unfeeling and coldly calculated act. Temporary victory tainted by dishonour and providing fuel for eventual defeat. Legba (Six of Swords): Conceit and intellectual pride. Being stuck in a problem which has no apparent solution. Frustration and anxiety that is left unsettled. Travel and exploration are delayed.

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Erzulie Freda Dahomey (Seven of Swords): An opportunity to withdraw from a hopeless situation and fight another day. Disengagement from a struggle you should never have been involved in. A desperate attempt to resolve a matter without conflict. The use of cleverness or outright deception to turn the tide in your favour. Simbi (Eight of Swords): Chagrin at the unforeseen consequences of prior decisions. Criticism, censure, and the imposition of external restrictions. Confusion leading to powerlessness. Inability to focus on the crux of a problem and free oneself from a difficult situation. Being hamstrung by a past failure or humiliation. Masa (Nine of Swords): Debilitating mental anguish or ill health. Being dragged down by the dishonour of others. Participation in a shameful or regrettable act. Inescapable guilt, mistrust, and doubt. May indicate a death or other catastrophic loss. Azaka (Ten of Swords): Crushing defeat brought about by idle intellectualism divorced from reality. Sadness and desolation in the aftermath of a catastrophic and total collapse. A decisive conclusion brought about through the swift and merciless application of overwhelming force. Rada Hounsis (Page of Swords): The essence of air behaving as earth, such as a steady wind: The approach of an unexpected challenge, to be met with clear thought and just action. A person filled with an eager appetite for all matters of mind and logic. The gathering of information through unfaltering vigilance, careful examination, and subtle spy craft. The use of reason or eloquent speech to penetrate the veil of confusion and cut to the heart of the matter. Rada La Place (Knight of Swords): The essence of air behaving as fire, such as a tornado: A fearless and skilful warrior, unfettered by emotion or material concerns. One able to boldly take on challenges that others consider terrifying or insurmountable. A person who inspires fear and awe through the purity of their purpose and the intensity of their intellect. Speaking frankly, in an outspoken manner, and with great influence. May portend the swift initiation or conclusion of a conflict, through the decisive invocation of force.

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Rada Mambo (Queen of Swords): The essence of air behaving as water, such as a refreshing mist: A person gifted with both keen logic and natural intuition, giving them uncanny powers of perception and insight. One who easily sees past deception and confusion to the heart of a matter, and understands both sides of any argument. The embodiment of calm, forthrightness, and wit, in the face of even the most trying circumstances. Rada Houngan (King of Swords): The essence of air, such as a clear blue sky: A mature leader of unwavering ethics and indisputable authority. An incorruptible judge, whose devotion to the law cannot be swayed by emotion or material concerns. Perfect clarity of thought, directness of action, and eloquence of speech. One who, like a great general, inspires not love or devotion, but absolute trust and loyalty.

Cups – Congo Ayida Wedo (Ace of Cups): The seed of a new relationship or spiritual journey - perhaps as yet unseen. An opportunity for joy, contentment, fertility, or enlightenment. Coming to understand the emotional needs of those around you. May represent an unexpected message, a chance meeting, or the start of a friendship or romance. Gran Ibo (Two of Cups): The perfect harmony of union, in romance, friendship, or business. A deep and palpable connection radiating joy and contentment. A great concordance or pledge of fidelity. The joining of male and female interpreted in the broadest sense. The sanctification of the natural through that which exists on a higher plane. May indicate the meeting of a kindred soul, marriage, engagement, merger, or partnership. Manman Brigitte (Three of Cups): A time of shallow overindulgence, followed depletion. The successful but utterly unfulfilling conclusion of a matter. Satisfaction from sensual pleasures divorced from any sense of love. May indicate problems prematurely dismissed or a victory claimed before it is certain. La Baleine (Four of Cups): Being surrounded by love and devotion but taking it for granted. Ignoring the real and longing for the indefinable. Apathy and disengagement from the world. Dissatisfaction with the condition and direction of affairs, but the inability to accept new opportunities.

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Ogoun Bhalin'dio (Five of Cups): Suffering a loss and wishing for what might have been. Being crippled by sadness, grief, and vain regret. Indecision brought on by the feeling that you made the wrong choice. Ignoring what you still have. May suggest a broken relationship or tragedy. May also suggest a gift, inheritance, opportunity, partnership, or marriage, but one that falls below expectations. Shi-Li-Bo Nouvavou and Dan-I (Six of Cups): Opening your heart to the simple pleasures of life. Fond memories fuel the playful embrace of love and life. Experiencing the joy of youth and sexual innocence. Engaging in acts of gentle kindness. Harmony of natural forces without effort or strain. Meeting an old friend. La Sirene (Seven of Cups): Daydreams and things seen in the glass of contemplation. The scattering of energies by strong desires and unrealistic goals. The pursuit of illusions and the dissipation of energy on false choices. Intoxication, delirium, and hallucination, leading to the negation of effort. Under rare and extreme circumstances, may indicate the revelation of transcendental spiritual truth. Simbi d'l'eau (Eight of Cups): Losing interest in a matter deeply important to you. Being forced to abandon something in which you had invested great love and devotion. Seeking earthly, physical pleasures, to the exclusion of spiritual growth and emotional fulfilment. Emotional withdrawal and lethargy. Madame La Lune (Nine of Cups): Contentment and satisfaction in romance, friendship, or other relationships. Achieving your deepest desires and savouring beauty and sensual pleasures. A state of joy and abundance radiating fulfilment and bliss. Gran Bois (Ten of Cups): Dissipation, debauchery, and stagnation. Taking one's good fortune for granted. Problems in domestic and social matters. A false love or infatuation, leading to a lack of fulfilment. Congo Hounsis (Page of Cups): The essence of water behaving as earth, such as a wellspring: An unexpected new relationship that is playful and spontaneous. A romantic soul who embraces compassion and imagination with childlike joy. Gentle reflections on love, spirituality, and the importance of personal relationships in business and material affairs. May herald the birth of a child.

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Congo La Place (Knight of Cups): The essence of water behaving as fire, such as a rushing river: A passionate romantic, full of charm and beauty, but prone to extremes. Forceful idealism blended with gentle kindness. An eager and intense person, forward with their emotions and tender in their support of others. Congo Mambo (Queen of Cups): The essence of water, such as a deep and placid lake: Spirituality, maturity, and grace. A natural counsellor and healer, one whose relaxed presence seems to embody deep love and spirituality. A tranquil poet who reflects the nature of the observer. The embrace of all things dreamlike and receptive, such as perfect and unconditional love. Congo Houngan (King of Cups): The essence of water behaving as air, such as a billowing cloud in the blue sky: Great maturity, endless patience, tolerance of other points of view, and a deep knowledge of human nature. One who intuitively knows the strengths of those around him, and gently cultivates them. Remaining calm and relaxed in all situations, and making artful use of diplomacy or a quiet word to resolve conflicts. The ability to listen to what another person is saying, and truly understand what is in their heart. A rewarding partner and a beloved leader.

Discs - Santeria (Pentacles) Olodumare (Ace of Discs): The seed of prosperity and material gain perhaps as yet unseen. A new foundation from which to turn your dreams into reality. The need to focus on the practical and understand the dynamics of the natural world. May represent a gift, document, inheritance, or an unexpected opportunity for physical achievement. Olofi (Two of Discs): Balance and harmony achieved in a time of upheaval and transformation. Taking two steps forward for every one step back. Shifting the importance of projects and priorities to keep everything on track. A change in occupation or location. Oya (Three of Discs): The commencement of business, commercial transactions, or employment. The constructive use of creative talents, and the expression of artistry in workmanship. Skill and labour turned to the crafting of things of value. Using the conventional as a medium for expressing the exceptional, in order to build something of great renown and glory.

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Obatala (Four of Discs): Cleaving to earthly power in the desperate fear that it will be lost. Making you an obstacle to progress due to lack of originality and a desperate fear of change. Believing that security and identity are based primarily on the possession of material things. Coveting things and people. Living in a cloud of suspicion and prejudice. Oggun (Five of Discs): Concern over finance leads to prudent action. Impending physical threat is met with calm and skill. Suffering and loneliness leads to spiritual growth. Stress is met without resorting to excess or the pursuit of oblivion. Eleggua (Six of Discs): A time of prosperity and profit. Success and generosity in material things. Power and influence turned to noble pursuits. Philanthropy and the balancing of physical and spiritual life. May suggest gifts or aid to one in need. Oshun (Seven of Discs): A pause to check on the progress of your labours. Making difficult financial decisions. Exercising patience and perseverance. Evaluating the status of your work and your options for the future. Shango craft or and the to see it

(Eight of Discs): Dedicating you fully to a task. Learning a new skill. Applying painstaking attention to detail. Industriousness efficient completion of tasks. Sticking with a project long enough through.

Yemaya (Nine of Discs): Good luck attending material affairs. Attaining refinement and embracing elegance. Discipline and nobility applied to the maintenance of security and stability. The wise use of resources and foresight. The fulfilment that comes with accomplishment, and the turning of attention to higher things. Ochosi (Ten of Discs): Completion of material prosperity and riches. Freedom from financial anxiety, the security of home, and the enjoyment of family. The passing of inheritance along to children, or the gaining of inheritance from parents. Yaguo (Page of Discs): The essence of earth, such as a mountain: The surprising appearance of new prosperity and opportunities for advance in the physical world. One who delights in the pleasures of the body, material things, and nature. The embrace of hard work, realistic goals, and scholarly perseverance as a means to create solid achievement. Dependability, trust, and a studious nature. May portend a new job or promotion. 89

Oriate (Knight of Discs): The essence of earth behaving as fire, such as molten magma: One slow to action, but decisive and unrelenting once set in motion. A force of nature whose methods are as predictable and dependable as they are unstoppable. The voice of duty, honour, and responsibility. The will to the change the world, not through bold action, but through the thorough and unwavering application of proven means. Santera (Queen of Discs): The essence of earth behaving as water, such as a hot spring: A warm and generous host, providing shelter and comfort for all who would seek it. A person steadfast, practical, and domestic, able to create opulence and stability in any setting. The qualities of maturity and sensibility, coupled with an innate appreciation for nature and the material world. Santero (King of Discs): The essence of earth behaving as air, such as a diamond: A true businessman, with a gift for identifying opportunities and taking advantage of them. A person well informed about the world, skilled in all things physical, and eager to encourage others. A pillar of practicality and dependability, embracing tried and tested methods, and possessing an innate understanding of the material reality. A philanthropist and devotee of both luxury and hard work, whose word is as good as gold.

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Spreads There are hundreds of Tarot spreads when you look into Tarot, which can seem daunting and confusing. But don’t worry, to help you I have sifted through them all and I have found the simplest ones are the best for beginners. I will give you two examples of simple spreads that you can learn from:

5 Card Spread Take the cards and shuffle them. Give them to the questioner and ask them to hold them. Place your hands over theirs and ask them to “bang” on top of the cards, as they do say “This is your deck”. This enables past energies that are left in the cards to be dissipated and only their energies remain, making the spread their own and not influenced by anyone else. Ask them to shuffle them and when they feel it is time to stop, place them into three piles. Get them to choose a pile; this is the pile you will read from. Now the spread: Card Card Card Card Card

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Past More recent past Present The Near future Future

Card 1 looks at occurrences or influences which have happened within the past 3 weeks. Card 2 has happened within the past 1 or 2 weeks. Card 3 is self explanatory. Card 4 will happen within the next 1to 2 weeks and card 5 within the next 3 weeks. If you need to look deeper into the past or the future, I recommend that you add a card to cards 1 and 5 making it a 7-card spread, it can help.

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Daily Tarot Spreads There are two daily spreads I am going to teach you. It is best to use these spreads to bond with your pack and learn your cards intimately. Card 1: Morning Card 2: Afternoon Card 3: Night Or try: Card 1: Challenge Card 2: Advice Card 3: Outcome

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Closing Thoughts and Words Now I have brought the world of Voodoo into your life/closer to your heart. I would like to wish you luck and joy in your spells and workings. May Legba smile down on you and that he aids you in all your castings. We shall meet again!!!! Goodbye for now!! X X X X

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