Denise Alvarado's Squidoo Lensography

My People Lenses 

People I think are interesting and admire

Marie Laveau

Marie Laveau is renowned worldwide as the quintessential Voodoo Queen of New Orleans.Oral traditions suggest that the occult part of her magic mixed Roman Catholic beliefs and saints with African spirits and religious concepts.

Criss Angel

This lens is designed to keep you abreast of the latest Criss Angel episodes as well as to provide information on some of his most fascinating magic, such as levitation and helstromism. I have also provided some links to where you can learn some of this magic for yourself.

Harry Houdini

Harry Houdini is considered to be one of the greatest magicians, escapologists, and stunt performers of all times. In addition, he was an amateur aviator, film producer, actor, and an investigator of spiritualists.

Jimi Hendrix

This lens pays homage to one of the best guitar players of all times - Jimi Hendrix.

Bobby Murcer

Bobby Ray Murcer (May 20, 1946 - July 12, 2008) was an American right and center fielder in Major League Baseball who played for 17 season between 1965 and 1983. He is best known for his 121%u20442 seasons in the American League (AL) with the New York Yankees, who he later rejoined as a longtime broadcaster; he also played 41%u20442 in the National League, 2 with the San Francisco Giants and 21%u20442 with the Chicago Cubs. He led the AL in on base percentage in 1971, and in runs and total bases in 1972.

My Day of the Dead Lenses 

D铆a de Los Muertos (THE DAY OF THE DEAD)

D铆a de los Muertos is a holiday rooted in the ancient past of Mesoamerica. My ancestors were in awe of the eternal cycle of life and death and believed in the need for sacrifice to assure the continuation of life. The Aztecs of past honored those who have passed on with great feasts, sacrifice, rit

DAY OF THE DEAD

Dia de los Muertos is a holiday rooted in the ancient past of Mesoamerica. My ancestors were in awe of the eternal cycle of life and death and believed in the need for sacrifice to assure the continuation of life. The Aztecs of past honored those who have passed on with great feasts ...

Day of the Dead Altars

This lens will take a look at the various components of Day of the Dead altars, altar art, and how to construct your very own ancestor altar.

My How to make a Voodoo Doll Lenses 

How To Make A Voodoo Doll

Why make a voodoo doll? Because making Voodoo dolls can be a lot of fun. It is an activity that elicits laughter and is food for some great and potentially therapeutic conversation among family and friends.Invariably, the stereotypical reasons as to why people make Voodoo dolls comes up, and you hav

Make A Voodoo Doll

This lens has a lot of information so be sure to read all the way to the end. After I tell you about my new Voodoo doll kits, I am going to tell you how to make a New Orleans style Voodoo doll, how to make a voodoo poppet, and how to make a voodoo doll out of cling wrap. Then I am going to tell abou

The Best "How to Make a Voodoo Doll" Tutorial Ever!

These are the best instructions to be found on the web, evidenced by the number of people attempting to copy them :). Yes, it's true, the number of rewrites is astounding whereas previous to my original posting on other Squidoo lenses and my websites Planet Voodoo and the Mystic Voodoo, there were none on the web.

How to Make a Voodoo Doll Kit

ADOPT A VOODOO DOLL CONTEST! Okay folks, here they are - how to make your very own Voodoo doll kits! I am revealing my secret New Orleans style Voodoo Hoodoo conjure art general purpose Voodoo doll recipe, complete with everything you need to make your own Voodoo doll.

Let's Make Voodoo Poppets!

Okay, so I have covered how to make a Voodoo doll out of two sticks and Spanish moss in my other lens How to Make a Voodoo Doll.But what about Voodoo Poppets? The making of Voodoo dolls, poppets, fetishes, and ritual effigies has taken place since antiquity.

Making Voodoo Dolls

Making Voodoo dolls has been a part of life for many cultures worldwide. Contemporary modern America is no exception. Thia lens will discuss the history of Voodoo dolls, ancient greek poppets, how to make a variety of Voodoo poppets, African fetiches, and Mandrake poppets. Read on to learn more...

My Recipe Lenses 

500 Bath and Beauty Recipes

With all of the concern about harsh chemicals, toxic substances, and carcinogens, there has to be a way to have a fear free beauty regime. The solution ? Make your own bath and beauty products! You would be amazed at how easy it is to make shampoos, soaps, bath oils, and more...

VOODOO RECIPES

In Ancient Greece, offerings made to the Gods and Goddesses were referred to as libations. It was believed that the deities would be insulted if not given the appropriate libations.

Cajun Recipes

I am a Creole, born in the Deep South...New Orleans to be exact. My mother was a country girl, and my grandmother lived along the bayou in Mississippi. All the women in my family were excellent cooks, and I had the good fortune of being taught the art of Cajun and creole cooking.

How to make Your Own Healthy Baby Food

Are you undecided whether you should prepare your own baby food or just buy it from the store? If so, then take a look at these 5 good reasons for doing it yourself - they may help you make up your mind...

My Holiday Lenses 

Ancient Celebration Of The Winter Solstice: The Best Yuletide Ever

Yule, also referred to as Yuletide, winter solstice, and Christmas, is a solar festival of pagan origin that marks the time when the days grow longer and the nights grow shorter. Yule begins on the Mother night and ends 12 days later; hence, the origin of the 12 days of Christmas. On this day, the Holly King, who is the ruler of the waning year, is overcome by the Oak King, who will rule the throne from Yule to Litha (midsummer). Yule is a time when family togetherness and love are celebrated, and when accomplishments of the past year are acknowledged and celebrated.

Will the Real Santa Claus Please Stand Up?

There are as many versions of Santa Claus as there are cultures that celebrate him. Santa Claus, Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas, Sinterklaas, Kris Kringle, Odin the Wanderer, Jule Nisse, Jouluppukki, to name a few. What may surprise you is that Santa Claus has not always been a jolly ole elf...

Symbols of Kwanzaa

Kwanza is an African American holiday rooted in the first harvest celebrations practiced by numerous indigenous cultures in Africa. The word "kwanzaa" derives from a Swahili phrase "matunda ya kwanza" which means "first fruits". Kwanzaa is a spir

Kwanzaa

Introduction Kwanza is an African American holiday rooted in the first harvest celebrations practiced by numerous indigenous cultures in Africa. The word "kwanzaa" derives from a Swahili phrase "matunda ya kwanza" which means "first fruits".

The 7 social and spiritual principles of Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa is a spiritual, festive, and joyous holiday and Africans and African-Americans of all religious faiths and backgrounds practice Kwanzaa. The first Kwanzaa was was celebrated on December 26, 1966. Starting on December 26th, Kwanzaa lasts for seven days and nights, until January 1st.

St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick (San Patricio) is one of the world's most popular saints. Apostle of Ireland, he was born at Kilpatrick, near Dumbarton, in Scotland, in the year 387. After years of living in poverty, traveling and enduring much suffering he died March 17, 461 at Saul...

Voodoo Valentine Dolls

Are you tired of giving the same ole same ole for Valentine's Day? Well, here's a fresh twist to an old stereotype; give your loved one the gift of a Voodoo Valentine doll, inspired by the Voodoo, hoodoo, and Santeria goddesses of love, passion and sex.

Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is a holiday celebrated on February 14. In North America, it is the traditional day on which lovers express their love for each other by sending Valentine's cards, presenting flowers, or offering confectionery. The holiday is named after two among the numerous Early Christian martyrs

DAY OF THE DEAD

D铆a de los Muertos is a holiday rooted in the ancient past of Mesoamerica. My ancestors were in awe of the eternal cycle of life and death and believed in the need for sacrifice to assure the continuation of life. The Aztecs of past honored those who have passed on with great feasts...

The Undead

Undead is a collective name for beings that the superstitious believe are deceased yet behave as if alive. Undead may be spiritual, such as ghosts, or corporeal, such as vampires and zombies. Undead are featured in the legends of most cultures and in many works of fantasy and horror fiction.

My Voodoo-Related Lenses 

This isn't even half of them, but it's a good start!

How to Voodoo with Voodoo Dolls on Squidoo

How to Voodoo with Voodoo Dolls Ebook Everything you ever wanted to know about Voodoo dolls but were afraid to ask! Because I have an email box with upwards ...

Marie Laveau on Squidoo

Marie Laveau (1794? - June 16, 1881?) is renowned worldwide as the quintessential Voodoo Queen of New Orleans. Marie Laveau is somewhat of a poster child ...

The Mystic Voodoo Presents: The Coolest Free Voodoo Doll Contest ...

Please note that in order to win the Voodoo doll on this lens, ... Our members are instrumental in helping to keep the Squidoo neighborhood a clean, ...

Hoodoo Voodoo Magick and Ju Ju on Squidoo

What's in a word? So often the words that comprise the title of this lens are used interchangeably as if they mean the same thing.

Everything You Wanted to Know About Zombies on Squidoo

A zombie is traditionally an undead person in the Caribbean spiritual belief system of voodoo. Essentially a dead body re-animated by unnatural means, ...

Squidoo: The Art of Voodoo Top Lenses

Squidoo Top 100. Close. Print this list 路 Email this list. Top Lenses for The Art of Voodoo. Brigid - Celtic Great Triple Goddess by Intuitive ...

The Art of Voodoo Headquarters on Squidoo

Aug 14, 2007 ... Our members are instrumental in helping to keep the Squidoo neighborhood a ..... voodoomama. Welcome to all who visit and join this group! ...

The Best Voodoo Books Ever! on Squidoo

Our members are instrumental in helping to keep the Squidoo neighborhood a clean, ..... voodoomama. Greetings! Thanks for dropping by! The Mystic Voodoo ...

Oshun, Voodoo Goddess of Love on Squidoo

by voodoomama. Squid Giant. Greetings! Thanks for dropping by! ..... the best of its kind on Squidoo (or shows some serious potential for getting there!) ...

The Best "How to Make a Voodoo Doll" Tutorial Ever! on Squidoo

Please login to Squidoo in order to add this module to your lens. .... Lenses by voodoomama 路 best howtomakeavoodoodoll lenses 路 Arts & Literature lenses ...

ERZULIE DANTOR, FIERCE DEFENDER OF WOMEN on Squidoo

Exu, Divine Trickster and Master Magician by voodoomama ... HTML Squidoo tricks how to lens with sample codes step-by-step 路 RMS Titanic, Ship of Dreams ...

Baron LaCroix on Squidoo

voodoomama is a Giant Squid! Giants are distinguished by their ... Our members are instrumental in helping to keep the Squidoo neighborhood a clean, ...

PAPA LEGBA, GOD OF OPPORTUNITIES & GATEKEEPER TO THE SPIRIT WORLD ...

Our members are instrumental in helping to keep the Squidoo neighborhood a clean, ..... Thank you Voodoomama for sharing your knowledge with me and others. ...

Baron LaCroix on Squidoo

voodoomama is a Giant Squid! Giants are distinguished by their ... Our members are instrumental in helping to keep the Squidoo neighborhood a clean, ...

Baron Samedi on Squidoo

by voodoomama. Squid Giant. Greetings! Thanks for dropping by! ..... the best of its kind on Squidoo (or shows some serious potential for getting there!) ...

VOODOO SPELLS on Squidoo

by voodoomama. Squid Giant. Greetings! Thanks for dropping by! .... Please login to Squidoo in order to add this module to your lens. Loading ...

VOODOO RECIPES on Squidoo

Mar 16, 2007 ... Please login to Squidoo in order to add this module to your lens. .... I think perhaps you are not just the voodoomama, but the lensmama as ...

Voodoo Power of Exu on Squidoo

by voodoomama. Squid Giant. Greetings! Thanks for dropping by! ..... HTML Squidoo tricks how to lens with sample codes step-by-step 路 The Non-Electric Life ...

DJAB DJAB, WILD SPIRIT OF THE VOODOO on Squidoo

Our members are instrumental in helping to keep the Squidoo neighborhood a clean, ..... voodoomama. Greetings! Thanks for dropping by! The Mystic Voodoo ...

Making Voodoo Dolls on Squidoo

Our members are instrumental in helping to keep the Squidoo neighborhood a clean, ..... voodoomama. Greetings! Thanks for dropping by! The Mystic Voodoo ...

My Art Lens 

True Faith Jewelry

This lens showcases some of my chakra and devotional jewelry. It is a work in progress, so please check back!

Voodoo Squiddoodles

Why not! I love Squidoo. I love to doodle. I love Voodoo. I am an artist. Put them all together and what do you have? That's right, Voodoo Squiddoodles!Check out my new other new lens Banish, Bind, and Enemy Be Gone: The Anatomy of the Voodoo Curse.

VOODOO ART

My interest in Voodoo art came honestly. As a New Orleans native and the daughter of two of the best artists in the world, I was exposed to a wide variety of art forms from the time I was old enough to be aware. My father was a formally trained medical illustrator (Donald Alvarado, he illustrated ...

DAY OF THE DEAD

D铆a de los Muertos is a holiday rooted in the ancient past of Mesoamerica. My ancestors were in awe of the eternal cycle of life and death and believed in the need for sacrifice to assure the continuation of life. The Aztecs of past honored those who have passed on with great feasts, ...

My Off-Squidoo Websites 

Because one just isn't enough!

The Mystic Voodoo

Powerful and provocative, the Mystic Voodoo features the sacred archetypal Voodoo art of Denise Alvarado. Her one of a kind Voodoo dolls and paintings, treasured by collectors, depict mystical, spiritual, mythical, and religious subjects and animals.

Planet Voodoo

The Web's Premiere Voodoo Doll Resource Site!

Ju Ju Shoppe

Sells Voodoo and mystical art, gifts, pictures, and graphic designs on t-shirts, mugs, sweatshirts and more. Voodoo art such as voodoo dolls, Seven African Powers, New Orleans Voodoo, Gothic designs, gothic art, angels, devils, djabs, fantasy art, gods and goddesses, loas, orishas, santeria, oshun,and more!

Native Wellness

This site is devoted to my research on Native American wellness and is a resource for those interested in Native wellness.

Voodoo Mama's One Stop Mojo Shoppe

View eBay items for sale by mysticvoodoomama in the areas of Everything Else in their Auctiva store!

Voodoo Butik

My Zazzle shop with select original designs available on a variety of merchandise. Unique send a spell cards can be purchased here.

Herbal Mojo

Natural Cures, Healing Properties, Herbal Remedies, Rootwork

www.planetzombi.com

Zombi Headquarters: Everything you ever wanted to know about zombies but were afraid to ask!

Gumbo Mojo

Welcome to my creole cookin' joint! The emphasis of this site is on cajun and creole cooking. I will be passing on some authentic family recipes as well as a little lagniappe (that's "extra" for the uninformed).

Voodoo-Doll-a-Day.com

Changing the face of doodle art, one Voodoodle at a time.

My Free Spells Lenses 

VOODOO SPELLS

This lens focuses on spells and rituals from the New Orleans Voodoo Hoodoo tradition. Learn what the seven pins mean and how to use them with your Voodoo doll. Learn about repelling negativity caused by the evil eye, the infamous trinka 5 spell, and how to get rid of a cursed Voodoo doll.

HOW TO USE A VOODOO DOLL

Did you know that some of the most popular search terms on the subject of Voodoo includes Voodoo dolls, how to make Voodoo dolls, and of course, how to use Voodoo dolls? I thought I would tackle the next topic of how to use your Voodoo doll. Now that you have this thing, what to do with it?

Necronomicon Spellbook

There are many legends and myths surrounding theNecronomicon and all of it's variants. The most popular notion is that it is very powerful. It is also believed by many to be extremely dangerous. If not used properly, the Necronomicon is said to cause severe karmic backlash.

Spell Casting

Greetings! So you want to cast a black magic spell, hex someone, or stick a pin into a Voodoo doll to get back at that certain someone who has rubbed you the wrong way? Maybe you want to get someone out of the way so that you can get the person you are attracted to...

Banish, Bind, and Enemy Be Gone: The Anatomy of the Voodoo Curse

How can I curse thee? Let me count the ways...hex, bind, curse, jinx, trick, cross, goofer ... all ways of saying something very similar in the Voodoo hoodoo vernacular. But just what is a curse, exactly? And what's more important to many I am sure, just how does one go about puttin' on the bad mojo?

How to Voodoo with Voodoo Dolls

How to Voodoo with Voodoo Dolls Ebook Everything you ever wanted to know about Voodoo dolls but were afraid to ask!