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As the Art Shaman, I use art as a tool in assisting someone's soul for the purposes of transformation.  It's a title I created for myself through my involvement in the online reality of Second Life.  In the realms of art, shamanism, magic a...

Look here for lore, books, music, and magick related to the norse goddess Freya, or Freja as well as links to free rune readings. Image is entitled Freya and is by Celyne at DeviantArt

Masks are used by many cultures around the world.  They can be made for art, for rituals of healing and for spiritual purposes.  Many mask traditions come with rich mythologies.  Often masks depict totem animals or deities of significa...

Black Shuck or Old Shuck is the name given to a ghostly black dog which is said to roam the Norfolk, Essex and Suffolk coastline. He is sometimes known as the 'Doom Dog'.

The Divine Trickster born of ancient myth and found in many cultures across the face of the world, is sometimes known as the Coyote, Raven, Rabbit or Fox. His form changes depending on language and culture. The Yoruba peoples of West Africa, however,...

This lens pays homage to the quintessential Voodoo Queen of New Orleans - Mam'zelle Marie Laveau. For the most enjoyable, funky, voodoo perusing experience, play the following song by Redbone while reading this lens, and don't forget to leave your r...

The Divine Trickster born of ancient myth and found in many cultures across the face of the world, is sometimes known as the Coyote, Raven, Rabbit or Fox. His form changes depending on language and culture. The Yoruba peoples of West Africa, however,...

As with many of my lenses, this lens is in response to the numerous emails I receive about where to start with learning about Voodoo and how to do Voodoo spells. I hope that by placing a number of these titles here, I can refer my loyal followers and...

This lens focuses on altars, shrines, grottos, creating sacred, space and clearing clutter. As a creator of One of a Kind (OOAK) altar dolls, I have several altars at home and I am constantly taking photographs of the sacred places I visit in my trav...

The djab are a family of spirits who perform magickal functions for their possessor. Although the word "djab" is derived from the French word "diable" (devil), djabs are personal spirits that belong to a specific person, sometimes via a magickal cont...

Mention the word "norse" and it is sure to conjure up images of vikings, dragon ships, and trolls. This lens serves as an introduction to Norse Magic, including, the Praiseworthy Virtues of the North, modern traditions with northern roots,...

Oshun is the Santeria goddess of love, art, and dance. Her greatest attribute is her ability to provide the emotions a solid foundation upon which to reside and grow.  Oshun also provides gifts of money and material riches, sex, love, creativi...

Yemaya, Mother of the Seven Seas by voodoomama High Quality Poster printing From www.zazzle.com Browse more People Health Cultures Posters My interest in Voodoo art came honestly. As a New Orleans native and the daughter of two of...

Papa Legba has his origins with the Fon people of Dahomey (Benin) Africa and is said to be the guardian and trickster of the crossroads and entrances. He is one of the most widely served orishas. In Haitian Vodou and New Orleans Voodoo, Papa Legba i...

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 mea...

Baron Samedi is one of the Guédés, or spirits of Death, related to Baron Cimitère and Baron La Croix. Like Papa Legba, he is a guardian of the crossroads, the place where spirits cross over into our world. If the intercessions de...

Baron La Croix (pronounced Lakwa) is one of the Voodoo spirits of death referred to as the Guédé Barons. His name means Baron of the Cross. Along with being a Loa of the dead, he is a loa of sexuality, along with Baron Samedi and Baron...

In the Voodoo Pantheon, there is an important group of female loa (goddesses)whose first name is Erzulie. While all of them share in their role as Goddess of love, art, and sex, each has additional areas of life which is theirs to defend and assist....

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. In many Greek tragedies, including Euripides' The Bacchae, people ca...

In Vodou, Ma'man Brigit (Grann Brigitte, Manman, Manman Brigit, Manman Brijit) is the mother of cemetaries, the loa of money and death, and the wife of Baron Samedi. She may be related to the "triple" Celtic goddess of poetry, smithcraft, a...

Día 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 th...

  After the trauma of the Spanish conquest, the ancient Mesoamericans honored those who  passed with great feasts, sacrifice, ritual, dance, and sacred art that depicted their beliefs and customs. Their customs and beliefs persisted because...

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

Okay folks, I have put together a kit that reveals 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 and do your magick with it! Three Authentic Ne...

Why is it that so many people want to know how to voodoo with voodoo dolls? I suppose it has to do with the need for empowerment, a need to control one's life when feeling out of control, or a way to even the score. No matter the reason, you can lear...

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 making of dolls, poppets, fetishes, and ritual effigies has taken place since...

The Day of the Dead, also known as El Día de los Muertos or All Souls' Day, is a holiday celebrated in Mexico and by Latin Americans living in the United States and Canada. The holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray fo...