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VOODOO SPELLS

Enemy Be Gone by voodoomama Make a Custom T-Shirt On Zazzle.com 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...

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,...

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...

Hoodoo Voodoo Magick and Ju Ju

Hoodoo Voodoo Magick by voodoomama design your own tee shirt Using www.zazzle.com _______________________________________________________________ What's in a word?  So often the words that comprise the title of this lens are used interchang...

PAPA LEGBA, LOA OF OPPORTUNITIES & GATEKEEPER TO THE SPIRIT WORLD

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...

HOW TO USE A VOODOO DOLL: Free Voodoo Doll Spells

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? Well, I figured that since I have numerous lenses on the topic of making Voodoo...

ERZULIE DANTOR, FIERCE DEFENDER OF WOMEN

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....

Baron Samedi

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...

Sacred Prayers

This lens is a collection of prayers, blessings, and devotionals from a variety of faiths. Each is specified in terms of purpose and identified by faith, when known. Enjoy!

Denise Alvarado's Squidoo Lensography

So I was reading one of the top 100 lenses "What I look for in a Lens" by Squidangel rksmythe and started to heed the advice. It was, after all, good and logical  advice. Most of all, it was doable. So I am going and improving many of...

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,...

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...

Marie Laveau

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 for the mixed races that emerge from New Orleans as she is said to have been a free perso...

Zombies

Read about the origin of zombies, types of zombies, how to survive a zombie attack, zombi symbolism, Hollywood zombies, great zombie books, zombie movies, zombie games, zombie powers, how to become a zombie, the pharmacology of zombiism, cool zomb...

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 Cinco de Mayo.

Oshun, Voodoo Goddess of Love

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...

Ma'man Brigit, Voodoo Loa of Cemetaries and Money

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...

Necronomicon Spellbook

There are many legends and myths surrounding the Necronomicon 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, it is said to cause severe karm...

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 do...

Escultura

Se llama escultura al arte de moldear el barro, tallar en piedra, madera u otros materiales, figuras en volumen. Es una de las Bellas Artes en la cual el escultor se expresa creando volúmenes y conformando espacios. En la escultura se incluyen toda...

Fairy Festivals

My son and I went to our first fairy festival this weekend right outside of Chicago. We are hooked! I love fairies and sprites and elves and trolls and goblins and all the little people of the worlds. In a world where most everything is taken much to...

Norse Magic

  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...

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 a...

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 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...

DAY OF THE DEAD

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...

Italian Greyhounds

My little greyhound Luigi Zephyrini, or Zephyr for short, has been making his way slowly but surely around the internet. He is a great source of inspiration for many things, including this lens about Italian greyhounds. One of his main goals is to set...

How to Make a Voodoo Doll Kit

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...

Day of the Dead Altars

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...

Let's Get Kraken!

Probably one of the most popular perilous subjects of nautical lore, the kraken is both mysterious and fascinating. Read on to find out the origin of the kraken, the legend, some of it's cousins, and of course, its role in the Pirates of the Caribbea...

Ghost Stories!

It has been said that a rich history of death is what makes the city of my birth one of the most haunted places in the world. New Orleans is famous for its ghostly haunts, vampire sightings, extraordinary cemetaries, horror stories of murder and tort...

Altars, Shrines, and Sacred Space

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 tr...

The Mystic Voodoo Presents: The Coolest Free Voodoo Doll Contest Ever!

                                    This lens is the official Squidspot where you can apply to win a free Voodoo doll. Please note that in order to win the Vo...

Australian Dream Time

The word “alcheringa” comes from an Australian aborigine language (Arunta) and means “dream time” or “the dreaming”. I have also seen it translated as “of the past”. I tend to go with the first and s...

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 ar...

Black Cat Folklore

Historically, black cats were symbolically associated with witchcraft and evil. In Hebrew and Babylonian folklore, cats are compared to serpents, coiled on a hearth. Black cats, because of their ability to remain unseen in dark places or at night,...

Baron LaCroix

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...

Día de Los Muertos (THE DAY OF THE DEAD)

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 those wh...

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 an...

What Does Your Handwriting Reveal?: The Best Handwriting Analysis Ever

Handwriting analysis is a powerful tool for learning about yourself, what makes you tick, your personality characteristics, and what potential obstacles stand in your way. In addition, it has been used as a compatibility tool for relationships, and...

Jury Duty

Jury duty...we are told it is our civic duty. It is part of the fabric of the American judicial system. We should be proud to serve our communities. What a crock! Tell me, what am I supposed to do with my son when I am "serving my community?"...

How to Voodoo with Voodoo Dolls

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Legends of the Crossroads

"If you want to learn how to make songs yourself, you take your guitar and your go to where the road crosses that way, where a crossroads is. Get there be sure to get there just a little ' fore 12 that night so you know you'll be there. You have your...

How to Conduct a Séance

A séance is an attempt to communicate with spirits. The word séance comes from the French word for 'meeting.' In English, the word came to be used specifically for a meeting of people to receive spiritualistic messages. Séances ar...

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 S...

To Catch a Predator

Well, why not? After all the hell that sexual predators put their victims and families through, maybe we should cut off their balls and put them in a cauldron. Okay, so a fantasy perhaps. Perhaps... Let's look at some information, both on the realm of...

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 fruit...

Adopt a Voodoo Doll Contest

Just for fun, I thought I would start a new contest called "Adopt a Voodoo doll."  These Voodoo dolls will come to you as one of a kind conjure art, handcrafted, consecrated, and signed for authenticity. How cool is that? The contest f...

LEGEND OF THE NATIVE AMERICAN DREAMCATCHER

Long ago when the world was young, an old Lakota spiritual leader was on a high mountain and had a vision. In his vision, Iktomi, the great trickster and teacher of wisdom, appeared in the form of a spider. Iktomi spoke to him in a sacred language. A...

The Mystic Dog in Fashion

Why is it that we pay so much attention to the mysterious and mystical cat in ancient Egypt and elsewhere, and less attention to our beloved canine friends? Well, it's time to pay equal homage to our dogs, if for no other reason than they have b...

DJAB DJAB, WILD SPIRIT OF THE VOODOO

The djab are a family of spirits who perform magickal functions for their posessor. They are a personal spirit. Although the word “djab” is derived from the French word “diable” (devil),  djabs are personal spirits that b...

Italian Greyhounds

Obviously, if you have landed on this page you are an Italian Greyhound lover. At the very least, you want some information about these exquisite creatures. Here you will find links to various resources, pictures, and my favorite books to read about...

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 fe...

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

Dragons and Dragon Lore

Few mythical creatures have captured the imaginations of the masses as the mighty dragon. I have always had a fascination with these creatures, and with dragon worship and stories of old.This lens consists of a variety of information about dragon lor...

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...

The Law of Attraction

Most people have heard about the law of attraction, the secret, and the power of positive thinking. But are these just buzz words for a new age? Or is there something more to it? In short, does it work? This lens speaks to these questions and include...

Voodoo Power of Exu

Guide to Invoking the Divine Power of EXU is my informational ebook guide filled with tips and techniques for using one of the most powerful Voodoo deities to bring powerful change to your life, business, relationship, or financial status. Informatio...

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 website...

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 1...

Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo ("5th of May" in English) is observed in the United States and other locations around the world as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride. A common misconception in the United States is that Cinco de Mayo is Mexico's Independence...

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 s...

Psychic Kids

This lens is dedicated to all of the intuitive, spiritually-awakened, mystical, profoundly aware, clairvoyant, clairsentient, multisensory, multidimensional psychic children of this world and all worlds.

The Best Voodoo Books Ever!

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...

The Best Halloween Costumes Ever!

Halloween is a modern-day holiday originating in the Pagan Celtic holiday of Samhain (in Christian times, the eve of All Saints Day). Costuming became popular for Halloween parties in America in the early 1900s, as often for adults as for children....

True Faith Jewelry

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

Friday the 13th

Okay, this lens is not about the slasher movies, so let's get that out of the way. It is about that superstitious, and for many, dreaded day of the year where bad luck is supposed to befall us all. One of my earliest memories about Friday the 13th as...

Ancient Celebration Of The Winter Solstice: The Best Yuletide Ever

"A bayberry candle burned to the socket brings food to the larder and gold to the pocket." 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...

Make Money the Easy Way Using the SECRET!

Whoever said you can’t make money the easy way never tried this approach, and never really used the Secret that is all the rage nowadays. You see, the Secret is that you attract to you whatever kind of life it is that you want – from park...

Paintballing

Information for the newbie paintballer and resources for the seasoned.

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...

The Undead

Zombies Have More Fun! by voodoomama Make a Custom Tshirt On zazzle.com See other Fine Art T-Shirts 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,...

Field Guide To Spirits, Elements, Goblins, And Fairies : The Best Fairy Lore Ever

  James Matthew Barrie (Peter, in Peter Pan, act 1)-- "When the first baby laughed for the first time, the laugh broke into a thousand pieces and they all went skipping about, and that was the beginning of fairies. And now when every new...

Voodoo Dolls Video Showcase

That's what this lens is about...voodoo dolls on video. Voodoo doll commercials, voodoo doll music, funny voodoo doll clips, serious voodoo dolls shorts, vudu, voudou, vodou, vieuxdieux...you get the idea! Check out the forum at PlanetVoodoo.tv and...

Ready for Massive Traffic? Go Viral!

Can You Handle the Massive Website Sales  and Traffic  You'll Get When You  Use This Promotional Tool? The system works extremely well so be prepared for some massive visitor traffic to your site! Remember, this system doesn't just give...

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 mea...

Jimi Hendrix

This lens pays homage to one of the best guitar players of all times - Jimi Hendrix. Poster of Jimi Hendrix is available at Art.com.

Native American Wellness

  Native Wellness is not just the absence of disease. It is living life in a circle, embracing the teachings of the old ways, where the individual is in balance with oneself, mind, body, spirit, and emotions. It means living in harmony with onese...

Bottle Trees

It used to be that you could see bottle trees scattered all over the Southern landscape. Usually in the country or along the bayous of Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennesee, and Alabama, bottle trees are a colorful folk tradition with the purpose of wardi...

Eat Pray Love: The Best Spiritual Journey Ever

This is a story about how one woman sets out on a soul-searching journey of self-discovery after realizing that at the age of 31, she did not want the husband and family she thought she wanted. Three years after divorcing her husband, Elizabeth Gil...

Harry Houdini

Harry Houdini was born in Hungary on March 24, 1874 and died October 31, 1926. His real name was Ehrich Weiss, which he changed to Ehrich Weisz when he came to the United States. He is considered to be one of the greatest magicians, escapologists, a...

The Coolest Voodoo Dolls Ever!

There are as many different styles of Voodoo dolls as there are people making them. Yet, did you know that there actually are different styles with specific characteristics made for specific purposes? This lens will showcase the many different styles...

Playstation 2

The PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system is small, slim and network ready. And it has an enormous game library – over 1,400 games – to choose from! The redesigned PlayStation®2 (70000 series) inherits the basic functions a...

AUTHENTIC, POWERFUL, and EFFECTIVE: The Best Voodoo Spells Ever

If you want to learn more about Voodoo spells and mysticism, get free ebooks, free spells, and a chance to win a free Voodoo doll, then you have to join my email list: Voodoo Muse     The Art of Voodoo

Your GuideTo The Most Powerful, Most Voodoo.licous Voodoo Dolls On The Internet: The Best Voodoo Dolls Ever

  This lens describes various types of Voodoo dolls and their purpose. Check it out! There's a Voodoo doll for everyone!            

Clickbank Text Ad Generator

Skyrocket Your Clickbank Affiliate Commissions By Auto-Converting Contextually Relevant Keywords on Your Web Pages to Unobtrusive Profit-Generating Clickbank Affiliate Links! How would you like to auto-convert contextually relevant keywords and key p...

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 af...

Viral Video Showcase

Catch the bug and spread the news, check out the latest viral video voodoo...

Website Conversion Tactics

  Heard of My Free Website Builder? It's a website editor used and recommended by THOUSANDS of people everyday. You may even have sent others to it yourself... However there's just one problem when you do that... You DON'T benefit and earn cash f...