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| does voodoo really work: Black Magic Yvonne P. Chireau, 2006-11-20 Black Magic looks at the origins, meaning, and uses of Conjure—the African American tradition of healing and harming that evolved from African, European, and American elements—from the slavery period to well into the twentieth century. Illuminating a world that is dimly understood by both scholars and the general public, Yvonne P. Chireau describes Conjure and other related traditions, such as Hoodoo and Rootworking, in a beautifully written, richly detailed history that presents the voices and experiences of African Americans and shows how magic has informed their culture. Focusing on the relationship between Conjure and Christianity, Chireau shows how these seemingly contradictory traditions have worked together in a complex and complementary fashion to provide spiritual empowerment for African Americans, both slave and free, living in white America. As she explores the role of Conjure for African Americans and looks at the transformations of Conjure over time, Chireau also rewrites the dichotomy between magic and religion. With its groundbreaking analysis of an often misunderstood tradition, this book adds an important perspective to our understanding of the myriad dimensions of human spirituality. |
| does voodoo really work: The New Orleans Voodoo Handbook Kenaz Filan, 2011-08-16 A guide to the practices, tools, and rituals of New Orleans Voodoo as well as the many cultural influences at its origins • Includes recipes for magical oils, instructions for candle workings, and directions to create gris-gris bags and Voodoo dolls to attract love, money, justice, and healing and for retribution • Explores the major figures of New Orleans Voodoo, including Marie Laveau and Dr. John • Exposes the diverse ethnic influences at the core of Voodoo, from the African Congo to Catholic immigrants from Italy, France, and Ireland One of America’s great native-born spiritual traditions, New Orleans Voodoo is a religion as complex, free-form, and beautiful as the jazz that permeates this steamy city of sin and salvation. From the French Quarter to the Algiers neighborhood, its famed vaulted cemeteries to its infamous Mardi Gras celebrations, New Orleans cannot escape its rich Voodoo tradition, which draws from a multitude of ethnic sources, including Africa, Latin America, Sicily, Ireland, France, and Native America. In The New Orleans Voodoo Handbook, initiated Vodou priest Kenaz Filan covers the practices, tools, and rituals of this system of worship as well as the many facets of its origins. Exploring the major figures of New Orleans Voodoo, such as Marie Laveau and Dr. John, as well as Creole cuisine and the wealth of musical inspiration surrounding the Mississippi Delta, Filan examines firsthand documents and historical records to uncover the truth behind many of the city’s legends and to explore the oft-discussed but little-understood practices of the root doctors, Voodoo queens, and spiritual figures of the Crescent City. Including recipes for magical oils, instructions for candle workings, methods of divination, and even directions to create gris-gris bags, mojo hands, and Voodoo dolls, Filan reveals how to call on the saints and spirits of Voodoo for love, money, retribution, justice, and healing. |
| does voodoo really work: Voodoo Hoodoo Spellbook Denise Alvarado, 2011-11-01 “Voodoo Hoodoo” is the unique variety of Creole Voodoo found in New Orleans. The Voodoo Hoodoo Spellbook is a rich compendium of more than 300 authentic Voodoo and Hoodoo recipes, rituals, and spells for love, justice, gambling luck, prosperity, health, and success. Cultural psychologist and root worker Denise Alvarado, who grew up in New Orleans, draws from a lifetime of recipes and spells learned from family, friends, and local practitioners. She traces the history of the African-based folk magic brought by slaves to New Orleans, and shows how it evolved over time to include influences from Native American spirituality, Catholicism, and Pentecostalism. She shares her research into folklore collections and 19th- and 20th- century formularies along with her own magical arts. The Voodoo Hoodoo Spellbook includes more than 100 spells for Banishing, Binding, Fertility, Luck, Protection, Money, and more. Alvarado introduces readers to the Pantheon of Voodoo Spirits, the Seven African Powers, important Loas, Prayers, Novenas, and Psalms, and much, much more, including:Oils and Potions: Attraction Love Oil, Dream Potion, Gambler’s Luck Oil, Blessing OilHoodoo Powders and Gris Gris: Algier’s Fast Luck Powder, Controlling Powder, Money Drawing PowderTalismans and Candle MagicCurses and Hexes |
| does voodoo really work: Voodoo Mauro Peressini, Rachel Beauvoir-Dominique, 2012 This catalog describes the Vodou artifacts from the Marianne Lehmann Collection. It demystifies a spiritual tradition that remains active in Haiti; one that is haped by a history of slavery, opression and resistance. |
| does voodoo really work: A Bad Day for Voodoo Jeff Strand, 2012-06-05 When your best friend is just a tiny bit psychotic, you should never actually believe him when he says, Trust me. This is gonna be awesome. Of course, you probably wouldn't believe a voodoo doll could work either. Or that it could cause someone's leg to blow clean off with one quick prick. But I've seen it. It can happen. And when there's suddenly a doll of YOU floating around out there—a doll that could be snatched by a Rottweiler and torn to shreds, or a gang of thugs ready to torch it, or any random family of cannibals (really, do you need the danger here spelled out for you?)—well, you know that's just gonna be a really bad day ... Jeff Strand is hilariously funny and truly deranged. —Christopher Golden, author of When Rose Wakes |
| does voodoo really work: Secrets of Voodoo Milo Rigaud, 1969 Milo Rigaud was born in Port au Prince, Haiti, in 1903, where he spent the greater part of his life studying the Voodoo tradition. In Haiti he studied law, and in France ethnology, psychology, and theology. The involvement of Voodoo in the political struggle of Haitian blacks for independence was one of his main concerns. |
| does voodoo really work: Va-Va-Voodoo! Kathleen Charlotte, 2007 A perfect blend of practical magic and inspiring, down-to-earth advice, this one-of-a-kind book includes magic rituals, charms, aphrodisiacs, and spells, as well as helpful relationship tips regarding communication, self-esteem, intimacy, sex, breakups, and forgiveness--written by a relationship counselor and voodoo initiate. |
| does voodoo really work: The Voodoo Doll Spellbook Alvarado, Denise, 2014-06-01 Presents doll spells drawn from New Orleans Voodoo and hoodoo traditions as well as those from ancient Greece, Egypt, Malaysia, Japan, and Africa, intended to produce fast-acting, long-lasting magic. |
| does voodoo really work: The Serpent and the Rainbow Wade Davis, 2010-10-05 A scientific investigation and personal adventure story about zombis and the voudoun culture of Haiti by a Harvard scientist. In April 1982, ethnobotanist Wade Davis arrived in Haiti to investigate two documented cases of zombis—people who had reappeared in Haitian society years after they had been officially declared dead and had been buried. Drawn into a netherworld of rituals and celebrations, Davis penetrated the vodoun mystique deeply enough to place zombification in its proper context within vodoun culture. In the course of his investigation, Davis came to realize that the story of vodoun is the history of Haiti—from the African origins of its people to the successful Haitian independence movement, down to the present day, where vodoun culture is, in effect, the government of Haiti’s countryside. The Serpent and the Rainbow combines anthropological investigation with a remarkable personal adventure to illuminate and finally explain a phenomenon that has long fascinated Americans. |
| does voodoo really work: Voodoo Issendai Bechau, 2016-09-14 NEW Second Edition, Published September 14, 2016Most people have heard of Voodoo before, but if you think it only has to do with sticking pins into cursed dolls for the purpose of inflicting pain onto your enemies, you couldn't be further from the truth. Voodoo, or 'Vodou' as it is traditionally referred to, is a modern-day take on an ancient Haitian religion developed by African-Caribbean slave workers on island plantations during the period of French Slavery. Apart from simply being just a religion, Voodoo is actually an entire way of life which is centered around an immense respect for one's elders. This respect is further expanded towards life philosophies and spirituality, and even extends into the realm of a great respect for nature. This book is designed to introduce you to the very essence of Voodoo, and then after you have prepared yourself both mentally and physically to perform Voodoo spells and rituals, you will learn how to put into practice a very basic Voodoo spell and protection charm. While you're going through this book, it's important to keep in mind that, within the practice of Voodoo, everyone is part of the same order, so with a little bit of hard work and dedication, you too can master the art of voodoo and reap the countless benefits that come with it. Grab this book now, and let's get started! |
| does voodoo really work: Am I Blue Beth Henley, 1982 |
| does voodoo really work: Voodoo Rituals Heike Owusu, 2002 Influence the unconscious mind. To practice Voodoo is to enter the ancient world of Magik, where secret arts developed from rituals held by ancient pagans, Native American tribes, Haitians, and Wiccans. Understand Voodoo’s underlying ideas and learn to make use of its powers with illustrated instructions and exercises. Use charms to bring good luck to your relationships, finances, and health--or curses to keep away harmful forces and persons. Make and employ the full range of sacred objects: dolls, candles, incense, ritual clothing, swords, knives, needles and nails, goblets, keys, mirrors, musical instruments, amulets, and masks, for charm or curse symbols to place in your room, car, or clothing. Breathing exercises enable you to enter trances, contact the unconscious and even the dead. |
| does voodoo really work: Water Witchcraft Annwyn Avalon, 2019-03-01 An accessible in-depth guide to Celtic water lore, including spells, rituals, water spirits, and merfolk Let Annwyn Avalon, a practicing water witch herself, take you into the world of water magic. The water magic and lore in this book focuses on the Celtic tradition, but draws on other water magic traditions as well, and features rainwater, as well as lakes, rivers, oceans, canals, swamps, and other watery locations, together with the folk and magical customs that have been and are still practiced at these places. The book teaches the reader how to set up a water altar at home, how to connect with water spirits, and how to gather or create water witch tools. Readers are encouraged to visit local water sites but will also find an abundance of material to perform at home. Included are practical examples, visualizations, and exercises so any reader can start to take up spell work and establish their spiritual connection to water. |
| does voodoo really work: Nan Domi Mimerose Beaubrun, 2013-12-17 Offers an insider's account of Vodou's private, mystical, interior practice, discussing the author's own initiation and education in the religion. |
| does voodoo really work: Advanced Chakra Healing Cyndi Dale, 2021-12-08 Remove Energy Blocks and Achieve True Healing through the Four Pathways Join world-renowned energy healer and bestselling author Cyndi Dale as she provides a comprehensive guide to energy and chakra work using the four pathways healing system. The concepts and techniques of this potent approach are designed to be totally aligned with divine love so that you can achieve the awakened state that brings true healing. Featuring nearly fifty hands-on exercises and a full-color insert, this book shows you how to negotiate the pathways—elemental, power, imaginal, and divine—through the subtle energy organs known as the chakras. You will explore the energy patterns and programs that underlie imbalances and illness and learn methods for energy mapping as well as Cyndi's signature Spirit-to-Spirit practice. The four pathways are interconnected and dynamic, so when you transform one you transform them all, leading to healing outcomes that are based in the unifying energy of love. Foreword by Dr. (Doc) C. Michael Scroggins, PhD,CEng, CMarEng, FIMarEST |
| does voodoo really work: Miracle on Voodoo Mountain Megan Boudreaux, 2023-02-14 Miracle on Voodoo Mountain is the inspirational memoir of an accomplished and driven 24-year old who quit her job, sold everything, and moved to Haiti, by herself---all without a clear plan of action. |
| does voodoo really work: Voodoo Curses. Prince Abul-Hawl, A. Aames, 2015-05-12 Did somebody do you wrong? Did somebody screw you over? Having problems with an ex-lover? A co-worker? A family relation? A mean boss? A rival? A business relation? A stalker? A bully? Put a voodoo curse on that person and move on with your life. Voodoo traditions are ideal for making dark, powerful curses. We Voodoo-practitioners are not burdened by Christian principles of forgiveness; We don't talk about 'turning the other cheek'. We're not burdened by Buddhist principles of lofty, noble, all-knowing aloofness. We don't see any value in postponing revenge [or 'pay-back'] for another lifetime, like Hindus. This exciting book gives you twenty do-it-yourself voodoo curses that you can use against your enemies. Planning a party? Forget about Trivial Pursuits, Scrabble and card-games; No modern party is complete without a little voodoo-curse ceremony. But these are serious curses, not for the faint-of-heart. |
| does voodoo really work: The Book of Ceremonial Magic (Illustrated Edition) Arthur Edward Waite, 2023-11-23 The Book of Ceremonial Magic is famous as one of the first attempts to document various famous grimoires and other magic texts. In this work, Waite pays much attention to the history of magic texts, refuting many of their legends. He also raises a question of the relations between magic and theology. He discusses these issues in particular examples, like raising the question of why good angels would be summoned to kill an enemy. Another merit of this work is synthesizing many famous grimoires into one system. |
| does voodoo really work: Urban Voodoo S. Jason Black, Christopher S. Hyatt, 1995 This book fills a long-standing need in literature: Voodoo, Santeria, and Macumba as practised today in cities throughout the Western world. It is not another history or sociological study, but a candid personal account by two who came to the religion from the outside. It includes descriptions of the phenomena triggered by Voodoo practice, divination techniques, spells and a method of self-initiation. |
| does voodoo really work: Bad Monkey Carl Hiaasen, 2013-06-11 Coming as an Apple Original series from Ted Lasso Executive Producer Bill Lawrence and starring Vince Vaughn • A wickedly funny novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Squeeze Me in which the greedy, the corrupt, and the degraders of what’s left of pristine Florida—now, of the Bahamas as well—get their comeuppance. “[A] comedic marvel … [Hiaasen] hasn’t written a novel this funny since Skinny Dip.”—The New York Times Andrew Yancy—late of the Miami Police and soon-to-be-late of the Monroe County sheriff’s office—has a human arm in his freezer. There’s a logical (Hiaasenian) explanation for that, but not for how and why it parted from its shadowy owner. Yancy thinks the boating-accident/shark-luncheon explanation is full of holes, and if he can prove murder, the sheriff might rescue him from his grisly Health Inspector gig (it’s not called the roach patrol for nothing). But first—this being Hiaasen country—Yancy must negotiate an obstacle course of wildly unpredictable events with a crew of even more wildly unpredictable characters, including his just-ex lover, a hot-blooded fugitive from Kansas; the twitchy widow of the frozen arm; two avariciously optimistic real-estate speculators; the Bahamian voodoo witch known as the Dragon Queen, whose suitors are blinded unto death by her peculiar charms; Yancy’s new true love, a kinky coroner; and the eponymous bad monkey, who with hilarious aplomb earns his place among Carl Hiaasen’s greatest characters. |
| does voodoo really work: Grimoires Owen Davies, 2010-09-23 What is a grimoire? The word has a familiar ring to many people, particularly as a consequence of such popular television dramas as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Charmed. But few people are sure exactly what it means. Put simply, grimoires are books of spells that were first recorded in the Ancient Middle East and which have developed and spread across much of the Western Hemisphere and beyond over the ensuing millennia. At their most benign, they contain charms and remedies for natural and supernatural ailments and advice on contacting spirits to help find treasures and protect from evil. But at their most sinister they provide instructions on how to manipulate people for corrupt purposes and, worst of all, to call up and make a pact with the Devil. Both types have proven remarkably resilient and adaptable and retain much of their relevance and fascination to this day. But the grimoire represents much more than just magic. To understand the history of grimoires is to understand the spread of Christianity, the development of early science, the cultural influence of the print revolution, the growth of literacy, the impact of colonialism, and the expansion of western cultures across the oceans. As this book richly demonstrates, the history of grimoires illuminates many of the most important developments in European history over the last two thousand years. |
| does voodoo really work: The 21 Divisions Hector Salva, 2020 Like all forms of Caribbean Voodoo, practitioners of the 21 Divisions believe in one God, a distant God that doesn't get involved in human affairs. Followers of this Dominican spiritual tradition believe that God created intermediaries to help humans, beings known as Los Misterios. The Misterios are powerful beings who rule and have dominion over universal forces and human conditions. Filled with detailed insider information and real stories of healing, magic, and mystery, this book will serve as an illuminating guide to the 21 Divisions-- |
| does voodoo really work: Hope Notes Wayne Willis, 2004-01-01 Each of these 52 brief meditations on hope begins with a quote, a graphic symbol of hope, a few sentences of interpretation of that symbol, and then the meditation. Includes space after each meditation for journaling. |
| does voodoo really work: Mami Wata: Africa's Ancient God/dess Unveiled Vol. I Mama Zogbé, 2007-11-26 This first definitive work on the predomiance of this powerful African deity throughout the ancient world has quickly become a cult classic. The evolution of Mami Wata in establishing, shaping and expanding the spiritual and sacerdotal foundation of world religion, reveals also the lost but glorious past of African women's spirituality. Hailed as the new bible on the history of African women, this comprehensive well-researched body of work will benefit academics, students, and all who are seeking to fill the missing void in world religious and cultural history. Totaling over 800 pages, it is reccomended that both heavily illustrated (Volumes I & II) be purchased as a set. |
| does voodoo really work: Haitian Vodou Mambo Chita Tann, 2012-02-08 Haitian Vodou is a fascinating spiritual tradition rich with ceremonies and magic, songs and prayers, dances and fellowship. Yet outside of Haiti, next to no one understands this joyous and profound way of life. ln Haitian Vodou, Mambo Chita Tann explores the historical roots and contemporary practices of this unique tradition, including discussions of: Customs, beliefs, sacred spaces, and ritual objects Characteristics and behaviors of the Lwa, the spirits served by Vodou practitioners Common misconceptions such as voodoo dolls and the zombie phenomenon Questions and answers for attending ceremonies and getting involved in a sosyete (Vodou house) Correspondence tables, Kreyol glossary, supplemental prayer texts, and an extensive list of reference books and online resources Well-researched, comprehensive, and engaging, Haitian Vodou will be a welcome addition for people new to Haitian spirituality as well as for students, practitioners, and academics. |
| does voodoo really work: Magic Voodoo Spells Douglas Hensley, 2006-10 Compilation of the most powerful voodoo spells, witch craft, hexes, and love spells ever written. Fair Warning. Don't open this book unless you really want to cast a spell on someone. All spells can be performed in the privacy of your home, but be careful what you ask for,... you just might get it. |
| does voodoo really work: Danger of Black Magic Dr. Mahnaz Salahi Esfahani, 2016-10-18 I would like to dedicate this book to teenagers and youths who are passionate and like to learn everything about magic, jinn, and summoning a spirit. This book in particular is for everyone who is a believer and ready to master jinn, magic, and demons and with strong beliefs. I would also recommend this book to adults who have heard about jinn and magic and would like to know more about them. This will also include various methods to brawl it out. Finally, this book is devoted to those who are eager to find out more about metaphysics. |
| does voodoo really work: Utterly Wicked Dorothy Morrison, 2020-05-11 Protect yourself (and maybe indulge in a little payback) with practical instructions from one of the most beloved figures of Wicca and the Neo-Pagan movement. “Utterly Wicked is one of the most important books I own and one that every serious witch and magickal practitioner should have on their shelf.” —Mat Auryn, author of The Psychic Witch Hexes, curses, and other unsavory notions—most magical practitioners won’t even discuss them. Why? Because they’d much rather find a positive solution that benefits all concerned. And there’s nothing wrong with that. Occasionally, though, our problems are such that nothing in the positive solution arena will handle them. It’s time to make a decision to stand tough, be strong, and take definitive action to defend ourselves. And if you‘re ready to do that—if you‘re ready to own that action and take responsibility for it—then Utterly Wicked is for you. Jam-packed with more than one hundred rituals, incantations, hexes, and curses, this is the quintessential primer for learning all the magical tricks no one wants to talk about. Do you know the proper way to enter a cemetery? Utterly Wicked tells you how, as well as the proper methods for collecting and using graveyard dirt. Explore the little-known secrets of the 11-inch fashion doll, and see why it‘s become such a valuable magical tool. Learn how to prepare Hot Foot Powder, Four Thieves Vinegar, Goofer Dust, and other magical components designed to obliterate your toughest problems. Most important, you‘ll find the tools to protect yourself, your family, and your home from ever being bothered with these sorts of difficulties again. |
| does voodoo really work: Farewell, Fred Voodoo Amy Wilentz, 2013-01-08 Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for Autobiography, this is a brilliant writer’s account of a long, painful, ecstatic—and unreciprocated—affair with a country that has long fascinated the world. A foreign correspondent on a simple story becomes, over time and in the pages of this book, a lover of Haiti, pursuing the heart of this beautiful and confounding land into its darkest corners and brightest clearings. Farewell, Fred Voodoo is a journey into the depths of the human soul as well as a vivid portrayal of the nation’s extraordinary people and their uncanny resilience. Haiti has found in Amy Wilentz an author of astonishing wit, sympathy, and eloquence. |
| does voodoo really work: Dust & Grooves Eilon Paz, 2015-09-15 A photographic look into the world of vinyl record collectors—including Questlove—in the most intimate of environments—their record rooms. Compelling photographic essays from photographer Eilon Paz are paired with in-depth and insightful interviews to illustrate what motivates these collectors to keep digging for more records. The reader gets an up close and personal look at a variety of well-known vinyl champions, including Gilles Peterson and King Britt, as well as a glimpse into the collections of known and unknown DJs, producers, record dealers, and everyday enthusiasts. Driven by his love for vinyl records, Paz takes us on a five-year journey unearthing the very soul of the vinyl community. |
| does voodoo really work: Doktor Snake's Voodoo Spellbook Doktor Snake, 2005-04 Doktor Snakes Voodoo Spellbook offers spell-workings drawn from strands of Afro-American and Afro-Caribbean spirituality - Voodoo, Santeria and Macumba - which collectively form one of the largest religions in the world. This book is an instruction manual in authentic techniques of Voodoo and Hoodoo to get you started in casting spells that will help you gain money and prosperity, love and sex, health and well-being. A lucky mojo charm doll accompanies the book. |
| does voodoo really work: Voodoo (2011-2012) #1 Ron Marz, 2011-09-28 Who is Voodoo? Is she hero, villain—or both? Learn the truth about Priscilla Kitaen as she leaves a trail of violence across America. Discover the new DCU through her eyes, because the things she sees are not always what they seem. |
| does voodoo really work: Benchmarks Concluded 1987-1993 Algis Budrys, 2013-06-14 Consists of book reviews and essays written for The magazine of fantasy and science fiction. |
| does voodoo really work: Dvd Savant Glenn Erickson, 2004-11-01 A compilation of selected review essays from Erickson's DVD Savant internet column. |
| does voodoo really work: Never Do Anything, Ever (Dear Dumb Diary #4) Jim Benton, 2013-08-27 Read the hilarious, candid (and sometimes not-so-nice), diaries of Jamie Kelly, who promises that everything in her diary is true...or at least as true as it needs to be.Her best friend's a backstabber. Her worst enemy is a sweetheart. And her dog is just waiting for the right moment to seek his revenge. Why should Jamie even bother going to school? Why not? After a run-in with Mega-Popular Angeline, aka Pure Evil, Jamie reforms her selfish ways & becomes the decent human being she never thought she could be. But she quickly realizes that helping others kind of stinks. Is someone trying to thwart her attempts at irresistible inner beauty? Or will Jamie finally achieve the I'm an angel glow she knows will make Hudson Rivers fall madly in love w/ her? |
| does voodoo really work: Witchcraft, Mysticism, and Magic in the Black World James Haskins, 1974 |
| does voodoo really work: The Spirits and the Law Kate Ramsey, 2014-02-07 Vodou has often served as a scapegoat for Haiti’s problems, from political upheavals to natural disasters. This tradition of scapegoating stretches back to the nation’s founding and forms part of a contest over the legitimacy of the religion, both beyond and within Haiti’s borders. The Spirits and the Law examines that vexed history, asking why, from 1835 to 1987, Haiti banned many popular ritual practices. To find out, Kate Ramsey begins with the Haitian Revolution and its aftermath. Fearful of an independent black nation inspiring similar revolts, the United States, France, and the rest of Europe ostracized Haiti. Successive Haitian governments, seeking to counter the image of Haiti as primitive as well as contain popular organization and leadership, outlawed “spells” and, later, “superstitious practices.” While not often strictly enforced, these laws were at times the basis for attacks on Vodou by the Haitian state, the Catholic Church, and occupying U.S. forces. Beyond such offensives, Ramsey argues that in prohibiting practices considered essential for maintaining relations with the spirits, anti-Vodou laws reinforced the political marginalization, social stigmatization, and economic exploitation of the Haitian majority. At the same time, she examines the ways communities across Haiti evaded, subverted, redirected, and shaped enforcement of the laws. Analyzing the long genealogy of anti-Vodou rhetoric, Ramsey thoroughly dissects claims that the religion has impeded Haiti’s development. |
| does voodoo really work: Secrets Can Be Murder Beverley Armstrong-Rodman, 2010-07-29 - - - - - The mysterious bride - - - - - He had been the demon of every child's nightmares, the destroyer of families. He had been the devil incarnate. First, a beautiful and mysterious bride moved in next door. She was obviously in trouble, but she kept her secrets to herself. When Vickie and Cassie found her unconscious, at the bottom of the stairs, they couldn't help getting involved. - - - - - Death in the cemetery - - - - - They saw that the foot belonged to a young woman, and the young woman looked to be quite dead. The vacation in Savannah turned scary, when prostitutes began dying. The sight-seeing trip to the cemetery, turned into a race for their lives. The strange gypsy-fortune teller knew more than she should. It was time to get out of Savannah. - - - - -The deadly garage sale discovery - - - - - Out fell a disc, money, a white powdery substance, two pictures, and a gun. Back safely in Niagara Falls, a seemingly harmless garage sale brings new danger. When our hapless heroines find themselves captive aboard a cruiser, they know they may have to commit murder, in order to save themselves. The burning question is - will Cassie live long enough to make it to her own wedding? |
| does voodoo really work: Circling Faith Wendy Reed, Jennifer Horne, 2012-04-02 Circling Faith is a collection of essays by southern women that encompasses spirituality and the experience of winding through the religiously charged environment of the American South. Mary Karr, in “Facing Altars,” describes how the consolation she found in poetry directed her to a similar solace in prayer. In “Chiaroscuro: Shimmer and Shadow,” Susan Cushman recounts how her dissatisfaction with a Presbyterian upbringing led her to hold her own worship services at home and eventually to join the Eastern Orthodox Church. “Magic” by Amy Blackmarr depicts a religious practice that occurs wholly outside of any formal setting—she recognizes places, such as a fishing shack in south Georgia, and things, such as crystal Cherokee earrings, as reminders that God exists everywhere and that a Great Comforter is always present. In “The Only Jews in Town,” Stella Suberman gives her account of growing up as a religious minority in Tennessee, connecting her story to a larger narrative of Eastern European Jews who moved away from the Northeast, often to found and run “Jew stores” in midwestern and southern towns. Alice Walker, in an interview with Valerie Reiss titled “Alice Walker Calls God ‘Mama,’” relates her dynamic relationship with her God, which includes meditation and yoga, and explains how she views the role of faith in her work, including her novel The Color Purple. These essays showcase the large spectrum of spirituality that abides in the South, as well as the equally large spectrum of individual women who hold these faiths. |
| does voodoo really work: Therapeutic Action Jonathan Lear, 2018-05-01 This book discusses how to write about the process of psychic change without betraying either love or science. It investigates the concepts of subjectivity and objectivity that are appropriate for psychoanalysts, the concepts of internalization and of transference. |
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While Voodoo has little to do with many of the nefarious aspects people associate with it, some of the stereotypes that surround it have some basis in real Voodoo practice. So what about …
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Oct 29, 2024 · In popular media, Voodoo is often shown as a kind of "dark magic." Some people even think Voodoo is naturally evil, partly because of things like Voodoo dolls, creepy-looking …
How I started practicing Vodou — and why I'll never go back
Nov 18, 2020 · Vodou isn't the "black magic" you see in movies. Here's why I'm proud to practice it. My research about Vodou contradicted many of the stories I'd heard of vengeance and evil …
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How to Do Voodoo: The Meaning & History of Voodoo Practices
May 12, 2025 · Voodoo takes many forms, including traditional practices and those influenced by Western media. In this article, we’ll teach you everything you need to know about how to do …
What Is Voodoo and Where Did It Originate? - Cultures of West ...
Oct 4, 2024 · Voodoo (or Vodou) is a complex spiritual and religious practice originating in West African traditions. Often misunderstood due to its negative portrayal in popular culture, Voodoo …
The Basic Beliefs of the Vodou (Voodoo) Religion
Vodou is a monotheistic religion. Followers of Vodou -- known as Vodouisants -- believe in a single, supreme godhead that can be equated with the Catholic God. This deity is known as …
