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The Voodoo Hoodoo SpellbookbyDenise Alvarado
The Voodoo Hoodoo Spellbook, Copyright 2009 Denise Alvarado, Allrights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmittedin any form or by any means, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopy,or any information storage and retrieval system, without permission from theauthor and publisher, except in brief quotations embodied in critical articlesand reviews.All artwork and photography is by Denise Alvarado or in the public domain.Other books by this author:The Voodoo Hoodoo SpellbookA Guide to Serving the Seven African PowersVoodoo Dolls in Magick and RitualA Guide for Invoking the Divine Power of ExuA Pictorial Guide to Voodoo DollsThe Gypsy Magic Spellbookii
Table of ContentsDISCLAIMER AND LEGAL NOTICE . xiiiIntroduction. iCHAPTER I: The Basics . 1WHAT IS NEW ORLEANS VOODOO. 2HOODOO? . 2Crossing and Uncrossing. 6Foot Track Magic. 7Floor Washes . 7Laying Tricks . 8Spiritual Baths. 10THE HOODOO ALTAR . 11CHAPTER II: The Voodoo Pantheon. 13THE NATIONS . 14Rada Loa. 15Petro Loa . 15Congo Loa . 15Nago Loa. 16Guede Loa . 16THE SEVEN AFRICAN POWERS . 16Papa Legba (Ellegua, Legba, Exu, Eshu) . 16Ogun (Ogoun) . 18Changó (Xango, Shango) . 19Obatalá . 20Oyá (Yansa) . 21Yemayá (Yemoja, Iemanja). 22Oshun (Oxum) . 23OTHER IMPORTANT LOAS . 24Adjassou-Linguetor. 24Agwé (Agoué) . 25Ayizan. 25Ayida Wedo . 25Azaca-Tonnerre . 26iii
Babalú-Ayé. 26Baron Samedi. 27Black Hawk. 27Damballa Wedo . 28Dan Petro . 28Diable Tonnere . 28Dr. John. 29Eleggua . 29Erzulie Freda. 29Erzulie Dantor . 29Gran Bwa. 30Grand Maître . 31Guede . 31Kalfu (Carrefour, Kalfou). 31La Sirène . 32Lemba. 32Li Grand Zombi. 32Limba. 33L'inglesou. 33Loco . 33Mait' Carrefour. 33Manman Brigitte . 34Marrassa. 34Marie Laveau. 35Marinette. 35Mombu Mombu. 35Nago Shango. 36Papa Guede. 36Pie. 36Queen Esther. 36Simbi. 37Sobo . 37Sousson Pannan . 37Ti Jean Quinto . 37Ti Jean Petro . 38iv
CHAPTER III: The Saints. 39FEAST DAYS . 42CHAPTER IV: Prayers, Novenas, and Psalms . 45THE PRAYERS . 45The Apostle’s Creed. 45Hail Mary . 46Home Blessing. 46The Lord's Prayer. 47Prayer for the Home . 47Prayer to the Seven African Powers . 48Prayer to St. Joseph for Protection. 48NOVENAS FOR SPECIAL INTENTS . 48St. Barbara . 49St. Expedito . 49St. Jude . 49St. Lazarus . 49Miraculous Mother. 50St. Michael . 50O.L.-Perpetual Help. 50Seven African Powers. . 50THE PSALMS. 51CHAPTER V: Candle Magick. 53COLOR SYMBOLISM . 56CHAPTER VI: Prepare to Mesmerize . 58TOOLS AND SUPPLIES . 58INCENSES AND RESINS. 59HERBS, PLANTS, AND ROOTS . 60STONES AND MINERALS. 65ASSORTED OBJECTS AND CURIOS . 66CHAPTER VII: Oils and Potions. 70CARRIER OILS. 71MAKING MAGICKAL OILS . 71Precautions . 72Storage. 74FORMULAS . 75v
Abramelin Oil . 76Altar Oil. 79Anointing Oil. 79Attraction Oil. 79Attraction Love Oil. 80Bend-Over Oil . 80Black Arts Oil . 80Blessing Oil. 81Blessing Oil (2). 81Come to Me Oil . 82Confusion Oil . 82Dream Potion . 83Erzulie Freda Floral Perfume Oil . 83Essence of Van Van. 83Fast Luck Oil . 84Four Thieves Vinegar. 84Gambler’s Luck Oil. 85Holy Anointing Oil . 85Holy Oil of Aspiration . 85Hoodoo Love Drawing Oil . 86Legba Oil (St. Anthony) . 86Louisiana Van Van Oil. 87Marie Laveau’s Peace Water or Five Holy Waters. 88Ogun Oil (St. John the Baptist Holy Oil). 88Oshun Oil (Caridad del Cobre Holy Oil). 88Peace Oil. 89Protection Oil . 89Revenge Oil . 89Yemayá Oil (Mary, Star of the Sea Holy Oil) . 90CHAPTER VIII: Recipes for Magickal Voodoo Inks. 91Bat’s Blood Ink . 92Dove’s Blood Ink. 92Dragon’s Blood Ink . 92CHAPTER IX: Spiritual Baths and Floor Washes. 94SPIRITUAL BATHS . 94vi
Preparing the Ingredients . 96Kanaga Water . 96Kanaga Water #2. 97Eau de Cologne . 97Purification Bath . 98White Bath for Purification . 99Yellow Bath for Attraction. 99Blue Bath for Protection . 99Green Bath for Health and Wealth. 100Red Bath for Courage . 100Purple Bath for Power . 101FLORIDA WATER . 101Florida Water Formula #1 . 103Florida Water Formula #2 . 103MAGICKAL BATHS TO STOP NEGATIVITY. 104Bath #1. 104Bath #2. 104Bath #3. 104Bath #4. 104Bath #5. 105Bath #6. 105Magickal Bath to Promote and Foster Love . 106CHAPTER X: How to Make a Gris Gris Bag . 107CHAPTER XI: Hoodoo Powders and Gris Gris . 109Algier’s Powder. 109Algier’s Fast Luck Powder . 110Aunt Sally’s Dream Powder . 110Blessings Powder . 110Controlling Powder. 111Drawing Powder . 111Goofer Dust . 111Graveyard Dust. 112Hot Foot Powder. 112Jinx Removing Powder . 112Money Drawing Powder . 112vii
CHAPTER XII: Talismans . 113How to Consecrate a Talisman. 114THE TALISMANS. 115Loa Exu . 116Satori Square . 116Pentagram. 116Celtic Talisman. 117Love. 117Loa Kalfou. 117Four Leaf Clover. 118Pomba Gira. 118Marie Laveau. 118Ogun. 119Damballah Wedo . 119Loa Marinette. 119Power. 120La Sirene . 120Ayida Wedo . 120Sexual Potency . 121Winning Court Cases . 121Prosperity. 121Luck and Friendship . 121To Conjure Celestial Powers . 122For Wealth and Riches . 122Seal of the Choir of the Ministering Archangels . 122True Seal of the Choir of Hosts (the Second Seal of Solomon) 123Chapter XIII: The Spells . 124A Note about Animal Sacrifice. 124BANISHING SPELLS . 125Banish Illness . 125Enemy be gone . 126Ritual to Get Someone Out of the House . 126To Get Rid of a Troublesome Neighbor . 127Banishment and Equalizer Spell . 128Psalm 55 . 129viii
Get Someone to Move. 130BEND-OVER SPELLS. 130To Gain Power over Another . 130BINDING SPELLS . 131Charm to Bind an Enemy . 131Binding Spell. 131Spell to Bind Someone Dangerous. 132BLESSINGS. 133How to Consecrate an Object . 134Ellegua Cleansing Ritual. 135Home Blessing. 136A Simple Ritual for Creating Sacred Space . 137COURT CASE SPELLS. 138Day in Court Spell. 139Dressed for Court . 139Justice Spell. 140Ochosi Spell for Justice. 140Silence Opposing Witnesses. 141To Win a Court Trial . 141To Silence a Court Rival. 141To Win a Court Case . 142To Win a Court Case . 142To Win a Court Case . 142To Win a Court Case . 143CROSSROADS SPELLS. 143Crossroads Spell. 145Quick Decision Candle Spell. 145Legendary Crossroads Ritual. 146CROSSING SPELLS. 154To Cross an Enemy . 155To Cross an Enemy (2) . 155To Cross an Enemy (3) . 155CURE-ALLS . 155Cure-All . 156CURSES, JINXES, AND HEXES . 156ix
The Original Curse. 156Create Confusion . 157Cross ‘o Stones . 157Damnation Spell . 157The Curse of Marie Laveau . 158Hex that Perp. 159Keep a Big Man Down Spell . 160Marie Laveau’s Confounding an Enemy Spells. 161Marie Laveau’s Punishment Ritual. 161Salt and Saltpeter Bath for Putting Enemies under Your Feet . 162To Swell a Man . 162FERTILITY SPELLS . 163To Increase Fertility . 163To Make a Woman Barren . 163FOOT TRACK MAGICK . 164Bottle Spell. 164Git Rid of a Hateful Husband . 164Running Feet . 165GAMBLING LUCK SPELLS . 165Gambling Luck . 165Lucky Gambling Mojo . 166To Win at Every Game One Engages In. 166GOOD LUCK SPELLS . 166For Good Luck . 166Magic Broom Good Luck and Prosperity Spell . 166HEALING SPELLS . 168To Heal Physical Pain . 168Voodoo Doll Healing Spell . 169LOVE SPELLS . 169Attraction Love Charm . 169Attraction Love Spell . 170Bring Back Yo’ Ex . 170Command and Compel Spell. 171Love Potion #9. 172Rule da’ Man Spell. 173x
To Make a Man Come Home. 174To Make People Love You . 174To Break Up a Couple . 175Spell to Get a Man . 175Spell to Bring Back a Love . 176To Make Love Stronger . 176Voodoo Virility Doll Spell. 177MONEY SPELLS . 179To Attract Money . 179Money Drawing Ritual . 179Oshun Prosperity Spell . 180Success and Prosperity Drawing Ritual. 180Trinka Five Money Drawing Spell. 182PROTECTION SPELLS. 183Create a Spiritual Barrier . 183Red Brick Dust . 184Salt and Black Pepper Floor Wash for Protection . 184SPELLS FOR REVENGE . 184Concerning Sudden Death . 184For Bad Work . 185To Harm a Person . 186SPELLS FOR JUSTICE . 186Ochosi Spell to Obtain Justice . 186SPELLS TO OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT. 186A Charm to Get a Better Job . 186SNAKE BITE CURES. 187STOP A NOSEY NEIGHBOR SPELL. 188TO RENT A HOUSE. 188UNHEXING SPELLS . 189Salt and Saltpeter Bath for Undoing Tricks . 189WISH SPELLS . 1907 Bean Mojo Wish Spell . 190APPENDIX A: Paraphernalia of Conjure. 191APPENDIX B: Hoodoo Glossary . 196APPENDIX C: Hoodoo Voodoo Lore . 203xi
Final Note from the Author . 236References. 238xii
DISCLAIMER AND LEGALNOTICEEfforts were made to insure that the information contained hereinwas relevant at the time of this writing. The author and publisher make norepresentation or warranties with respect to the accuracy, applicability, fitness,or completeness of the contents of this book. The information contained inthis book is strictly for educational and entertainment purposes. Therefore, ifyou wish to apply ideas contained in this book, you are taking fullresponsibility for your actions. There is no guarantee that your life willimprove in any way using the techniques, ideas, and information presented inthis book. Self-help and improvement potential is entirely dependent uponthe person using the ideas and techniques. Your level of improvement inattaining results depends on the time you devote to developing your skill,commitment to learning the ideas, techniques, principles, and skillsmentioned, and your personal belief system. Magic, Voodoo, hoodoo, andenergy work are faith-based systems, meaning if you do not believe in yourown power to effect change, change is unlikely to occur. Since these factorsdiffer according to each individual, there is no guarantee of your success orimprovement level. The author and publisher assume no responsibility forany of your actions, whether you use the information for positive or negativepurposes.Much of the information contained in this book is drawn fromfolklore collections, recipes given to the author from family, friends,xiii
customers, medicine men and women, and healers over the span of a lifetime,recipes from 19th and 20th century formularies, historical accounts ofAfrican-based folk magic from slaves in the southern United States, objectiveevaluation of anthropological literature, and from the personal grimoires ofthe author. The
this book is strictly for educational and entertainment purposes. Therefore, if you wish to apply ideas contained in this book, you are taking full responsibility for your actions. There is no guarantee that your life will improve in any way using the techniques, ideas,
