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January 2014

January 08, 2014

Another RiCOCKulous Voodoo Claim Makes the News!

If it's weird, or gross, or gory, it must be Voodoo, right? Fox News Latino...

January 06, 2014

Vodou Serpent Simbi Slithers Between the Living and the Dead

Simbi is a Haitian Vodou Snake Lwa whose realm is magic, mystery and communication. January...

January 05, 2014

Three Kings, and Camels, and Sheep, and Santeria…Oh My!

Here in NYC the Three Kings are a big deal. We have parades with camels,...

January 03, 2014

2014 Readings Have Three Santeria Houses in Agreement- Unprecedented!

According to El Nuevo Herald, for the first time in anyone's memory three separate Santeria...

January 02, 2014

Start the New Year Off Rite with Voodoo and Santeria!

Santeria (Lucumi) and New Orleans Voodoo are both “get your hands dirty” religions, literally. Some...

December 2013

December 31, 2013

New Years Tradition: Collard Greens for Success Recipe

No Voodoo or Hoodoo discussion about this time of year would be complete without talking...

December 30, 2013

Yemaya Shines Her Beauty on New Year’s Eve!

New Year's is a time for huge ceremonies in the Brazilian traditions of Umbanda and...

December 28, 2013

Review: Witchcraft, Intimacy and Trust: Africa in Comparison

I'm an anthropologist, in addition to being a Voodoo priestess, and this work is important...

December 26, 2013

Counting Kwanzaa: Thoughts on Voodoo Unity

Someone just posted on my Facebook wall that “Kwanzaa is crap.” So much for hopes...

December 24, 2013

Marie Laveau’s Tomb is Pink: Shame, Shame, Shame!

Marie Laveau's Tomb has stood the test of time. It has seen flood, violence, disrespect,...

December 24, 2013

Christmas with the Ancestors: Sicilian Stuffed Artichoke Recipe

The holidays are upon us and it is time for friends, family and feasting. My...

December 22, 2013

Krampus Is Cool This Christmas!

Krampus is cool. The Nazis hated him, and he has had two appearances on network...

December 21, 2013

Mojo, Juju, Mumbo Jumbo- What Does It Mean?

Many of the mysterious words of Voodoo originate from West Africa, brought to other continents...

December 18, 2013

2013: The Voodoo Universe Has Lift Off

In Voodoo and Haitian Vodou we have a deity for technology and communication known as...

December 17, 2013

Babalu Aye: The King Who Hurts The World!

Babalu Aye is the God of sickness, of infectious disease, and consequently of healing. His...

December 15, 2013

Holiday Love Nuts Recipe

The spices used in Santeria and New Orleans Voodoo to honor the goddess Oshun are...

December 13, 2013

Why Voodoo Is Like Gangsta Rap…. Say Whaaa?

I realize Gansta Rap is probably one of the more controversial topics out there, as...

December 11, 2013

ForeMama Said: Wit and Wisdom of Zora Neale Hurston

Zora Neale Hurston was an author, an anthropologist, a filmmaker, a Voodoo priestess, an inspiration....

December 09, 2013

10 Terrible Gifts for Pagans This Yule and 3 Great Ones!

The holidays are a time to come together for all faiths, Christians, Pagans, Jews and...

December 07, 2013

Spiritual Lessons from Science Fiction: Oh Captain, My Captain….

Rough, rogue and randy we love these leaders. The Science Fiction lessons they teach us...

December 05, 2013

Voodoo Priestess Predicts Bad Things for Legba’s Arrival on American Horror Story Coven

Joining the American Horror Story Coven cast in the role of, you guessed it, Papa...

December 03, 2013

Chango’s Feast Day: Beware There Could Be Flames!

There are many stories about this legendary King who is said to have actually lived...

December 01, 2013

Divination Space Station: Raven Moon’s Oracle

Welcome to the latest stop on Divination Space Station. This week we are blessed to...

November 2013

November 28, 2013

Black Friday Money Magic That Works All Year !

Elbow pushing, toe trampling, bad caroling, creepy Santas and snow filled with “ cigarette packs,...

November 26, 2013

Mojuba Means Thank You: A Praise Poem

Devotees of the religion of Santeria (Lucumi) frequently recite a devoted list of prayers and...

November 24, 2013

Fire Fire Fireside Chats: Real Voodoo and Santeria Possession

The real truth about Voodoo and Santeria Possession and more importantly blessings with Lilith Dorsey....

November 22, 2013

Thanks and Giving: It’s All About the Food Rite?

The older I get the more I see clearly that mainstream society has made Yule...

November 20, 2013

The Horrors of American Horror Story Coven: A Voodoo Priestess’ Perspective

The season is full of tropes, tricks, and trash and it's time to get real....

November 19, 2013

Santeria Etiquette 101: Can’t Touch This….

Santeria, more correctly known as Lucumi, is a religion, a tradition, a way of life....

November 18, 2013

Creole Warrior Seasoning Blend: Spice Up Your Soul

This seasoning blend is suitable for any of the African derived warrior gods and goddesses;...

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