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January 2022

January 04, 2022

Words, Responsibility and the 2022 Reading Of The Year !

those who wish to know they can find detailed accounts of this year's reading, governed...

October 2021

October 21, 2021

The Power of Ogun’s Machete

Ogun's machete is his most powerful tool. Forged in fire it is a weapon used...

July 2021

July 07, 2021

Announcing Voodoo and African Traditional Religion Release !

The long-awaited re-release of my book Voodoo and African Traditional Religion is here. For over...

January 2021

January 28, 2021

Rant: They Want To Make It All Up And They Want To Make It All Okay

The movement away from tradition is something that seems to be increasing exponentially in recent...

January 23, 2021

Cascarilla – The Real Magick White Powder !

One of my favorite ways to use this is for protection. Cascarilla is used in...

January 06, 2021

Herbal Magick: Peonia Seeds for Protection

Called Crab's Eye, Lady Bug Seed, Sailor's Valentine, Jambee beads, Wayruros and Huayruro (pronounced Why-RU-RO) seed...

January 03, 2020

What You Need To Know About The 2020 Reading Of The Year From The Yoruba Association Of Cuba

I almost didn't write about the 2020 Reading of the Year from the Yoruba Association...

December 2019

December 15, 2019

Babalu Aye Healing Popcorn Recipe

In the religion of La Regla Lucumi one of the Orishas of healing is Babalu...

November 2018

November 13, 2018

The Importance of Initiation In African Traditional Religions

Around here in my spiritual house it is Ancestor worship all day, everyday. We leave...

September 2018

September 17, 2018

Brooklyn Magick: Photoville’s Altar-Prayer, Ritual, Offerings

Like most of the installations at Photoville, Altar is located inside a shipping container. But...

April 2018

April 22, 2018

Review: Religion In The Kitchen By Elizabeth Perez

Taste your honey, thank your ancestors, Elizabeth Perez's book Religion In The Kitchen reminds us...

January 2018

January 22, 2018

Deities Lwa + Orisha : 401, 1001, As Many As You Can Imagine + Add One More

But then the pantheon of Lwa are numerous, almost too numerous to list. The same...

January 01, 2018

2018 Reading of the Year from the Yoruba Association of Cuba

As happens every year, the 2018 reading of the year for Cuba and the rest...

December 2017

December 27, 2017

Top Ten Voodoo Videos On Voodoo Universe

Number 4. Voodoo vs. Hoodoo- When people are new to African Traditional religions one of...

December 01, 2017

December Means Chango Feast For The Lord Of Fire

There are many ways to honor Chango on his feast day. Many light a candle...

October 2017

October 08, 2017

500 Posts on Voodoo Universe : The Truth is Out There

Join me in celebrating 500 posts here on this blog Voodoo Universe. I have done...

July 2017

July 10, 2017

Finding a Higher Power in Vodou or Santeria (Lucumi)

Despite what you may read in the misinformation on the internet, there is a complex...

January 2017

January 03, 2017

2017 Letter of the Year : Yoruba Association of Cuba

The highly anticipated 2017 Letter of the Year from the Yoruba Association of Cuba is...

December 2016

December 16, 2016

The Healing Power of San Lazaro

December 17th is the Feast of San Lazaro. This saint is associated with the Orisha...

September 2016

September 22, 2016

Feast Of Orisha Obatala – Sept. 24th

Leading the group on the earthly plane is Obatala. This Orisha is the androgynous father

September 07, 2016

Sensuous and Sacred: Oshun’s Feast Table How To

September 8th is the feast for Oshun in the religion of Santeria. Oshun is the...

September 05, 2016

Yemaya’s Feast Day Is September 7th – Please Be Kind !

Many hear her sacred song of maternal love, kindness and blessing. She is customarily celebrated...

August 2016

August 15, 2016

Recipe: Yemaya Coconut Rice

Yemaya is the Orisha of the Ocean in the Lucumi (Santeria) religion. A Mother to...

August 04, 2016

An Orisha Oshun Herbal

The Orisha of Love, Beauty, Money and Gold is called Oshun. She is honored with...

May 2016

May 16, 2016

Herbal Magick: Hyacinth

Hyacinth is used for everything from chasing away bad dreams to granting wishes. Ruled by...

April 2016

April 26, 2016

#Beyonce Pours Out Oshun’s Honey And #Lemonade

These days almost everyone knows about the lovely Beyonce, unfortunately the same can't be said...

April 14, 2016

The Why Of Whites – Clothing That Is

White clothing is not limited to the Haitian Vodou Religion, Umbanda, or Lucumi (Santeria,) many...

April 12, 2016

Witchcraft & Voodoo Video Episode 3: Initiation

Join my fellow Patheos Pagan blogger, Sable Aradia and myself, Lilith Dorsey, as we discuss...

January 2016

January 30, 2016

What’s That Magickal Smell ? Kolonia 1800 Water

This famous formula is made by Crusellas and Company, a Cuban company that traces it's...

January 20, 2016

Video: Interview With Monroe Rodriguez Singh, Creator Of The Vudu Tarot

This weekend I had the opportunity to sit down with Monroe Rodriguez Singh, creator of...