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2015-05-16T11:33:38-05:00

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Bessie Smith, BB King and the Hoodoo Blues

Last updated on: May 16, 2015 at 11:33 am By Lilith Dorsey

The Hoodoo tradition is older than Bessie Smith and BB King put together. The resourceful and powerful system of practices “jes grew” out of hardship and the oppression of slavery and colonial injustice. Part of the creative beauty of Hoodoo is that it uses whatever it can. Read more

2015-05-12T13:26:06-05:00

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How to Use Cascarilla

Last updated on: May 12, 2015 at 1:26 pm By Lilith Dorsey

Medically the plant was used as a tonic, an expectorant, to stop excessive farting, and also for “nocturnal pollutions.” For convenience sake the stuff used in ritual now is made from powdered eggshells. These Cascarilla cakes are used before, during, and sometimes even after any ritual working, and could definitely be considered a necessary part of the tradition. Read more

2015-05-06T21:03:58-05:00

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Review: Essential Guide to Possession, Depossession & Divine Relationships by Diana L. Paxson

Last updated on: May 6, 2015 at 9:03 pm By Lilith Dorsey

Possession is a true mystery, it is the union with the divine on the highest level. For many it is shrouded in myth and Hollywood fantasy, but the new book The Essential Guide to Possession, Depossession and Divine Relationships by Diana L. Paxson helps us to better understand and explore this wondrous phenomenon. Ms. Paxson has been a respected friend and colleague of mine for some time, and she has written some valuable texts about the theory, and more importantly... Read more

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2015-05-03T06:09:41-05:00

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Beltane Blessings Blossom Salad Recipe

Last updated on: May 3, 2015 at 6:09 am By Lilith Dorsey

Blooms are all around us now, and many don't realize that the violets and dandelions in their garden are also edible. Magickally they are said to bring love and romantic blessings. Please share this recipe with those that you love. Read more

2015-04-27T06:53:30-05:00

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Make A Magickal Protection Window Box

Last updated on: April 27, 2015 at 6:53 am By Lilith Dorsey

Join us as we make a magickal protection window box using sage, basil, chives and more. Read more

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2015-04-24T18:28:25-05:00

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For Flint… A Wise Man Said

Last updated on: April 24, 2015 at 6:28 pm By Lilith Dorsey

The Dragon Ritual Drummers have been like family to me for almost two decades now. I was sad to learn this morning of the passing of Flint, a brother, a drummer, and an inspiration. Read more

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2022-07-07T16:25:26-05:00

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The Rite to Yemaya- Some Thoughts on Appropriation

Last updated on: July 7, 2022 at 4:25 pm By Lilith Dorsey

I guess some people are wondering what is the problem. The problems center around the fact that these are ancient Orisha (goddesses,) embodying the primal forces of the Universe. Their very names are an invocation and an invitation, and people clearly don't know what they are getting into. Read more

2015-04-15T18:17:53-05:00

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Missing My Friends: An Ancestor Poem

Last updated on: April 15, 2015 at 6:17 pm By Lilith Dorsey

I'm missing my departed friends today like you miss a wish or a warming star.... Read more

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2015-04-10T14:38:55-05:00

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Love of Babalon: The Union …Magick… and Love by Lorraine Sherwin

Last updated on: April 10, 2015 at 2:38 pm By Guest Contributor

Love, dance, music, and art are the crossroads of communion with my Soul. Using my body and my partners body, to connect us to the mystery is uppermost now. Read more

2015-04-06T17:31:57-05:00

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The Hype About HooDoo and Holy Water

Last updated on: April 6, 2015 at 5:31 pm By Lilith Dorsey

Many may wonder how, or why, a Catholic mainstay like Holy Water found it's way into traditional Hoodoo spells and formulas. I have already mentioned Hoodoo is resourceful, it's practices survived and thrived despite years of prejudice and oppression. Read more

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