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2014-10-17T09:18:15-05:00

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Remembering The Dead Can Be A Dirty Business

Last updated on: October 17, 2014 at 9:18 am By Lilith Dorsey

New Orleans Voodoo has many ways of connecting to our treasured dead. Every sip of coffee, every step are more opportunities to honor and worship. Part of our tradition is sharing these ways with all who can appreciate them, allowing them to remember these ancestors each day. Read more

2014-10-15T13:47:37-05:00

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Memory, It’s In The Mix – Ancestor Remembrance Recipes

Last updated on: October 15, 2014 at 1:47 pm By Lilith Dorsey

The tradition of New Orleans Voodoo celebrates it's dead every day of the year. They artfully parade them down the streets in Second Line Jazz extravaganzas that are a feast for the eyes and ears. They house their dearly departed in above ground cities of the Dead, some of which are elaborate pyramids, others which have homemade headstones and bones poking out. Read more

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2014-10-11T04:39:16-05:00

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Freaks Come Out At Nite: AHS Freakshow

Last updated on: October 11, 2014 at 4:39 am By Lilith Dorsey

The freaks have come out on American Horror Story: Freakshow and we are “Gooble Gobble-ing” it up. I have 12 fingers and a graduate degree in television studies so that makes me extra excited to talk about this seasons crop of freaks paraded out on this season of American Horror Story. Read more

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2014-10-15T13:48:35-05:00

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Art, Ancestors, Christians, and Pagans

Last updated on: October 15, 2014 at 1:48 pm By Lilith Dorsey

One thing that strikes me as ironic as we being the ancestor remembrance discussions is how many customs are similar in these two traditions. Many Voodoo and/or Vodou practitioners are also practicing Christians, and that has been the case since Christianity began. Read more

2015-01-20T07:15:43-05:00

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The Baron is Dead – RIP Geoffrey Holder !!!

Last updated on: January 20, 2015 at 7:15 am By Lilith Dorsey

Holder played the laughing and mischievous Baron Samedi, the king of the Dead. In the New Orleans Voodoo and the Haitian Vodou religions, the Baron is charged with keeping all the other dead in line, he is most respected, revered, and often feared. Read more

2014-10-15T13:49:11-05:00

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Remembering The Ancestors By Creating Voodoo Flags

Last updated on: October 15, 2014 at 1:49 pm By Lilith Dorsey

The ancestors are, by definition responsible for our own creation. In turn in the traditions of New Orleans Voodoo and Haitian Vodou we continue to create in honor of them. These creations can be in the form of song, dance, food, or more traditional artistic offerings such as Voodoo flags, also known as drapo. Read more

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2014-10-05T18:48:58-05:00

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How To Trust Your Tarot Readings

Last updated on: October 5, 2014 at 6:48 pm By Lilith Dorsey

There are thousands of tarot and oracle decks in existence today, will more being created every day. There are decks based on Pulp Fiction, Fairies, Dragons, and Goddesses. You can find your way with cards inspired by Victorians, Steampunks, Masons, and a whole host of others. Read more

2014-10-02T10:25:18-05:00

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First, Last and Always: Ancestor Roundup

Last updated on: October 2, 2014 at 10:25 am By Lilith Dorsey

Honoring and recognizing the Ancestors comes first, last, and always in African Traditional Religions. Read more

2014-09-30T19:52:54-05:00

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Real Voodoo Spell? Here’s the Problem- Part 2

Last updated on: September 30, 2014 at 7:52 pm By Lilith Dorsey

Now I place the traditions of Voodoo, Lucumi and Vodou under the umbrella of Pagan religion because they are, at their core, earth-based religions. They are centered around worshiping the Ashe, or spiritual energy, of fire, the clouds, the river, the crossroads, the ancestors in the earth. Very often when I do spellwork for people it involves them travelling to one of these places in nature. Read more

2014-09-24T19:48:18-05:00

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So You Want a Real Voodoo Spell? Here’s the Problem

Last updated on: September 24, 2014 at 7:48 pm By Lilith Dorsey

I'd love to tell you Voodoo spells were cheap and easy. Think for a minute however, when was the last time something you did that was cheap and easy brought you satisfaction or success? Read more

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