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2014-09-22T16:00:03-05:00

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Liquor is Quicker- Spirits for the Spirit

Last updated on: September 22, 2014 at 4:00 pm   By Lilith Dorsey

I received a promotional keychain from the Bacardi company some years back that even spoke of the bat as “ the emblem of mystical power and good fortune.” Read more

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2014-09-19T04:07:49-05:00

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Voodoo: 5 Reasons this Extraordinary Religion Makes People Scared

Last updated on: September 19, 2014 at 4:07 am   By Lilith Dorsey

New Orleans Voodoo and Haitian Vodou are the Frankenstein monsters of religions. People love to point fingers, sticks, and flaming torches at that which they have created, yet tragically don't understand. Read more

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2014-09-17T15:02:20-05:00

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Voodoo Universe Explores Babalu Aye and Ricky Ricardo

Last updated on: September 17, 2014 at 3:02 pm   By Lilith Dorsey

Babalu Aye is an Orisha, or demi-god, in the religion of Santeria, more properly known as La Regla Lucumi. Most people, however, only recognize the words as those of the popular television character Ricky Ricardo, played by Desi Arnaz on I Love Lucy, one of the most famous shows of all time. Read more

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2014-09-13T17:46:57-05:00

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St. Dymphna: Lily of Fire

Last updated on: September 13, 2014 at 5:46 pm   By Lilith Dorsey

It seems after her unfortunate death her remains were placed in a cave in Gheel, when the people of the town went to remove them some years later it a white tomb had appeared, inside her coffin was a red tile which said “ Here lies the holy virgin and martyr, Dymphna.” Read more

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2014-09-09T05:53:10-05:00

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Blog Anniversary- Voodoo Universe’s Top Ten Posts You Probably Missed

Last updated on: September 9, 2014 at 5:53 am   By Lilith Dorsey

There were some wildly successful posts, usually having to do with American Horror Story Coven or Orange is the New Black, and some that didn't get the notice they deserve. So I'm going to take this opportunity to sift through 169 pearls of online wisdom and give you Lilith's Top Ten Posts You Might Have Missed. Read more

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2014-09-18T19:05:32-05:00

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Oshun’s Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

Last updated on: September 18, 2014 at 7:05 pm   By Lilith Dorsey

Foremost she is an Orisha or Goddess of Water, the sacred embodiment of the river. Very often she is represented by statues of Caridad del Cobre, Our Lady of Copper, whose feast day is celebrated on September 8th. Read more

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2022-07-07T16:28:38-05:00

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Oh My Yemaya- Orisha of the Ocean

Last updated on: July 7, 2022 at 4:28 pm   By Lilith Dorsey

Yemaya is an Orisha, a mother goddess, a goddess of the sea. For many she is also a goddess of the moon. Read more

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Yemaya

2014-09-05T06:29:19-05:00

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Voodoo Not Legit? Just Quit Please !

Last updated on: September 5, 2014 at 6:29 am   By Lilith Dorsey

Now I could walk around with a sign saying this person with no initiations and no proper education might not be the best person to sign your spirituality over to, but I would need quite a few signs and I'd appear even more strange than I probably already do as your friendly neighborhood Voodoo priestess. Read more

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2021-05-22T10:19:13-05:00

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How to Create a Voodoo Vision Board Hanging

Last updated on: May 22, 2021 at 10:19 am   By Lilith Dorsey

You can be a Christian, Pagan or even an Atheist and still create a vision board. The possibilities are endless. The instructions below are technically for a vision board hanging, between you and me, I was bored with the board. Read more

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2014-08-31T08:15:27-05:00

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Nigeria’s World Sango Festival 2014

Last updated on: August 31, 2014 at 8:15 am   By Lilith Dorsey

Sango is a king, a god, a warrior. This year's World Sango festival was held in Oyo Nigeria on August 21-30. Created to celebrate African cultural heritage, the event features performances from different Orisha worshiping groups from around the globe. Read more

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