Origins: The origins of Lady Luck are obscured in history. She is perhaps a modern manifestation of the Roman goddess Fortuna. Well known in gambling circles, her intercession is often called upon when pulling the lever on a slot machine or tossing dice onto a gaming table. Starting in the early 1900’s, many products, such as perfumes, colognes and soaps began to appear in Southern Hoodoo circles promising to call down the blessings of Lady Luck. I…
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Origins: Originally from Portugal. Anthony lived during the 11th century and travelled throughout Europe preaching as a Franciscan Friar. He died in Padua, Italy and is therefore known as St. Anthony of Padua. Devotion of him exists throughout the world and he is seen by his devotees as an all-purpose miracle worker. Places of Veneration: Worldwide. Very popular in Portugal, Brazil, Hungary, Italy, Latin America, the Philippines and in Italian-American communities. Offerings: Candles and bread and cakes…
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The information I am about to give you may be taken as a template on how to serve and request a favor or general blessing from any spiritual entity, not only those of the African diaspora. The following service would be equally adequate to obtain the favors of the Chinese Quan Yin, the Native-American White Buffalo Woman or the Celtic Brigid as it would those of Papa Legba, Erzulie Freda and Maman Brigitte. It is a simple…
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Voodoo being true to its syncretic nature, adopted and incorporated the teachings of 19th century French penseur Allan Kardek into its repertoire of beliefs and practices. Allan Kardec was the penname of Hippolyte Léon Denizard Rivail the founder of the doctrine of Spiritism, which is followed by many as a religion. Spiritism teaches that after death, souls remain in a state of limbo in which they must work off their karmic debt in order to free themselves…
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I am still a bit tired after two days of non-stop traveling, but I just wanted to share some photos of my end-of-year rituals, an offering to La Sirene for health, luck and stability and a general offering to all my saints and spirits to ensure luck and success in 2013. I hope your year is off to a wonderful start and I wish you tremendous success and happiness in 2013!
