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Voodoo and Santeria

Voodoo or more correctly Voudon is a Spiritual path derived from African polytheism and ancestor worship, blended with Christianity. Santeria A spiritual path that is outwardly similar to Voudon with its origins in Cuba, and leaning heavily on the inclusion of Christian Saints.

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What is a zombie?

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A zombie is known as a undead creature, something that was dead but came back to life, in some movies, literature, or games, the Zombies are in existence because of some virus. In which case the people infected arephysically dead, however, in some cases people who have died have come back to life. In the movie Night of the Living Dead, people who have already died, been buried, etc. came back to life. However, in some other zombie games, those who are already dead when the outbreak occurs, do not become infected.

Although in the Resident Evil series, the zombies are decomposing as a result of the virus, it is unexplained why the brain tissue, or the muscle tissue haven't decomposed as well. Some people have mixed views of what zombies look like, some see zombies as undead bloody things with missing arms and such, however a zombie does not need to have missing ligaments to be a zombie, a person can be simply bitten. One thing is true in every zombie fiction, if you're bitten, you become one.

Also.. Zombies are people who have been given a mixture of drugs that slows the heartbeat down so much, it becomes undetectable, and paralyses their muscles. They are buried by their families, and then dug up secretly by the maker of the concoction. They have to continually be given the drugs, or they will wake up from their stupor. Often they're are sent to work manual labour on big, isolated farms.

Are salsa and santeria the same?

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No, salsa and Santeria are not the same. Salsa is a type of dance music that originated in Cuba and has roots in African and Latin American rhythms. Santeria, on the other hand, is a religion that developed in Cuba and combines elements of Catholicism with West African Yoruba beliefs.

Is Hoodoo a religion?

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Hoodoo is not considered a religion but rather a system of spiritual practices and beliefs. It is often associated with African American folk magic and has roots in African and European traditions. Hoodoo encompasses a range of practices including spellwork, divination, and herbal medicine, but it does not have a centralized structure or dogma like organized religions.

Someone found a bag of beans under car suspect Voodoo is possible?

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It is not possible to determine if the beans were placed there for voodoo purposes without further evidence. Voodoo is a complex religious tradition with various rituals and practices, and simply finding a bag of beans does not provide sufficient evidence to make that assumption. It is important to approach such situations with an open mind and gather more information before jumping to conclusions.

What are other names for voodoo?

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Other names for voodoo include Vodou, Vodun, and Voodooism.

How can you cure a strong voodoo spell put on a person to make them sick if they don't want to be with the person who had it put on?

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Curing a voodoo spell requires a holistic approach that combines both physical and mental healing. Seek help from a professional experienced in energy healing or spiritual practices to assist in removing the negative energy. Additionally, encouraging the person affected to focus on positive thoughts and surround themselves with uplifting energy can aid in reversing the effects of the spell.

Can you describe someone as a voodoo doll?

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The most popular sterotype of using a Voodoo doll involves sticking pins into it.

Do jamaican men use voodoo?

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A very small population of Jamaicans practice the West Indian version of voodoo which is called obeah. Obeah is a system of belief among blacks chiefly of the British West Indies that is characterized by the use of magic ritual to ward off misfortune or to cause harm

Who brought voodoo to New Orleans?

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Voodoo came to New Orleans with the black African slaves.

How many people do voodoo?

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Voodoo is praticed by millions every where in the world. Specially in Haiti(the country where it is mostly practiced), Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Canada, the United States(specially in Louisianna and where there's a considerant population of Haitian Immigrants), many country in Africa etc... it is quite impossible to know exactly how many people practice it. but one thing for is sure, it is practices by millions all over the world.

Can a person put voodoo on you?

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Yup. In fact a lot times a mother will tell her son not to eat any woman's cooking especially if it's red, like spaghetti sauce, because she might slip something "personal" into it like blood, urine, or menstrual blood.

How do you make a voodoo doll control someone?

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Voodoo dolls are rarely used for negative purposes. They are most often used for healing, protection, and the lot.

Trying to use one to control someone would not be advised.

Do any tribes in Africa practice voodoo?

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Yes, Africa is actually the birth place of voodoo. many tribes do it, the number and the tribes I don't know but I do know many practice it. Voodoo has been used since the ancient egyptians. It was said queen Cleopatra did it when she was in reign.

What are festivals in santeria?

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They would be festive occasions or holidays which are common to nearly all religions,except in Santeria, there is a covert, secretive element, no Open House or church bazaar, so to speak.

How do you know if your husband is under a spell?

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Since there are so many different types of spells and even different types of witchcraft, the list of possible symptoms is enormous. However if you were to possible list your "symptoms" it could help me (and others) answer your questions and possibly put your mind at ease.

I will say it is very rare that someone would put a spell on you, most witches won't waste their energies to curse people and instead would meditate and try to overcome whatever would cause them to want to curse someone in the first place. We really are very peaceful people.

What does the black voodoo doll represent?

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usually means that the victim targeted by the voodoo doll will die. this is the worst type of voodoo doll. From the dominican republic and they throw them in the ocean to curse those who receive it upon other shores.

How do you cure a voodoo spell put on a person?

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Actually, there are several methods for this; Disbelief in cursing/curses is one, but not very efficient, as I have charmed, cursed and spelled plenty of people who were disbelievers with direct results. One thing I recommend for you and your friend or anyone else you care about is getting a piece of "good" Gris-Gris. This is a Voudon charm or amulet with certain imbued powers, depending on the type you get. the simplest one I use (there are simpler ones but not as powerful) is a solid sterling silver dime. (Think: Mercury Dime, or Roosevelt Sterling dime) Drill a hole in the dime and put it on a sturdy string or piece of hemp string. Be sure the string is knotted between 3 and 9 times (ONLY ODD NUMBERS OF KNOTS, NO Evens!!) and it is to be worn on the left ankle. *****THIS MUST BE GIVEN AS A GIFT TO WORK, IF YOU NEED ONE, GIFT SOMEONE WITH ONE AND HAVE THEM MAKE YOU ONE IN RETURN*** If your friend is under a curse or enchantment, there are Voodoo dolls for protection that can be made, stuffed with Five-finger Grass (wards off all the evil 5 fingers can bring) if the caster is missing a finger, then IDK, LOL. (Sorry, a little Voodoo humor there. You can do a cleansing by "smudging" (Look up Native American/Cherokee/Navajo smudging) the persons body (personal space) with burning sage and also their vehicle, office and home (or anywhere they spend a lot of time). Ritual cleansing baths of all kinds work; you can find plenty of those on the net; and my personal favorite, which is kind of a cure-all is to reflect the curse back to it's caster. First, wait until the waxing or full moon (but if you/they feel you're in dire danger, do NOT wait, just do it!) You will need: A Mirror (not a compact mirror), a white candle, a black candle, a candle snuffer or cup for putting out candles by denying them air, and matches. The white candle doesn't play a role in curse removal, it is there to protect and prevent anything negative from using the mirror gateway to latch onto you. Start late in the evening, it really does not take more than 40-50 minutes. The timing is important, you will be doing the actual ritual itself both prior to, and after, midnight. This serves to reflect the curse back as one day ends and another begins. (Have all your preparations set up by 11:30 p.m at the very latest. Light the white candle with a match and set aside, prop up the mirror against something while sitting in Lotus Position (Indian style) on the floor making sure the cursed one can see their own reflection, then light the black candle with a match and set it to where it is reflected, too. Be absolutely, POSITIVELY 100% sure no one else is accidentally reflected in the mirror because the curse can then latch onto them. (Unless it's a cat, they are sacred and immune as a sort of go- between of the worlds). This ritual is simple and can be done alone.) So, reflected in the mirror you want to see: Your own face and the black candle and it's flame. At 11:44 p.m. in your time zone begin chanting "Black, black send this curse back" in triads (three times in a row) with no pause, then after the 3rd time you say the chant, pause and visualize the curse flowing out of you and through the mirror's gateway, back onto the caster. repeat the chant 3 times again, then repeat the visualization. Do this for 33 minutes. (From 11:44 p.m. to 12:16 a.m.) When the time is up, you should feel better immediately, but may not notice a mental/spiritual or physical difference. This is okay. You did your part, unless a true Houngan or Mambo cursed you, it will have worked, and they aren't going to bother going around cursing for no reason. Just snuff the black candle out with a candle snuffer (NOTE: Do NOT EVER blow out a candle unless specifically called for) if you don't have a candle snuffer, use a glass or metal cup but DON'T TOUCH THE WICK!! (Not because it was hot, but because it helped to carry the curse back) Wrap the mirror and the BLACK candle carefully in black cloth and put away until needed again & leave the white candle to burn itself out (I recommend using a small pillar or votive that burns until dawn, which is the natural the end of Things of the Night, such as evils, demons etc. but if you're worried about sleeping with a candle lit, then use a tea-light in a secure container or holder, as they only burn for 4 hours. Burning a white candle while you sleep is another way to protect yourself as a sort of 'armor', it can be unsafe due to fire hazards, but if you feel you have a secure enough area that it would not/could not burn anything, this is a way to protect yourself all the time, by burning one from dusk until dawn every night. *Keep a smoke detector with fresh batteries at all times!* Best of luck!

What is voodoo dust or spray?

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You may be referring to 'Goofer Dust'. Goofer Dust is used to describe any sort of powder mixed to be used in a magical concoction. What it consists of depends entirely on the purpose for which it was made.

Are there any leaders of voodoo?

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Damballah, the archetypally wise spirit, the patriarchal serpent divinity, associated with rain, peace, wisdom, wealth, life, fertility and purity is one of the most revered loa of the African gods. And the most important among the others Loa and highly respected. Damballah is considered to be the Loa of creation. He is the father of all the rest of the Loa in the Haitian Voodoo.

Where did voodoo come from?

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The majority of Africans who were brought over as slaves to Haïti were from Western and Central Africa. Many of these slaves were practitioners of Voodoo and primarly descend from the Ewe, Anlo Ewe and other West African groups. The traditions of Voodoo have changed with time and have even assimilated some Catholic forms of worship. The uniqueness of Haïtian Voodoo, as compared to African Voodoo, is that the transplanted Africans in Haïti were obliged to disguise their Loa, or spirits, as Roman Catholic Saints, an element in the process called "syncretism." Roman Catholicism was mixed into the religion as the slaves tried to hide their "pagan" religion from their masters, who had forbidden them to practice it. Thus, Haïtian Voodoo has roots in several West African religions and was also influenced by some Roman Catholic and Taïno/Arawak Amerindian practices.

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What are different branches of the voodoo religion?

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Many different voodoo cults flourish all over the world, and none of them are the same. Each of them have their own rituals and beliefs. The main places that voodoo is practiced are in west Africa, Haiti, And Louisiana.

How Voodoo is done?

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Voodoo was originated from African traditions that were brought to the west by forced emigrations. Voodoo is done by performing rituals by chanting and singing to make an effort in contacting a spiritual force. Once the spirit has chosen a person, the spirit will take over the body by possession.

What is the difference between the sacred and the profane?

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sacred means set apart, or separated... from sin, and for God.

special means unique, extraordinary, distinct.

they can be used in the same way, but sacred is more of a religius word for a relic... where special is kinda an all around word for different in a good way.

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When did voodoo start?

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Voodoo, Vodun, and Vudu or three of several spellings for a label word that describes the complex and ancient traditional beliefs and ideologies of West Africa. Vodun has its roots in Ghana, Togo, and Benin where it is embraced as the foundation of ordinary reality. Vodun comes from the Fon and Ewe languages and roughly translates to Divinity, Divine Principle or Deity.