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Should I buy anti evil eye pendants for myself?

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Sheloya

If they are part of a ceremonial working or it is specifically sacred, you can and should if you need them.  If it is just a stand-alone item, you should not.  The reason why is that these sorts of items … Continue reading →

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Why are many Hoodoo practitioners now calling Orishas?

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Sheloya

In the past decade or so, many people who practice Hoodoo are turning to the Orishas.  Before, the connection to the actual African, European, and Native American deities was usually either unspoken or overridden. The reasons why they are now spoken … Continue reading →

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Vodun FAQ: Are the Orishas Aliens?

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Sheloya

It is possible that some Orishas are physical extraterrestrials, where others are spirits or higher dimensional beings, and still others forces of nature to which we apply personalities so as to better understand them.  We can speculate, but it is … Continue reading →

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