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From profile Voodoo Intro
22:12 Feb 23 2014
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Voodoo/hoodoo is a highly misunderstood practice, being condemned by many as demonic and frenzied worship of evil, due in part to the objects and idols used in its practice, but more in fact due to the African origins.. Imagine how fearful the dancing and ritual of these priests/priestesses must be to those who have no clue about the sacred message of each movement..

Voodoo/hoodoo can be one of the darkest areas of the occult, but the many simple 'spells' and remedies involved can be used by anyone.. A simple gris gris bag with oils, herbs, and symbols to aid the user's whim, is one of the simplest of workings.

-Voodoo dolls.. these are the most popular objects of voodoo, used to influence or otherwise control another person.

Those that work with this 'magic' can utilize nearly anything to further their aims.. Magic is a very flexible thing, so an eraser with negative meanings towards it can be a weapon.

One of the biggest misconceptions of voodoo is that it is worshipping the devil and other evil minions. Which is true for few.. I can guess that their are some morbid users out there, but the genuine practitioners call upon many saints, heroic spirits, and helpful beings to aid them in their workings.

Voodoo is a rather colorful practice, just like the blend of races and beliefs that have congregated to create it as it is now. If you wish to speak of the subject to me, feel free, but I will have more up here soon.. -grin-

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ZorayaAurora
22:15 Feb 23 2014

One of my dearest friends practices this and I don't consider it evil, I rather enjoy learning about what she does, it's quite interesting and I'm all for learning something new