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Marie Laveau was one of the wisest women that ever lived. She was gifted with a power from on high that very few people are gifted with. She could look at you without ever having seen you before and tell you where you were born, what hour you were born and the time, and also the condition of the weather if you wanted to know that. She was, in a way, to me another Solomon, sent from the Almighty God above to come down here and help his people. I also picture her as a John De Baptist who comes to teach right and righteousness. This woman that I am telling you about prayed not three times a day as Daniel did but prayed every hour in the day that our Heavenly Father sent. I picture her as one chosen by God’s own hand. She was not selfish, but waited on the Black as well as the White, and the rich as well as the poor. Doing all the good stuff she could. And never doing any harm to anybody. ~Old Man George Nelson, 1936

Marie Laveau possesses an enduring magick as the preeminent witch queen, Voodoo Queen, and heavenly Saint in New Orleans. Her style of Voodoo encapsulates all the mystery, glamour, and power every witch, folk magic practitioner, and Vodouisant longs for. And let’s face it, witches love pretty things - shiny black mirrors and crystals and stones, beautiful tarot cards, and gold embossed velvet bags in which to keep them. We love the smell of incense, flowers, and perfumes as much as the aroma of a healing chicken soup on the kitchen stove. Living a tradition that is, in its very essence, natural, harmonious, and exquisitely beautiful, we see the allure in what others may deem profane. In The Marie Laveau Voodoo Grimoire, I continue where The Magic of Marie Laveau left off. This book is a working grimoire geared towards the modern witch and conjure worker that provides spells, advice, formulas, and recipes for solving the problems of daily living and enhancing quality of life in the most magickal of ways.

Available direct from the author here: The Marie Laveau Voodoo Grimoire (creolemoon.com)

If you would like a signed copy, just make a request upon checkout and I will be happy to sign a copy for you.

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[momasarah]

Enjoying my Sunday off with this gem. Heading to the graveyard later for dirt and gris gris in offering to Marie Laveau. It's time for some special offerings and special works...@authordenisealvarado What are you reading? https://www.instagram.com/p/B_dFz0onGOd/?igshid=spqze6ymo70e

[neworleansvoudou]

Love and Sorcery: The Fate of Matilda Hailstork, Conjure Woman

Imagine getting sentenced three years in prison for practicing conjure like we do today because one of your clients is upset and takes you to court because a fixed candle they bought from you did not work. Matilda Hailstork's story from 1895 describes just such a scenario, only she fixed a dress, not a candle. This was the period in time when the terms Voudou and Hoodoo began to be used interchangeably and when practitioners began going underground. The public ceremonies and community rituals were rapidly disappearing.

Matilda Hailstork, a practitioner of "charms," "spells," and "hoodoo" medicine, was convicted of obtaining money by false representation and sentenced to three years in the penitentiary. One victim, Agnes Sheppard, testified that Matilda took a purple dress and fixed it to attract a man to Agnes, but the desired result did not occur. Matilda was acquitted on one charge but faced additional accusations, including obtaining items and money from other individuals, leading to her conviction on multiple counts.

To learn more about the famous, infamous, and obscure ancestors of Hoodoo, New Orleans Voudou, and conjure, check out the course Who's Who in Hoodoo History. https://www.crossroadsuniversity.com/courses/who-s-who-in-hoodoo-history

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Who's Who in Hoodoo History: Marie Comtesse

Marie Comtesse was a trailblazer in the late 19th-century New Orleans Voudou scene, garnering remarkable acclaim for her mastery in the Voudou arts. Picture this: a formidable figure with a robust physique and piercing moon-shaped eyes that captured attention wherever she went. According to Voudou Queen Lala, Marie Comtesse was more than just a healer; she was a Queen, telling fortunes, securing employment for folks, and performing sacred works with unparalleled finesse. But that's not all—her attire was legendary! Draped in a majestic purple gown paired with a striking red tignon, she exuded power and mystique. And her conjure powders? Stored in a pristine white bag. But here's the captivating part: her ceremonies were a spectacle, akin to a dazzling stage production! Transforming her outfits like a skilled actress, she'd start in black, transition to white, and conclude in a mesmerizing blue ensemble. She wasn't just a spiritual leader; she was a vision, captivating male gazes with her jet-black allure and stunning fashion sense. And let's talk about her ceremonies - she glamoured her congregation by employing youthful, stunningly beautiful, Creole women dancers, igniting the imaginations of onlookers. Marie Comtesse had exceptional knowledge of powders and roots, acquired when she was a member of Marie Laveau’s congregation.

If you enjoyed this post and would like to support my endeavors for documenting these amazing people in Hoodoo history in the form of a book and cards, please check out my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/denisealvarado

If you would like to learn more about the ancestors of the Hoodoo, Voudou, conjure, and rootwork traditions, consider taking the course Who's Who in Hoodoo History where you will learn ALL the tea. Get to know the real people, the forgotten ones, the famous, and the infamous, foremothers and forefathers who passed down their knowledge to the tradition keepers of today. https://www.crossroadsuniversity.com/courses/who-s-who-in-hoodoo-history

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[neworleansvoudou]

Meet the ancestors of Hoodoo and New Orleans Voudou in the special course Who's Who in Hoodoo History. The course also covers figures in Spiritualism, Pow Wow, Granny Witches, Cajun traiteurs, Indian doctors, and notorious characters of the magickal arts who found themselves on the wrong side of the law. Its more than you could ever imagine. Check out the content - over 200 lessons with profiles and stories of these amazing people - and all lessons are not shown so there are some surprises. www.crossroadsuniversity.com - passing down the root, one course at a time.

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[neworleansvoudou]

Who's Who in Hoodoo History: Julia Jackson, Voudou Queen of New Orleans.

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Julia Jackson was a notable Louisiana Voodoo practitioner hailing from New Orleans. Alongside Lala, she held a prominent position as a Voudou queen during the 1940s. Julia specialized in creating and selling gris-gris, charms, and potions. She had a unique skill of crafting her own amulets, talismans, and ingredients, using a range of curious components like nails, earthworms, coffee grounds, chicken feathers, red pepper, and even beef tongue.

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Remember Hoodoo and Voudou are not necessarily separate traditions in New Orleans. In the 1800s and early 1900s, the two terms were used interchangeably. In addition, when looking at the core practices of Hoodoo, we see them in New Orleans Voudou. Crossing and uncrossing, foot track magic, curing, spiritual baths, and more are shared practices in both traditions. These practices can be traced to Betsy Toledano, Marie Laveau, Doctor John, and Julia Jackson and all of the Hoodoo, conjure and Voudou practitioners. I write about this in my book, the Magic of Marie The Magic of Marie Laveau if you are interested in learning more. You can also enroll in my free course Intro to New Orleans Voudou at Crossroad University or deep dive with the Foundations of New Orleans Voudou course to learn more.

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If you enjoyed this post and would like to support my endeavors for documenting these amazing people in Hoodoo history in the form of a book and cards, please check out my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/denisealvarado

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If you would like to learn more about the ancestors of the Hoodoo, Voudou, conjure, and rootwork traditions, consider taking the course Who's Who in Hoodoo History where you will learn ALL the tea. Get to know the real people, the forgotten ones, the famous, and the infamous, foremothers and forefathers who passed down their knowledge to the tradition keepers of today. https://www.crossroadsuniversity.com/courses/who-s-who-in-hoodoo-history

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Honoring the ancestors of the hoodoo, Voodoo, conjure, and rootwork traditions. Get to know the real people, the forgotten ones, the famous, and the infamous, foremothers and fathers who passed down their knowledge to the tradition keepers of today. Sign up today and be informed. 🪄

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[neworleansvoudou]

There are many things I cover in both my book, The Magic of Marie Laveau, and the course, which starts tomorrow. The influence of Catholicism on Voudou in New Orleans is one such thing. You can still sign up at creolemoon.com. #marielaveau #conjurecourses #creolemoon #authordenisealvarado #neworleansvoodoo #laveauvoudou #hoodoo #conjure #rootwork #witchcraft #goddesslife (at Sedona, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/CP_PtsQgscd/?utm_medium=tumblr

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[neworleansvoudou]

New promotional postcards for my new book, "Witch Queens, Voodoo Spirits and Hoodoo Saints: A Guide to Magical New Orleans." The book is available for preorder on Amazon.com. Sending postcards out with all orders from creolemoon.com and I've got sale going on for 25% off candles and oils. Use coupon code: YULE25. #witchqueens #marielaveau #Hoodoo #Voodoo #voudou #folklore #neworleansvoodoo #rootwork #creolemoon #authordenisealvarado (at Saint Johns, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWo7G_5p0wJ/?utm_medium=tumblr

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[neworleansvoudou]

Just 4 days until the start of the Marie Laveau Conjure Course! Have you signed up yet? Creolemoon.com If you want to learn, I will teach you. 🙌🏽 #conjurecourses #hoodoo #conjure #rootwork #neworleansvoodoo #authordenisealvarado #creolemoon #witchcraft #marielaveau https://www.instagram.com/p/CP3ohAkAPRs/?utm_medium=tumblr

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[neworleansvoudou]

Found these two beauties today over the hill. 😀 #hagstone #hoodoo #conjure #rootwork #neworleansvoodoo #creolemoon #authordenisealvarado #authorsofinstagram #highdeserthoodoo (at Saint Johns, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSGzpnyLi9x/?utm_medium=tumblr

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[neworleansvoudou]

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[neworleansvoudou]

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