Santeria & VooDoo

VooDoo in Haiti By: Alfred Metraux

Alfred Metraux (1902-1963) has written a rich and lasting study of the lives and rituals of the Haitian Mambos and adepths, and of the history and origins of thier religion. It is an accurate and engaging account of one of the most fascinating and misunderstood cultures in the world.

The Haitian Vodou Handbook By; Kenaz Filan

This book explains how to build respectful relationships with the Iwa, the spirits honored in Haitian Vodou, and how to transform the fear that often surrounds the Vodou religion.

HooDoo Herb & Root Magic by; Catherine Yronwode

-500 herbs, roots, minerals, and rare zoological curios

-750 Traditional spells, tricks, and magical recipes

-50 Illustrations

Combining Yoruba, Santeria and Western Magic Traditions, Step by step instructions covering the basics, psychic preparation, cleanliness and balance, casting a circle, creating an altar, choosing ritual objects, blessing and consecrating ritual objects, using crystals to empower your rituals.

If you are curious about the rituals and practices of Santeria and you want to delve in its deepest scerets then read this book and it will answer all your questions and much more, 179 pages

In depth descriptions of different rituals and items used in this earth religion, 134 pages

African & afro-American Art & Philosophy. 317 pages

A first-hand account that vivdly evokes the rites of the orisha tradition, divination, dance and initiation. 189 pages

A fascinating guide to the history, beliefs, rituals and cluture of Santeria, a religious tradition that, despite perscution, suppression, and its own secret nature, has close to a million adherents in the United State alone.

An autobiographical account of initiation into a clandestinely practiced religion

Mutwa shares previously guarded secrets of Zulu healing aand spiritual practices: including the curing power of the sangoma and the psychic powers of his people. 220 pages

This book contains lists of herbs, oils, powders, rituals and other magical ingredients used by Santeros for hundreds of years. The book contains formulas for preparing Orisha baths, love baths, money baths, cleansing baths, sweet baths and also baths used in Palo Mayombe and traditional Mexican witchcraft.

Cultural notes explain the symbolism of the materials, shapes and colors used to make charms, amulets, talismens and more for every purpose.

How to make your own Vodou altar, vodou rituals, spirits of vodou and more