And if I am allowed to practice this religion. Where do I begin? All of my family are Christian. I’ve always questioned organized religions and thought they were used as a tool for control / therapy for delusional people I want to do mindful things like maybe appreciate my ancestors, protect myself, and harness power. I don’t want to come in the religion with bad intentions. I’m not sure where to begin.

What lwa would you associate with knowledge, learning, studying and intellect?

Possible reasons why your work did not manifest after paying a practitioner:

1.   You mess up your own work and not follow the advice of the practitioner

2.   The practitioner is an amateur and not experienced

3.   The practitioners spirits are not aligned and they have no business doing work for people

4.   The work requires multiple work to get the ONE desired outcome (this should be discussed upfront)

5.   Your spirits may block it from happening. This should be discussed upfront and getting permission from your own spirits to allow the work to manifest

6.   The work needs to be layered and worked on multiple times. Practitioners who care, will dedicate time to touch on your work to ensure progress

7.   There’s a third party or more involved (for love work). This should be discussed up front.

8.   The target already has a working on them, this should be discussed in the beginning with a plan of action

9.   The practitioner doesn’t care about all of the above and will only perform a portion of the work.

10. Or the practitioner didn’t do the work

Keep in mind, it’s not the practice's fault, it’s a human error.

Is there any good resources on 21 Divisions? Who are some reputable Priests/Priestess in Dominican Vodou?

Does New Orleans Vodou require innitation? Is there any books on New Orleans Vodou that is recommended?

Now I'm a newcomer to Vodou in general. I have never really been one of spirituality or theism so to speak. But as of late, that being the last few years. I am plagued by the petitioning to know more.

Therefore, I was wondering if anyone here knew any Manbo or links I could use to get in contact so that I may inquire about the possibility of Lwa and their presence in my life?

So I have been looking into this a lot and I want to know

• how it works

• how to do it

• what it does

Because vodou sounds so intriguing but I have no idea how to perform any rituals or anything, please could someone help me?

Does anyone know of an experienced Houngan or Manbo that does personal readings and spiritual work that they can recommend?

I have a genuine question what is the difference between Houngan/Manbo vs Bokor?

Is the rosary strictly only to saints? Or can we pray the rosary ancestors, and the lwa?

Usually when I want to pray the rosary to them I do it in honor of the lwa but to the saint.

I got a divination done recently. Apparently Kouzen Zaka, Simbi, and Erzulie Dantor walks with me.

I am also represented by Erzulie Freda (does that mean she also walks with me?)

But also Ogun is in love with me, and my relationships have never worked out. Does anyone know why exactly he’s in love with me and why this would be a determining factor of my love life?

I'm not one of the initiated, and I'm not sure whether I should consider myself a practitioner of Vodou - of Haitian or New Orleans tradition. However, I had a dream recently after a head bath about an old man and two dogs. One young and healthy "normal" one, and one that was tall enough to stand at my shoulder (I'm 5' 10") but was old and seemed to have a vitamin deficiency since it didn't have much fur. I'm new to all of this, so I haven't come across ANYTHING yet about dogs in relation to Vodou. I'm skeptical that it has anything to do with it, but I figured - for the sake of education - that I would throw the question out there.

I am looking for guidance. Vodou has always called to me since I was young. I have transitioned into a new life and I finally want to let my ancestors take me. I am new to this so help would be appreciated. I would love Any book resources to learn about it. But eventually I want initiation. I live in NC Burlington and would like a mambo I can work with closely. If anyone has any help with that I would be grateful.

Who are some Lwas that some of you have worked with or found out about that don't really get their props as they should? What was your experience with them? How did it change you or change your life?

Hello all, I was wondering if you guys know any hougan or mambo I could get a reading from at a reasonable price. What is the typical range for them? Because where I live there are no Vodou houses, nothing Vodou here out in the suburbs.

I should be more clearer I'm looking for an eskort reading, to see the spirits walking with me

What is everybody's thoughts on the makout vs assogwe debate, they say the assogwe are bachelorettes, and that makout people are like in the first second grade. Thoughts?

Hi. Several years ago I had one dream in which I think I was visited by a Loa. Based on what I described I was told I needed to get a reading done. I didn't, partly due to finances and partly due to confusion and uncertainty on where to go. This morning I woke up from another dream and after trying to research online I think it may have been another visit. The problem is the Loa from the first dream seems to be from the Santeria practice, but the Loa from this morning's dream seems to be from Haitian vodou. I don't have any ties to either. Is there anyone willing to let me explain these dreams to them (summarized as best I can) and give me some advice? I don't know what else to do and I don't think I can afford a reading right now. Thanks in advance.

Hi everyone! I was wondering if it’s safe to use Erzulie Freda Cologne even though I’m not initiated into the religion I have a lot of reverence/admiration for her (I LOVE HER🥲lol) and the culture itself that 1.I don’t want to be disrespectful to the spirits and 2.I don’t want to attract negativity towards me. I appreciate all feedback thaaaank yoouuu! :D

i had a dream about papa legba and he came too me and spoke too me but it being a dream i can only remember so much from it the most i remember was when he came too me i instantly knew who he was tho i could tell by his clothes and the color pattern on his clothes it was papa legba but he didn't really say much all he really did say was something about oshun coming too protect me or something and i don't wanna assume things unless i get a reading or something but could this be him reaching out too me or trying too connect with me in some shape or form and if so would i need or not need a reading too find out?. And i wanna know if someone here can probably explain this dream too me if they know anything

A person I know his grandmother was a lougawou. Does this make him one ? Or does this have any effect in him ?

The Lwa who walk with me are known as the Marassa Twa or “3 Femmes d’Égypte.” They are considered very powerful and strong Lwa, but in my experience, they are also very, very jealous. Whenever I have tried to form a close friendship or relationship, they have taken that person away. I always thought these losses were due to something about me—until I got a reading.

In the reading, I was told that they walk with me, that they love me very much, and that their jealousy prevents me from building close connections with people. I’m not sure if that’s entirely true, but how is that love? How is forcing me into loneliness and solitude an expression of love? That feels more like obsession, and it’s been driving me insane for years.

Anyway, they want me to serve them, so I followed the proper steps to call them. However, I haven’t received any dreams or signs; now I’m just here, wondering why. They’ve appeared in my dreams before, but I never understood what they were saying, which is why I went to get a reading. In the reading, I was simply told that they want me to serve them—a request that I haven’t heard good things about either.

Good evening all, I've heard some stories about the sea goddess, whether Yemoja (Yemaya) or La Siréne & I've heard that there have been times she has lured people into the ocean & then after time brought them back & they either looked different, got more wealthy, this that & the third.

Have you ever heard these stories before? Are they true? What's your experience with La Siréne? Have you ever had a "supernatural" or spiritual experience with her apart from possession?

Looking to get more information since I can’t make the trip home to New Orleans. need a credible source for reading and Mambo, not someone trying get rich or use my soul to pay off their debt.

I saw that duolingo had a program, completed one lesson, just wondering if there’s a better place for me to go.

hello,

I am looking for a hougan in the Florida area. I am willing to travel to any location far or near, please share any recommendations?