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The perfect introduction to New Orleans "voodoo hoodoo," the unique variety of Creole Voodoo found in New Orleans. THE VOODOO HOODOO SPELLBOOK is a rich compendium of authentic Voodoo and hoodoo rituals for love, justice, gambling luck, prosperity, health and success. Cultural psychologist and rootworker, Denise Alvardo, who grew up in New Orleans learning voodoo, draws from a lifetime of recipes and spells learned from family, friends and local practitioners. She traces the history of the African-based folk magic brought by slaves to New Orleans and shows how it evolved over time to include influences from Native American spirituality, Catholicism and Pentecostalism. She shares her research into folklore collections and 19th and 20th century formularies along with her own magical arts. Denise Alvarado has stripped the shroud of secrecy that surrounds Voodoo to provide a provocative book full of history and folklore, and spells, hexes and curses!
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Denise Alvarado is a native Creole raised in the Voodoo and hoodoo rich culture of New Orleans. She is a rootworker in the New Orleans Voodoo hoodoo tradition, a medicine woman in the Native American tradition, a cultural psychologist, ritual artist, spiritual adviser and seminar leader. Her provocative artwork has been featured on National Geographic's Taboo.
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16 of 21 people found the following review helpful
It's NOLA Voodoo Hoodoo ya'll!!!
5 Jan 2012
Format:Paperback
I am a huge fan of Ms. Alvarado's work. And I must say, this one does not disappoint!! This book is not about voodoo or plain hoodoo. It is about New Orleans Voodoo Hoodoo, which a conglomeration of many things. It's got all the flair and flavor in which one would expect from New Orleans!
This book does give basic information on what one should know about New Orleans hoodoo. She clearly states in the introduction "This book was written for the individual practitioner, and is not meant as an instructional guide for initiation into any of the religions with their roots in the African Diaspora. It is meant to provide a basic understanding of the nature and properties of the ingredients and practices of New Orleans Voodoo and hoodoo as I understand and interpret them." See, right away she lets you know that this is the information as SHE knows it.
With this book, you are given the basic knowledge to perform rituals and spells form NOLA Voodoo Hoodoo. It is not a hold-your-hand, step by step guide. Because frankly, no one can really write that about hoodoo because it's do diverse. But if you want a basic understanding, a go to book, a beginning, then this is the place to start!! You will not find this much info in one book anywhere else. The information is plenty and written in a way that anyone can understand it. She also gives references to tons of other works that will help you along the way. So that way, if you just want to know more or think there isn't enough, you have suggestions of where to look next.
This book should be the staple of any hoodoo or voodoo library. I look forward to what she has to offer for me and more so, for hoodoo, in the future.
This book does give basic information on what one should know about New Orleans hoodoo. She clearly states in the introduction "This book was written for the individual practitioner, and is not meant as an instructional guide for initiation into any of the religions with their roots in the African Diaspora. It is meant to provide a basic understanding of the nature and properties of the ingredients and practices of New Orleans Voodoo and hoodoo as I understand and interpret them." See, right away she lets you know that this is the information as SHE knows it.
With this book, you are given the basic knowledge to perform rituals and spells form NOLA Voodoo Hoodoo. It is not a hold-your-hand, step by step guide. Because frankly, no one can really write that about hoodoo because it's do diverse. But if you want a basic understanding, a go to book, a beginning, then this is the place to start!! You will not find this much info in one book anywhere else. The information is plenty and written in a way that anyone can understand it. She also gives references to tons of other works that will help you along the way. So that way, if you just want to know more or think there isn't enough, you have suggestions of where to look next.
This book should be the staple of any hoodoo or voodoo library. I look forward to what she has to offer for me and more so, for hoodoo, in the future.
9 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Learn the Language of New Orleans Magico-Religious Practices
13 Nov 2011
Format:Paperback
The Voodoo Hoodoo Spellbook is a necessity! Denise Alvarado's bringing together both the history of New Orleans's magico-religious traditions and their associated practices puts the 'root' back in 'rootwork'. From the African Islamic talismanic parallels found in the region to some of the history behind Mardi Gras dances and celebrations, you'd be silly not to purchase this groundbreaking work of scholarship and craft. Innumerable recipes, techniques, and entities await the reader in this volume that does more than raise the bar for magickal publishing - it practically flies away with it.
Ms. Alvarado has painstakingly included a thorough combination of symbols, legends, prayers, and correspondences for deities in Voodoo as well as Catholic Saints oft-petitioned by Voodoo practitioners. The wealth of spells alone ought to last someone a lifetime, but Ms. Alvarado is a teacher in the truest sense of the word - she reminds her audience that there are rules and guidelines for practicing authentic New Orleans Voodoo Hoodoo as she learned it, but the true joy is in learning to craft your own workings WITHIN this expansive melange. Here are the tools.
New Orleans is a landscape and Voodoo is a language that you can learn to speak with the help of this book by Denise Alvarado. I can't recommend it highly enough.
Ms. Alvarado has painstakingly included a thorough combination of symbols, legends, prayers, and correspondences for deities in Voodoo as well as Catholic Saints oft-petitioned by Voodoo practitioners. The wealth of spells alone ought to last someone a lifetime, but Ms. Alvarado is a teacher in the truest sense of the word - she reminds her audience that there are rules and guidelines for practicing authentic New Orleans Voodoo Hoodoo as she learned it, but the true joy is in learning to craft your own workings WITHIN this expansive melange. Here are the tools.
New Orleans is a landscape and Voodoo is a language that you can learn to speak with the help of this book by Denise Alvarado. I can't recommend it highly enough.
11 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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23 Oct 2011
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have the original Voodoo Hoodoo Spellbook but heard this one had additional info. And it does! More info on the origins of voodoo, spells, baths, oils, etc. If you need to add a book on voodoo to your collection, I highly recommend this one! You will not need any other book on voodoo!
The intro by Doc Snake is incredable. The additional spells and more info on herbs, oils and baths is fantastic. There are also quick reference charts on the Saints and also info on Saints. This is something I've always looked for and love this condensed version.
And if you want more from Denise, get her magazine and other books. She is very knowledgeable on voodoo and is a practioner herself so she knows what she is talking about!
I am now a big fan of Denise's and plan on also purchasing the Kindle version of the Voodoo Hoodoo Spellbook so its with me all the time.
The intro by Doc Snake is incredable. The additional spells and more info on herbs, oils and baths is fantastic. There are also quick reference charts on the Saints and also info on Saints. This is something I've always looked for and love this condensed version.
And if you want more from Denise, get her magazine and other books. She is very knowledgeable on voodoo and is a practioner herself so she knows what she is talking about!
I am now a big fan of Denise's and plan on also purchasing the Kindle version of the Voodoo Hoodoo Spellbook so its with me all the time.
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