Bantu Religion + Kongo Shamanism in California
SOURCE : The Ethics of Love Spells : Hoodoo and New Age Wicca Compared …in modern terms, love magic has taken a very “safe” and “harmless” approach to obtaining your perfect mate. Much of the “harm none” and “no magic without someone’s permission” ethics that we’ve assumed as the pinnacles of morality have simply bled [...]
SOURCE : Sacrifice, Iwa Pele and the Gods I remember being taught by an authoritative source in the Akan religion the following: He said that some people get into the religion with the wrong, and wrongful, idea, that they can keep on doing bad things, trusting that they can keep sacrificing another chicken, goat, or [...]
SOURCE : “Spiritual” devotee condemns tribal shamanism and sorcery (interesting argument) Sure, there are worthless “Pagans” who are more interested in money, sex and power than in [using] religion to transform the individual. Magic is a neutral tool – not inherently religious, spiritual or “good”. Mastery over transitory phenomena… plays on those who are too [...]
SOURCE : Does Palo Mayombe work with Negative Energy? Palo is working with Negative energy… [but] it is not that simple. Negative energy is earth energy, it is female energy, it is dark, and inward… not evil by nature just as the earth is not evil. Orisha is positive energy it is celestial, positive energy [...]
SOURCE : Obeah in the Bahamas : The Rules of Biblical Magic There are definite rules to follow before one can practise White Magic. (1) One has to carefully examine one’s conscience and, preferably, be converted to Christ (i.e. become a devout Christian). (2) One has to have tremendous control over the passions. “Go to [...]
SOURCE : MAGIA NEGRA AS A PATH IN BRUJERIA Magia Negra is for all intents and purposes the left hand path of Mexican Brujeria its emphasis is on you as the practitioner; it is about your getting ahead and not just your survival but thriving as a living organism on this planet. La Magia Negra [...]
SOURCE : Psychological theories of Neopagan witchcraft and Christian influence Some neopagans believe that witchcraft should be used for good, and eschew any evil usages (See the Wiccan Rede and the Rule of Three (Wiccan). Their belief is sometimes very similar to the belief of Christians in prayer… Others believe… that the power of witchcraft [...]
SOURCE : The Badger Herald: ArtsEtc.: Santeria more than just occult religion Palo’s spiritual leaders, Paleros, use the spirits of the dead, or los muertos, to carry out requests of petitioning clients. Paleros, unlike Santeros, readily name themselves as brujos. Gato consulted with Ruben Texidor, a renowned brujo/palero from San Francisco in the service of [...]
SOURCE : National African Religion Congress rejects Komgo religion It seem the National African Religion Congress, a certifying Board for Priests and Priestesses of African-Based religions (COG would be a rough Wiccan equivalent), doesn’t include Palo practitioners due to their ritual methods. “Palo, which arrived in Cuba during the West African slave trade, has specific [...]
SOURCE : Frequently Asked Questions About Black Magic, Voodoo and the Spirit World Yes, if you are a female, you are more prone to becoming a victim of the spirit world compared to men. When woman go through their monthly cycles they auric shield opens up, during that time period if she goes near the [...]
