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THE
MAGIC OF MARIE LAVEAU:
Embracing
the Spiritual Legacy of the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans
by
Denise Alvarado, Carolyn Morrow Long (Foreword)
Paperback:
224 pages
Publisher:
Weiser Books (February 1, 2020)
List Price:
$16.95
FROM THE
PUBLISHER:
The
life and work of the legendary “Pope of Voodoo,” Marie Laveau―a
free woman of color who practically ruled New Orleans in the
mid-1800s.
Marie
Laveau may be the most influential American practitioner of the
magical arts; certainly, she is among the most famous. She is the
subject of songs, films, and legends and the star of New Orleans
ghost tours. Her grave in New Orleans ranks among the most popular
spiritual pilgrimages in the US. Devotees venerate votive images of
Laveau, who proclaimed herself the “Pope of Voodoo.” She is the
subject of respected historical biographies and the inspiration for
novels by Francine Prose and Jewell Parker Rhodes. She even appears
in Marvel Comics and on the television show American Horror Story:
Coven, where she was portrayed by Angela Bassett.
Author
Denise Alvarado explores Marie Laveau’s life and work―the
fascinating history and mystery. This book gives an overview of New
Orleans Voodoo, its origins, history, and practices. It contains
spells, prayers, rituals, recipes, and instructions for constructing
New Orleans voodoo-style altars and crafting a voodoo amulet known as
a gris-gris.
Who is
Marie Laveau?
"Marie
Laveau is no myth; she is no mere legend. While her reputation
precedes her as the notorious Voudou Queen of New Orleans, in
reality, she was a free woman of color who ruled the city during
antebellum New Orleans. This was no small feat. She was a devout
Catholic, an independent businesswoman, a mother, and healer who
lived her life in accordance with the corporal works of mercy.
Stories abound about her magickal prowess, freeing men from the
gallows and healing the sick from the brink of death. Her belief in
Catholicism guided her life as well as her magick in such a distinct
way that people from all over the world are inspired by her spirit
and her story.
So, how
does one begin to describe the legacy left by a legend? If the power
of a person’s life is in the stories they leave behind, then Marie
Laveau has the market cornered as the most storied woman in the
history of New Orleans." - Denise Alvarado, from the
Introduction
Becoming
a Devotee of Marie Laveau
It’s a
powerful thing to witness someone doing Madame Marie’s work. When
it’s real, there’s no denying it. It is something that can be
felt within the core of your being. Devotees have presence. When you
become a devotee—when you are aware of your spiritual lineage,
learn about it, and live it—then you can fully embrace your new
identity and Marie Laveau, the loa, spirit guide, and elevated
Ancestor—can descend and work through you.
Devoting
yourself to someone or something requires a conscious decision to do
so followed by deliberate actions that display your utmost loyalty to
the focus of your devotion. Becoming a devotee is not a decision to
be made lightly. It can change your life for better or worse,
depending on the sincerity of your commitment. If you are ready and
you are open to receiving her as the Mother of New Orleans Voudou,
the Spiritual Mother of Louisiana, the Boss Woman and Queen, your
life will change dramatically for the better.
BASIC
GRIS GRIS RITUAL FOR HEALING
This is a
very basic gris gris ritual for healing. It is good for mending a
broken heart or helping to heal from grief of any kind. And it only
requires four ingredients:
Snakeskin
3 copper
pennies
Rose petals
Lavender
flowers
Wrap
everything in a chamois cloth and place in a flannel or leather bag.
Then say the following petition to Papa Legba (He is called Papa
Labat/Lebat by older folks in New Orleans) to empower the bag:
Papa
Labat, yay yay yay Papa Labat, yay yay yay Papa Labat,
yay yay
yay Papa Labat, open the door and let the spirits through,
Bless
and empower this bag for your faithful servant,
Bring
him/her all good things in this life and in the life to come In God’s
name,
Ashé
ashé ashé!
Touch the
gris gris to the top of your head, your heart, then your mouth,
kissing the bag.
Reviews:
“Anthropologist
and Louisiana folk magic “rootworker” Alvarado (The Voodoo Doll
Spellbook) rejects the sensational accounts of voodoo queen Marie
Laveau (1801–1881) to present a comprehensive, intensely
researched, and imminently readable narrative of her life and
spirituality. The book contains spellwork, including candle magic,
Catholic conjure, fetishism, gris gris, and water rituals—for
purposes including keeping a lover, finding a lost person, healing,
and attacking enemies. This insightful resourceful is a thorough
examination of Laveau’s legendary status and will be an invaluable
reference for devotees of the Laveau voodoo tradition.” -
Publishers Weekly (Starred Review), Publishers Weekly
“Denise
Alvarado has successfully combined both history and practical magic
into one accessible book, making it possible for those far and wide
to reach the Great Queen. The Magic of Marie Laveau brings Marie
Laveau to life” - Voodoo Queen Bloody Mary, author of Bloody
Mary’s Guide to Hauntings, Horrors, and Dancing with the Dead: True
Stories from the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans
“The
Magic of Marie Laveau is the ideal blend of the academic and the
mystical. Denise Alvarado creates a historic understanding of how
Mlle. Laveau not only shaped the traditions and culture of New
Orleans Voodoo but also influenced all Hoodoo and Conjure practices
around the world. Through the biography of Mlle. Laveau, Alvarado
teaches that your daily spiritual practice and compassionate works
are integral to your magical prowess. There is so much to learn in
this book, reading it a second and third time is a must.” -
Jacki Smith, author of Coventry Magic with Candles, Oils, and Herbs,
founder of Coventry Creations.
“This
book will become definitive in the continually growing legacy of the
greatest Voodoo Queen of New Orleans. A must have for your collection
and a truly wonderful read.” - Witchdoctor Utu, author of
Conjuring Harriet “Mama Moses” Tubman and the Spirits of the
Underground Railroad.
“This
book is a celebration of the divine feminine as it manifests in a
much-misunderstood form of spirituality. Denise Alvarado’s love for
Marie Laveau’s work is evident. I am sure that Marie Laveau, the
Mother of New Orleans Voodoo, returns the sentiment.” - Louis
Martinié, author of The New Orleans Voodoo Tarot and Waters of
Return: The Aeonic Flow of Voudoo.
"New
Orleans native Denise Alvarado brilliantly crafts a spiritually
delicious reference book combining extensive historical research with
a lifetime of personal experiences! Filled with snippets from the
past, pearls of wisdom, and a detailed outline of Alvarado’s
“Laveau Voudou” tradition to which many readers will feel an
immediate connection,The Magic of Marie Laveau is a valuable addition
to any practitioner’s bookshelf, especially those called to serve.”
- Cairelle Crow, founder and coordinator of the New Orleans
Witches’ Ball
"Whether
you’re a Marie Laveau devotee or are only beginning to learn about
her, this is the book for you! Brimming with little known facts
about her life, her relationships, and her charitable works, The
Magic of Marie Laveau is much more than a well-researched biography.
It also offers a plethora of valuable information for magical
practitioners, including detailed instructions for not only working
with her spirit, but for performing many of the rituals and spells
for which she is known. Reading this book truly changed my life –
and I have no doubt that it will change yours as well.” -
Dorothy Morrison, author of Utterly Wicked
“The
Magic of Marie Laveau includes practical workings and "gris-gris"
that provide a "hand up" to the reader in addition to
lyrically presented and well-informed information about Ms. Laveau
and the world in which she walked.” - Sallie Ann Glassman,
author of Vodou Visions: An Encounter with Divine Mystery
About the
Author:
Denise
Alvarado was born and raised in the rich Creole culture of New
Orleans, Louisiana. She has studied indigenous healing traditions
from a personal and academic perspective for over 4 decades and is
the author of numerous books about Southern folk traditions. She is a
Rootworker in the Louisiana folk magic tradition, a spiritual artist,
and a teacher of Southern conjure at Crossroads University.
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ALLOW ME
TO INTRODUCE:
An
Insider's Guide to the Occult
by
Lon Milo DuQuette, Brandy Williams (Foreword)
Paperback:
224 pages
Publisher:
Weiser Books (February 1, 2020)
List Price:
$19.95
FROM THE
PUBLISHER:
A guided
tour to the occult and esoteric worlds from a beloved author and
scholar
For over 30
years Lon Milo DuQuette has written incisively about the tarot,
magick, Qabalah, and divination and provided introductory material
for the most renowned authors on these topics, such as Aleister
Crowley, Israel Regardie, John Dee, Frater Achad, Rodney Orpheus, H.
P. Lovecraft, Phyllis Seckler, John Michael Greer, Susan Montag,
Donald Michael Kraig, and many others.
Considered
as a whole this collection of writings provides an invaluable
introduction to many aspects and personalities of the occult and
esoteric worlds by one of the foremost authorities on such arcane
subjects.
Collected
here are Lon’s best writings, each crafted with an eye toward the
importance and immortality of the work with his studied insight and
scholarship, along with his renowned sense of humor.
About the
Author:
Lon Milo
DuQuette is a bestselling author who lectures worldwide on such
topics as magick, tarot, and the Western Mystery Traditions. He is
currently the US Deputy Grand Master of Ordo Templi Orientis and is
on the faculty of the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, N.Y. and the
Maybe Logic Academy.
**
THE
ULTIMATE GUIDE TO WITCHCRAFT:
A
Modern-Day Guide to Making Magick
by
Anjou Kiernan
Paperback:
192 pages
Publisher:
Fair Winds Press (January 7, 2020)
List Price:
$26.99
FROM THE
PUBLISHER:
Written
by Anjou Kiernan—named "One of the Magical Women You Should be
Following on Instagram," by Refinery 29—The Ultimate Guide to
Witchcraft is a beginner's guide to the practice of witchcraft,
providing a complete toolkit for cultivating your own practice.
Magic is
not for the select few. We all have the ability to connect to the
power of the natural and supernatural worlds to support our
intentions. Blending ancient practices with modern context, this
guide gives aspiring witches a practical, easy-to-follow path through
the study of natural witchcraft and ritual.
Whether you
are looking to commune with spirits across the veil, need an amulet
for protection, wish to build your magical apothecary, create a
grimoire, or curate a crystal collection for vibrational work, this
guide will empower and inform your craft. Learn how to harness the
power of the moon, elements, and seasons to amplify your spells and
divination work.
Whether for
personal development or spiritual enlightenment, The Ultimate Guide
to Witchcraft is the perfect guide for teaching you how to tap into
your own magic and apply its alchemy to your life.
**
THE
CROOKED PATH:
An
Introduction to Traditional Witchcraft
by
Kelden, Gemma Gary (Foreword)
Paperback:
240 pages
Publisher:
Llewellyn Publications (January 8, 2020)
List Price:
$17.99
FROM THE
PUBLISHER:
Part the
thorny bramble and take a walk along the bewitchingly mysterious
Crooked Path.
Within
these pages discover a wealth of hands-on tips and techniques to
begin your journey into the realm of Traditional Witchcraft. Learn to
weave a powerful personal practice that is informed by folklore and
grounded in your own location and natural landscape. Along the way
you will find valuable information regarding the tools, rituals, and
spells of this fascinating tradition, together with lessons on
connecting with deities, familiar spirits, ancestors, and the spirits
of place. With supportive advice and encouragement, Kelden provides
everything you need to successfully navigate your own path, helping
you master even advanced practices such as hedge-crossing as you
transform your day-today experience into a life filled with magic and
spirit.
Reviews:
"Approachable
and charming, Kelden is every bit as serious and thoughtful as
Traditional Witchcraft's most respected teachers, but with a
youthful, down-to-earth delivery that both newcomers and old-timers
will appreciate. Whether you are interested in building your own path
as a Traditional Witch or you are simply curious about this
increasingly prevalent flavor of the Craft, this is the book you
need."—Thorn Mooney, author of Traditional Wicca
"From
roots and bones to moon workings and the Witch's Sabbath, this book
is a treasure trove of valuable information and insight that no
Traditional Witch should be without. Highly recommended."—Devin
Hunter, author of The Witch's Book of Mysteries
"The
Crooked Path offers a lively perspective of the principles and praxis
of Traditional Witchcraft...[A] book that is a valuable link in a
chain that draws Traditional Witchcraft into the modern
day."—Nicholas Pearson, author of Stones of the Goddess
About the
Author:
Kelden
(Minnesota) has been practicing Traditional Witchcraft for more than
a decade. His writing has appeared in The Witch's Altar, The New
Aradia: A Witch's Handbook to Magical Resistance, and Modern Witch
magazine. Additionally, Kelden is the cocreator of The Traditional
Witch's Deck and he authors a blog on the Patheos Pagan channel
called By Athame and Stang.
**
ELEMENTAL
SPIRITS
by
Jaq D. Hawkins
Paperback:
293 pages
Publisher:
Goblin Publishing (November 7, 2018)
List Price:
$15.95
FROM THE
PUBLISHER:
The
popular Spirits of the Elements series updated and combined into a
single volume!
Discover
the nature of the elements, types of spirits associated with each
element, and correspondences in magical thought as well as rituals
and divination methods in an animistic world of nature magic.Included
in Elemental Spirits are types of natural objects, and sometimes
man-made objects, which attract nature spirit inhabitants as well as
methods to see or communicate with these elemental spirits, places of
worship or invocation, and the nature of thought-form spirits
associated with the basic four elements; Earth, Air, Fire and Water,
as well as the element of Spirit called Aether. From fanciful fairies
to guardian spirits of stone circles, Elemental Spirits is a 'must
have' for anyone who has an interest in nature spirits.
**
THE
CHAONOMICON:
Quintessential
Chaos for the Serious Magician
by
Jaq D. Hawkins
Paperback:
201 pages
Publisher:
Goblin Publishing (June 26, 2018)
List Price:
$13.99
FROM THE
PUBLISHER:
What is
chaos magic?
Nearly
forty years after its beginnings, Pagans and magicians are still
asking the question, or finding conflicting information online. Jaq D
Hawkins was the first chaos magician to write of the history and
elements of chaos magic for a widespread audience. Now, in this new
volume, that history is expanded and the concepts, specialist terms
and culture associated with chaos magic are clarified for a new
generation of magic users.Basic concepts and methods, associations
with Discordianism and the teachings of magicians of the past, advice
on how to survive the natural chaos that plagues those who choose the
magical path ... or more precisely are chosen by it, combine with an
insightful perspective of the perversities of magic and the
convoluted landscape of life through which the magical path leads us.
With some practical advice and basic spells designed to work within
the very world of chaos wherein magic finds its direction, this book
is a simple yet unequaled sourcebook for dealing with the
unpredictability of magic in a multiverse of natural chaos.
Excerpt
from review by Peter J. Carroll:"Jaq D Hawkins’ Chaonomicon
gives a fair sketch of the general history of Chaos Magic without
going into excessive detail about the personalities and the
inevitable personal squabbles involved. She shows the history and
genesis of many of the ideas that came together to create a new way
of thinking about magic and new ways of doing it. The book contains a
particularly good analysis of the historic and current functions of
the Gods and Goddesses of Chaos, and the relationship between the
Chaoism that began in the UK and the Discordianism that began in the
USA. The Chaonomicon also describes many of the basic techniques of
Chaos Magic in simple terms free from occult obscurantism, so readers
new to the subject can find much to try out experimentally."
Excerpt
from review by Ray Sherwin:"If this were a film it might be
described as “a roller-coaster ride” and, as might be expected,
the views from the top, panoramas of magick, chaos science, chaos
literature and the mythos itself are replete with comprehensive
detail and a profound understanding of the subject. Those looking for
a “How to…” manual should go elsewhere. I referred to “Tertiary
Chaos” as early as 1987 and chaos magick has matured even more
since then, as is evidenced, in part, by this book. I recommend it
highly."
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INTENTIONAL
TAROT:
Using
the Cards with Purpose
by
Denise Hesselroth
Paperback:
264 pages
Publisher:
Llewellyn Publications (January 8, 2020)
List Price:
$17.99
FROM THE
PUBLISHER:
Move Beyond
Divination and Into Empowerment with this Beginner-Friendly Guide to
Proactive Readings
This
innovative book shows you how to become an active participant in your
tarot readings by consciously selecting the cards that will fulfill
your intentions. Intentional Tarot encourages you to engage with your
life's purpose and strengthen your sense of self as you perform
readings. With this new approach, you'll learn to get "off book"
and add a proactive element to your practice.
Author
Denise Hesselroth shows you that divination is only the first
step―once you have the information from your reading, what will you
do with it? She presents effective techniques and spreads from both
traditional and intentional reading methods, making it easy to
discover which ones work best for you. Designed with different
learning styles in mind, Intentional Tarot provides everything you
need to understand the cards, develop your personal style, and take
action for a successful future.
Review:
"This
tarot book is a refreshing change in so many ways...Hesselroth's
revolutionary method of Intentional Tarot is amazingly potent...The
bulk of the book is a strong outline of suggestions in using each
card within the four part Intentional spread: My Understanding, My
Goal, My Promise, and My Gratitude. Also, the organic approach to the
classic Fool’s journey is simply awe inspiring."―Nancy
Antenucci, author of Psychic Tarot
About the
Author:
Denise
Hesselroth (Minneapolis, MN) has been a student of tarot for more
than forty years. She is an active member of the Minnesota tarot
community and presents at the North Star Tarot Conference.
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TRIONFI
DELLA LUNA-2nd Edition 2019
by
Patrick Valenza
Publisher:
Deviant Moon Inc
List Price:
$45.95
Cousin
to the Deviant Moon Tarot-A
Fenwood Asylum Exclusive self-publication!
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Dragged
straight out of the rubble!
Patrick
Valenza's
ABANDONED
ORACLE
Publisher:
Deviant Moon Inc
FULL DECK
52
Horrifying Oracle Cards/Boxed
List Price:
$44. 44
The
Abandoned Oracle began as a small collection of inked nightmares
pulled from the pages of Patrick Valenza's dream diaries, however,
the deck was abandoned in 2015 in favor of more urgent projects.
Soon, the
discarded images were cannibalized and re-imagined into several cards
to be featured in the upcoming Deviant Moon Oracle.
Regardless
of the neglect, the deck never stopped SCREAMING to be born...
WARNING!
NOT FOR THE WEAK AT HEART!
Special
initial print run of only 999 copies!
MORE FOR THE DISCERNING COLLECTOR...
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WHITE
LIGHT ORACLE
Enter
the Luminous Heart of the Sacred
by
Alana Fairchild, Artwork by A. Andrew Gonzalez
Blue Angel
Publishing. (November 8, 2019)
44 cards
and 240-page guidebook, packaged in a hardcover box.
List Price:
$23.95
FROM THE
PUBLISHER:
You have a
light within you. Trust in that light and in your own courage. The
light is strong enough to guide, support and empower you to fulfil
your sacred purpose of healing and soulful manifestation.
White light
holds all the frequencies needed for healing ourselves, each other,
our planet and all her precious creatures. It is divine medicine for
the soul, empowering the heart, clarifying the mind, and awakening
higher consciousness. This light is within you and all around you.
You were born to be that light. The Universe rallies to encourage,
inspire and embolden you to manifest your sacred destiny.
This
44-card and guidebook set features luminous imagery from visionary
artist A. Andrew Gonzalez and enlightening messages with signature
healing processes from bestselling author Alana Fairchild to help you
integrate the loving soul medicine of white light.
Take your
journey with complete trust, enjoying the divine beauty of your path,
and knowing the light is always with you, revealing the way.
**
THE
CHARLES DICKENS TAROT
by
Chris Leech
78-Card
Deck and Guidebook
Publisher:
Red Feather; 1st edition (November 15, 2019)
List Price:
$34.99
FROM THE
PUBLISHER:
Using art
and symbolism from the Dickensian Victorian era, this rich and
inspiring 78-card deck and guidebook draws on literary themes but
remains rooted in traditional Tarot. The Major Arcana focuses on
Dickens’s own life and history, including real-life people who were
worked into his fiction. These include his father, John, as Wilkins
Micawber in the Emperor card and his mother, Elizabeth, as Mrs.
Nicklesby in the Empress card. The four suits—Fire, Water, Air, and
Earth—are populated by a plethora of his best-loved characters and
novels. The horizontal orientation of the cards invokes an open book,
a vista, or even a panorama of Dickens’s scenes. The guidebook,
written in Dickensian “shorthand,” provides keyword analysis of
each card, making the meaning clear in both your own life and in
relationship with Dickens’s characters.
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