Vegging with Voodoo Spirits

Hi there! It's been a while since I put pen to paper, (or put my hands to the keyboard, as it were) so I thought I would write about something that has come up with some of our dear clients lately. Namely, what kind of offerings to give to our beloved voodoo spirits. Let me start off by saying that summer time is my absolute favorite season to make services to Les Lois. Here in rural Pennsylvania we are awash in farm fresh fruits, veggies, herbs and flowers. The bevy of delicious produce makes it that much more fun for me to make services to all of the wonderful voodoo spirits who help us in the spellmaker house. The abundance of inexpensive foods help keep my wallet and my spirit really happy 

Since we are in the beautiful month of June and it is Papa’s month I will start with our dear Papa Alegba. Papa loves coffee, coconut anything, red beans and rice, and candy. Classic penny candies like Swedish fish and pixie sticks are a fun way to honor Papa!!

How about making a service to our lovely pink lady- the inimitable Erzulie Freda? She loves champagne-especially pink champagne. A fruity wine cooler is a delicious warm weather alternative. Freda also loves chocolates, delicate desserts trimmed in white or pink frosting and flowers. Pink or white roses are a favorite but any blooms in a pretty vase, jar or glass are a wonderful offering for her!

Want to experience the wise healing guidance of Damballah? Use basic kitchen staples like a whole white egg in the shell or a small mound of white flour. Catch a bit of rain water in a bowl for his wife Ayida Wedo and she will love you for it!!

General Ogoun is a fan of dark rum, hot peppers, and mangoes. Offer him a good cigar if you’re so inclined. I always imagine that General Ogoun would love holding court in a big red leather chair in a Cigar Bar, strategizing and telling war stories!! And ladies, don’t be intimidated by all that macho man energy- Ogoun loves to help out a damsel in distress!!

LaSirene and Capitan Agwe assist us from the depths of their ocean kingdom and love white puddings, melons-especially honeydew and sweets that resemble seafaring shades like turquoise, teal and white. Blue or green jello with whipped topping is a sweet way to ask this voodoo power couple to bless you with some financial gains. After all, La Sirene and Agwe preside over the riches of the sea!!

And I cannot forget the mischievous, mysterious, marvelous Baron Samedi And Maman Brigitte. The First Lord and Lady of the cemetary and keepers of our ancestral spirits love coffee, rum and hot peppers. Baron and Maman hold the wisdom of the ages and love to hand out a healthy dose of sage advice while simultaneously causing a bit of a ruckus!!

So, if you are curious about making some voodoo service this summer, I hope this helps encourage you to have lots of fun with the process!! Set up a little table for your honored guest to just come and sit for a spell. Just remember your offering of cool clean water (always a must) and some of Mother Nature’s bountiful harvest and you can make some truly magical memories this summer!!