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  • How Do They Do That? Spellmaker Potions!

    Hello my dear spell-casting friends!  😉

    Very often people want to know how we do things around here at the Spellmaker offices!  So I thought I would start a series of posts that let you know a little bit about how we make certain items and what kind of care goes into the products that we send you.

    One of our most popular products are our Bayou Vodou Potions!  These are extremely strong and powerful wearable (never drinkable) potions.  The very history of the potions is so wonderful and dear to my heart that m My Aunt Fannie (who has now passed away) is the original creator of the potions that we use today.  I have had my own hand in them, of course, but for the most part I have kept as close as possible to her original formulae. 

    It took me quite a bit of time to reproduce the forumale in the first place.  Aunt Fannie wasn’t trying to be difficult, I promise you, but there was a lot of, "Well, honey, I think I put about, oh, I don’t know, an ounce or two of rose oil in this one… or wait.. no, well, yes, I think it was definitely an ounce or two."   LOL.  So that took quite a bit of time to get it down to what we both remembered. 

    So how do we make them?  🙂   Like the majority of our products, we mix them right here in our office.  I used to make them a gallon at a time, but I actually like making a smaller batch.  I don’t even know why!  Maybe I just like to make them!!  LOL.  That way if I only make a quart at a time I have to do it more often.  😉   Most often I make them from start to finish.  Occasionally Parran Matt makes them up and does his part of the consecration and then I do my part of the consecration.  We find it especially powerful on the love potions if we do our consecration together.  It feel really awesome to put a little bit of our own love in a product that is meant to help other people attain their happiness. 

    Following my hard-won written forumale, we mix the oils in one at a time and allow each one to "rest" on top of the next one.   Each potion contains 7 or more different oils.  Many herbal and flower oils are used.  After all the oils are added, the bottle is very gently rotated to blend the oils without bruising them.   Hand blending of delicate oils without the usage of any metal tools  keeps them as clear as possible (although some clouding is usually inevitable) and is said to help them retain their inherent ingredients. 

    After they are mixed and blended, they are consecrated.   They are then bottled up into their individual containers and await your order!  😉

    I really wanted to share with you all a picture of my Aunt Fannie.  Unfortunately, there are some of her family members who are less than enthusiastic about her memory (she did pass a few years ago) being linked with voodoo.  SO, I set out to look for a picture of someone in a movie or something that might be a pretty good representation of what she looked like.  WELL, you could have knocked me over with a feather when I found a picture of a painting by a Mr. Francoise Duparc that to me looks exactly like Aunt Fannie looked in her elder years (well, not the outfit, but the face and eyes are just incredibly like hers).

    I was not familiar with Mr. Duparc’s work until now, but I thank him so much for this painting because it just so looks like my dear Auntie, the original creator of the potions that some of you are wearing as you read this!

    Love, Mambo Sam

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  • What’s That Song??????????

    Greetings, everyone!

    So many people are still writing and asking, "What’s that song in the video on the Confidential Caseworker Page?"   The song is "You Gotta Believe" and I chose it to go along with that video because "you gotta believe!"  😉   And no, you don’t "gotta believe" in magick or spellwork or me!  The number one belief you must hold on to is a belief in yourself!  That is what the song lyrics are all about:  A belief in yourself and a belief in  your dreams and desires.  It is a song about not giving up and about seeing things through. 

    Unfortunately, I have noticed in the last few years that there is a shift in the energy of people.  So many people give up on their cases after just doing the first spell or the first candle work.  The minute they don’t get what they want, they throw up their hands and go, "Well, I knew that wouldn’t work anyway!"  It makes me wonder how they will accomplish anything in their lives if they are willing to give up so easily on something that they originally told me meant the whole world to them.

    It’s exactly like those people who tell me, "Oh Mambo, I will DO ANYTHING to get him back."  Then when I tell them that they have to spend nine days doing a spell there are like, "uh, what… oh, um, nine days… welll… I dunno!"  Sorry, but that always baffles me; anything worth having is worth working towards.  So I thought having that song as a theme song for the caseworker page was a good one!  I have reprinted the lyrics below.  Enjoy!!

    Love, Mambo Sam

    Natalie Brown You Gotta Believe lyrics

    (N. Brown/J. Rwakaara)
    V1
    You’ve been thinking about your life
    And wondering what to do
    You have some big dreams inside
    But how do you see them through
    When you don’t know where to go
    To make a start
    Tell ya what, listen to your heart
    Focus on the prize, dreams will be realized
    No matter what people say, keep going anyway
    Chorus:
    You gotta believe, believe in you
    You gotta have faith, faith in all you do
    You gotta stay strong, no matter what comes your way
    Get on your knees so you won’t stray
    You gotta believe
    V2
    Sometimes when you
    Have a dream to achieve
    Things get rough and tight
    But ya gotta believe
    That if you stay in the game
    You’ll come out on top
    So give it your all, don’t ever stop
    Focus on the prize, dreams will be realized
    No matter what people say, keep going anyway
    Bridge:
    Focus so you won’t stray
    No matter what people will say
    Keep on goin’ do your best
    Know that you will be blessed

  • Do You Really Love Him or….

    do you love the IDEA of him?  Now that could just as easily be a "her" instead of a "him" but since the majority of our clients here at Spellmaker are women who are doing love magick on men, I am going to stick with "him" for the purpose of this post.  🙂

    Every so often I work with a client who I feel really isn’t in love with the person that they are working on!  This is a hard subject to broach with a person simply because it brings up defensive talk from the client and we get no where!  The minute I start to question whether or not there is "true love" coming from the person doing the spell work, all their defenses go up!  However, when I am doing spell work on their behalf, I always see the truth and the truth is:  Sometimes you are in love with the idea of the man you want him to be, not the man himself. 

    Some of you are working on the man you think you can make him become; if he would just change a few things then he would be the ideal man for you!  Some of you are working on the man who you know is just plain old unobtainable.  Some of you are working on the man who has ripped your heart out, stomped on it, and fed it to you and yet you still think there is "something there." 

    Now admittedly, this group of clients makes up a very small percentage of clients!  Most of you are working on a valid case.  But if this post rings a bell with you and you wonder, "Is she talking about me?" then I would suggest that you take a closer look at who you are choosing to spend your precious time and money on. 

    If you are working on a man (or woman) that you feel you are going to change completely with spell work and THEN they will be great for you, you definitely need to reassess what you are doing.  Yes, spell work can effect great change in a person, but remember the changes that you are trying to make should be changes for the better for HIM not just for you.  For instance, if your intended is suffering from past emotional damage and you are trying to change the effects from that, then you are on the right track because it is good for him and then secondly good for you.  If you are doing spell work to try to make him a neatnik, wear his hair a certain way, and do a job he would probably hate because you want him to make more money, then you are on the wrong track.

    You need to be in love with the man he is and when you are trying to effect change, it has to be for his greater good first, and your benefit should be second. 

    Love, Mambo Sam

  • Love Potion #9

    Hello Spellcasters!

    Well, its that time of the year again! Time to make up a fresh batch of the famous, powerful and magickal Love Potion #9.

    Remember, use this potion responsibly. It is not our fault if you get what you ask for!

    See you all around the stovetop tomorrow at 9 am.

    Light and Love

    Sister Bridget

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  • Welcome to our New Friends and Clients!

    Hello everyone!  We wanted to take a moment to greet everyone that might be a new client to Spellmaker.  First of all, welcome!  🙂  If you are new customer and have just ordered or perhaps just received your products you might be excited, overwhelmed, nervous, anxious, happy, afraid… or some combination of all of those things with a few more things thrown in!

    The first thing to know is that we are here for you.  We do not just "sell products" – we feel that we do much, much more than that.  We want you to feel comfortable and we want you to know that we are here to answer questions, offer moral and emotional support, and help you through whatever it is that prompted you to consider spell work in the first place.

    If you have already received your package, please carefully read the information that is enclosed.  There is information in your package on how to get technical support if you are confused by any of the insturctions.  There is also information on how to choose your confidential caseworker if you desire to have one.  I strongly recommend that each client take advantage of our free confidential caseworker program.  Sometimes going through spell work can be an emotional experience and it is good to have someone who truly understands what you are going through to help you. 

    Additionally, in your order confirmation you were given information about our Return Customer Discount Program.   Return Customers do receive special discounts and sales, so please check your order confirmation for the link to the Return Customer Discount Shopping Page. 

    Again, we welcome you and truly appreciate you choosing www.SPELLMAKER.com for your magickal needs. It is our goal to make sure that you are never disappointed with your choice.

    Wishing you every happiness,

    Mambo Sam and Parran Matt

    Samandmatt

  • Can’t Wait to See You at the Convention!

    Greetings!  Well, I don’t know about where you live, but here in New Mexico we are experiencing a little bit of Fall weather.  It is much cooler in the evenings and in the mornings there is just something inexplicable that reminds me of the beginnings of Fall mornings. 

    Fall is definitely one of my favorite seasons, especially here in New Mexico, and although I have always loved Fall now I have another wonderful reason to love it:  It means our Albuquerque Voodoo Convention is getting near!  🙂 

    I am so very excited about the convention this year because it means the return of many old friends from last year and also the meeting of new friends, some coming from far across the world to be with us!  The Convention gives me a chance to teach everyone personally and gives our Voodoo family a chance to participate in giving blessings and consecrations to each person.  This is very rewarding for us as so much of our work is online and by email.  Certainly it is wonderful to meet everyone by email and get to know them, but it is just such an extra treat for us all to be together with you. 

    Of course, as most of you already know, we are very thrilled to be able to hold the Fet Ghede ritual with you this year!  I have also just finished putting together a magickal herbal workshop that I feel is going to benefit FOR LIFE all of those who are here to take part.  It is going to give participants a chance to learn and understand how herbal magick works, learn secret herbal combinations and how to use them, and learn how to properly prepare magickal herbs for the best possible result in using them.  I am truly excited to be able to teach this class.

    There will be much, much more to the Convention, obviously, and I will be blogging more about it in upcoming days.

    Love to all, Mambo SamGreenborder

  • The Weight of Words.

    I believe in the weight of words. I believe that form follows words which follow thought and intent. Words carry a power and energy that can change the world. If the flapping of a butterflies wings somewhere across the world can effect the weather in Texas, then imagine the effect the breath that carries our daily words has on our lives and the lives of others?

    “Watch
    your thoughts, for they become words.
    Watch your words, for they become actions.
    Watch your actions, for they become habits.
    Watch your habits, for they become character.
    Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.”

                                                    ~~~~ Unknown

    Think of your words as a pebble in a pond, their effects rippling out to those around you. Written words can be erased. Spoken words can not.Think of your words as an arrow, that cant be stopped or retrieved. What you say matters, and matters greatly to the Universe.

    Light and Love
    Sister Bridget

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  • Focused Meditation

    Hello everyone!  Very often clients tell me that they have trouble focusing when doing the "reflection" part of their love spell work.  They find that their mind wanders and they don’t feel that they are focused enough on what they are trying to do. 

    The article below by Kathy Glass, M.S. instructs on how to do focused meditation. I have added some notes here and there to illustrate how one might use this to focus on their petitions for spell work.  Additionally, using this exercise just to learn to focus, without involving your spell work at all, will help you when you DO go back to your spell work. 

    FOCUSED MEDITATION

    This type of meditation involves focusing on something intently as a way of staying in the present moment and turning off your internal dialogue. Many people find this type of meditation easier to practice than classic meditation where you focus on nothing to quiet your mind. With focused meditation, you can choose to focus on almost anything that involves the senses, including sounds, visual pieces, tactile sensations, tastes and smells, and even the your own breathing! Here’s how:

    Here’s How:

    Choose a target for your focus. The sound of a metronome, the smell of incense, or a pleasing picture are all popular choices.  Get into a comfortable position, and relax your body. Turn your attention to your chosen target, and take in the sensation it provides. Focus on the sound, smell, sight, etc. and simply experience what it has to offer. The idea is not to think about it, but simply to experience it, being fully present in the moment.   Mambo’s Note:  If you are doing spell work and using this exercise to focus on your petition or goal for the spell work, you could use either a picture that represents the successful outcome of your spell work to you.  You could also use the product you are using as the focal point – candle, doll, talisman, etc.  In this way you can allow yourself to relax into the meditation and simply focus on the outcome.  This is not to say that this replaces the rest of what you do in the spell work, but is a way to help you focus on the outcome.

    1. If your internal voice starts to analyze it, or begins to rehash stressful situations of the day, worry about the future, make a list for grocery shopping, or anything else, gently turn your attention back to your chosen target and the sensation it provides. Let your mind stay quiet and clear.
    2. If you find your mind engaging you and realize that you’re not being fully present with the sensations of your chosen target, don’t let your inner perfectionist beat you up for ‘doing it wrong’; simply congratulate yourself for noticing, and return back to the present moment and the sensations it has to offer.
    3. That’s it. It may sound a little strange or difficult to understand as you’re reading this, but as you practice this type of meditation, it will become easier and make more sense. The more you practice, the more benefits you will experience. Enjoy!

    Tips:

    1. Give it time. Meditation often takes practice. If you’re expecting to do it ‘perfectly’, you may actually create more stress for yourself than you relieve, and you won’t want to stick with it.
    2. Start with shorter sessions—like five minutes—and work your way up to longer sessions—like 30. With practice, this type of meditation becomes easier and more effective.
    3. If the experience is frustrating for you and you don’t really want to continue, you may find more success with other types of meditation.

    What You Need:

    • Some quiet, private time.
    • Comfortable clothes.
    • A willing attitude and an open mind.

    End of Article

    Focusing on a goal, petition, or reflection during spell work is often the biggest challenge that my clients have to overcome.  Doing this exercise will definitely help you if lack of focus is a challenge that you have.

    Love, Mambo

  • The Za Za Zsu – In the Pink!

    Hello everyone!  Well, with the new Sex and the City movie in the theatres now, I am reminded of how many letters I used to receive referencing different themes and characters on the television show.  Whether you loved, hated, or could have cared less about the show, many of our clients often saw themselves or their relationships correlated in the episodes of the show.  I definitely had a love-hate relationship with the show as I wearied of otherwise intelligent women telling me that they were "so Carrie."  😉

    At any rate, there was an episode talking about the "za za zsu" in a successful relationship; that crazy, romantic, fabulous time period when intimacy between a couple was warm, exciting, and extremely close and loving.  🙂   In other words, romantic sex appeal – not just the instinct and desire to have sex with someone, but the desire to have that sex with the person who was special to you.

    I started thinking about this the other day when I was preparing candle magick kits for shipping.  Red male candle magick kits were flying out the door!   Passionate love!  And believe me there is nothing wrong with that.  But it got me to thinking, what about the romance?

    What about those pink male candle magick kits?  😉  I wanted to share with you part of a letter I received a couple of months ago from a client.  Here it is:

    "…and even though Teddy and I have been doing okay after I finished my spell kits, I really felt like we were missing romance in our life.  He is a scientist and spends his day proving and disproving scientific theory for a lab.  He can sometimes be very unromantic simply because he is someone who is very practical.  Anyway, I went ahead and got the BMS pink male candle magick kits.  When I was doing them I put some Abre Camino oil on the candle too and paid some special attention to the genital area (sorry for being so graphic).  I petitioned that the next time we were making love that he would feel warm and romantic.  I pictured us melting into each other just like the candle was melting.  About a week after I finished up the trio we were being intimate when he suddenly looked at me and said, "I feel like I am melting into you."  I was so shocked that I almost started laughing and crying at the same time.  Luckily we were so busy that he didn’t notice…"

    I thought that was a pretty amazing letter!  Just the idea of even using the petition to be melting into each other just like the candle was melting was pretty innovative, I thought.  Sometimes we get so wrapped up in trying to bring someone’s love to us, we forget that most of us want something warm and fuzzy in that love, too.   Although this particular client was already with her HD, I don’t see any reason that a person couldn’t do the pink candle magick kits in this way even if you aren’t already with them.   Bringing up romantic images of you in your HD’s mind can only help your case! 

    There is a pretty fine distinction when we are talking about love and romance.  Of course we want our partner to love us!  But I am sure plenty of you know both men and women who may love quite well, but have missed the mark in the romance department.  If you are a person who also wants to make sure that romance stays alive in the relationship you are working on, I would suggest throwing a little pink candle magick into it!  Maybe soon you will be melting in his arms, too, and feeling that za za zsu!  😉

    Love, Mambo Sam

  • Because You Needed to Know… That’s Why!

    Hello everyone!  Quite often many of our clients, at some point during their love spell casting, find out things regarding the person they are working on.  A great deal of the time these things may seem like "bad" or "undesirable" things.  However, most of the time these things are found out because you need to know.

    In some cases you find out that there is another person involved that you didn’t know about, sometimes it is something about the person’s past that may be what is keeping them from you; there can be many, many things that one finds out.

    For most people, finding out these things sends them into a tailspin.  Suddenly there is a lot of negative thinking and worry that the spells aren’t working, or that they aren’t going to get what they want, etc., etc., etc.  But the truth is that most often you NEED to know these things.  Our spell work is not meant to sweep problems under the rug and give you the illusion that everything is okay and you are getting together with the person.  Our spell work is meant to seek out and bring to light what the REAL problems are so that you can deal with them and stand a real chance of being with the person.

    Many of you have often heard me say that "spell work brings the truth to light whether you want it to or not."  It is the absolute truth.  Of course none of us wants to hear bad news or negative things, especially in regards to our relationships.  But if we are working on a difficult relationship with our spell work, then it is imperative to know what the real problems and challenges are.  How you deal with the knowledge is most important.

    What seems like "negative news" is often Les Lois (the spirits of the Vodou religion) letting you know that "this" is something you need to work on; they are showing you the heart of the challenges of your relationship and letting you know that you still need to work on this subject.  Going downhill and getting depressed and freaking out at these things really isn’t going to help.  Figuring them into your spell work and adjunct work such as candle magick work, love doll work, etc. IS the thing to do with any kind of information that you get.  So when information is brought to you about the person you are working your magick on, think about why you are getting it!

    Now don’t misunderstand me, I am completely empathetic to the fact that sometimes it just plain old hurts to find out things that you didn’t know about your intended partner.  I am not saying that you aren’t going to sad or upset.  But unless it is something horrible like he is a serial killer or pedophile (in which case you are being brought that information so that you can RUN AWAY as fast as you can), then you should use that information to properly configure your spell work to account for what you have learned.  Try as best you can to channel all that hurt and upset into something positive such as working on the situation.

    Nobody likes to hear bad news, but just try to remember that sometimes it isn’t bad news, it is just information that you need to get your case on track.  🙂

    Love, Mambo Sam