
Hey there!
Below are some very wise words from our dear, dear late Sister Candelaria. This is a topic we see come up from time to time, and every once in a while, I think it bears repeating. This is not directed at any one in particular (as Sister says below). But it is important information everyone should know đ
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The reason why we ask you not to have readings while you are casting,
is quite simple. When you are actually casting a spell on someone or
having one cast for you, the energy surrounding that person and the
entire situation is all stirred up. Any time you read the energy
around spellwork, during the casting process, you will get a turmoil
of emotion. Spellwork stirs the pot, so to speak, and shakes things
up. That's what it's crafted to do! Because of this, any time you
get a reading during spellwork the reading will not be accurate.
It's just a simple fact. I have had some people tell me recently
(I'm not pointing fingers, I've heard this more than once.) that they
got a reading during spellwork and it was accurate because they were
told what they expected to hear, such as "your HD is blocking"
or "your HD has no emotion toward you." Even though you were willing
to take that as an accurate answer, I'm here to tell you that it was
NOT AN ACCURATE ANSWER, because that person was in the midst of
receiving your spellwork, thus their emotions were all twisted and
turned around!! Now, those are pretty mild for a reading during
spellwork. Other examples of readings during spellwork are "your HD
doesn't like you," or "your HD wants you to just go away and leave
him alone,"or even "I don't think you and your HD will be together."
THOSE ARE NOT ACCURATE READINGS EITHER, yet if someone tells you that
about your HD, you are going to believe it!! So you would take that
information, thinking it was correct, and you would process it over
and over again in your heart and in your mind and you would start to
have negative (hurt) feelings about your HD and it would basically
break your heart. This in turn will cause real damage to your case,
simply because you are putting negative energy toward it. But here's
the kicker…THAT INFORMATION WAS NOT TRUE, YET YOU TOOK IT TO HEART,
AND YOUR SPELLWORK IS NOT EVEN FINISHED YET!!! You've taken a step
toward destroying something that you have not even completed yet.
That's not constructive, my friends! In fact, that's destructive and
I have seen it hurt cases that could have had a swift and successful
end.
So basically what I'm saying is, that even though it sounds like a
good idea, GETTING A PSYCHIC READING DURING SPELLWORK IS NEVER AN
OPTION. It's not fair to you, it's not fair to your HD, and it's not
fair to your case. It's destructive, and it really can do serious
damage to your case. Mambo has set down these rules to help you. I
know it's hard, but I can tell you that if you play by the rules
Mambo has set forth, you have much greater chance of getting your
Heart's Desire, and isn't that why you are here in the first place.:-)
So, as far as getting psychic readings during spellwork…Please
DON'T DO IT!! We want you all to get your HD! Help us, help you.
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Love
Sister Bridget
Hello All!
I came across this post written by Mambo Sam from waaaaaay back in the day when Yahoo! groups were new đ It is an awesome post (of course!) about candle magick, how it differs from but is complementary to NOV, and so much more. I am sure you will enjoy it!
Love
Sister Bridget
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Hello! There has been much discussion on the list about our candle magick kits1 I just wanted to elaborate a bit and help to alleviate some of the confusion surrounding our candle magick kits.
And to head off the obvious question of where they are located on the spellmaker.com website, you can find them here: www.spellmaker.com/witch.htm đ
(edit note â as most of you know, Spellmaker now offers candle burning services which can be viewed here â www.spellmaker.com/candleburn.htm )
HISTORY: A little bit about the candle magick kits: The candle magick kits are based on my tradition of Old New Orleans Witchcraft. This is a separate entity from my tradition of New Orleans Voodoo, BUT I find they work hand-in-hand very well. There is certainly NO contraindication to using our New Orleans Voodoo products with our New Orleans Witchcraft products. They simply strengthen each other. New Orleans Witchcraft is a much more loosely-constructed practice than New Orleans Voodoo. This doesn't mean one is more desirable than the other, but New Orleans Witchcraft is not a religion. New Orleans Witchcraft is more based simply on trying to achieve a goal. As most of you know, New Orleans Voodoo works on that premise as well, BUT (as many of you have experienced), you get many benefits
from the New Orleans voodoo spiritually. New Orleans Witchcraft can bring you to a spiritual place, but New Orleans Voodoo picks up from there in spiritual practice.
The candle magick kits are not a substitute for doing regular spell kits for your situation. However, in cases where there is difficulty, extreme stubborness on the part of your goal, extreme damage that has been done to a relationship, etc. – candle magick kits are an excellent way to put some extra effort into your goal.
USAGE OF CANDLE MAGICK KITS: One very popular usage that I have recommended to people and, thusly, Sister Bridget and caseworkers have been recommending, is the use of three white male or female candle magick kits. This type of usage is very powerful if you feel that your heart's desire is a very stubborn type of person, or if you have been told (or know) that they are somehow spiritually damaged, or if they are the type of person who has been through extreme trauma in their life, or if your relationship with them was exceedingly damaged through negative influence either outside or inside the relationship. The three candle magick kits are used on Body, Mind, and Spirit, one candle for each of these.
What you are petitioning for (and this assumes you are going to do or have done regular and/or deluxe spell kits) is that these problems/challenges/influences be removed from the Body, the Mind, and the Spirit of the person you are working on. That this person be healed of that negative damage, that they become whole again, that they have the ability to accept your spell work. Usage of the candles in this way is truly an act of healing. In essence, you aren't asking for them to come back to you, you aren't asking for any benefit to yourself EXCEPT that they have the ability to "hear" you through your spell work. Some clients have had great success using our St. Louis Cemetery #1 Black Banishing(tm) incense at the same time. Remember, you are using it to banish the negativity, and word your petition accordingly.
This same method can be used to try to facilitate true physical healing of a person who is sick, a person who is under the influence of drugs, a person who is depressed, and so on.
The same tact can be used when using pink or red male/female image candles to enhance the romance/love part of the relationship. In this case, the difference, of course, is that now you are asking them to accept your love, feel your love, and return your love. Again, Body, Mind, Spirit. This usage is appropriate having done spell work and feeling like the relationship still needs an extra "power boost." This, of course, has a lot to do with the status of the relationship, and how bad things are/were before, during, and after spell work.
Other methods to using the candle magick kits are if you have gris- gris bags from your spell work, put them near the candle magick kits when using them. Hold them and petition much the same as you did with the spell work. Also, using one of our incenses appropriate to the situation along with the candle magick kit boosts the strength as well. Of course, I think everyone doing spell work should own a High John the Conqueror root bag — it strengthens ALL magick. If you have a love doll (deluxe or regular, doesn't matter, OR if you have dolls from a deluxe love spell) that you are using for your heart's desire, you can also put your love doll near the candle(s) and send more energy that way, too. (Just don't do the whole love doll ritual at this time, just use the doll itself.) Again, usage of all these things depends on your perception of how difficult the situation is! Not all situations warrant extra work and truthfully only you can be the real judge of that. Naturally, your caseworker or Sister Bridget can help you with that decision, but when you get right down to it, no one knows your situation better than you.
Many of you have asked about usage of the Famous Red Mummy Power candle magick kit. This kit is used particularly to help gain control over a situation. Now, this doesn't necessarily mean trying to control the person in question. However, PROPERLY DIRECTED control can be very useful. This candle is especially useful if you are feeling helpless and out of communication in your situation. This candle can be used to help facilitate contact with your heart's desire, i.e., "controlling" the situation so that you run into each other, or that s/he suddenly thinks of a reason why s/he needs to contact you. It can also be used to help control an interfering party to get out of the situation.
The Famous Black Mummy candle should only be used on an interfering party if they have KNOWINGLY interfered in your relationship, job, etc., and have done evil to you that was through no fault of your own. Again, this is a "control" candle — interfering with their life in the way they have interfered in yours and to send them out of your life. This is when you need a leg up on a situation that has gotten out of control due to the influence of someone who knew about you, went out of their way to harm you, and basically has no conscience about what they did to you.
The New Orleans Red Witch love candle is something that is used to acquire either new love or help rekindle an old love. It is a milder candle that is based on what was once known as "crimson witch magick." The Crimson Witch was supposedly once a real person (early 1800's) who did witchcraft to save marriages, get those girls or guys who had no real prospects a relationship, etc. She was purported to be a kind old lady interested in bringing happiness to others. Interestingly enough, the legend goes that she never married having lost her own true love to some kind of accident.
The 7 knob wishing candles are just what they say – candles for wishes. A wish is made on each knob of the candle, whether it be for spirituality, love, money, etc. You can make a different wish on each knob, or the same one on each knob.
There has also been some talk here that using one of our potions on your candles make them much stronger. The potions ARE much stronger than the regular oils. The potions are based on very strong magickal principles. As to HOW much stronger (four times, ten times, fifty times stronger), I don't really think there is any way to know that. But obvious wisdom says that if you use a product that is naturally stronger, you are upping the strength of the candle. Again, usage is based on your perception of your situation – unless you are advised to do so by Sister B or your caseworker. When they recommend a strategy such as this, they have a good reason for it – they are either being guided, or have seen a good result in a similar situation. Many times, we recommend to other clients what we have seen work for a client in a similar situation. Certainly we want everyone to benefit from everyone else's success!
I hope this is helpful to you all.
Love,
Mambo Sam
Hey there!
Most of you know that both Mambo Sam and myself do some extensive preparation before we speak with you for a reading.. Meditation is one of the ways in which we prepare. The preparation meditation is focused on what we know of you and your situation, as well as whatever questions and concerns have been listed on your reading form.
Did you know that there are steps YOU can take to prepare yourself for our reading :P)
Here is a brief list of suggestions for things you can do to prepare yourself before a reading :
If you are interested in having a reading with Mambo Sam, please click here
If you are interested in having a reading with Sister Bridget , please click here.
In Service
Sister Bridget
Hello everyone!
It probably comes as no surprise to many of you that I love to teach! At one point in time, I actually thought that my career would be that of a professor. Life took me in a different direction, but I have had my chance at teaching many times in my life: I have taught drama, karate, English, writing, acting, and, of course, Vodou/voodoo and other magickal subjects.
We have recently started up our public classes again here at www.spellmaker.com! I am happy to be back in the teaching saddle again. :-) We have started out with a series of classes on getting to know and live with the Vodou spirits, the lwa, les lois, or the loa! Class has been fun and rewarding. It's always great to get to meet and teach both new and old friends!
As we move along, we will be teaching many different metaphysical and occult subjects. While Vodou/voodoo is our main focus most of the time, we will also teach witchcraft, hoodoo, root work, and other things as we continue on.
These particular classes are completely free – all are welcome! As we move along, many subjects will be covered. We would love for you to join us. Our format is different than it used to be. We used to be in a typing-only chat room. We did have fun! Now we have a fancy Adobe-based classroom where you can actually see me, but you remain anonymous (unless you choose otherwise). Also, the classes are recorded in case you miss a class and don't want to be behind on the next class. I am including a link here to the very first recorded class of this series so that you can get an idea of the class structure.
If you desire to see the class, just click here to go to the recording.
We do ask that you register for class if you desire to attend. Registration is simple, free, and no one is going to use your information to try to sell you anything!
If you desire to register for class, just click here to register.
I do hope that you will join us! We have fun and you are welcome to participate as little or as much as you desire.
Love to all,
Mambo Samantha Corfield
www.spellmaker.com
Hi!
I came across this article this morning in my inbox. Belleruth Naparstek has a wonderful collection of guided imagery recordings on her website Health Journeys. I have been listening to her for many years. She is a pioneer in this area, and also has quite a nice collection of articles and summaries of scientific studies done on the effect of guided imagery on various conditions. I know many folks (my self included) suffer from anxiety, and I hope you find these suggestions below helpful.
Love
Sister Bridget
BRâs Tips for Beating Anxiety
Anxiety causes people to lash out, react impulsively and jump into places and relationships they shouldn't. Nine times out of ten, anger and nasty behavior is born of anxiety, looking for a place to get released.
It's also a huge energy waster and time-sapper, preventing people from getting things done, simply because it sucks up so much time and focus. More often than not, efficient, productive people aren't any more talented or educated than others, but they're people who are unhampered by anxiety, so they get a straight shot at their goals.
I recall seeing a surprising statistic that 50% of all office visits to the doctor are due to anxiety in one form or another (as opposed to illness).
So here are a few tips and tricks for anyone who wants to better manage his or her anxiety and get back into the driver's seat, where surely their tush belongs. I doubt any of these will be news to you â but they might serve as a good reminder and punch list. Please add your own suggestions â this is by no means comprehensive. And, of course, if you've got persistent, unrelenting anxiety that is interfering with your life, get some professional help too.
Hello,
I came across this article just yesterday online. It addresses something which Mambo Sam has said, well, forever, which is this more than one person (some call it soul mates) for each of us. I believe many of us have experienced that strong moment of recognition of another person that is almost indescribable. You feel as if you know them, I mean really know them, and yet how can that logically be when your first glimpse of him/her was just a moment ago?
Imagine if there were truly only one person we were supposed to meet up with while here on Earth. How long would the odds be that first, we would actually find them… it is a big planet, after all. And then if we do find them, that they are available? And that we are also available? And then that there is no cultural or economic or other issue which is not getting in the way? See where this is going?
With that in mind, it makes sense to me that we have multiple opportunities to love in this life. Because, as the author sums up so well…
"It is powerful to acknowledge these soulmates and thank them for the small reminder that in this massive, swallowing world we are never without the possibility of love."
Hope you enjoy the article!
Love,
Sister Bridget
To my Soulmate which I choose not to love
by Janne Robinson
That there is not just one soul reserved for us to love, learn and go deep with.
This was a hard lesson to learn, meeting my first soulmate, oneâwhat have you, and realizing I wasnât going to spend the rest of my life with him.
I remember grieving the day he got engaged, because in a hopeful, stubborn way part of my heart had refusedâuntil that momentâto believe he wasnât my forever person.
He was on the wishful back burner of my heart.
I called my mother, in tears and she told me that he still was my person. He still was a one. He was still my soul mate.
I realized that just because he wasnât my forever didnât invalidate his importance in my life and our connection.
Our connection has remained something incredibly significant, something I fall back upon in my heart when I need to.
When I need to remember exactly what I want in a partner, I remember what a staggering soul he isâand I wait.
I want to talk today about the other âones,â the soulmates we may meet while we are single or in a relationship that we donât end up with.
That we have a sure fire connection with, real as anyâbut because of timing we donât always go deep with.
I think it is incredibly mature to, without shame, acknowledge that in our lifespan we will bump into handfuls of succulent souls we want to take a bite out of.
Whether we are single, in a relationship, engaged or married we will run into other ones.
I also donât think acknowledging these connections means we love our partners or want to be in our relationship lessâit just means thereâs a f*ck ton of souls/lovers on this planet we could dance with/learn from.
They are the ones we meet in a coffee line-up, the one beside us in our yoga class, the guy at the bbq whoâs engaged.
Itâs the ones we meet and feel an undeniably powerful connection.
A connection that leaves us wanting to know more.
I think we make a choice, whether we engage in these connections.
These words are for the ones we meet and donât explore.
The ones we love fully but donât spend the rest of our lives with.
Those we run into at the grocery store and never see again.
The lovers we never take apart with our lips.
The partners we donât open to and go deep with.
The people we donât have a chance to have a first soul dip with.
The soul mates we skip coffee with, and look over our shoulderâfor just a slight moment and wonder about.
The connections that exist that are missed, by choice.
Because we are involved, because they are unavailable, because one is simply not ready for love.
These ones are just as important as the foreverâfor we are here to connect, and what a gift to know that there are endless humans to open our hearts to and dance with.
What a treat to grow with multiple souls in a lifespan, or to simply know there are others out there who want to grow with us.
It is powerful to acknowledge these soulmates and thank them for the small reminder that in this massive, swallowing world we are never without the possibility of love.
Hello dear readers!
As most of you probably already know, we have begun making ancestor candles and offering them in our Etsy shop! Parran Matt is hand making these candles and we are consecrating them in the names you provide for ancestor service. Each and every candle is handmade, hand poured, specifically for the person who orders it. Even though we always think of the ancestors at this time of year, we certainly will be offering this candle year round, as anytime is a good time to work with and honor your ancestors.
The making of these candles has been such a fulfilling experience! We ask each person to send in names of their ancestors when they order the candle. Then using an "ashes to ashes" type of mindset, we burn those names and offer up a prayer of honor to your ancestors.
After the ashes are burned and the proper prayers have been said, the ashes are then added to the candle wax of your candle.
Your candle is then poured into the skull mold and allowed to cool and then get ready for shipping to you along with incense, a little bottle of Fet Ghede potion, and instructions on how to use your candle for ancestor service.
If you don't know WHY you are serving your ancestors, let me just say that you must thank them for life itself… without them, there is NO YOU! If you are going through tough times, feel lost, have problems you cannot find the solution to, call upon your ancestors. If you are doing well, prospering, and living a happy life, then thank your ancestors!
Ancestor service is certainly not unique to the Vodou life; many, many cultures and religions offer honor and service to their ancestors. All Souls' Day, Dia de los Muertos, and many other celebrations all offer honor to our ancestors. However, as Vodouisants, we believe that not just one day is for ancestor service, but rather we always want to keep our ancestors in mind. Our hierarchy is: God, ancestors, the lwa. So your ancestors are considered even more important than the lwa themselves; if you call upon the lwa, you should also be honoring your ancestors! đ
Your ancestors know you; they can protect you, guide you, and walk with you. All you need to do is call on them and offer them the respect that they so richly deserve. This particular candle is one way to do just that!
If you need it by Fet Ghede (November 2, 2014), then please order by 10/24/2014. However, the candle can be used anytime!
https://www.etsy.com/listing/207245046/maman-brigittes-ancestor-memorial-candle
Love, light, and peace,
Mambo Samantha Corfield
www.spellmaker.com
As Vodouisants, calling on, feeding, and honoring our ancestors is something we are very familiar with. Our Ancestors are a part of us; they are with us and around us always. Ancestors can be called on as a group, or individually. It is fairly traditional to hold an Ancestor service one a year, but they can be held anytime at all. Just yesterday I was at one of my favorite spots in a local cemetery, and came across this site***
The family and friends of this departed little boy had held his tenth birthday party for him. At first, a wave of sadness passed through me. But after a moment, I realized the people at this party were far from sad. I could see them decorating with streamers, laughing and joking, sharing stories about their little one, but also telling stories to him. I am certain there was a cake with candles, balloons, presents (which were left here with him) and punch. He was very much a participant in his own celebration.
Even though this young person passed before many of those in his family, he is still of their blood, and thus, now an Ancestor. The openness and joy in this birthday party was, for me, very moving. It has given me much to consider (or reconsider) about the âroutineâ my own service has fallen into. I plan on shaking things up a bit next time around!
Love
Sister Bridget
(***Names and dates have been photoshopped out)
Hi there-
As I was hunting through some old files just now, looking for something completely different, I ran across this post by Mambo Sam from back on the old Yahoo! forum! (Remember when….. hee hee) Anyhow, it seemed relevent to a few folks I have spoken to this week, so I decided to dust it off and repost it đ
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend and enjoy some warm summer sun!
Love
Sister Bridget
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JUMPING TO CONCLUSIONS, SELF SABOTAGE, AND MORE
Hello everyone,
I wanted to post a few words here (which I have done before) about
certain people immediately jumping to conclusions about their heart's
desire, self-sabotaging their own work, and not giving spell work its
due time.
Sorry, (Yahoo! forum name redacted!) you get to be my guinea pig for this post, but
believe me you are in excellent company! :-)
So you saw your HD's car at her current boyfriend's house, or his at
her's or whatever: So the immediate conclusion is that the spells
aren't working (which are barely finished, by the way), they MUST be
getting closer, I'm going to tell her off/cut her off from the one
real contact I have with her (really bad idea), etc., etc. Folks,
this is so common of a reaction that it isn't even funny anymore.
I have posted many times about how spell work ebbs and flows, how the
target of the spell work has to come to some conclusions on their
own, how sometimes the couple you are trying to break up seems to get
closer - because that is what needs to happen for them to see just
how bad they are for each other.
When you choose the path of spell work, you are choosing to do
something proactive in your case. Additionally, you now carry the
burden of knowledge and patience. YOU know about they spell work,
THEY don't (hopefully, right?). With this knowledge comes
responsibility of allowing the process to happen in the way that is
best for all involved. This is a SPIRITUAL path, most of the rules
of the PHYSICAL world no longer apply. Yes, I said "most" - because
obviously some still do apply - we still live in the physical world,
after all.
However, too many of you are just very willing to shoot yourself in
the foot! If you are lucky enough to have any kind of cordial
contact with your heart's desire, why would you want to cut that off?
Because it is too "painful" for you? Well, obviously it was too
painful to be without them, thus you have embarked on a spiritual
path to your goal. This brings the responsibility of being the
bigger person. Spell work is not without responsibility to the spell
caster. This means that you have chosen to do both the spiritual
work and the physical work to try to obtain your goal.
Is there the possibility of failure? Yes, of course. But this is
true with any worthwhile endeavor - there is always the possibility
of failure. But failure after having tried your best is no shame;
with anything, if you have to walk away from it and you tried all you
knew to do, then you have not really failed at all. You made the
supreme effort.
Therefore, if you were willing to make the supreme effort, please be
willing to see it through. There is so much hyseteria over little
things lately that I wonder what some of you are thinking. I have
posted over and over again that there are ups and downs, there are
times when things seem to regress, this is a natural part of the
progress. Of course, it is normal to be disheartened or to feel
bad, but some of you seem to allow that to permeate your very soul.
Negativity is a very strong energy and as human beings, for whatever
reason, we seem to gravitate to it more readily than we do to
positive energy.
It's like I have told a couple of you during consultations, humans
will embrace the least little negative thing: Let's say you have a
new outfit and go to a party wearing it. 19 people tell you that you
look great in it; the 20th person you talk to says you look terrible
in the outfit. You will never wear it again. The 19 peoples' good
opinions are out the window; the 20th person's bad opinion sticks in
your head. So, negative energy is easy to embrace and we all do it;
it is a fight to embrace and stay positive. But, it is something you
should all strive to do. Quit being so ready to sabotage yourself at
every turn. Please.
Love,
Mambo Sam
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