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  • Tarot 101 – The Fool!

     

     

  • Crafting with Mambo! Apple Garland!

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    Crafting with Mambo!
     

    An apple garland is really easy to make. You can make it any length you wish, and it makes your house smell good in the process – and magical apples are everywhere by the time Fet Ghede rolls around. You'll need several large apples of any color, lemon juice, dried bay leaves, scraps of fabric, some pine cones, cinnamon sticks, raffia, and florist's wire.

    Start by peeling and coring the apples, and then slicing them horizontally into circles about 3/8" thick. Fill a bowl with the lemon juice, and place your apple slices in it. Allow them to soak for about ten minutes – this prevents them from turning brown and discolored. Remove the apple slices from the bowl and pat them dry with a paper towel. Bake your apples for about six hours at 200 degrees. If you like, before baking you can dust them with a mixture of cinnamon and nutmeg.

    Once your apples are completely dried out, the fun really begins. Using the florist's wire, begin stringing the apples. The wire should go straight through the apples, but if you have trouble, make a hole with a toothpick. Between every few apple slices, string some bay, and add a pine cone here and there. You can also alternate the apples and bay leaves with bows made from your fabric scraps.

    Make your garland as long or as short as you like – or until your kids get bored – and then knot each end around a cinnamon stick. Tie a piece of raffia around the ends as well, and then drape your garland on your wall, across your mantel, or over your front door.

    Another variation on the apple garland is to make a smaller length and then bend it into a circle, forming an apple wreath. Tie a piece of fabric – or bend a leftover bit of florist's wire – to the top so you can hang it on a nail or hook.

  • Fet Ghede and the Fiery Power of the Phoenix!

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    Fet Ghede and the Fiery Power of the Phoenix
    By: Khouzhan Morgan

    “The fire is a symbol of transformation, burning away the old and making way for the new.” ~Unknown
     

    Hi there readers and welcome to the Fet Ghede issue of the Universal Messenger!

    As we celebrate Halloween, Samhain and the Voodoo New Year, we can take the time to reflect on this last 365 day trip around the sun.

    You may wish to look back on this past year; what goals have you achieved? What projects have you gotten underway or completed? If you did not meet some goals, how can you increase your chances of success?

    These undertakings can be big or small; the most important thing is that we have an awareness that we can change, grow, and evolve. Take a few moments to reflect on this and realize what an amazing human you truly are! Adulting is hard, but ya know what? Magic can make it better!

     If you burn a cauldron, bonfire, or heck even have a fireplace, it is a great time to write things down on a small paper or leaves and burn them, offering prayers of thanks for all the spiritual help you have received towards your undertakings. It is also a great time to decide on some goals for the next leg of the journey and request guidance and assistance in achieving them!

    The element of fire both destroys and creates and is such profound symbolism as we light up the night and enter the dark half of the year.

    Take out some pictures of friends and family members (of the human and animal variety) and spend some time chatting with those folks. This is a great time of year for divination, and an excellent time for receiving guidance from our deceased loved ones. Pay attention to little “flashes”- like the scent of perfume or a certain food, a familiar sound or song, or even a word or phrase that enters your mind, as that is often our beloved ancestors reaching out to us from beyond the veil. The ancestors are most often more than happy to help us as we continue to navigate our day to day workings. And now, when the veil between worlds is thinnest, it helps us hear those messages from beyond loud and clear.

     It is also a great time to honor our passed loved ones with things they enjoyed in life, such as a certain beverage or snack, or whatever treats brought them joy here on earth.

    This can be as elaborate as an entire table filled with goodies or just a simple cup of tea with a deceased loved one. Remember it is about connection not perfection!

    Just be sure to include some cool fresh water for the spirits to travel through, light a candle in their honor and you are all set! (And yes it sure can be the light if your jack o lantern if you like!)

    Remember, Mambo Sam and Sister Bridget are both available for readings to help clarify any questions you might have along your magical or mundane journey! I cannot count the number of times my ancestors chimed in during a reading with one of those amazing ladies!

    As always, honoring our lineage is the most important thing we can do in the practice of voodoo. We honor who we are and who we will become by honoring where we have come from. We show gratitude for our roots and in turn, we branch out and grow so we can to reach to new heights!  And les Lois, our wonderful and benevolent voodoo spirits, are here for it!!

    Baron Samedi and his consort Maman Brigitte will be here to escort us when we make the final transition to the other side, and this season is their party! They love offerings of coffee, hot peppers and rum. And although Baron and Maman preside over the cemeteries and departed souls, and can sometimes be a bit rowdy, they are also wise beyond measure and can be counted on for assistance in all things- especially healing, legal and financial matters.
    No need to be afraid! Baron and Maman cross  easily between life and death. And through so many “deaths” that we experience- of jobs, relationships, and yes, sometimes, those we love-they can then guide us to resurrection.

    In truth, the most potent lesson I have received from Baron Samedi and Maman Brigitte is that although I would experience many deaths, I would also be given graciously many opportunities for rebirth. And like the Phoenix who rises from the ashes, so we too can continue to regenerate our lives and allow our own little lights to shine.
    At this sacred and wonderful new beginning we wish you all a fantastic Fet Ghede, a Happy Halloween and Samhain blessings and look forward to helping your inner fire burn bright in the coming new year!

    Ayibobo!

  • Happy Halloween!

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    Hope you all had a Wicked good Halloween! 

    Love, 

    Mambo Sam and Parran Matt

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  • Products for Back to School! 
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    Back to School! 

    Wow! Back to school time already! If you or someone you know may need a little magickal boost in academics or sports, we have many products that can help! As a parent, you can use any of these products on behalf of your child! 

    Cosmic Voodoo Charms - Charms are very affordable and easy to use! They can be easily carried in school, either in a backpack or in your pocket and taken out in their carry bag and used unobtrusively! The great thing about charms is that they sort of keep on working on their own.  Just carrying them and occasionally touching them throughout the day sends a nice bit of energy into your goal. It is something that you can just touch now and then throughout the day, a spiritual reminder of your goal.  A charm is a very tangible reminder of what you are after, and the spiritual energy is pumped up by its usage. The Learning and Study Charm is made specifically for it's stated purpose. Master of all languages and of opening the gates of knowledge, The Papa Legba Charm is great as well! 

    Voodoo Dolls - Dolls are also a great product for helping us reach our personal goals! They can be used over and over again, and like the charms, get stronger the more they are used! The Voodoo Self Improvement Doll is a completely underused product! This little doll is so useful for helping improve study habits and comprehension, relaxing during test taking and more. . Also, the Voodoo Lucky Doll can be used before exams or try-outs to help sway things in your favor. 

    3 Day Bargain Spells – These are a great choice as they can be completed on short notice and are only $17.99! The Study Hall spell can help you study successfully, learn, retain, pass tests.  The Priority Boost Spell helps you be put first above others. This is great when trying out for any kind of team – sports or academic!  The Attention Please spell is perfect for when you need or want attention from a specific entity, whether it is a teacher, coach, club etc. Great for trying out for a school play or band!  The Luck of the Irish spell enhances your luck in any situation. Can be used for any situation that you believe luck can help with, i.e., exams, try-outs, college applications, etc. 

    Cosmic Voodoo Oils - Easy to use and affordable, you can keep several in your bag with you! Abre Camino is great for removing blockages, making the way smoother! Whether for studying, exams, sporting events, this oil is essential! Gov'na Edwards Sure Success Oil – well, the name says it all! Wear into any situation where you desire to be successful! Pontchartrain Gardens of Luck oil helps things go in your favor!  High John the Conqueror Oil is a very powerful oil for protection and luck in all things! 

    New Orleans Gris Gris Bags– Also, super easy to conceal in your pocket, and easily accessible to work with at a moment's notice!  Just reach your hand into your pocket, recite the chant provided with the bag and you are sending power towards your goals! The New Orleans Voodoo Power Gris Gris Bag is wonderful for power and success in challenging situations. The New Orleans Lucky Gris Gris Bag can help sway things in your direction! These powerful tools are also quite affordable! 

    High John the Conqueror Root Bag– A true magickal charm! Older than the ages, also easy to carry, use, and conceal. It is carried to gain luck, control and favor in all matters! One root bag lasts a lifetime! It also gets stronger the more it is used! Can be kept in your pocket, book bag, locker. etc. 

    These are just a few of our products that can help you or a friend or loved one get the jump on a successful school year! If you have any questions about these products or how they can be used for your particular situation, just ask! We are here to help!  Best of luck in the new school year! 

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  • Gran Bwa’s Autumn Potpourri By Mambo Sam!
    Gran Bwa’s Autumn Potpourri
    By Mambo Sam
     

    Happy Mabon!  Homemade potpourri is a fun Mabon project.  It’s easy to do with kids or perhaps your elderly relatives.  And even though “potpourri” means “rotten pot” – it sure smells better than it translates.  

    I asked Gran Bwa to give me some ideas of what should go in a potpourri dedicated to him and this is what he offered!  But you could just use this for ideas and add your own wonderful flowers, fruits, seeds, etc.  
     
    Ingredients

    1. 2.5 cups of dried apple slices
    2. 1 cup of dried orange peels or really almost any citrus peels – try grapefruit, lemon, etc.  Even better if you save them and dry them yourself.  You can easily dry fruit peels in your oven at a low temperature, about 200º F for a couple of hours, checking and turning frequently
    3. 1 cup cinnamon sticks, broken into pieces
    4. ½ cup cardamom pods
    5. ¼  cup whole cloves
    6. Add in rosemary, nutmeg, ginger, star anise, black peppercorns, any combination.
    7. 3-4 bay leaves
    8. Small pine cones (even better if you can go pick them up in nature)
    9. Pick some fall wildflowers and let them dry out or just add them as is and allow them to dry in the potpourri (if you do this, plan on stirring your potpourri around to let them get air
    10. A little bit of vanilla or other oil that you like
    Directions
    Break down the larger pieces.  If you have a mortar and pestle, use it to grind down some of the bay leaves or other items to help release the oils.  Otherwise, just break some of the items down to smaller pieces.  You want a mixture of your smaller and larger pieces.  Mix them all up in a big bowl and add your oil.  Cover it for a couple of days to let it all blend.  You can burn some green candles that you dedicate to Gran Bwa near the bowl and ask him to bless the potpourri for a bountiful year for you and yours.
    ***PLEASE NOTE ; This potpourri is NOT TO BE TAKEN INTERNALLY – DO NOT EAT IT!  It looks pretty and smells amazing, but do not eat 🙂 ****

  •  Scarecrows: Icons of Straw and Spellwork

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     Scarecrows: Icons of Straw and Spellwork
    by: Khouzhan Morgan
    “Autumn whispered to the wind: I fall; but always rise again.” ~Angie Welland Crosby
     
    Hi there Spellmaker readers and welcome to the Harvest Moon edition of the Universal Messenger!

    Among my autumn décor I came across several scarecrows. Like pumpkins, these are quintessential symbols of fall, harvest and Halloween-in my home I keep them out until the Yuletide season begins!

    Traditionally used in farmers fields as a ploy to keep birds away from precious crops, these figures, usually comprised of discarded old clothing or feed bags and stuffed with straw, can also be found everywhere in pop culture.

    In the Wizard of Oz we met the sweet scarecrow without a brain who was a loyal best friend to Dorothy and terrified of the Wicked Witch and her fire conjuring skills.

    As a Batman villain, the Scarecrow used hallucinations brought onto the innocent citizens of Gotham in order to exploit their worse fears and terrorize the city.

    And finally, we see the horror scarecrows; eerie burlap figures come to life to hunt and scare the likes of its victims with murder and mayhem. Episodes of Dr. Who and Supernatural both feature such creatures.

    As far back as ancient Egypt researchers have found evidence of scarecrows. ( A tunic tossed over reeds by the bank of the River Nile was used to scare cranes away from food crops in that incarnation.)

    And the one thing scarecrows always have in common is fear. Scarecrows are used to frighten birds and pests, or in art and literature, sometimes human beings! But the subject matter is always, always fear.

    So my overly analytical mind made this connection with scarecrows. They emerge just as we begin the spooky season. That focus on fears begs the question-what scares you?

     As we harvest and reap and celebrate letting go of the old to make room for the new-what is it we can let go of in order to foster growth on a spiritual level?

    Maybe it manifests as cleaning or decluttering, and letting go of things we no longer use or enjoy. Holding onto items can stem from fear that we will never get more. But it is only through letting some objects go that I realized I was making room for something better-something more useful. It is the way the universe ebbs and flows. It can take some soul searching, courage, and effort-but the rewards are many!

    Fear can strike in many forms-fear of allowing love into our lives, fear of failure, fear of the unknown, even fear of success.
    I guess I’m hoping that someone out there needs to hear this message. As we embark on the season of all things scary, What fears limit you right now? It’s certainly worthwhile food for thought! One thing I know for sure, is that I’ll never look at the little harvest time scarecrows peeking out from front porches, potted mums, or cornfields, quite the same again!

    May this Harvest Moon light your way and guide you in your Autumn endeavors!

    Don’t be afraid to reach out to our supportive staff here at Spellmaker.com! We have a variety of tools to help any situation. From voodoo charms to magical baths to specialized oils and mojo bags, if you need some magical backup we’ve got you covered and our team is always glad to make personalized suggestions for your individual needs! No need to fear, our staff is here! Ya see what I did there? 😉

    In gratitude and service,
    Khouzhan Morgan