Tag: real voodoo

  • Know Thyself.

    Knowthyself

    How DO you see yourself? 

    Hello everyone?  Besides the unbearable cuteness of the above picture, it does get one to thinking… how do I see myself?  And what is more important to you, how others see you, or how you see yourself? In a world where some struggle to be beautiful, popular, brave, or even just noticed, what brings the most satisfaction; being happy with what you see in the mirror or what others see?

    I don't know if there is an easy answer, but would love to hear from you all about image, not just your physical image, but what do you see when you look in your spiritual mirror?

    Love, light, and peace,
    Mambo Samantha Corfield
    www.spellmaker.com

  • The State of Fear.

    Last week I had the opportunity to speak with an old friend that I had lost touch with. A rather unfortunate memory of this person is that she was always afraid of something!  While I enjoyed catching up with her, I was also sad to find that she was still that fearful person – she was working the same job that she absolutely hates for fear of going to find another one ("not in THIS economy"); she still had very little outside interests ("the world is full of crazy people") and she was still alone ("there are no good men left").

    While Ellie knows what I do for a living, she is not a person prone to do things like spell work or candle work! I wish she was… I would definitely recommend that she try something like some white candle magick or a Milk of Damballah white bath to try to help her remove some of the fear and negativity that she finds herself steeped in!

    So we will call my friend Ellie.  Ellie lives the State of Fear. Everything is riddled with negativity and fear and I began to remember why I had "lost touch."  While Ellie is an extreme case, how many of you out there are living in the State of Fear?  Are you afraid to make new friends, talk to people, put yourself out there, take a chance on… well… anything?

    You know that old saying "nothing ventured, nothing gained?"  It is just as viable today as it ever was.  Even in these tough economic times, even while we are bombarded with news of atrocities throughout the world, there is still goodness, love, and fun to be had out there.  Notice I said OUT THERE.  It isn't coming to your doorstep.  You must go out there and live your life.  If you are afraid of every little thing – the dark, people, new friends,conversations,etc., you are doing yourself a terrible disservice.

    I am not saying it is easy to overcome these fears, but won't you please try?  If you see any of yourself in those paragraphs above, try to master your fears of just one thing!  Are you afraid of people?  Are you sure that all of them are up to no good?  Try just talking to one new person a month – maybe they will be a rat bastard, but maybe they will be a new lifelong friend! Are you afraid of new ventures? Go some place new!  Force yourself if you have to.  I am sure you will find that there wasn't anything scary about it at all. 🙂 You might even enjoy yourself!

    It's a big wide world out there people – if you are just existing in your tiny corner of it, never venturing out of your safe zone, not only are you doing yourself a disservice, you are doing the world a disservice – the rest of us out here might enjoy the pleasure of your company!  🙂

    Love, light, and peace,
    Mambo Samantha Corfield
    www.spellmaker.com

    candle magic for healing

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  • Spellmaker Online Video Voodoo Conference

    Hello everyone!  As most of you probably know by now, our 2010 Voodoo Conference will be an online video conference!  We did this for a number of reasons, the number one being that right now is not a great financial time for a lot of people and so this allows us to cut the tuition for the conference by more than half from the prior conferences.  In this way, we hope that all of those folks who have always wanted to come to the conference but couldn't afford it, will be able to come this time!

    Folks have had some questions about the conference, especially about how they will participate.  How much or how little you participate in this conference will be up to you – you can simply sit and watch or you can speak up or you can type your questions and we will see them as text questions, you can be "on" camera or "off" – there is a lot of flexibility as far as how you participate.  If you desire to be completely confidential, you can!

    People have also asked about social time (like we have at the regular conference) and we have decided that, yes, we will provide for that.  Again, that is strictly up to you as to whether or not you want to join in on a video cocktail party or not!  🙂

    Folks have also asked if we will be doing "hands on" workshops like we have in the past – yes, we will!  Every participant will still receive their "goodie bag" just like they did at the other conference, only this time it will be mailed (and some literature emailed) to them before the conference.  🙂

    The biggest thing about the whole conference is that you will be able to participate as much or as little as you desire and still get the whole benefit of the classes, lectures, workshops, and demonstrations.

    Registration is still open and the payment plan is still in effect if you need to break the payment into two parts, but that won't last too much longer as the conference is coming up in October! 🙂

    For more information, please see http://www.spellmaker.com/VoodooConvention/AVC2010REG.htm

    Can't wait to see you all there!

    Love,light, and peace,
    Mambo Samantha Corfield
    www.spellmaker.com

  • For a smile.

    The Park Bench
    Poet: Unkown

    Beneath the long, straggly branches of an old willow tree.
    Disillusioned by life with good reason to frown,
    For the world was intent on dragging me down.
    And if that weren't enough to ruin my day,
    A young boy out of breath approached me, all tired from play.
    He stood right before me with his head tilted down
    And said with great excitement, "Look what I found!"

    In his hand was a flower, and what a pitiful sight,
    With its petals all worn – not enough rain, or too little light.
    Wanting him to take his dead flower and go off to play,
    I faked a smile and then shifted away.
    But instead of retreating he sat next to my side
    And placed the flower to his nose and declared with overacted surprise,
    "It sure smells pretty and it's beautiful too.
    That's why I picked it; here, it's for you."

    The weed before me was dying or dead.
    Not vibrant of colors: orange, yellow or red.
    But I knew I must take it, or he might never leave.
    So I reached for the flower, and replied, "Just what I need."
    But instead of him placing the flower in my hand,
    He held it mid-air without reason or plan.
    It was then that I noticed for the first time
    That weed-toting boy could not see he was blind.

    I heard my voice quiver; tears shone in the sun
    As I thanked him for picking the very best one.
    "You're welcome," he smiled, and then ran off to play,
    Unaware of the impact he'd had on my day.
    I sat there and wondered how he managed to see
    A self-pitying woman beneath an old willow tree.
    How did he know of my self-indulged plight?
    Perhaps from his heart, he'd been blessed with true sight.

    Through the eyes of a blind child, at last I could see
    The problem was not with the world; the problem was me.
    And for all of those times I myself had been blind,
    I vowed to see the beauty in life, and appreciate every second that's mine.
    And then I held that wilted flower up to my nose
    And breathed in the fragrance of a beautiful rose
    And smiled as I watched that young boy, another weed in hand,
    About to change the life of an unsuspecting old man.

  • Happy St. Patrick’s Day and Sobo Ritual Day!

    Happy St. Patrick’s Day and Luck o’the Irish to ya!

    Teddybearinclover



    Of course we are doing the wonderful Sobo ritual today! 🙂 We will definitely post pictures! We cannot wait to get started and hope that all of your petitions are answered.


    We will be working with Sobo, Damballah, and, of course, dear St. Patrick today, working towards wealth and security and luck for everyone who has asked us to petition on their behalf.


    Even if you are not able to do the ritual today, take a little bit of time to say a prayer, or light a candle, or just wish good thoughts to those who are in need. Obviously, many of us are being affected by this economy. Some people are much worse off than others, though, and our hearts and prayers go out to them first.


    St. Patrick’s Day is a fun holiday and so it is a great time to put out positive energy and positive thoughts towards things! It is pretty easy to imagine that pot of gold at the end of EVERYONE’S rainbow!! So put that great spin on everything today – luck and wealth for all!


    Off we go to get the ritual started!


    Love, light, and peace,

    Mambo Samantha Corfield


    Potogoldwithclover