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How difficult is it to communicate with your ancestors? We sense their presence, instinctively, and wish to communicate with them. It’s time to realize it is possible.

Learn the history and surrounding beliefs, as well as practices and spirits and saints of African American Hoodoo.

Marie Laveau: Life of a Voodoo Queen introduces you to the legendary Marie Laveau, affectionately known as the Voodoo Queen or the Pope of Voodoo of New Orleans. Her life and work cemented her place in history beginning in the mid-1800s. She just may be the most influential practitioner of the magical arts.

Deep-rooted African Spirits, the Orishas, are given respect and service in modern Santeria, Voodoo, as well as other Caribbean traditions.Today, many Yoruban and other West Africans still turn to the Orishas for help and guidance in not only their little problems, but also the big ones of life. From this audiobook you will learn that each Orisha have specific actions and temperament.

Haitian Vodou by Monique Joiner Siedlak explores this rich Haitian tradition beginning with a look at Haitian history and how the tradition known as Haitian vodou evolved. She then moves on to cover the basic principles and ethics of Haitian vodou. Her fascinating work also includes a discussion of common confusions and controversies associated with Haitian vodou as well as a discussion of Haitian vodou today.

Vodun: West African Spiritual Life explores and explains this often-misunderstood religion. It invites listeners to open their eyes and their minds to what Vodun is, where and why began, and how it’s practiced. You may think you know everything you need to know, because you’ve seen Hollywood’s interpretation of these spiritual practices, but this book proves those theories, misconceptions, artistic licenses, and theories wrong.

Whether you are new to the art of Reiki or a Reiki Master, Reiki for Animals by Monique Joiner Siedlak will introduce you to a new level of healing and well-being. Animals crave attention and love. From cats, dogs, horses, and birds to farm animals, senior animals, or dying animals, Reiki is ideal for helping to heal or bring relief to animals in need. It will significantly deepen the bond between you and the animals you encounter in your life.

Then pick up this book and find the answers to all the questions you’ve been secretly asking, but are too afraid to look up. Google is not a reliable source and we already know how much people love to argue on the internet; so get real answers here.

This book will accompany you on your journey towards self-discovery and show you how shadow work can change your life forever. Packed with shadow work exercises and encouraging language, this easy-to-understand guide will teach you how to cultivate the self-love you need for effective shadow work. You will be guided gently through the process of identifying and embracing your shadow self while reaching a new level of self-awareness.

Are you fascinated by the subject of voodoo? Did you know that it’s much more than it is portrayed in the media? Would you like to learn more about it? Voodoo holds a place in our psyche like few other religions or beliefs and is something that has been misunderstood by people through many generations. Far more than sticking pins in dolls, as is often depicted in films and books, Louisiana voodoo has a rich history that is as exciting as it is complex.

Santeria, a religion whose origins can be traced back to the Yoruban tribes of West Africa. Brought into the United States and Latin American countries through the slave trade, it is now practiced in Cuba and the Latin American countries and has over 20,000 followers in the United States.

Astral projection or astral travel is an out-of-body experience (OBE) which is achieved either in an awake state or by way of lucid dreaming or deep meditation. Some people can astral project naturally. Others are afraid to remove their consciousness from the physical body and never learn to astral project. This book will explain techniques, benefits, and how to control your astral body.

Have you always had an interest in the ancient practice of bone throwing, but you just didn’t know how to start learning? Perhaps all you’ve needed is an all-around guide that will introduce you to the world of bone throwing or bone casting! Bone reading is an ancient method of divination practiced throughout the world by various cultures.

Anyone can create their own spells and rituals. Would you like to? When writing your own spells, it possesses an extraordinary amount of power because of the energy you put into it.

This book details the rich history of coconut and cowrie shell divination and introduces listeners to its powerful technique that allows them to connect to the wisdom of ancestors, spirits, and deities. It invites listeners to follow its origins with the West African Yoruba people to lands as far away as Brazil, Cuba, and Puerto Rico.

Orisha is a colorful and misunderstood religion practiced in Trinidad and Tobago with ties to the Yorba culture of Nigeria. Monique Joiner Siedlak, explores this African-routed tradition starting with a look at the roots of this vibrant and colorful tradition and how it evolved to where it is today. This fascinating book covers topics such as the past persecution of Orisha followers, the religion’s deities, practices, ceremonies, and ties to aspects of the Catholic Church.

Shamanism centers, among other things, on the belief of the supernatural, with gods, demons, and ancestral spirits being particularly prevalent. The religion has been practiced for hundreds of years and was once widespread among indigenous people. Nowadays, as with other ancient traditions, it has discovered a new following and inside this book, you will discover the secrets of this powerful and enigmatic custom.

Umbanda: The Religion of Brazil explores this remarkable Brazilian tradition founded in the early 1900s by psychic medium Zelio Fernandino de Moraes. It introduces the fundamental beliefs and practices of this religion of approximately 500,000 practitioners, many of whom now identify as Catholic.

Candle magic is one of the easiest methods of spell casting. Considered to be sympathetic magic, it's a technique that doesn’t require a lot of elaborate ceremonial or costly ritualistic objects. In other words, anyone with a candle can cast a spell. As a child, didn’t you make a wish before you blew out the candles on your birthday cake? It’s the same thing. Now as a substitute of just expecting, you proclaim your goal. It can be done with just a candle.

How do you manifest your dreams? Some believe if they begin thinking positive thoughts, then all their dreams will manifest. I’m here to tell you the Law of Attraction is not a magic wand. In this audiobook, you will learn what is the Law of Attraction, create a vision board, take a 30-day challenge, manifesting your dreams with a negative person, and how to remove blocks. Begin today with learning these techniques and how to apply them to manifest those dreams.