The Healing Power of San Lazaro

Last updated on: December 11, 2016 at 8:07 pm By Lilith Dorsey

December 17th is the Feast of San Lazaro. This saint is associated with the Orisha Babalu Aye in the La Regla Lucumi (Santeria) tradition. Michael Atwood Mason on the Smithsonian.com blog writes of this king “in the African-inspired religious tradition known as Santería …, Babalú-Ayé is both feared and beloved. Thought to be responsible for bringing epidemics like smallpox, leprosy and AIDS, Babalú-Ayé also cures these diseases. Oricha elders tell of his exile from his homeland with the Lucumí because... Read more

Tarot on TV : Hulu’s Shut Eye

Last updated on: December 13, 2016 at 6:13 am By Lilith Dorsey

The tagline for the show is "fake psychics, real visions." Shut Eye is a tarot show represents the four elements : water, fire, guilt, and greed. Read more

Tramps and Thieves in the Pagan Community

Last updated on: December 10, 2016 at 11:25 pm By Lilith Dorsey

Just because we authors, filmmakers, and other content producers may not be as vocal, it doesn't mean we aren't being taken advantage of. Read more

Divination Space Station: Brandi Auset

Last updated on: December 6, 2016 at 8:37 am By Lilith Dorsey

Voodoo Universe is proud to present our divination interview with Brandi Auset. Brandi Auset is trained as a High Priestess of the Goddess, Reiki Master Teacher, massage therapist, spiritual counselor, and intuitive reader. Read more

Prayer: Standing with Standing Rock #NoDAPL

Last updated on: December 2, 2016 at 9:01 pm By Lilith Dorsey

The horrors occurring at Standing Rock have left me shocked, saddened, praying for my brothers and sisters, and most of all angry. The issue is this- the Dakota Access pipeline is proposed to carry 450,000 barrels of fracked crude oil per day, from the Bakken fields of North Dakota, 1,172 miles to Patoka, Illinois. Though originally planned to cross the Missouri River upstream of Bismarck, the crossing is set to be relocated just upstream of the Standing Rock Reservation. This... Read more

Video: Love Magic Unleashed

Last updated on: December 12, 2016 at 5:02 am By Lilith Dorsey

One of the most entertaining parts of producing this Love Magic book was creating the book trailer video. I think I may have done my job too well as some of the early comments on the short said the banana was too offensive, and I should remove the offending pomegranate. Read more

Herbal Magick: Lavender

Last updated on: December 11, 2016 at 8:30 pm By Lilith Dorsey

Lavendar can be added to gris-gris bags, baths, oils, and more to achieve your desired results. Read more

End Of Year Tarot Spreads

Last updated on: March 20, 2018 at 6:07 am By Lilith Dorsey

The end of the year brings special challenges and these tarot spreads will help you sort it all out. Read more

Screamin Jay Hawkins : Put A Voodoo Spell On You !

Last updated on: December 1, 2016 at 7:03 pm By Lilith Dorsey

Screamin Jay Hawkins uses entertainment to bring about some powerful Voodoo truths. We can see in the lyrics of the Voodoo song above how he mocks the religion, but also reveals an inherent fear of it. Read more

Is Voodoo Black Magic ?

Last updated on: July 2, 2017 at 5:41 am By Lilith Dorsey

As much as I want to scream about this popular Voodoo myth, it is easy to understand how Hollywood and popular media has given the public this idea. In reality, almost nothing is farther from the truth. Read more