Shango Devotional Incense This incense should be used outdoors. Put it on the fire, and step back from the smoke or you will feel like you’ve been teargassed. a spoonful of black pepper or coffee grounds for Eshu 2 heaping spoonfuls of red pepper 2 heaping spoonfuls cinnamon 2 heaping…
Ogun’s sacred oil is curojo, or red palm oil. For a change of pace, or if it is not available where you are, this recipe is one of the best I’ve ever seen for Ogun devotional oil. It was contributed by Arden of Arden’s Arcanum. Visit him on Facebook to…
Oba Incense Very little is known or remembered about Oba, so in and outside of Africa, we are doing our best with what we have. This recipe has been acceptable in my family’s practice, so I am sharing it. As with everything else, feel free to share your experiences with…
Obatala Incense the contents of one vanilla bean for Eshu a handful of frankincense a handful of myrrh, copal, or benzoin about a fingertip sized chunk of alum a good tablespoon of white sandalwood a good tablespoon of aloeswood a dash of sea salt a few drops of rose absolute…
4711 Cologne has a long and distinguished history. It has a classic, clean scent that lifts the spirits, and is often used in magick for cleansing. Its worst trait becomes its best in that it does its job as a freshener and skin tonic, and then evaporates. The cleansing ritual…
This is a list of known West African and diaspora Orishas, Vodun, Lwa, notable Spirits, and Deities. I’ve gathered information from a variety of sources. It is by no means a complete list, and different cultures have different names and pronunciations. Just in the Yoruba pantheon, there are said to…
Oshun Incense Oshun enjoys sweet smelling, fine incense, but you must make sure it is of the highest quality that you can afford. If you are handy with the spoon, you can also make your own. This is the recipe for a basic devotional incense, adapted for the western kitchen.…
Yemaya Oil You will need: 3 coffee beans or English peppers or 1 vanilla bean cut into 3 pieces 1/2 liter almond or other clear, light, natural oil 1 tablespoon sea salt 7 cowrie shells or other small shells or pieces of coral a piece of turquoise, sapphire, or blue…
Oya Oil Smoke is taboo for some traditions of Oya, so for observances, her devotional oil should be diffused on water, not straight on the burner. You will need: a stick of cinnamon for Eshu 1/2 liter of olive oil (for a war Goddess type energy) or sunflower oil if…
The infamous stinky jar or stinky bottle spell works to make your enemy repellent by causing them to stink. This particular one is the simplest (that I know of) and works as an aggressive cleanser. It can be viewed as a curse, but it is quite often used to save…