Setting the Lights Rituals in Voodoo: Illuminating the Path Between Worlds
More about Setting the Lights ritual at Erzulie’s Voodoo Shop in New Orleans! These beautiful and supportive light rituals are a fundamental practice in Voodoo. They serve as a spiritual beacon that bridges the gap between the physical and the unseen realms.
These rituals involve lighting candles or oil lamps to invoke the presence and aid of the Lwa, the powerful Vodou spirits. The Lwa govern different aspects of life, destiny, and nature. For practitioners and spiritual workers, the act of setting a light is not merely symbolic—it is an intentional act of spiritual alignment. Light Rituals direct prayers, petitions, and guidance toward specific purposes.
Whether done for protection, blessings, love, prosperity, or spiritual clarity, each light becomes a conduit through which messages are transmitted to the spirit world. Learn more about the unique spiritual practice of Setting the Lights in the Vodou and New Orleans Voodoo traditions. Light Rituals call upon the powers of the Divine Voodoo Spirits!
As always, these informative & educational articles are part of Erzulie’s “Spiritual Summary Series™” for those curious about various Voodoo, Spells, Occult, Voodoo Rituals, Psychic Readings and Spiritual topics.