New Orleans Voodoo

About Erzulie’s New Orleans Voodoo Shop & Charities

All about Erzulie’s Voodoo Shop in New Orleans! Welcome to Erzulie’s located in the French Quarter, and our spiritual community!  We are thrilled to have you with us. Here, you will find info on our magical Voodoo shop and a supportive atmosphere, filled with kindness and encouragement, for all your spiritual needs.

We hope you feel right at home and enjoy every moment of your spiritual and magical journey with us. If you need anything, just reach out support@erzulies.com—we’re here for you! Please read more about us, our cultural preservation and compassionate missions below!

  • ERZULIE’S GENERAL INFO: All retail products and psychic readings are available exclusively through the website.  Our location is used for private rituals, private spiritual services, curatorial work & wholesale distribution only.

  • ERZULIE’S HOURS: 9AM to 9PM/EST TIME ZONE.  We observe all religious holidays to support family time!

  • PSYCHIC READINGS: Available 7 Days a week during normal business hours! Simply click here to order.

  • QUESTIONS? Click here to message us anytime!

  • MAILING ADDY: Erzulie’s Voodoo Shop ~ 1000 Rue Bourbon, Suite #361, New Orleans, LA 70116

  • PHONE: 504-525-2055 (general info)

MORE ABOUT ERZULIE’S VOODOO: CULTURAL and COMPASSIONATE MISSIONS!

Since the grand opening of our New Orleans Voodoo retail store in 1999, Erzulie’s Authentic Voodoo has grown considerably to provide more authentic, handcrafted Voodoo spiritual products and personalized services.  After 25+ years, our French Quarter location is used exclusively for private rituals, crafting, African Diaspora curatorial projects, wholesale distribution and prearranged Vodou services for private ceremonial clients. 

All retail items and psychic readings are available exclusively through the website.  We have also incorporated many other ancient traditions and paths to serve everyone who is seeking genuine spiritual assistance and guidance with one of our highly experienced experts. 

Integrity, Ethics & Guiding Principles of Our Initiated Vodou Practitioners at Erzulie’s Voodoo:

  • We hold our traditions, spiritual beliefs, and the teachings of our elder clergy in the highest regard.
  • We serve solely in accordance with God, the Lwa, Orishas, Saints & our Ancestors.
  • Upholding strict privacy policies for our clients.
  • Advising only those rituals or Voodoo spells that will be of benefit you, or better align with your desired outcome.
  • We will never  mislead you with spiritual suggestions which will not serve you or your highest good.
  • Providing honest and ethical advice, rather than simply telling you what you want to hear. 
  • We adhere to strict spiritual ethics in all psychic readings, love readings and spiritual consultations.
  • We are deeply committed to providing a safe space of respect, empathy, and creating a positive experience for every client.
  • Every client is approached with care, compassion, and kindness; creating a supportive, healing and uplifting experience with every interaction.

Preserving Cultural Heritage: Honoring Ancestral Wisdom in Today’s Spiritual Practices

At Erzulie’s Voodoo, we are committed to connecting ancient spiritual traditions with modern practices through our online retail platform, designed to meet the spiritual needs of our clients. Our goal is to celebrate and promote the rich heritage of African Traditional Religions, African Diaspora and Afro-Caribbean traditions.

In the past few years, we have expanded into cultural preservation, education and exhibition projects, collaborating with various cultural institutions, universities, and museums around the US and Caribbean.  We strive to create a sacred space where the preservation of Vodou culture meets contemporary needs, allowing individuals to connect with the Divine, explore their spiritual roots, and honor the vibrant traditions of their ancestors.

Our offerings at Erzulie’s Voodoo include a thoughtfully curated selection of authentic ritual items, traditional ritual services, spiritual artifacts, and extensive educational resources that showcase the diverse practices within African Traditional Religions. Each magical and spiritual product is handcrafted with care, reflecting its cultural significance, spiritual power, and expert craftsmanship. By making these items accessible online, we empower our clients to engage in their spiritual practices with respect and authenticity.

Erzulie’s Voodoo Store was founded with one simple concept: to provide the finest, handcrafted Vodou spiritual products, Voodoo Spells, Love Spells and Spiritual Services performed by the most caring, experienced and initiated Vodou practitioners from around the world.  We proudly showcase our outstanding team of expert spiritualists throughout the website, so browse around to meet our magical family!

 

SPREADING THE MAGIC THROUGH ANIMAL RESCUE CHARITIES & COMPASSIONATE MISSIONS:

At our Voodoo shop, we believe in the power of spirituality to foster compassion and healing—not just for people, but for all living beings. We have always been dedicated to supporting animal rescue efforts, particularly for abused and neglected animals, with a deep connection to horses, dogs, kitties, and protecting wildlife in their natural habitat.

Our mission is to create a nurturing environment where spirituality meets compassion. We aim to raise awareness about the plight of abused animals and to provide support for local animal rescue organizations dedicated to their care and rehabilitation.

Erzulie’s Voodoo shop serves as a platform for raising awareness about the issues facing abused animals. We share, support and financially sponsor rescue missions, emergency surgery needs, information about local rescues, education, share success stories, and provide resources for those interested in adopting or fostering animals. 

We offer a large range of spiritual items with proceeds supporting these animal charities.  We are huge fans of Waggle, Cuddly, Gentle Giants, The Humane Society & ASPCA, and many more animal rescue for all they do ~ and what they do is a miracle!

Compassion for God’s most innocent souls is the true work of the Divine and Spirit  We also sponsor and donate to our local warriors in New Orleans, and other markets, for those angels who are on the ground, rescuing these precious souls from unimaginable conditions.  These are the true heroes of the world!  We invite you to join us in our efforts to make a difference in the lives of these vulnerable animals. 

Whether through participating in animal rescue events, donating whenever you can, fostering a soul in crisis, or simply spreading the word about animal rescue, your support can create a lasting impact. Together, we can harness the power of spirituality to foster a compassionate community dedicated to the welfare of all creatures. 

It is MAGICAL watching the transformation that occurs with rehabilitating, healing and a finding a loving environment for these beautiful and precious fur babies! It is sunshine for your soul too, I promise you! If you know someone in need of support for their animal rescue, we’re here to help! Reach out to us at support@erzulies.com.

Thank you for being a part of our Vodou family and joining us in our commitment to cultural preservation, education, and compassionate animal rescue. Your support helps keep sacred traditions alive while nurturing a more humane and gentle world!

 

Welcome to Erzulie’s Voodoo ~ French Quarter, New Orleans – Pics From Our Royal St. Voodoo Shop!

 

About the Founder

Kind greetings and warm wishes! Thank you for visiting us and learning more about the beginnings of Erzulie’s Voodoo Shop in the French Quarter. This had to have been the hardest section to write on the entire site. What does one say? For those who are interested in how Erzulie’s began, we wanted to tell our story to anyone who wants to take the time and say hello!
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Vodou Priestess Mama Lola

Mama Lola the Legendary Vodou Priestess in Brooklyn

Spotlight and Photo of legendary Vodou Priestess: Mama Lola. We adore her at Erzulie’s Voodoo, and this was taken after a Voodoo Fest ritual in New Orleans. We have so many amazing photos of rituals and ceremonies with her over years and will post more as we update website of those glorious Vodou rituals. Continue reading “Vodou Priestess Mama Lola” →

What You Should Know About Marie Laveau ~ Voodoo Queen of New Orleans

New Orleans Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau! Brief History of Marie Laveau – The New Orleans Voodoo Queen!

What you should know about New Orleans Voodoo and New Orleans Voodoo Queen, Marie Laveau!  Another Voodoo history segment from Priestess Kalila Smith‘s research and published chapters on Voodoo In New Orleans and our beloved Voodoo Queen, Marie Laveau! The most noted Queen of Voodoo was Marie Laveau. She was born in 1783, to Marguerite Darcantel, a slave from Haiti and mistress of a wealthy plantation owner, a Frenchman, Charles Laveau. In the 1700 & 1800’s, French aristocratic men often took women of color as mistresses in a custom called placage.

In the placage arrangement, children of the union had right of heir ship and bore the father’s name. No doubt in this sort of arrangement, the children would also be reared in their fathers’ religion, Catholicism. Marie was raised in her father’s plantation. She was educated and studied to be a hairdresser. She was a devout Catholic, who went to mass everyday of her life. She was a dark skinned woman with long black hair that she frequently wore in a single braid making her look much like an Indian or a Gypsy, probably adding to her mystique.

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Voodoo Legends and Witchcraft Folklore of New Orleans

Voodoo Folklore, Witchcraft Folklore and Voodoo Legends of New Orleans! Ms. Kalila Smith, native New Orleans Voodoo & Witchcraft practitioner, provides us a glimpse into the history of Witchcraft Folklore, Hollywood’s Witchcraft and Voodoo Legends in New Orleans. Please scroll down for this multi-part article on both Witchcraft Folklore of New Orleans, New Orleans Voodoo Folklore and Voodoo Legends.

Witchcraft Folklore, Witchcraft Fairy Tales & Hollywood Witchcraft! Witchcraft and Witches have always been favorite themes in even the most beloved stories. If you examine many of these tales, chances are there will be a witch featured as the villain. In Snow White, the evil Queen turns Sorceress through the use of a magic mirror. This mirror enables her to not only “see all” but it enables her to transform herself into a hag thus disguising herself as a beggar. She deceives Snow White by giving her a poison apple. The kiss of true love, of course, breaks the spell and Snow White recovers to live happily ever after. Additionally, it was a curse of the evil Fairy Witch that put Sleeping Beauty to her long rest. Maleficent casts the spell of death on the child at birth. The “Good Fairy” who lessens the effects of the spell intercepts the spell. Sleeping Beauty is only cursed to sleep until the spell is broken by, of course, true love’s kiss.

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History of New Orleans Voodoo

New Orleans Voodoo History and New Orleans Voodoo Information ~ The History of Voodoo in New Orleans by Voodoo Priestess, Ms. Kalila Smith

New Orleans Voodoo and New Orleans Voodoo History ~ Ms. Kalila Smith, native New Orleans Voodoo Priestess and practitioner, provides us a glimpse into the history of Voodoo in New Orleans. The roots of Voodoo have been traced all the way back to Africa thousands of years ago. In his book, A Brief History of Voodoo: Slavery & the Survival of The African Gods, Mr. Andy Antippas gives an overview of this fascinating history. The Yoruba people of Southwestern and eastern Dahomey and Togo/Nigeria founded a great city called Ife. It is from the religious beliefs of Ife that Voodoo as we know it today has evolved.

In 1799, a slave uprising in Haiti brought the Free People of Color and their Voodoo religion. These people had no reason to believe that they could not come to this city and worship freely. The first Voodoo Queen in New Orleans was Sanite’ DeDe, a young woman who bought her way to freedom, she would later be teacher and mentor to the most famous Voodoo Queen, Marie Laveau! She would hold rituals in her courtyard on Dumaine (the same street Erzulie’s is located) and Chartres Streets, just blocks away from the Cathedral.

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History of New Orleans Witchcraft and New Orleans Voodoo

A brief history and comparison of New Orleans Witchcraft and Voodoo in New Orleans by Priestess Kalila Smith

Ms. Kalila Smith, native New Orleans Voodoo and Witchcraft practitioner, provides us a glimpse into the history of Witchcraft and Voodoo in New Orleans. She has published so many books, papers and historical tours on this topic; we couldn’t have found a more renowned expert on New Orleans Witchcraft and New Orleans Voodoo and we are thrilled she is part of the Erzulie’s Voodoo family!

New Orleans Witchcraft and Voodoo! New Orleans is one of the most magical and mysterious cities on earth, in addition to being one the most occult active cities in America. Home not only to its own brand of Voodoo, and its derivatives, but a home to European Witchcraft as well! Its magical ambiance has attracted a melting pot of magical beliefs and cultures from literally all over the world. Having grown up in New Orleans, I was exposed to vast array of magical practices.

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Secrets of Voodoo Spells & Love Spells Using Voodoo Ritual Powders, Voodoo Ritual Oils & Dressed Candles

Secrets of Voodoo Spells using Ritual Oils, Ritual Powders and Ritual Candles ~ How Do I Use Them for Best Results? 

How to use ritual powders, ritual oils and rituals items for your Voodoo Spells, Love Spells, Magic Spells and Voodoo Ritual Spells ~ An Easy “How-To” Perform Voodoo Spells &  Magical Rituals Primer by Erzulie’s Voodoo of New Orleans! This is the section to learn more about using our Voodoo magical ritual items, ritual candles, ritual oils, and more to create your very own Voodoo Spells & Magic Voodoo Rituals!

We are happy to provide some basic understanding of how to effectively use Voodoo Ritual Oils, Voodoo Powders, Altar Candles & Voodoo spiritual items to assist you in your spiritual work.   Please read this section carefully to help you work with the Voodoo dolls, magical fetishes, ritual candles, ritual powders and spiritual ritual oils found at Erzulie’s! Continue reading “Secrets of Voodoo Spells & Love Spells Using Voodoo Ritual Powders, Voodoo Ritual Oils & Dressed Candles” →

Voodoo Dolls & New Orleans Voodoo Dolls ~ What You Should Know

Voodoo Dolls and Magic Voodoo Dolls: What YOU should know about Voodoo Dolls!  How does one use Voodoo Dolls anyway? A Voodoo Doll primer by Erzulie’s Voodoo in New Orleans!

We are often asked at Erzulie’s New Orleans Voodoo Shop how one actually uses Voodoo Dolls, and thought these instructions provided may be helpful for those looking to use our Voodoo Dolls, New Orleans Voodoo Dolls, Voodoo Fetish Dolls, Voodoo Wanga Dolls and magical Voodoo Dolls at Erzulie’s Authentic of New Orleans! To answer the questions of how do I use my Voodoo Dolls? We prepared an easy “how to” primer below on What You Should Know About Voodoo Dolls to help our customers. Continue reading “Voodoo Dolls & New Orleans Voodoo Dolls ~ What You Should Know” →

How To Use Spiritual Oils, Powders, Voodoo Dolls & Candles in Voodoo Spells

How to use ritual powders, ritual oils, and ritual items for your Voodoo Spells, Love Spells, Magic Spells and Voodoo Ritual Spells. An Easy How-To Perform Voodoo Spells & Magical Rituals Primer by Erzulie’s Authentic Voodoo of New Orleans!

This is the section to learn more about using our Voodoo magical ritual items, candles, oils, and more!  We are happy to provide some basic understanding of how to effectively use spiritual items to assist you in your spiritual work.   Please read this section carefully to help you work with the Voodoo dolls, magical fetishes, ritual candles, ritual powders and spiritual ritual oils found at Erzulie’s Voodoo of New Orleans!

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