Vodou

About Haitian Vodou, Vodou Beliefs and the Vodou Religion by Erzulie’s Voodoo

About Haitian Vodou, Vodou Beliefs and the Vodou Religion By Vodou Priest, Hougan Kay Aboudja & Erzulie’s Voodoo

About Haitian Vodou, the Vodou Religion, Vodou beliefs and Vodou FAQ’s answered at Erzulie’s Voodoo in New Orleans! An excellent, academic primer about Haitian Vodou, the Roots of Vodou, Vodun and the most commonly asked questions about the Vodou Religion written by Hougan Aboudja and Anna, the owner Erzulie’s Voodoo and is copyrighted. Our beloved Hougan Aboudja was one of the most knowledgeable Vodou Priests on the Orthodox Haitian Vodou Tradition ever.  Over the years, we have come to the conclusion that Houngan Aboudja was indeed a walking encyclopedia on the often misunderstood, mysterious and complex Vodou Religion. Feel free to request permission to duplicate any part of this publication, or simply link back to this page if you wish to use our content.

For those with more in-depth Vodou religion or spiritual questions, learn what a Psychic Reading and Spiritual Consultation with an initiated Vodou practitioner can bring into your spiritual session with this helpful article on what our spiritual services can do for you.

If you visited Erzulie’s Voodoo Shop in the French Quarter over the past 20+ years, you will more than likely have met him on the famed “Voodoo Couch” clarifying and correcting the many misconceptions people debate and discuss in the store!  We thank Hougan Aboudja for his devotion, time, expert knowledge and filling in every blank possible on Haitian Vodou. We miss you dearly since you departed to be with God and the Lwa, and pray you rest in peace. Continue reading “About Haitian Vodou, Vodou Beliefs and the Vodou Religion by Erzulie’s Voodoo” →

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” →

Sacred Vodou Words – A Haitian Vodou Glossary by Erzulie’s Voodoo

Sacred Vodou Words, Vodou Ritual Words and Vodou Ceremony Words

This Haitian Vodou glossary was provided as courtesy by our elder Manbos & Hougans, and our combined Vodou houses to help educate others about the mysterious world of Vodou! We truly hope you love this education piece on the Haitian Vodou religion by Erzulie’s Voodoo of New Orleans. Scroll down to view the Haitian Vodou Glossary in alphabetical order for your convenience.

All about Haitian Vodou and those magical Vodou words we use ~ what are they and what do they mean? 

For those with more in-depth Vodou religion or spiritual questions, learn what a Psychic Reading and Spiritual Consultation with an initiated Vodou practitioner can bring into your spiritual session with this helpful article on what our spiritual services can do for you. To learn more about Haitian Vodou, Vodou Rituals, the Vodou Religion and Vodou spiritual beliefs, click here to read more fascinating articles written by highly experienced, initiated Vodou Practitioners at Erzulie’s Voodoo in New Orleans. Alafia from all of us at Erzulie’s Voodoo!

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About Haitian Vodou – Haitian Vodou History & Beliefs

About Haitian Vodou – Haitian Vodou History & Beliefs

About Haitian Vodou, Haitian Vodou History and Vodou Beliefs at Erzulie’s Voodoo of New Orleans. This is one of the best, most thorough and concise articles every written on this vast, mysterious and often misunderstood tradition of Haitian Vodou. It is with great pleasure we are able to provide this informative and fascinating essay for you, courtesy of Hougan Mike Rock!

To learn more about Haitian Vodou, Vodou Rituals, the Vodou Religion and Vodou spiritual beliefs, click here to read more fascinating articles written by highly experienced, initiated Vodou Practitioners at Erzulie’s Voodoo in New Orleans! If you wish to learn more about Haitian Vodou, explore the Vodou path or tradition, or have spiritual questions you would like to discuss with an expert, feel free to book a Spiritual Consultation with one of our highly experienced, caring and initiated Vodou practitioners at Erzulie’s Voodoo of New Orleans.

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Haitian Vodou Glossary at Erzulie’s Authentic Voodoo

All about the Secrets of Vodou, Haitian Vodou and those secret Vodou words we use in formal Vodou ceremony or preparing a handcrafted magical or ritual items.  What are those Vodou words and what do they mean?  This Haitian Vodou glossary was provided as courtesy by Hougan Aboudja and his Vodou Temple to help educate others about the mysterious world of Vodou.  To learn more about Haitian Vodou, Vodou Rituals, the Vodou Religion and Vodou spiritual beliefs, click here to read more fascinating articles written by highly experienced, initiated Vodou Practitioners at Erzulie’s Voodoo in New Orleans!

If you wish to learn more about Haitian Vodou, explore the Vodou path or tradition, or have spiritual questions you would like to discuss with an expert, feel free to book a Spiritual Consultation with one of our highly experienced, caring and initiated Vodou practitioners at Erzulie’s Voodoo of New Orleans. Continue reading “Haitian Vodou Glossary at Erzulie’s Authentic Voodoo” →

How To Use Magical Voodoo Dolls at Erzulie’s Voodoo New Orleans

Introduction to Voodoo Dolls at Erzulie’s Voodoo

We are often asked how one actually uses authentic 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 Voodoo of New Orleans!

Voodoo Dolls and Magical Voodoo Dolls and how does one use Voodoo Dolls anyway? 

All little about Voodoo Dolls, Voodoo Fetish Dolls, Voodoo Poppet Dolls, Voodoo Wanga Dolls and New Orleans Voodoo Dolls!

Types of Voodoo Dolls and Their Sacred Purpose

First, authentic Voodoo Dolls must be handcrafted by practitioners to represent a particular Voodoo spirit or Lwa or deity; then they are carefully ritualized and consecrated to bring these Voodoo Dolls to life with the energies (or “Fos” or “Ache”) of those divine Voodoo spirits.   All of our Voodoo Dolls are handcrafted by experienced practitioners using the finest herbs, oils, materials, sacred fetishes, stones and symbols to properly represent our beloved Voodoo Spirits!

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