In this article, we'll explain the meaning behind the most known Voodoo Symbols, also known as Vodoo Sigils or Vevès.

BRONZE: $105 STERLING SILVER: $145 Beautifully and intricately detailed, this Traesche/Black Water Siren Studio exclusive represents La Sirene vodou veve. Completely hand carved, then cast in solid sterling silver or bronze, oxidized to bring out the detail, and polished to a high shine. It is detailed on both sides, and will look great no matter which way it is worn. Durable and hefty, this is an enduring piece of art that will stand the test of time and become a family heirloom for generations. Charm is about 7/8" wide by 1-1/4" long including bail. A little over 1/16" or 2mm thick. Comes with a sturdy jump ring bail to wear on a chain or add to a charm bracelet. This does not include a chain. Please contact me if you would like a chain to go with it for a small charge. La Sirene, wife of Agwe Tawayo, the supreme lwa of the ocean. La Sirene is feminine, enchanting, sensual. She moves with unerring grace through the water domains of her husband. She carries her trumpet, which she uses to call the faithful to service, seducing us with her siren song, taking our heads under the sea to gain consciousness of the intuitive world. A powerful feminine deity, sought after for different reasons such as improving one's magical endeavors, earning riches or great fortune, and finding creative inspiration for music, arts and performances. She possesses lunar qualities of enhancing dream work and intuition. La Sirene can symbolize the power of attraction, and how it can inspire us to be self-driven and determined, though it must be somewhat tamed so that it does not overcome us. La Sirene is beautiful, but she also very powerful. She can be traced back to ancient tales of mermaids, who were known to attract sailors. It is said that if you fall under her spell, she will steal you away to her underwater kingdom. Here, she will keep you for a time (some stories say seven days, other say seven years). When you return, you are given the ability to perform feats of magic and divination. It's said those who have spent time in her watery domain return lighter in color, because they have gone beneath the waters. La Sirene is an important aspect for anyone needing creativity, passion, driving inspiration, as well as enhancing dream works and manifesting dreams both day and night. She represents the ability to nurture and nourish yourself. To replenish your energies and to take time out for yourself. Her ceaseless motion of waves and tides lends you endless energy. This can be a boon, but a burden, for others may see you as one who can perform miracles! If you are hearing the siren call of La Sirene it is to remind you that you are in charge of your own destiny, not the destiny of others. She is inviting you to take the plunge into her cool dark depths, to find the answers within yourself. But that can only be accomplished if you are willing to let go of the mundane world around you and plumb your own inner seas of consciousness and talents. La Sirene invites us to dance with her, in an endless round of ebb and flow, the give and take of life. La Sirene has a counterpart, called LaBalenn, the whale. This is the dark, intuitive sister who swims below La Sirene's cool blue domain. LaBalenn is dark only in that she is the deep, deep depths of the world's oceans - she is our Shadow side, our inner intuition that we so seldom listen to. Catholic Counterpart: St. Philomen for the anchor she carries, Nuestra Senora de la Caridad, St. Martha Color: Blue, aqua, sea green Number: 7 Symbols: Mirror, comb, trumpet, shells, sea glass, driftwood Offerings: white doves, pearls, perfume, mirrors, sweet white wine, champagne You can read about her here: http://www.sosyetedumarche.com/html/siren_balen.html The Traesche/Black Water Siren Studio rendering of this veve symbol is exclusively our own copyrighted design. Any imitation of our design shown here that is seen or sold elsewhere other than through Black Water Siren Studio is counterfeit, a violation of copyright law, and should be reported.

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Curious about Haitian Vodou Gods and deities? Unlock the secrets of their origins and rituals with our guide to understanding these powerful spiritual entities.

Papa Legba acts as the intermediary between the human world and the spirit world, he is the one who is always called on first and last during rituals.

۞ ADM Sleipnir Grand Bois ("Grande Lenho" em francês, também chamado Grans Bwa, Bran Bwa ou Ganga-Bois) é o Loa mestre da natureza no vodu haitiano. Ele é um espírito elemental, sintonizado com a terra e as selvas, e intimamente associado com plantas, árvores e ervas de todos os tipos. Grand Bois é o protetor de todos os animais selvagens, detém todos os segredos da medicina herbal, e é um mágico poderoso em seu próprio direito. Grand Bois é geralmente representado como um ser meio-homem, meio-árvore, com um corpo como o tronco robusto de uma árvore, com ramos como dedos e raízes como pés. Ao lado de Kaifu (Carrefour) e de Baron Cimitière, forma a chamada Tríade de Magos, que representam a jornada da vida: Grand Bois representa a terra rica onde nascemos e as madeiras escuras onde tropeçamos; Maitre Carrefour representa as várias estradas e caminhos por onde passamos durante a vida, e Baron Cimitère representa o final da nossa jornada. Kaifu (esquerda), Grand Bois (centro) e Baron Cimitère (direita) Embora Grand Bois possua um grande senso de humor, ele é um Petro loa (*), e como tal, pode ser selvagem e imprevisível, bem como perigoso. Culto Suas cores são o verde, marrom e vermelho. Seu dia sagrado são as terças-feiras. Oferendas a ele incluem: batata doce, inhame, banana verde, porco preto, cabra, rum destilado, bagas silvestres, bolotas e qualquer tipo de alimento da mata, folhas, flores, tabaco, rum, farinha de milho, bolos de amendoim e pão de mandioca. Quando Grand Bois "baixa" em uma cerimônia, geralmente não está com fome, e prefere não ser visto. Suas oferendas são deixadas em um makout (uma espécie de saco de palha), pendurado em uma árvore próxima do corredor do templo ou no telhado do mesmo. Seus servos regularmente visitam bosques ou florestas para homenageá-lo. Árvores nos jardins de um templo são consideradas os santuários do loa, e são muitas vezes pintadas ou decoradas. Pequenas ofertas e velas acesas são freqüentemente colocadas entre as raízes. No catolicismo, Grand Bois é sincretizado com São Sebastião. (*): "Petro" loas são uma classe de loas, muitas vezes considerados raivosos ou demoníacos, geralmente usados em trabalhos "magia negra. Eles se originaram no Haiti, sob as duras condições da escravidão, e seu temperamento pdoe ser relacionado as condições ásperas e inimagináveis que os escravos tiveram que suportar.

June is Papa Alegba month! One of the most cherished New Orleans Voodoo and Haitian Vodou spirits (Les Lois, The Lwa), Papa Alegba comes to us in many forms: He comes as an old man with a cane, a young child fascinated with toys, or a strong young man sent...

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A Haitian visual artist named Florencia Pierre visited San Francisco this weekend and blessed the ground of a public park with her drawings. She is a priestess of the sacred practice of vodou. What may look at first glance like an outdoor scene from some rural part of Haiti actually happened in San Francisco’s Mission […]

Marie Laveau by her grave, collecting the offerings left to her. 3 X’s are the marks of the visitors who make their wishes. Matted prints available in black made to fit an 11x14 frame size. Prints are on high quality photo paper, 8x10 in size. Artwork is signed by Artist.

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Did you know about Baron Samedi, the carousing deity of the dead?

Ellegua is the Orisha (Spirit) of the Crossroads. He is the most influential Deity (and much Beloved) in Santeria. He's a similar spirit to Papa Legba. Eleggua (also spelled Elegua, Elewa, Elegba or Legba) is the most important of the orishas in Santeria. Elegua was the first orisha created by Olodumare and he existed prior to and witnessed creation unfold. He is the key to any of our religious practices, for without Elegua’s blessings nothing can proceed, transpire nor succeed in the world. Eleggua is the owner of all roads, crossroads, and doors. He is the power that allows all of the ache in the universe to move from point A to point B. Elegba allows our prayers to reach the orishas. Elegba allows ache to flow in ebó so that our fate may be changed. He facilitates divination by communicating to and for the other orishas, and to Olodumare herself. Ellegua is syncretized to St Peter, St Anthony and St Lazarus. Ellegua is a beautiful Spirit and this Spell working was created, with help from him, to help people begin to develop a relationship with him. He will open doors for you that you would never be able to open for yourself. The Crossroads symbolize the four directions, and as such, the four elements. This Ebo that I perform is to give him offerings to him on your behalf. A divination is included, as well as a download with instructions to work with him. Candle is burned in St Anthony's image. You will see a dramatic difference in your life when you begin to serve him and give him the things that he likes. He is a LOVE to work with!!! The Sun rises and falls with you, Beloved Ellegua xoxoxo I hear the drums echoing tonight But she hears only whispers of some quiet conversation She’s coming in, 12:30 flight The moonlit wings reflect the stars that guide me towards salvation I stopped an old man along the way Hoping to find some long forgotten words or ancient melodies He turned to me as if to say, “Hurry boy, it’s waiting there for you” It’s gonna take a lot to take me away from you There’s nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do I bless the rains down in Africa Gonna take some time to do the things we never had The wild dogs cry out in the night As they grow restless, longing for some solitary company I know that I must do what’s right As sure as Kilimanjaro rises like Olympus above the Serengeti I seek to cure what’s deep inside, frightened of this thing that I’ve become It’s gonna take a lot to drag me away from you There’s nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do I bless the rains down in Africa Gonna take some time to do the things we never had Hurry boy, she’s waiting there for you It’s gonna take a lot to drag me away from you There’s nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do I bless the rains down in Africa I bless the rains down in Africa (I bless the rain) I bless the rains down in Africa (I bless the rain) I bless the rains down in Africa I bless the rains down in Africa (Ah, gonna take the time) Gonna take some time to do the things we never had

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This is my creative interpretation the of Lwa Erzulie Red Eyes, she is a spiritual aspect of Erzulie Dantor the great warrior and fierce defender of women! Here Erzulie Red Eyes stands in a sea of …