Amanar "Voodoo"
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Call of Distant Shores: Introduction to Voodoo
A brief overview of the Voodoo tradition, its African roots, and its spread to the New World. A general look at the practical and spiritual aspects that draw contemporary seekers of occult knowledge.
Origins and Formation: A Historical Perspective on Voodoo
How ancient beliefs, the colonial era, and cultural intermingling influenced the shaping of the tradition. Key figures and places of power.
Voodoo and Classical Occultism: The Intersection of Traditions
Similarities and differences between Voodoo practices and European classical occultism. How to apply methods from Hermeticism, Kabbalah, and alchemy within a Voodoo context.
Loa and Patron Spirits: Cosmology and Pantheon
A description of the main spirits (Loa) in Voodoo, their attributes, and domains of influence. A comparison with classical demons and angels from medieval grimoires.
Altars and Sacred Spaces: Creating a Place of Power
A detailed guide on setting up altars, selecting ritual tools, and using symbols to establish contact with the spirit world.
Grimoires and Latin Spells: Medieval Keys to Secrets
An overview of important grimoires—“Clavicula Salomonis,” “Liber Juratus,” and others—and ways to adapt their Latin formulas for Voodoo rituals.
Initiation and the ‘Coming’ of the Spirit: Initiatory Rituals
Stages of initiation, the roles of priests (houngans) and priestesses (mambos), and a detailed description of ceremonies in which the Loa “arrive.”
Protection Spells: Shields Against Evil
Protective formulas taken from medieval sources and integrated into Voodoo practice. How to repel negative influences, cleanse your aura, and protect your home.
The Power of Blood and Sacrifice: Ethics and Practice
The role of sacrifice in the tradition, guidelines for performing it, and alternative offerings for the spirits. Ethical aspects of working with blood.
Creating Magical Items: Packets, Sachets, and Amulets
How to properly assemble and charge magical pouches (gris-gris), sachets, amulets, and other artifacts for various purposes—from healing to attracting good fortune.
Ritualis Lucernae: The Power of Light and Fire
The significance of candles and fire rituals in both Voodoo and European magic. Latin spells for lighting and extinguishing candles, as well as purification rituals involving fire.
Seals and Sigils: Secret Symbols of Power
How magical seals and sigils function in occult practice, methods for creating and activating them in the spirit of Voodoo and medieval grimoires.
The Bridge Between Worlds: Trance and Contact with Other Dimensions
Techniques for entering altered states of consciousness, connecting to the Voodoo egregore, and using Latin incantations to summon ally spirits.
Love Charms and Enchantments: Rituals of the Heart’s Power
Rituals for attracting love, strengthening relationships, and harmonizing emotions. A fusion of traditional Voodoo formulas with recipes from old texts.
Paths of Healing: Herbs, Infusions, and Healing Rituals
Key Voodoo healing practices: working with herbs, cleansing baths, and protective spells. How to incorporate European herbal knowledge into Voodoo rituals.
Curses and Banishments: The Dark Side of Magic
Methods of casting and lifting curses, principles of combative magic and counter-magic. Medieval formulas and their adaptation for Voodoo practice.
Ancestral Spirits: Sacred Bonds of Lineage
The importance of honoring ancestors, ritual practices, and setting up an ancestral altar in the Voodoo context. How African and European traditions interweave in the cult of remembrance.
Working with Dreams and Divination: Occult Vision
Techniques for lucid dreaming and divination in Voodoo, incorporating ancient spells and symbolic interpretation in the vein of classical magic.
Connection with the Forces of Nature: Earth, Water, Air, and Fire
Viewing the elements as living spirits, their invocation and appeasement. Blending European elemental concepts with nature deities in Voodoo.
Syncretism and Christian Symbolism: The Influence of Catholicism
How Voodoo evolved alongside Catholic imagery in the Caribbean islands. The Virgin Mary, saints, and their correlation with the Loa.
Practice for Advanced Practitioners: Complex Rituals and Cross-Cultural Experiments
Advanced spells, the synthesis of Voodoo with Hermeticism, Kabbalah, and runic magic. Crafting unique rituals based on ancient knowledge.
From Tradition to Modernity: Perspectives and Continuity
An analysis of Voodoo’s evolution in today’s world, pathways for developing and preserving the tradition, and advice for serious practitioners wishing to deepen their craft.
Foreword by the Author
My name is Amanar. From childhood, I have been drawn to the mysteries of the world, hidden in ancient chants and in the barely perceptible rustling of the night wind. I searched for answers in old books and manuscripts, conversed with experts in folk traditions, and immersed myself in rituals that, for most people in our time, have become nothing more than a somber legend of a distant past. This journey of searching and revelation led me to Voodoo—a magical system that has absorbed the wisdom of African ancestors, the energy of the New World, and the imprint of European occultism.
Voodoo is not just a colorful mosaic of rites and sacred dances, as it is often portrayed. It is a living tradition, where ancestral mysticism is intertwined with centuries of experience from priests and magicians. Within it, I have found something deeper than mere fragments of folklore or cult rituals. Here lies the opportunity for serious practitioners to connect with the power of the Loa—mighty spirits who can assist in healing, protection, and the pursuit of the mysteries of existence.
Over time, I discovered that the magical practices of Medieval Europe and the African diaspora complement each other in remarkable ways. Rites and invocations from ancient grimoires written in Latin blend with the rhythms of drums and the chants passed down from generation to generation by African sages. It is this mysterious harmony that I sought to embody in my book, where the knowledge of classical occult schools converges with the ancient African roots of Voodoo.
In the twenty-two chapters that follow, you will find not only historical references but also practical recommendations, rituals, and spells. All of them are arranged to help the seeker gain a deeper understanding of the nature of Voodoo and learn to use its power in everyday life. My aspiration is to pass on basic tools and keys for interacting with the spirit world, which you can develop and refine according to your own path.
Every step on the mage’s road can become a new revelation if one proceeds with awareness and reverence for the tradition. I hope that this book opens the door to the hidden knowledge that can transform not only the course of external events but also the inner world of the seeker.
With love for ancient wisdom and deep respect for those who dare to comprehend it,
Amanar
