"This a practical guide to New Orleans-style magic inspired by the life and traditions of Marie Laveau-the eternal and enduring Queen of New Orleans Voodoo"--
Denise Alvarado Book order
An independent scholar and ritual artist, this author delves into the folk magic, spiritual traditions, and culture of the American South. Her work intimately weaves together her art and life experiences as a Creole woman raised in the Hoodoo capital of the world, New Orleans. While deeply rooted in her heritage, her global travels have broadened her perspective, now calling Arizona home. Through her writings and art, she offers a unique lens into spiritual practices and folklore.
- 2024
- 2022
Witch Queens, Voodoo Spirits, and Hoodoo Saints
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
"New Orleans has long been America's most magical city, inhabited by a fascinating visible and invisible world, full of mysteries, known for its decadence and haunted by its spirits. If Salem is famous for its persecution of witches, New Orleans is celebrated for its embrace of the magical, mystical, and paranormal. New Orleans is the historical stronghold of traditional African religions, spirituality, and voudou in the US. There is a mysterious spiritual underbelly hiding in plain sight in New Orleans, and this book shows us where it is, who the characters are, where they come from, and how they persist and manifest today"--
- 2020
The Magic of Marie Laveau
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
"Marie Laveau may be the most influential-and is among the most famous-American practitioner of the magical arts. She is the subject of songs, films, and legends and the star of New Orleans ghost tours. Her grave in New Orleans ranks among the most popular spiritual pilgrimages in the US. This book explores Laveau's life and work-the history and mystery. It gives an overview of New Orleans Voodoo, its origins, history, and practices. It contains spells, prayers, rituals, recipes, and instructions for constructing New Orleans Voodoo-style altars and crafting your own gris-gris"--