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Saints, Talismans, and Psalms Characteristic of Hoodoo practice is the use incorporation of Catholic saints, talismans, and the psalms in Workings
Seven Potencias Talisman Saints are people recognized as having attained a certain level of holiness.
Grotto in Dickeyville, Wisconsin Photograph by Denise Alvarado, © 2007. All Rights Reserved Worldwide. Who and What is a Saint? The French sociologist Emile Durkheim proposed that the central concept of religion was the distinction between sacred and profane, as opposed to deity. Based on studies of Indigenous Australians, Durkheim stated "religion is a unified system of beliefs and practices relative to sacred things, that is to say, things set apart and forbidden." According to his theory, the sacred is embodied in groups of sacred symbols, icons, and totems. The profane, on the other hand, involves mundane individual concerns. Durkheim explicitly stated that the dichotomy sacred/profane was not equivalent to good/evil: the sacred could be good or evil, and the profane could be either as well.
Saints of the Roman Catholic church. In Christian iconography, saints are often depicted as having halos.
The Saints in Voodoo One way in which African slaves could continue to practice their traditional religions was by shrouding them in elements of Catholicism. Thus, there are corresponding saints for each of the major deities or Seven African Powers. The Seven African Powers is largely a Hoodoo term that is used by practitioners of Santeria, New Orleans Voodoo, Candomble, and other religions. In Spanish, they are referred to as Las Sietes Potencias. Following is a list of some of the major deities (orishas) and their corresponding saints. Eleggua / Elegua/ Legba: Messenger, Opener of the Way, Trickster Obatala / Obatalia: Father-Mother of Humanity, Bringer of Peace and Harmony Yemaya / Yemalia / Yemalla: Spirit of Motherhood, the Ocean, and the Moon Oya: Female Warrior, Spirit of Wind, Storm, Thunder, and Magic Oshun / Ochum: Lady of Love, Beauty, and Sexuality, Spirit of Fresh Water Chango / Shango / Xango / Sango: Fourth King of the Yoruba, immortalized as Spirit of Thunder Ogun / Ogum: Lord of Metals, Minerals, Tools, War, Birds, and Wild Beasts Orula / Orunla/ Orunmila: Teacher, Prophet Babaluaye: Spirit of Disease and Sickness, also Provider of Money to the Poor Fourteen Holy Helpers
Fourteen Holy Helpers The Fourteen Holy Helpers are a group of saints venerated together in Roman Catholicism because their intercession is thought to be particularly effective against various diseases, in particular. In Christianity, the veneration of saints is a special act of honoring them, shown outwardly by respectfully bowing or making the sign of the cross before a saint's icon, relics, or statue, or by kissing these holy artifacts. The Fourteen Holy Helpers, also called "Nothelfer" (helpers in need) originated in the Rhineland during the 14th century as a result of the Black Death (a probable epidemic of bubonic plague). At the heart of the fourteen were three virgin martyrs: As the other saints began to be invoked along with these three virgin martyrs, they were represented together in artwork. Popular veneration of these saints often began in a monastery that held their relics. All of the saints except Giles were martyrs. Saint Christopher and Saint Giles were invoked against the plague itself. Saint Denis was prayed to for relief from headache, Saint Blaise for ills of the throat, Saint Elmo, for abdominal maladies, Saint Barbara for the febrile, and Saint Vitus against epilepsy. Saint Pantaleon was the patron of physicians, Saint Cyriacus invoked against temptation on the deathbed, and Saints Christopher, Barbara, and Catherine for protection against a sudden and unprovided death. Saint Giles was prayed to for a good confession, and Saint Eustace as patron of family troubles. Domestic animals were also attacked by the plague, and so Saints George, Elmo, Pantaleon, and Vitus were invoked for their protection. Saint Margaret of Antioch is the patron of safe childbirth. The fourteen saints are:
Likened to Elegua/Legba and Ogun of Santeria/Voodoo traditions, Saint Anthony is known to answer the prayers of those seeking special favors. He is reknowned for helping folks find lost things and people and assisting those who desire marriage. St. Anthony can be summoned by saying the following: Dear St. Anthony, I pray Or: St. Anthony, St. Anthony Or: Something's lost and can't be found
ORACION Oh bendito talisman a quien suerte y des- mesura le diste yo te sahumo con el oro para mi tesoro con el cobre para que libres de la envidia y del mal Suerte y fortuna te llamaras por donde quiera que vaya ha cerme triunfar horas que salga e mal mi cuerpo y casa entre el bien como CRISTO entro a Jerusalen. Talismans A talisman or amulet is a piece of jewelry, a trinket, charm, picture or collage that is used to protect one or attract that which one desires such as love, money or whatever it may be. According to some traditions, amulets are charged when the moon is waning and talismans are charged when the moon is waxing. To consecrate or ritually charge an amulet or talisman, light sopme incense as an offering to the One Most High. Place the object on your altar. Pass the object through the incense and say: Sprinkle the object with water and say: Place the object on the altar and hold your hand over it. Visualize a beam of light coming from the One Most High through your hands into the object. Say: I hereby declare this object charged with the powers of earth, air, fire, water, and spirit. That it shall be used only for good, according to my will and divine law. May it serve me well in this world, between worlds, in all the worlds. Let it be so! Your talisman or amulet can now be used.
An amulet of St Anthony can consist of his image. If you wish something returned to you, turn an image of St. Anthony upside down by a St. Anthony candle. Carry the amulet and pray to St Anthony until your request is granted. If you desire money, each week offer Saint Anthony a loaf of bread. Light an anointed Saint Anthony Candle while you soak in Special Favor Bath. Anoint the amulet with Saint Anthony oil and place it under your pillow. Pray yourself to sleep, asking St Anthony to fulfill your request. Anoint yourself daily with Saint Anthony perfume.
Saint Anthony Collage © 2006 Denise Alvarado, All Rights Reserved Worldwide. San Martin Caballero A talisman of San Martin Caballero can consist of his picture and/or a horseshoe. San Martin Caballero, "Saint Martin the Horse-rider," is the one most frequently encountered in luck charms. Born in Hungary during the late Roman empire, he was pressed into service in the Roman army, where he became a centurion, One day, while riding his horse, he chanced upon a near-naked beggar and cut his cloak in half to give the poor man a covering. That night he had a dream in which the beggar appeared to him as Jesus, so he quit the army and became a monk in Italy. He was later promoted to the rank of Bishop of Tours (in France) but always lived a simple life and gave a great deal to charity. Thus San Martin is the Patron Saint of those who hope strangers will aid them. In Mexico San Martin Caballero is especially popular among shop-keepers, who rely on the kindness of passing strangers for their livelihood, and among truck drivers, who see in his horsemanship a parallel to their own manner of earning a living. Because the horse he rides is associated with the lucky horseshoe, he is also a favourite saint among gamblers. In Cuba, some Santeros identify him with the orisha Ellegua, probably because the latter is associated with crossroads and hence with travel.
Horseshoe Prayer By the Holy Trinity, Horseshoe, I baptize you in the name of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost. Give me good luck, health, and wealth. You went wandering in the woods, Lord James, among thorns and hidden rocks, and blinded your foes with your great power. Just as you shod your horse with this horseshoe that helped you escape from the battlefield with the great power that God has given you, I want this horseshoe to give me good luck, health, and wealth. Jesus, I am remembering all these holy things that were truly accomplished. I wish at this time that this magnet horseshoe, so powerful in itself, grants me these virtues and gifts. With this horseshoe I can do whatever I want. It will be easy for me to escape from places without anyone knowing or noticing, get riches and honors, and have all the people I want to love me. Free me from everything and save me from my enemies and any life-threatening situations that may occur. All this I believe as if I am seeing it through your incomparable virtues. [recite] Three Creeds
El Secreto de la Virtuosa Herradura (The Secret of the Virtuous Horseshoe)
According to legend, if you recite the phrase "Citrun Nueve" when starting a new project or when dressing in the morning you will have good luck.
How to Make a Lucky Horseshoe Talisman To make your own lucky horseshoe talisman, purchase some red cloth, new Red Devil lye, and new salt. Wrap two horseshoes in the red cloth and hang one over the front door and one over the back door. The Red devil lye and salt should be buried at the doorsteps. In the early morning just before dawn, circle your home sprinkling a liquid that consists of your urine and a handlful of sugar and salt. (From "Hoodoo - Conjuration - Witchcraft - Rootwork," a 5-volume, 4766-page collection of folkloric material gathered by Harry Middleton Hyatt, primarily between 1935 and 1939).
Light a white andle to have roads opened for success and new opportunity. Place a cup of Black coffee, sweetened with sugar next to your candle and amulet to charge it. For protection, light a Black and Red Ellegua candle and anoint the amulet with Coconut oil. Your amulet can be placed behind the front door after the candle has burned out. Many folks carry this amulet with coffee beans in a black and red mojo bag for protection against violence. Saint Expedite Talisman To make you enemies disappear, light a red candle to St. Expedite on Friday and carry his medal for spiritual protection. To make your magical workings manifest more quickly, add the talisman to a magical lamp or place in a yellow candle. Many folks write their desire in the background of a St. Expedite image and turn it on its head (upside down) while burning a candle. If you do this, put your amulet in a glass of Holy Water next to the candle so that between the image, candle and glass you have a triangle shape. Begin "expeditious" work on Wednesday. Legba Collage © 2006 Denise Alvarado, All Rights Reserved Worldwide. Helping Hand Talisman Light a Helping Hand Candle or 7 color candle to the Powerful Helping Hand on Mondays for protection. Many workers smoke the amulet with Money Drawing, Fast Luck or Helping Hand Incense for a Fast Money Blessing or special financial favors. Say the prayer 7 times for 7 days. Saint Jude Talisman Light a green candle to the Patron Saint of "lost causes" on Wednesday. Ask him for a healing or financial miracle. Make a promise to publish a "Thank You" when he performs his task. Saint Lazarus Light a yellow candle to St Lazarus on a Sunday to ask for Spiritual healing. Wash the crutch talisman in dry white wine. Saint Martha Talisman Light a green candle to St. Martha on a Tuesday when asking her to dominate another. Say her novena nine times. Saint Michael Talisman Light a red candle to St. Michael on a Wednesday when asking him for protection. Hang Saint Michael's sword above the door in a red flannel bag with Angelica Root. Anoint with St Michael Oil. Caridad del Cobre Talisman Each week clean the amulet with a fresh Sweet Orange. Then Light a Yellow Candle or Caridad del Cobre Jar while you soak the amulet in honey overnight. Anoint the following morning with Caridad del Cobre perfume. Carry the amulet and pray to Oshun for love, fertility or luck matters. Saint Elena's Nails Talisman To force a male lover or husband to return to you, each week light a Pink Candle and say St. Elena's prayer nine times. Take one nail and put it through the heart section of a photo of your man. Place this image before the candle. To have three wishes granted, soak the three nails in Siete Machos perfume while saying St Elena's prayer seven times. Carry them in a red flannel bag along with money and a pair of lodestones. Lucky Ju Ju
Juju (joo'joo) noun: 1. An object used as a fetish, charm or amulet. 2. The supernatural power ascribed to such an object.
Chicken Foot Ju Ju © 2005 Denise Alvarado, All Rights Reserved Worldwide. Gris GrisGris gris, meaning grey-grey, is the French spelling of the Central African word gree gree. Gree gree means fetish or charm. The objects and actions employed in the practice of New Orleans Voodoo are called “gris-gris.” “Gris” is the French word for grey, signifying a mixture of black and white magic; magic which can be used for different purposes. Gris-gris, the basis of New Orleans Voodoo practice, is a concept which is based upon mixture. In New Orleans, gris gris bags combine the magickal powers of colors, herbs, and essential oils and are made as charm bags to carry for specific puposes. |
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Saints can be considered sacred symbols of certain religions. While the concept of sainthood developed in the Christian tradition, there are parallel concepts in other religions that recognize certain individuals as having attained particular holiness or enlightenment. Judaism speaks of a class of (unidentified) individuals known as Tzadikkim. Buddhists hold the Arhats and Arahants in special esteem. Islam holds the hadrat in similar esteem.According to the Bible, a saint is one who is sanctified, and there are references to all early Christians as saints (Book of Hebrews 13:24; Jude 1:3; Philemon 1:5, 7). The concept of sainthood is rooted in the Judeo-Christian belief that aligning one’s motives and actions with the “will of God” makes one more perfect and holy, and that it is possible in life to approach perfection. As Christianity developed, the word saint came to be used more commonly to designate specific individuals who were held to be exemplars of the faith, and who were commemorated or venerated as an inspiration to other Christians. Shortly thereafter, another type of saint became recognized. This was the anchorite or hermit, of the type of Anthony of Egypt. Although hermits did not die in the physical sense, they did resolve to die to the pleasures of the world, making them effective martyrs. Subsequently, after the formation of monasteries, monks came under consideration as saints. When convents were formed, nuns began to be canonized. Also, outstanding laymen became more frequently considered as saints.Within some Protestant traditions, saint is used to refer to any born-again Christian. To assist in the differentiation of the various kinds of saints, terms were invented to differentiate between them. In addition to the existing bishop, martyr, and hermit, Virgin and Matron for women, Confessor, Abbott and Abbess, Priest, and other words were added. Since then, churches have created additional such terms to assist in differentiating the ever-proliferating types.There are more than 10,000 Roman Catholic saints.
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