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Magical Herbs and Roots: Magical herbs and roots can be used as amulets or ingredients in various Voodoo Magic rituals. They can have healing or protective properties and are worn in bags, pouches or embedded in amulets.
Rings and Bracelets: Some rings and bracelets, especially if they have special symbols or engravings, can be used in Voodoo Magic as magical amulets to protect or attract happiness. Rings and bracelets can be used in magical rites and rituals, as handles for channeling magical energy and strengthening intentions. On the arc side in Voodoo magic, rings and bracelets can be energized for healing purposes. Carriers can use them to relieve physical pain or psychological problems. Some rings and bracelets can be used for magical protection and blocking negative influences. They can help ward off negative energies or curses. They can be used as amulets or amulets to protect against negative energies, diseases or sabotage. They can be wearable talismans to ensure personal safety and well-being. Rings and bracelets can be decorated with specific loa (spirit) symbols to attract their attention and support. It can be used in religious rituals and prayers. In Voodoo love rituals, rings and bracelets can be used to attract love and strengthen relationships. They can be wearable charms to enhance sexual attractiveness and attract a partner. But some rings and bracelets can be used for magical protection and blocking negative influences. They can help ward off negative energies or curses.
Bots: These are sacred fetishes that represent spirits or gods. They can be used in rituals and rituals to connect with spirits and receive their help.
Fixtures and Lamps: Fixtures and lamps can be used to create a special atmosphere during Voodoo Magic rituals. They can be decorated with special symbols or images that correspond to the purposes of the ritual.
Magic Books and Records: Magic books and records may contain spells, prayers, and instructions for performing rituals. These records can be passed down from generation to generation and contain valuable knowledge of Voodoo Magic.
Memorabilia: Some believers in Voodoo Magic may use memorabilia such as photographs of deceased relatives or personal items to establish a connection with spirits and ancestors. A Voodoo priest may have his or her own tools related to his or her rituals and traditions. These tools may include Voodoo implements such as drums, wands, amulets, and attributes specific to his or her initiation and practice. It is important to emphasize that each of these magical tools, amulets, talismans
It has its own unique symbolic meanings and properties, and is also used for certain purposes and rituals within the framework of Voodoo Magic.
Chapter 4. The Magical signs of Vevey and Grigri
Let’s take a closer look at some of the signs and instruments in more detail. So, Veves are symbolic drawings that are associated with various loa (spirits or gods) in the Voodoo religion. Each Loa has its own unique veve, which is used to invoke and address it during rituals and ceremonies. Below are examples of veves for some of the most famous Loa (gods) in Voodoo and their brief description:
Papa Legba: Papa Legba’s veve is a pattern resembling a «Y» with crisscrossing lines and a cross at the bottom. He is the patron saint of roads and travel, and is also the «keeper of the keys» to the spirit worlds in the Voodoo religion.
Erzulie Dantor: Vevey for Erzuli Dantor is an image of a woman with sharp facial features and pulsating lines around her head. This loa is associated with love, beauty, femininity and the protection of mothers.
Ogun: The Ogun Veve consists of two parallel vertical lines that are crossed with a horizontal line at the bottom. Ogun is the god of metal, war and technology, and his symbol is also associated with work and crafts.
Damballa Wedo: The Veve of the Dumbala Species is an image of a snake coiled into an eight, sometimes with a cross or a morning light. Dambala Vedo is the god of snakes and water, and he is considered one of the oldest Loa. It is associated with purity, immortality and creation.
Esu: The Vevey for the Acs is a cross with additional vertical and horizontal lines, often with a nail in the center. Esu is a loa of cross roads and barriers, and also provides access to the spiritual world.
Next, you can see how the most popular vova looks for each of the mentioned Loas are drawn, and you can try to draw them yourself or find images on the Internet.
GRIGRI IN VOODOO: DESCRIPTION AND MEANING
As has been repeatedly emphasized, VODOO is a religious and magical system that has roots in African religious traditions and has developed in the Caribbean, especially in Haiti and New Orleans. It combines elements of African beliefs, Catholic Christian tradition and local American customs. Voodoo has its own amulets, symbols and magical items that play an important role in its rituals and practices. Two of these magical items include «vevey» and «grigri». And if Veves are symbolic drawings or graphic patterns that are drawn on the ground or on other surfaces during voodoo rituals and ceremonies, then Grigri are magical amulets or small objects that are worn as protection from adverse events, diseases or evil spirits.Grigri can be made of various materials such as metal, leather, bone, or wood, and often contain voodoo-related symbols such as vevey or Loa images. Grigri serve various purposes such as protection, luck, healing, etc. Grigri are usually made of a variety of materials, including metal, leather, bone, wood, etc., and may contain various symbols, talismans, or ingredients. The meaning of grigri and their specific use may vary depending on traditions and purposes. Here we tell you in detail how to make Grigri for different purposes. So let’s move on:
• Grigri for protection:
Materials: Grigri for protection can be made of metal (for example, iron), stones (for example, black tourmaline), wood or leather. Symbolism: They often contain protective symbols such as crosses, shields or eyes. Symbols associated with guardian spirits can also be used. Colors: Black, white and red are often associated with protection and can be used in the grigri color scheme.
• Grigri for love:
Materials: Grigri for love can contain pink or red elements, and can also be made of materials related to femininity, such as amethyst or rose quartz. Symbolism: They may include symbols related to love, such as hearts, roses, couples in love, or the symbol of Venus. Colors: Pink and red are colors associated with love and passion, and they are often used in grigri for love.
• Grigri for Luck:
Materials: Grigri for luck may include materials related to wealth and abundance, such as gold, green agate or precious stones. Symbols: They may contain symbols of wealth, such as coins, precious stones, or a symbol of money (for example, a dollar sign). Colors: Green and gold are colors that are associated with luck and wealth.
• Grigri for Money:
Materials: Grigri for money can be made from materials that are associated with wealth, such as gold, silver, green agate or citrine. Symbols: They may contain symbols of wealth, such as dollar signs, coins, bank buildings, or symbols of abundance. Colors: Green and gold are also colors associated with money and wealth.
• Grigri for Health and Healing:
Materials: Grigri for healing can be made from materials known for their healing properties, such as amethyst, medicinal herbs or honey. Symbolism: They may contain symbols related to health, such as mint leaves, crosses (symbol of healing) or images of healing gods. Colors: Green and white are often associated with healing and can be used in grigri for health.
• Grigri for Success and Achievements:
Materials: Grigri for Success may contain materials related to achievements and luck, such as the tiger’s Eye stone, medals and awards. Symbols: They may include symbols of success, such as ladders (climbing symbols) or symbols of victory. Colors: Gold, red and blue are the colors associated with success and achievements.
• Grigri for Spiritual Protection:
Materials: Grigri for spiritual protection can be made from materials related to spirituality, such as sacred religious texts or sacred stones. Symbolism: They may contain symbols and mantras that are used in spiritual practices to protect against negative forces. Colors: White and gold are often associated with spirituality and sacredness and can be used in grigri for spiritual protection. • Grigri for protection from evil eyes and negative energy: Appearance: Grigri for protection from evil eyes and negative energy can take the form of symbols that scare away negativity, such as eyes, hands with a gesture of disgust or horns. Materials: they can be made of materials that serve as protection, for example, black tourmaline, tiger’s eyes or metal charms. Symbols: Grigri for protection from evil eyes may contain symbols that are designed to reflect or absorb negative energy. Colors: Black and white are often associated with protection from negative energy.
• Grigri for peace and tranquility:
Appearance: Grigri for peace of mind may include symbols and images associated with peace and harmony, such as a lotus or butterflies. Materials: They can be made of materials that promote relaxation and tranquility, such as amethyst or malachite. Symbolism: Grigri for peace and tranquility may contain symbols of meditation, balance or spiritual harmony. Colors: Purple and blue are often associated with peace and tranquility. Grigri to strengthen relationships and attract friendship: Appearance: Grigri for strengthening relationships may include symbols related to friendship and connection, such as hands, heart symbols or figurines of friends. Materials: They can be made from materials that support social connections and friendships, such as rose quartz or images of friends. Symbolism: Grigri for strengthening relationships may contain symbols symbolizing unity and solidarity. Colors: Pink and green are often associated with friendship and strengthening relationships.
• Grigri for the development of intuition and spiritual growth:
Appearance: Grigri for the development of intuition may include symbols related to spirituality and inner growth, such as the third eye or the lotus. Materials: they can be made of materials that contribute to the expansion of consciousness and the development of intuition, for example, amethyst or labradorite. Symbolism: Grigri for the development of intuition may contain symbols that support the development of spiritual abilities. Colors: Purple and blue are often associated with spirituality and intuition.
• Grigri for a successful business:
Appearance: Grigri for a successful business can be small amulets that symbolize prosperity and good luck in the business sphere. For example, it can be a gold coin, a figurine of the god of wealth, or a miniature business symbol. Materials: They can be made from materials related to wealth and business, such as gold, red gems or wood. Symbols: Grigri for a successful business may include symbols of wealth and prosperity, such as a dollar sign, coins, or images of commercial buildings. Colors: Gold and green are often associated with wealth and business success. Additional symbols: Symbols of prosperity, such as casino tokens, figures of the god of wealth, symbols of business growth and development, can be included in grigri for a successful business. Magical Ingredients: May contain magical ingredients that attract good luck and prosperity, such as aloe root, ginger or cardamom. Intention: when creating grigri for a successful business, it is important to put your intention in them and focus your thoughts on achieving business success.
• Grigri to punish enemies:
Appearance: Grigri can have an intimidating appearance to punish enemies. They can be images of scary creatures, symbols of power, or magical symbols of revenge. Materials: They can be made from materials related to magic and power, such as black tourmaline, metals or wood. Symbolism: Grigri for punishing enemies may include symbols that cause fear or pose a threat, such as a cross with crossed bones or images of warrior gods. Colors: Black and red are often associated with magical power and punishment. Symbols related to the protection and reflection of negative energies, such as pentagram signs, amulets depicting guardian spirits or magical runes, can be included in grigri to punish enemies. Magical Ingredients: May contain magical ingredients that give them power, such as garlic, saltpeter or black pepper. Intention: When creating grigri to punish enemies, it is important to focus on protecting and reflecting negativity from enemies.
• Grigri to attract love and a partner:
Appearance: Grigri to attract love and a partner can be images of symbols of love and romance, such as hearts, couples in love or cupids. Materials: They can be made of materials associated with love, such as rose quartz, copper or leather. Grigri to attract love may include symbols associated with romance and attraction, such as Cupid’s arrows, figures of lovers, hearts with initials, or even images of the goddess of love Aphrodite. Magical Ingredients: May contain magical ingredients that enhance attractiveness, such as rose oil, rose quartz or rose petals. Intention: When creating grigri to attract love, it is important to tune in to the energy of love and seduction. Symbolism: Grigri to attract love may include symbols that enhance romantic feelings, such as images of the goddess of love Venus or magical symbols of connection. Colors: Pink and red are often associated with love and passion. Grigri in voodoo, also known as «grij-grij» or «gris-gris,» are magical amulets used in voodoo for various purposes. Let’s describe grigri in more detail for each of these purposes:
• Grigri for welfare:
Appearance: Grigri for welfare may have symbols associated with abundance and prosperity. These can be signs of money, images of fertile plants or goddesses of abundance. Magical Ingredients: May contain magical ingredients that attract material wealth, such as green herbs, money, vetiver root or citrine. Symbols: Grigri for welfare may include symbols of wealth and prosperity, such as images of piggy banks, coins or dollar signs.
• Grigri for communication with the dead:
Appearance: Grigri for communicating with the dead may have mystical symbols associated with spirits and the afterlife. These can be images of skeletons, crosses, or sacred texts. Magical Ingredients: May contain magical ingredients that enhance the connection with spirits, such as incense, lavender or sacred oils.
• Grigri for communicating with the dead may include symbols that allow you to contact the spirits of your ancestors or other spirits of the afterlife.
• Grigri for protection from enemies:
Appearance: Grigri for protection from enemies can have an intimidating appearance, such as images of protective spirits or symbols that repel negative forces. Magical Ingredients: May contain magical ingredients that protect against sabotage, such as black tourmaline, black pepper or salt. Symbols: Grigri for protection from enemies may include symbols associated with reflection of negativity and protection, such as eyes, pentagrams or signs of Heru (the Egyptian goddess of protection).
• Grigri in voodoo can be used for various purposes, including the return of a loved one, the return of a husband (or wife) to the family, pregnancy support and the birth of children. It is important to note that voodoo is a complex system of magic, and traditions may vary in different regions and among different practitioners. Let’s describe grigri in detail for each of these purposes:
• Grigri for the return of a loved one:
Appearance: Grigri for the return of a loved one may include images of lovers, hearts, or symbols of the connection between you and the target (the person you want to return). Magical Ingredients: May contain magical ingredients that enhance your attachment to this goal, such as photos, hair, or items belonging to your loved one. Symbolism: Grigri for the return of a loved one may include symbols that promote the resumption of a relationship and attract the attention of this goal.
• Grigri for the return of the husband (or wife) to the family:
Appearance: Grigri for the return of a husband or wife to the family may contain symbols of family happiness, photographs or objects related to your marriage. Magical Ingredients: May include materials that symbolize unity and union in marriage, such as a wedding ring or sacred texts. Symbolism: Grigri for the return of a husband or wife to the family may include symbols of love, loyalty and reconciliation.
• Grigri for childbirth and pregnancy Support:
Appearance: Grigri for pregnancy support may contain images of pregnant women, children, or symbols of motherhood. Magical Ingredients: May include materials related to the protection of the mother and unborn child, such as soft energy stones, mother-and-stepmother, pink quartz or pregnancy symbols. Symbols: Grigri for pregnancy and birth may contain symbols of fertility, care and well-being for the unborn baby.
• Grigri to attract good luck:
Appearance: Grigri for the attraction of luck can have symbols associated with luck and happiness. These can be symbols of good luck, such as four-leaf clovers, tree petals, or images of lucky animals. Magical Ingredients: May contain magical ingredients that enhance the energy of luck, such as stones with a good reputation, red roots or seeds. Symbolism: Grigri to attract good luck may include symbols associated with success and luck, such as lucky numbers or zodiac signs considered auspicious.
• Grigri for successful business:
Appearance: Grigri for a successful business may include symbols related to business and prosperity, such as dollar signs, symbols of growth and development, or miniature objects associated with your industry. Magical Ingredients: May contain magical ingredients that promote business success, such as copper coins, amulets depicting patron gods, or oils for success. Symbols: Grigri for a successful business may include symbols associated with prosperity, such as images of commercial buildings, investment symbols, or items associated with success.
• Grigri for fart and luck:
Appearance: Grigri for fart and luck may contain symbols associated with luck and luck, such as lucky charms, tidbits, or images of figures showing a gesture with raised index and middle fingers (a gesture of luck). Magical Ingredients: May include magical ingredients that bring good luck and good fortune, such as sparkling stones, white feathers, or mixtures of incense. Symbols: Grigri for fart and luck may include symbols associated with luck, such as the symbols of the red five (symbol of luck) or symbols associated with the fart.
• Grigri for good health:
Appearance: Grigri for good health may include images of health symbols such as laurel leaves, a heart, or images of healers. Magical Ingredients: May contain magical ingredients that support health, such as amethyst, green herbs, or sacred oils for health. Symbolism: Grigri for good health may include symbols associated with healing and well-being, such as images of Asclepius (the Greek god of medicine) or zodiac signs related to health.
• Grigri for successful studies:
Appearance: Grigri for successful studies may include symbols related to knowledge and education. These can be books, feathers, symbols of wisdom (for example, owls) or images of the gods of knowledge. Magical Ingredients: May contain magical ingredients that contribute to the learning process, such as amethyst (stone of wisdom), lavender (for concentration) or lilac (for clear thinking). Symbols: Grigri for successful studies may include symbols of education and knowledge, such as letters of the alphabet, signs of equality or icons of the gods, patrons of learning.
• Grigri for the desired pregnancy:
Appearance: The grigri for the desired pregnancy may contain symbols of motherhood, figures of pregnant women, images of months, or baby items such as cradles. Magical Ingredients: May include magical ingredients that promote pregnancy and protect the unborn baby, such as a monthly stone (a female amulet), red root or rose oil. Symbolism: Grigri for the desired pregnancy may include symbols of fertility, protection for the unborn child and images of goddesses of motherhood.
• Grigri to protect the whole family:
Appearance: Grigri for the protection of the whole family may contain symbols of family well-being, home and unity. These can be images of houses, family coats of arms, symbols of friendship or family names. Magical Ingredients: May include magical ingredients that protect the family from negative influences, such as black tourmaline (stone of protection), salt, red threads or sacred runes. Symbols: Grigri for the protection of the whole family may include symbols of family harmony, well-being and protection, such as runes of family happiness, images of houses or gods of family protection.
• Grigri for successful studies:
Appearance: Grigri for successful studies may have symbols associated with education and knowledge. These can be images of books, globes, symbols of knowledge (for example, wise owls) or written texts. Magical Ingredients: May contain magical ingredients that contribute to the learning process, such as amethyst (stone of wisdom), lavender (for concentration) or sacred oils for learning. Symbols: Grigri for successful studies may include symbols of knowledge, wisdom and study, such as the Greek letter «Pi» (symbol of knowledge) or images of the patron gods of education.
• Grigri for successful travel:
Appearance: Grigri for successful travel may contain symbols related to adventure and safety during travel. These can be images of compasses, maps of the world, symbols of safety (for example, guardian angels) or amulets from the evil eye. Magical Ingredients: May include magical ingredients that protect the traveler, such as tourmaline (a stone of protection), frankincense (to purify energy) or oils for protection during travel. Symbols: Grigri for successful travel can include symbols of safety, adventure and positive travel.
• Grigri to open a company:
Appearance: Grigri for the opening of a company may have symbols related to entrepreneurship and business. These can be images of the keys to success, symbols of prosperity, or items related to your business. Magical ingredients: May contain magical ingredients that contribute to the successful start of the company, such as gold (a symbol of wealth), stones for good luck or sacred oils for business. Symbols: Grigri for the opening of a company may include symbols of prosperity, good luck and professional success.
• Grigri to attract wealth:
Appearance: Grigri to attract wealth may contain symbols associated with abundance and prosperity. These can be signs of money, images of goddesses of abundance or symbols of wealth. Magical Ingredients: May include magical ingredients that attract material wealth, such as green herbs, mandrake roots, or dollar bills. Symbolism: Grigri to attract wealth may include symbols of wealth, abundance and prosperity.
• Grigri for quick inheritance:
Appearance: Grigri for quick inheritance may contain symbols related to wealth and inheritance. These can be images of treasures, money, keys to a safe, or symbols of wealth. Magical Ingredients: May include magical ingredients that attract wealth and inheritance, such as coins, pyrite, or golden flower water. Symbols: Grigri for quick inheritance can include symbols of wealth, inheritance and financial success.
• Grigri for quick marriage or marriage:
Appearance: Grigri for quick marriage or marriage may contain symbols associated with love and union. These can be images of hearts, newlyweds, wedding rings or symbols of love. Magical Ingredients: May include magical ingredients that help attract a partner, such as rose quartz (the stone of love), aphrodisiacs or aromatic oils to attract love. Symbols: Grigri for a quick marriage or marriage may include symbols of love, union and family happiness.
• Grigri for building a house:
Appearance: Grigri for building a house may have symbols related to the construction and protection of the house. These can be images of houses, tools, the sun (as an energy source) or symbols of protection.
Magical Ingredients: May include magical ingredients that protect the home and ensure its well-being, such as protection stones, sacred herbs or oils to protect the home. Symbols: Grigri for building a house may include symbols of comfort, protection and harmony in the family home.
• Grigri for family reunion:
Appearance: Grigri for family reunification may contain symbols related to family unity and peace. These can be images of families, symbols of unification, puzzles or symbols of peace. Magical Ingredients: May include magical ingredients that contribute to pacification and restoration of family relationships, such as rose quartz (peace stone), oil of reconversion or botanical ingredients associated with peace. Symbols: Grigri for family reunification may include symbols of peace, harmony and reconciliation.
• Grigri to preserve peace and end the war:
Appearance: Grigri for the preservation of peace and the cessation of war may contain symbols related to peace, diplomacy and harmony. These can be images of world symbols, symbols of peace, or peace among nations. Magical Ingredients: May include magical ingredients that promote peace and reconciliation, such as oils of peace, stones of harmony, or sacred texts preaching peace. Symbols: Grigri for the preservation of peace and the cessation of war may include symbols of peace, harmony and harmony between nations.
• Grigri for luck in the casino and on the sweepstakes:
Appearance: Grigri for luck in gambling may contain symbols associated with luck and excitement. These can be symbols of money, dice (as a symbol of dice), red tigers (as a symbol of luck) or symbols of luck. Magical Ingredients: May include magical ingredients that bring good luck and success in gambling, such as red roots, good luck charms or amulets with symbols of good luck. Symbols: Grigri for luck in gambling can include symbols of excitement, luck and fortune, such as lucky numbers or zodiac signs considered favorable.
• Grigri for better health:
Appearance: Grigri for improving health may have symbols associated with healing and well-being. These can be images of health symbols, pharmacy signs, images of Asclepius (the Greek god of medicine) or the heart. Magical Ingredients: May include magical ingredients that promote health and healing, such as amethyst (stone of healing), sacred herbs or oils for health. Symbolism: Grigri for improving health may include symbols of healing, well-being and harmony with the body.
• Grigri for removing spoilage and negativity:
Appearance: Grigri for removing spoilage and negativity may contain symbols related to protection and purification. These can be images of protective symbols, such as amulets from the evil eye, mirror symbols or crosses. Magical Ingredients: May include magical ingredients that purify from negative influences, such as salt, cleansing herbs or oils for protection. Symbols: Grigri for removing damage and negativity can include symbols of protection, reflection of negative energies and amulets that can neutralize harm.
• Grigri for male strength:
Appearance: Grigri for masculine strength may contain symbols associated with masculinity and strength. These can be images of phalluses, symbols of masculinity, symbols of male energy, or images of male patron gods. Magical Ingredients: May include magical ingredients that enhance masculine strength and energy, such as rhinestone (a stone of masculine energy), musk, or oils to increase sexual power. Symbolism: Grigri for masculine strength may include symbols of masculinity, energy, and sexual strength.
• Grigri for energy:
Appearance: Grigri for energy may have symbols associated with dynamism and vitality. These can be images of the sun, energy symbols (for example, lightning), colors that are associated with energy (for example, orange), or images of animals with high energy. Magical Ingredients: May include magical ingredients that impart energy and vitality, such as citrine (energy stone), essential oils for wakefulness, or aromatic mixtures to increase energy. Symbolism: Grigri for energy may include symbols of vitality, dynamism and activity.
• Grigri for survival in an extreme situation:
Appearance: Grigri for survival in an extreme situation may have symbols associated with survival in nature and protection from dangers. These can be images of survival tools such as a compass, knife, fire, or symbols of protection in nature. Magical Ingredients: May include magical ingredients that promote survival, such as agate (survival stone), antiseptic oils, or herbs for protection. Symbols: Grigri for survival may include symbols of survival, protection and navigation, such as stars or compass symbols.
