There are two types of people who practice magic. The first
type is the traditionalist. These are the people who are normally initiated in
some type of African religion or practice. The second type are the mystics. Mystics
don’t believe in a single path. They tend to be eclectic and are known to be
the proverbial spiritual free lancers. Both are very capable of doing magic.
However, they have different ways of going about it. So in this article, I am
going to thoroughly explain the two different categories. This way, you can
decide which one you fit into.
The Creation of the Voodoo Witch?
People believe that Voodoo is really a caricature of
different African religions and magical practices. For centuries there has been
a smear campaign that cast Voodoo and many of its practitioners in a negative
light. Highly sensationalized Voodoo rituals have been displayed on televisions
all throughout the world, thanks to Hollywood. And Voodoo has become a belief
system that is so highly stigmatized that it is only practiced in secret. It is
common knowledge to think that Voodoo is very primitive. However, Voodoo is
incredibly progressive, because it mimics the ebb and flow of nature. While
other practices work based on beliefs, Voodoo practitioners work based on
natural laws that have remained consistent since the earth’s creation.
How Does Voodoo Work?
Voodoo has become a catch-all phrase to describe anything
that is spooky, kinky, scary, or weird. In a nutshell, society has programmed
us to be afraid of anything that is foreign and unknown. However, that is
exactly what Voodoo is. It is the exploration of the unknown. Over the years it
has become our nature to conform. Instinctively, we don’t want to make any kind
of drastic changes, because we are afraid for our safety. There is a certain
comfort in having a routine. However, we can only grow through exploration. We
can only grow when we do things differently. This is a big problem for a lot of
people, because it is scary to swim out in unchartered waters. Also, you’re
going to make mistakes, and yes, you’re going to struggle. Most importantly,
you’re going to come up against opposing entities or spirits who will derail
your mission and stop you from getting ahead.
Is Voodoo Evil?
The ancient Egyptians believe that the world was divided
into two spheres, the plane of the living, and the plane of the dead. The plan of the dead was of course called the
Underworld, where all kinds of spirits and demons lay. However, in order for a Pharaoh
or priest to be resurrected, they had to go through the Underworld. In Greek
Mythology, it was Hades who ruled the underworld. Any one who dare visit the Underworld
needed to go through a labyrinth of tunnels, jigsaw puzzles of torture, and
fire pits that induce pain and suffering. Both the Greeks and the Ancient
Egyptians painted the Underworld as a cruel and ugly place that we all have to
go through, to be resurrected. This same concept applies to enlightenment. We
have to go through the darkness in order to get to the light. So evil is just
an opposing force that we have to overcome to become stronger.
Traditionalist tend to Favor Voodoo Rituals
There are Voodoo rituals in the form of initiations. Ifa,
Santeria, Candomblé, and Lukumi, all have specific initiations. In essence,
these religions have mastered ancestral magic. What does that mean? It means
that when you become initiated into these religions, you become much stronger.
We all have our ancestors’ memories inside of us, but because of programming,
we don’t always have access to them. So when you become initiated, your Godfather
or Godmother will flip the switch, granting you access to many of the dormant
powers, memories, and energies inside of you. You also have access to your
Godfather and Godmother’s energies. So you can work under the tutelage of
experienced priest and priestess who can give both structure and knowledge.
Furthermore, the power is magnified if your Godparent has a great deal of godchildren.
The law of nature is that people are just more powerful when they’re in big
groups. Perhaps the best thing about being a traditionalist is that the rituals
are very effective. All the kinks and bugs have been worked out before the
information is passed down to posterity. What does this mean? It means that
traditionalist work more like scientist. They understand that a certain
behavior is going to bring about a certain result. So they tend to make very
little mistakes.
Mystics are the Voodoo Witchdoctors
I talk to so many people who tell me that Voodoo is all
about getting people to believe. This has created a world of dissimulation,
trickery, and deception. That’s not what Voodoo is about. Voodoo isn’t about
the belief. It is about the surrender. Old shamans and witchdoctors understood
that ninety-five percent of the universe was covered in darkness. What does
that mean? It means that our knowledge as humans is incredibly limited. It
means that even if we study for years, we still only have access to just five
percent of what the universe has to offer. The other ninety-five percent is
floating out in the universe. We can only have access to this energy if we
surrender. However, in order for us to access this energy, we have to forego
our identity and ego. This is incredibly difficult to do for many people
because they don’t want to feel like they’re losing control. I suppose this is
why the spiritual possession is so scary to a lot of people.
The universe is one big cloud.
My brother was recently shopping for a new computer. He told
me that he wanted to by something with a lot of storage space. This is when I
had to explain to him that we live in the 21st century. You don’t
need to have a computer with storage space.
You can just store everything into the cloud. You don’t have to write
anything down, you don’t have to memorize anything. Everything is stored in the
cloud! This same concept applies to our universe. Everything is stored in the
darkness. All the information from our ancestors is there, all you need to do
is access it. But before you can access it, you have to trust and then
surrender. Naturally, the mystics and traditionalist are not in categories that
are mutually exclusive. There are some traditionalists who are also mystics and
vice versa. However, if you’re just starting, the best thing for you to do is
to work with someone who can give you guidance and structure. Then, once you
have that guidance and structure, you can go off, become a mystic and start
channeling the earth’s great energies all by yourself!
Are you a traditionalist or a Mystic? Learn about the
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