Sosyete Ginen de Philomise
A Southern Vodou House
 Diviniation- readings |  Witchcraft, occult and magick |  weddings and Handfastings |
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 Saints, Ancestors and the Lwa |  Classes and Ceremonies |  Rituals and spellwork |
 Prayer requests |  Hoodoo, Voodoo workshops |  Dantor |
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Years ago I started learning about spiritiuality, religions and cultures. My curiosity as a young woman was to find my path, faith or chosen belief sysem, to enlighten myself towards what I felt as ' The Divine' within all of us.
I started learning everything I could about religion, science and occult knowledge. Anything that was available to me online, in books and everywere I could meet people who wanted to talk about magick. I was like a sponge soaking up anything that I could to find out and any new knowledge that I culd accept as fact.
In ths long journey I came to realize a lot of things about myself and what I believed. I found faith in many different areas of belief and religion and started to question what was true and just for me.
That lead me to a circle of pagan practitioner's who would drastically change my life forever! After my Initiation into Eclectic Ceremonial Magick, I felt a calling to persue teacing. I felt a completeness as a mentor, teaching students and learning more and more over time.
I started having lucid dreams, so much in fact that I could remember entire dreams upon waking! I went to see a friend who did dream interpretation and she said that I was being called by the spirits towards Haitian Vodoun. I didn't really know a lot about it, so I started out, just as everyone does...looking for answers.
I was suprised that my guides would lead me here. It took me 3 years before I found a house (sociyete) and my spiritual father, Yasaisi Bon Houngan and mother Samanto Bon Manbo working under Sociyete Les Mains Forts a sister house from our home paristyle in Haiti. I was fortunate to have a wonderful and patient father who has taught me the ways of the regleman he is a Haitian Vodou High Prist.
I have been an avid student and learned as much as possible. After my Lave Tet ceremoney in Haiti, I begain to read up on every book available and everything on the internet related to Vodou and the misteries- even offshoots like santeria and other oral traditions such as hoodoo, conjure and Rootwork and magick. I poured myself completely into it as much as possible, I practiced and started out at a non-initiate level in order to start serving my ancestors and the spirits according to the regleman.
I learned quick that Vodou, like many other Ancient faiths, are of a verbal nature and you cannot learn things properly from a book. So, I waited and prayed to God that he would send me a guide and teacher, and it soon happened.
In the meantime while meditating with my Spirits guides, I learned how to sing and honor my ancestors in spirit and dance. I learned how to focus on their needs and they helped me along the way to develop my relationship with other spirits that I've made contact with to better serve our community and Socieyte. My spiritual father has been my gratest asset in fulfilling my obligations as a Manbo. I thank God everyday that I have a loving, spiritual family who look out for each other and teach the ways of the spirits and reglaman.
Vodou for me has been a wonderful journey! Filled with meaning, honor and respect for the power behind the prayer. I was raised to believe that things like this were of the devil, when in fact in Vodou there is One God- and no real 'devil'. In fact, 80% of the work the is performed through ceremony and ritual is for healing and spiritual help. That is what I have always believed should be the focus of Religion. For me, it seems the only natural path the I should follow. I have been chosen by name to be a healer, my name means; "Herb that grows beneath the soil" I have rooted myself and I can grow in any cllimate, situation and capacity. It is a wonderful feeling to know your divine calling in the world through the Spirits blessings!
I owe everything to Bondye (God) the Lwa (Spirits) my Spiritual Father Yasaisi Bon Houngan and Spiritual Mother Simanto Bon Manbo and my Ancstors, for the privilege to be a part of the beautiful Religion. I am here to lead others on their path, be it Vodou or another and work with the Spirits in heart and mind.
I believe that everyone of us has the power to perform miracles through Divine contact and God in all things. I hope to spread the good things that Vodou has done in my life and the magic it has allowed me to manifest change in my heart, soul and mind to give to others who are willing to learn.
Ayibobo-
Zebate Bon Manbo
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How our Journey begain...
About
Zebate Bon Manbo
(Root that grows beneath the soil)
Other Spirits and Altars
Ghede are wild and unruly when it comes to manners. When they mount their horse sometimes it becomes very sexual in nature. Rest assured that Ghede know when to do business and get to it fast! They are skillful in many aspects of magic. Having a friend like Ghede to aid you isn't a bad thing.
Ghede are a family of spirits that are of the cemetery. They reign over life and death and are good for curing illnesses. Some people find that in ceremonies when Ghede come they act like children and sometimes they act foolish and tell dirty jokes but, they are not joke! They work very powerful spells. Their colors are black, purple and some white. They like Vodka, cigarettes, money and dancing. If Ghede sees someone who thinks they're too good for him he will air all their dirty laundry.
Ghede are wild and unruly when it comes to manners. When they mount their horse sometimes it becomes very sexual in nature. Rest assured that Ghede know when to do business and get to it fast! They are skillful in many aspects of magic. Having a friend like Ghede to aid you isn't a bad thing.
Dantor and Ogou are some of the Petro spirits that can aid you in money, prosperity and protection from harm. Dantor is a hard working woman and picky about how she is served in ceremony. Ogou loves his rum, cigar and machete and isn't afraid to use it on those who have not paid homage to him or not taken his advise.
Erzilie is a hot, fiery Spirit. A great protector of women and children. She works strong magic and loves cigarettes and strong smelling fragrances. Her colors are dark red and royal blue. During the Haitian revolution it is said that her own people cut out her tongue so that she would not tell their secrets. When she comes into possession she makes a Ka-Ka-Ka sound. She is a mute and has her interpreter Anias with her always.
Dantor and Ogou are some of the Petro spirits that can aid you in money, prosperity and protection from harm. Dantor is a hard working woman and picky about how she is served in ceremony. Ogou loves his rum, cigar and machete and isn't afraid to use it on those who have not paid homage to him or not taken his advise.
Ghede
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Ghede are a family of spirits that are of the cemetery. They reign over life and death and are good for curing illnesses.Some people find that in ceremonies when Ghede come they act like children and sometimes they act foolish and tell dirty jokes but, they are not joke! They work very powerful spells.Their colors are black, purple and some white. They like Vodka, cigarettes, money and dancing. If Ghede sees someone who thinks they're too good for him he will air all their dirty laundry.
Do not confuse Ghede with the Barwon they are two seperate Spirits. Barown Samedi is the Keeper of the dead and none can pass unless he allows them to.
Erzilie Dantor
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Erzilie is a hot, fiery Spirit. A great protector of women and children. She works strong magic and loves cigarettes and strong smelling fragrances.
Her colors are dark red and royal blue. During the Haitian revolution it is said that her own people cut out her tongue so that she would not tell their secrets.
When she comes into possession she makes a Ka-Ka-Ka sound. She is a mute and has her interpreter Anias with her always. She is said to the the patron of Lesbians, even though she is married to Ogou.
Reverence to all souls on this day- Those who have passed away should be acknowledged yearly because without our dearly departed none of us would be on this earth. Each year soul cakes are made and sugar skulls along with other items, flowers and candles to honor them around the world.
Mary is one of the most beloved saints. Her Iconography shows a woman in robes and a child underneath her feet. Depicted as Erzili Dantor she is a very personal and serious Lwa to pray to dealing with matters of divorce, child abuse, domestic violence and so on...
Prayers from Psalms and Saint Mary can provide limitless uses in Ritual and meditation therapy.
Reverence to all souls on this day- Those who have passed away should be acknowledged yearly because without our dearly departed none of us would be on this earth. Each year soul cakes are made and sugar skulls along with other items, flowers and candles to honor them around the world.
All Souls Day
All Saints
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Prayers to the Saints are just as important as others. Reading Psalms has many important messages and powers within its self.
Mary is a patron Saint of most Catholics and Vodouissants alike. All Souls Day is a Day of Reverencing our dearly departed by giving of offerings, time and devotions.
Annointed kerchifs can be made for healing, prosparity, love and abundance with dressing oils and prayers.
You can send them to a loved one or have one made for yourself- The Saints and Spirits are here to work for you!