~ Fakesters of Voodou, Hoodoo & Conjure ~
(with a little help from your friends)
I'm going to talk straight-up serious about Scammers, Fakesters and Fraudulant Queens, Kings, Houngans, Mambos, Bokors and Hoodoo Doktors and Conjures...
First, you need to understand that authentic Voodou Queens, Kinds, Houngans and Mambos are not salaried employees of an established Church. The Hounfors they personally operate are their Churches, and they frequently purchase the many, often expensive, items necessary for the various free Seremonis and Fetes they conduct - without charging entrance fees to the rituals.
As such, they understandably charge fees for consultations, readings and Spellworks privately administered for individuals seeking their help.
Many folks hire a Worker to perform a Spell, then almost immediately detract from the Spell's Flow-of-Intention, by adding-in their Anxious Impatience. Here's some really good advice from Rev. Mother Denise Alvarado for anyone seeking hands-on help from any kind of Spiritual Worker: The Six Dumbest Things You Can do...
Unfortunately there are probably as many, if not more, hucksters with nefarious intentions posing as experts offering hellishly overpriced, often worthless, impotent (if not actually harmful) Voodou/Hoodoo/Conjure "services" as there are credible Practitioners.
The legal term for such fakery is Bunko, which is defined as: "A swindle in which a person is cheated at gambling, persuaded to buy a nonexistent, unsalable, or worthless object, or otherwise victimized."
While Bunko schemes are illegal, and prosecutable - they are often difficult to prove because most folks don't document every detail of every such transaction.
Anyone can have business cards printed and internet websites promoting themself as a Voodou Queen, Papa, Doktor, Mambo, Hoodoo or Conjure.
It behooves you to be very cautious in seeking Voodou-centric and Hoodoo/Conjure Magickal assistance - especially online.
~ Never Fear - Help Is Here ~
I can confidently recommend some high-intentioned books, providing instruction on authentic Voodou/Hoodoo/Conjure Spellworks you can perform for yourself:
- The Conjure Workbook - Workin' The Root
Written by Mama Starr Casas, this is the go-to source for understanding Conjure (Hoodoo) from the inside. It includes enough Spells to keep you happily engaged for a long time.
Mama Starr also has other, topical books that will help you in working Conjure for specific goals: - Working Conjure: A Guide To Hoodoo Folk Magic
Expert Hoodoo Sen Moise uses his decades of experience to inform us about Conjure's history, principles, fundamentals, and (most importantly) ethics, while providing practical how-to instructions for making Conjure work for your intentions. He also has a number of presentations on Youtube - A great Voodoo-centric book by New Orleans Voudou Queen Denise Alvarado, filled with authentic details about Voudou and associated Spells.
- The Voodoo Hoodoo Spellbook
- Charms, Spells and Formulas
Ray Malborough, a highly experienced Hoodoo offers straightforward, uncomplicated Spells, including the authentic use of Poppets (aka "Voodoo Dolls") - Backwoods Shaminism
Ray "Doctor Hawk" Hess' comes from a family of Hoodos. His book includes history, philosophy and social commentary, making this book far more than a Book of Spells. - Voodoo Visions: An Encounter With Divine Mystery
In this inspiring book, Sally Ann Glassman, illustrator of the beautiful New Orleans Voodoo Tarot, offers a basic understanding of our relationships with, and obtaining powerful help from a number of Voudou Lwa.
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I can confidentally recommend only the following Voodou/Hoodoo/Conjure providers, whom I know by experience, to be expert, authentic and honest. They can help you by both supplying needed objects, as well as setting Spells for your desires at more reasonable prices. (And no, I don't get "kickbacks" from them...)
- Mama Izzy - a personal friend of many years, Mama Izzy is a powerful, high-intentioned, first-class Conjure. She offers both items and personally-conducted SpellWorks at most-reasonable costs.
Her beautiful IRL Conjure Shop is cock-full of goodies, and she is most knowledgeable and can help you in planning desired Spellworks. The shop also hosts some of the best Diviners in the midwest,
- Mama Starr Casas In addition to her wonderful books, Mama Starr (another personal friend) also provides the tools for Conjuring, as well as personal consultations and the setting of Spells for you.
Additionally, she conducts classes through the Conjure Acadamy - and also partners with Hoodoo Sen Moise, - a genuinely honest, reliable Hoodoo, sharing ownership in the Conjure New Orleans Shop. - The third recommendation I confidently offer is Denise Alvarado's Creole Moon virtual shop. Denise, a Voodoo Queen, labors to provide inspiration, authentic information in her beautiful books and Courses, as well as genuine, empowered Hoodoo products on her website.
- Finally, I highly recommend Sally Ann Glassman's Island of Salvation Botanica, located in the New Orleans Healing Center. It's chock-full of wonderful, authentic Hoodoo and Voodou paraphernalia.
Sally Ann Glassman is the artist behind the awesome images in the New Orleans Voodoo Tarot, and one of the most personable public figures in New Orleans. She also did a fabulous job painting the images of the nearly unapproachable spirits for the Enochian (Magick) Tarot.
It's my hope that no one be taken in by the money-mongers who pretend to be empowered Sppiritual Workers. Best to stick with the renowned, proven few.Now begone Fakes, Frauds and Bunko-artists!You have no power here!
Beni Ou,
Dieudonne Bokor
Copyright © 2019, Dieudonne Bokor (aka W.A. Ryan)
