Orishas, Goddesses, and Voodoo Queens: The Divine Feminine in African Religious Traditions Immersion and preparation

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Jade is said to bless whatever it touches

Copal is a sacred ally that elevates your consciousness and helps to connect you with the divine

Candles and lamps for spiritual use in indigenous traditions are usually crafted with precision and care using natural ingredients to harness the elements and promote balance and harmony in both the physical and spiritual realms

Orishas, Goddesses, and Voodoo Queens: The Divine Feminine in African Religious Traditions Immersion and preparationby Lilith Dorsey Throughout Africa and beyond in the diaspora caused by the slave trade, the divine feminine was revered in the forms of goddesses like the ancient Nana Buluku, water spirits like Yemaya, Oshun, and Mami Wata, and the warrior Oya. The power of these goddesses and spirit beings has taken root in the West. New Orleans, for example, is the home of Marie Laveau, who used her magical powers to become the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans.