Marie Laveau was a free Creole woman of color living in nineteenth-century New Orleans who became famous as a Voudou Queen. She is known for her entrepreneurial savvy and is credited for making a business out of Voudou and Hoodoo. She was known in all sectors of the city, having significant connections in the legal system and the Catholic Church. But Voudou is not the only thing Marie Laveau is known for. She is most loved and remembered by New Orleanians for her charity work, prison ministry, and service to the community.
At any given time, Marie Laveau could be found in dark, steam-filled rooms around the city, where she tended to those afflicted with deadly diseases such as cholera and yellow fever. Yet she did not contract the diseases herself. Whereas the average life expectancy at that time was just over thirty years, Marie Laveau lived to the ripe old age of nearly eighty! It says a lot about her lifestyle and resiliency to live that long. She was blessed with a long and fruitful life. But how did she do it? What were her secrets?
To discover the mysteries of her long and fruitful life, we look at authentic Creole formulas, herbal remedies, and recipes commonly used during Marie Laveau's lifetime. We also consider the practices attributed to Marie Laveau that are passed down through oral tradition. In this way, the Hoodoo, food, and domestic Goddess activities in the course come directly from her point in history. And the conjures contained in the course cover the issues for which people were known to have sought her advice - love, managing a happy home, spiritual protection, and defense - issues that remain relevant even today.
The Marie Laveau Voodoo Grimoire Master Class is based on the book by the same name, to be released on February 5, 2023. We will study the book chapter by chapter, taking an in-depth look at the magick and medicine. We specifically consider how you can implement the information into your own life so that you can conjure a world of your own making – one that reflects the health, success, and vitality of Marie Laveau. But the course is not limited to just what is contained in the book, it includes an abundance of material that never made it to print due to space constraints. Rather than store the information away, I have chosen to create this this master class and pass the information on to anyone who wants to learn.
The Marie Laveau Voodoo Grimoire Master Class contains lessons for conjuring a smooth, magickal household and living an abundant, spiritual life based on the practices and traditions of Marie Laveau and our shared Creole ancestors. It is ideal for anyone interested in cultural and spiritual well-being. Initiation is not required. Being Creole is not required. This course, like all courses at Crossroads University, is open to anyone with a sincere desire to learn. Students will learn an abundance of Creole spells, roots, remedies, cures, and formulas. Most importantly, all of the formulas and conjures you will learn are easily reproducible by today’s practitioners.
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Before we continue...
Introducing Marie Laveau
The Birth of a Voudou Queen
Attributes
Devotion to Two Religions
Fighting the Good Fight: Laveau's Prison Ministry
Laveau Voudou: A New Religion
Elmore Lee Banks was Bitch Slapped by the Voodoo Queen
Marie Laveau Biographical Timeline
Serving Marie Laveau
Creating an Altar of Devotion
Printable Version of Marie Laveau's Vévé
Test Your Knowledge
Chapter 1 Goals: Materia Magica
Essential Tools of the Trade
The Black Cauldron
Caring for Your Cauldron
The Gris Gris Cauldron
Tools of the Trade: Books
The Broom
Dust My Broom
Dust My Broom - Elmore James, the King of the Slide Guitar
Candles
Layout for Candle Blessing
Charcoal Brazier
Doll Babies
The Holy Bible
Incense
Kitchen Witchery: Herbs and Spices
Miniature Coffins
Magick Oil Lamps
Personal Grimoire or Book of Shadows
Perfumes, Colognes and Spiritual Waters
Petition Paper and Writing Petitions
Laying Tricks and Disposal of Ritual Remains
Words, Thoughts, and Intentions
Test your learning: Prepare to Conjure
Chapter 2 Objectives: Creole Beauty Formulas
Exploring the Intersection of Beauty, Glamour, and Magick
Skin Care
Sugar Scrubs
Rose Sugar Scrub
Louisiana Van Van Sugar Scrub
Crown of Success Sugar Scrub
Bath Salts
Crown of Success Bath Crystals
Louisiana Van Van Bath Crystals
A Laveau Voudou Beauty Bath
Madam Murray's Rose Salt
Dry Perfumes and Dusting Powders
Solid Perfumes
How to Make Solid Perfume
Hair Treatments
General Tips for Hair Health
Personal Beauty Domestic Receipt Book
Create Your Own Receipt Book
Test Your Learning: Beauty Formulas
Chapter 3 Goals
Days of the Week
Phases of the Moon
Menstrual Cycle
Sunrise and Sunset
The Use of Tide Water in Hoodoo and Conjure
Hands of the Clock
The Best Times for Cleansing
Test Your Learning: Best Times for Conjuring
Chapter 4 Goals: Caring for Your Ritual Items
Maintaining the Altar Space
Bones, Antlers, and Horns
A Review of Bone Preparation Techniques
Caring for Cast Iron Cauldrons
A Cauldron Blessing
Bless This Cauldron
Ceremonial Garb and Clothing
Ammonia as a Cleansing Agent
Bluestone and Laundry Bluing
Cleansing with Candles
Cleansing with Eggs
Herbs and Incense
Hoodoo's Shells and Stones
Talismans and Amulets
Tignons
Test Your Learning: Caring For Ritual Items
Introduction: Kitchen Witchery and Conjure in the Kitchen
Blanc Mange
Creole Calas
The Famous Creole Calas
Cafe Au Lait
World's Fair Souvenir Cookbook 1904
Creole Pralines
Praline Makers or Entrepreneurs?
Congris
Creole Shrimp Bogged Down in Rice
Download: Aunt Caroline's Dixieland Recipes
Hoppin' John
Money Greens
New Orleans Green Gumbo
Potlikker
Spicy Boiled Peanuts
St. John's Bread
Download: The Picayune's Creole Cook Book
Infusing Magick into the Act of Cooking
Test Your Knowledge: Conjure in the Kitchen
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I thoroughly enjoyed this course. The information was presented in a informative manner, and was thought provoking. I learned some new things, and the course confirmed things I knew.
I thoroughly enjoyed this course. The information was presented in a informative manner, and was thought provoking. I learned some new things, and the course confirmed things I knew.
Read LessI enjoyed reading about Marie Laveau 's biography and her ritual performances. I gain great knowledge about her experiences.
I enjoyed reading about Marie Laveau 's biography and her ritual performances. I gain great knowledge about her experiences.
Read LessThere is just so much you think you know, but don't. I highly recommend this course for any beginner interested in the basic foundations of New Orleans Voodoo.
There is just so much you think you know, but don't. I highly recommend this course for any beginner interested in the basic foundations of New Orleans Voodoo.
Read LessI enjoyed this course as it is very informative. I see how it could be valuable to someone who knows nothing as well as someone who is involved in the practice. Thank you
I enjoyed this course as it is very informative. I see how it could be valuable to someone who knows nothing as well as someone who is involved in the practice. Thank you
Read LessAbsolutely amazing course, enough detail and information to whet the appetite but not so much to overwhelm the novice with too much detail. Actually looked into various bits in greater detail, brilliant precursor for anyone buying one of your boo...
Read MoreAbsolutely amazing course, enough detail and information to whet the appetite but not so much to overwhelm the novice with too much detail. Actually looked into various bits in greater detail, brilliant precursor for anyone buying one of your books. Couldn't find fault
Read LessI fully enjoyed this coarse and look forward to more
I fully enjoyed this coarse and look forward to more
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