Voodoo dolls: Origin
Voodoo dolls have their origin in Africa, and they are within the culture and practices of voodoo religion. Therefore, they represent a great mystery for many.
On the other hand, the bad reputation of voodoo dolls comes from horror films. As a result, it was generated the belief that Voodoo only works to cause harm through dolls, which is not entirely true.
Voodoo religion is framed within two lines, one that is called Lukumí or snake, and the other that is called Conga or the rainbow, being Lukumí part of the black magic and being Conga the white magic practice.
Voodoo dolls: Primary use
Initially, voodoo dolls were created to collaborate with the healer or the sorcerer in his / her healing work for his / her patients. But this use degenerated over time. Subsequently the energies that were previously dedicated to good were used to cause harm and achieve the control of people’s will.
However, over the years they have been drifting and used in different scenarios. Science has recently found a new role that these dolls fulfill, even for all those who have been working under pressure in their offices.
Healing purposes
We can make a voodoo doll of ourselves for healing purposes. For this, the pins are nailed in the place where the disease is suffered, visualizing the dissolution of the blockages in the affected area.
For Other Uses
According to beliefs, voodoo doll grant the possibility of communication with the spirits of our predecessors, in this case the doll must be made by putting clothes or objects that belonged to the deceased.
Voodoo dolls are also used to produce positive changes in life, but they are also used to call spirits and types of energies.
How to make them
A voodoo doll is made following the exact needs for the spell. First, it can be made by using fabric of various colors; this will depend on the kind of ritual it is used. For example, red is widely used to ask for love, green to ask for health, and orange to ask for prosperity. And black that is linked to the uses of black magic.
Materials
Among the basic elements, we have the following materials: fabric of different colors or the color desired for the clothes of the doll. Cotton for the stuffing of the doll, the needle and the sewing thread, buttons, scissors, sticks, and wool to make the hair that represents the person you love.
You can also add jewelry; they can be chains, rings, a watch or other specific accessories of the person you want to represent when making the voodoo doll.
Preparation
First, the fabric should be cut in the shape that simulates a body that has head, arms and legs.
Second, it is sewn by the edges. Subsequently, it is filled with cotton and buttons are sewn or glued to it to simulate the eyes. Once it is ready, start dressing it by putting on a shirt and pants or dress as the case may be, and complementing with the ornaments that the designer considers.
In short, the doll is impregnated with thoughts and energies in a spiritual way to activate the doll, putting in it the best energies and faith as a result.
