Vodou Shaman: The Haitian Way of Healing and Power
Ross Heaven"Ross Heaven is a loyal initiate son who communicates the Vodou tradition faithfully."—(Bon Mambo Racine, Priestess of Haitian Vodou) "Ross Heaven does for Vodou what Castaneda did for shamanism."—(Prediction magazine) Written by an initiate of Haitian Vodou, this book goes beyond the stereotypes and misunderstandings to reveal Vodou as one of the most powerful shamanic traditions. The author explains why these ancient healing practices are important for the modern world and how secret Vodou techniques can be used by anyone as safe and effective means of spiritual healing and personal development. Providing practical hands-on exercises drawn from all aspects and stages of the Vodou tradition, Vodou Shaman shows readers how to contact the spirit world and communicate with the loa (the angel-like inhabitants of the Other World), the gede (the spirits of the ancestors), and djabs (Nature spirits) for healing purposes. The author examines...