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Independent scholar, ritual artist and prolific author of Southern folk magic, spiritual traditions and culture. I create art and describe my life experiences as a Creole woman growing up in the Hoodoo capitol of the World, New Orleans, Louisiana. That said, my life experiences are by no means limited to New Orleans as I have been all over the world and currently call Arizona my home.

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	The Magic of Marie Laveau: Embracing the Spiritual Legacy of the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans by Denise Alvarado (Goodreads Author), Carolyn Morrow Long (Foreword) 3.62 avg rating — 1,282 ratings — published 2020 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Witch Queens, Voodoo Spirits, and Hoodoo Saints: A Guide to Magical New Orleans 3.93 avg rating — 352 ratings — published 2022 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Voodoo Hoodoo Spellbook 4.10 avg rating — 307 ratings — published 2009 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Voodoo Doll Spellbook: A Compendium of Ancient and Contemporary Spells and Rituals by Denise Alvarado (Goodreads Author), Dorothy Morrison (Foreword) 4.22 avg rating — 102 ratings — published 2010 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Marie Laveau Voodoo Grimoire: Rituals, Recipes, and Spells for Healing, Protection, Beauty, Love, and More 4.21 avg rating — 72 ratings — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Voodoo Dolls In Magick And Ritual 4.15 avg rating — 53 ratings — published 2009 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Crossroads Mamas' 105 Spiritual Baths for Every Occasion by Denise Alvarado (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Madrina Angelique 4.14 avg rating — 35 ratings — published 2012	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Guide to Serving the Seven African Powers: For the Individual Voodoo Practitioner 3.78 avg rating — 27 ratings — published 2009	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hoodoo & Conjure Quarterly: A Journal of the Magickal Arts with a Special Focus on New Orleans Voodoo, Hoodoo, Folk Magic and Folklore (Volume 1, Issue 1) by Denise Alvarado (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Don Alvarado (Illustrator), Karen Miranda Augustine (Illustrator) 4.35 avg rating — 23 ratings — published 2011	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hoodoo and Conjure Quarterly: A Journal of New Orleans Voodoo, Hoodoo, Southern Folk Magic and Folklore (Volume 1, Issue 2) by Denise Alvarado (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Aaron Leitch (Goodreads Author), Dorothy Morrison 4.63 avg rating — 19 ratings — published 2011	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Today's Oracle from the Hoodoo Almanac 2026 Bibliomancy Edition

Today, I opened the Hoodoo Almanac 2026 to reveal what wisdom the oracle has to offer us. On page 177, we get the following:

Set your intention and sweep forward; when the Seven African Powers walk with you, every step gains strength and favor.

This oracle speaks in the language of momentum and alignment. It begins with intention because direction always comes before movement. An unfocus

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“Other cultures are not failed attempts at being you; they are unique manifestations of the human spirit. —Wade Davis”
― Denise Alvarado, Voodoo Hoodoo Spellbook

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“We pay homage to the Mother and Father of New Orleans Voudou”
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