Death and Dark Rum

For as long as I can remember I’ve always had an obsession with Halloween. I can’t put my finger on one thing; the delicious food, the ghosts, the bonfire, the trick or treat fun? Maybe it was a combination of all these things and more. The fascination never waned, I had it then, I have it now and it is the most important night of the year to me in that sense.

As I got older and became more aware, I was informed that Halloween was also known as Samhain. Samhain? What on earth was that? I think initially I felt a slight disappointment, that my glorious Halloween was called something else - how dare they? I did my research and dug deep and to my surprise I discovered that Samhain was a night when the veil of the dead became thinner and that our loved ones could actually pay a visit, should they wish to do so.

It’s strange at times the way you are lead in certain directions, not knowing why at the time, but nevertheless going ahead full steam. Directions lead me towards séances, Ouija, spiritual churches and private sittings. Was there a theme building here and was I following it? Sometimes. At times I need more than a nudge, I need deliberate directions from a guide with a map!

As time has progressed I have worked with numerous aspects of the ‘occult’ The majority leading me down the dearly departed path but it’s okay, I’ve never found death to be the end, just a continuation of a remarkable journey that we’re all on.

These last months I’ve travelled a bit full circle. I used to practice Witchery back in the day, then like I say, I branched off and dipped my toe into other metaphysical waters. Now I’m back, and feel I’ve nurtured the inner me but it’s not so much Witchery I’ve returned to but a Hoodoo based beautiful vibe. It has things that float my boat, animal lore and familiars, herbalism, healing, spellwork and conjure. Yes, I’ve embraced it and it hugged me back.

I kept receiving synchronicities; dreams, signposts of where Hoodoo was taking me. I listened and a name that kept recurring to me - the wonderful Maman Brigette, the wife of Loa Baron Samedi. Who was she? I found out that Maman Brigette loves dark rum laced with chillies, also that she uses obscenities a lot and guess what? She is the keeper of cemeteries and the protector of gravestones. She was a patron deity of Marie Laveau, she is linked with the catholic St Brigit and also the celtic goddess Brighid. So you see, Maman Brigette honours our ancestors and guides, the newly dead and the living should you wish to call on her. I work with Maman Brigette now, in my spiritual capacity with the departed and also with Hoodoo and Conjure.

I’ve travelled another circle and realised my obsession with Halloween years ago was my start on the path to work with spirit and its many colourful ways. The signs and clues are always there, remember what the Lord said “ seek and ye shall find". Go on, try it.

Louis the Seer

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