Voudon Gnostic Workbook Quiz
89 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Who can become a big lucky Hoodoo?

Anyone who makes contact with the spirits behind Voudoo.

The spirits are difficult to meet and are not eager to connect with humans.

False

What is the primary benefit of becoming a lucky Hoodoo?

  • You can communicate with all spirits.
  • You become immune to misfortune.
  • You gain the power to influence your luck. (correct)
  • You can easily manipulate others.

    • The spirits wish to receive ________ and ________ as part of their exchange for help.

    <p>food, candles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do individuals learn from the spirits in Voudoo?

    <p>Power secrets that help them become more lucky.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Gnosis' mean?

    <p>Knowing of the spiritually attuned</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following spirits are mentioned in the dedication?

    <p>Kammamori</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Holy Spirits act as if they know everything and have no need of communication.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of esoteric prayer according to the text?

    <p>To seek eternal communion with God-Energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who led the author to understand the laws of the Kami?

    <p>Doctor Kammamori</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In esoteric practice, the relationship with God is seen as a connection through the __________.

    <p>Holy Spirits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is NOT mentioned as part of the esoteric prayer practice?

    <p>Material accumulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two types of spirits mentioned alongside Hoodoo?

    <p>Loa and Kami</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many lessons are stated in Chapter 1: The Power of the Spirits?

    <p>10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do after drinking the glass of water in the ritual?

    <p>Put out the candles in the order: black, red, green, blue, and yellow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The spirits of Hoodoo can help you control the minds of others.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The method of mind development known as ______ involves being taught in dreams by Hoodoo spirits.

    <p>dream power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a method for mind-power development in Lucky Hoodoo?

    <p>Method of herbal healing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of combining the methods for mind-power development?

    <p>It increases effectiveness and enhances results.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The method of the ______ is a mind-projection technique to send your mind to where the spirits are.

    <p>Holy House</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Hoodoo, it is suggested that one must be prepared to have sex to control another's mind.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the shadow-stuff method?

    <p>To develop mind-power through the use of shadows and visualizing energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in the hoodoo control method?

    <p>Visualizing sexual action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following methods with their descriptions:

    <p>Dream-power method = Learning through dreams Holy House = Mind-projection to spirits' presence Shadow-stuff method = Using shadows and visualization Prayer method = Silent communication with spirits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the magickal lust according to the content?

    <p>An unnatural power generated by desire in a magickal sense.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should one write the name in a magick square?

    <p>In square form, writing the name in four different directions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the magick square?

    <p>To channel magickal lust power into a shape that can be fed to the spirits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you say to infuse the magick square with power?

    <p>I INFUSE THIS MAGICK SQUARE WITH THE MAGICKAL LUST POWER IN MY MIND.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What types of candles are recommended during the ritual?

    <p>Yellow, blue, green, red, and black candles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which flavor of brandy should be used for controlling the mind of another person for business gain?

    <p>Orange-flavored</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'contraite' refer to?

    <p>An agreement or contract with the spirits for the obtainment of wealth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The spirits of _____ help in the manifestation of wealth.

    <p>earth and water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do numbers five through eight in the diagram refer to?

    <p>The ancient Hoodoo spirit energies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the essence of the first term in the glossary of points of contact?

    <p>Earth is the substance of the treasure sought by man.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can people do with their second senses?

    <p>They can become readers and advisors of spiritual truth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which spirit is known as the king of the spirits on the island under the sea?

    <p>Maitre</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Hoo-Spirits?

    <p>They are the spirits that make up one half of the team of spirits in Lucky Hoodoo.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Doo-Spirits look like turtles, fish, frogs, and snakes.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is necessary to become a lucky Hoodoo?

    <p>Complete a Voudoo ritual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The spirits of the sea-magicians come from the __________ angle of the spirit world.

    <p>west</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not one of the four major kinds of needs that Hoodoo spirits address?

    <p>Travel to foreign countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the Work Loa?

    <p>They are spirits concerned with doing special projects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ceremonies and rites are unnecessary for summoning Hoodoo Spirits.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a person avoid when contacting the spirits?

    <p>Insincerity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To contact the Hoodoo Spirits, one must perform a __________ ritual.

    <p>request</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can become a big lucky Hoodoo?

    <p>Anyone who makes contact with the spirits behind Voudoo.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the spirits want from individuals who contact them?

    <p>To manipulate other people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The spirits in Voudoo are difficult to meet.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can individuals offer to the spirits as payment?

    <p>Gifts of food and candles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Lucky Hoodoo works where everything else doesn't work, implying it's the ______ solution.

    <p>ultimate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the author of the Voudon Gnostic Workbook?

    <p>Michael Bertiaux</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the workbook?

    <p>Esoteric prayer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to refer to the spirits in Haiti?

    <p>Loa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which country did the author make daily attunements to the Holy Spirits called the Kami?

    <p>Japan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ancient word from the Greek language mentioned in the text?

    <p>Gnosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The relationship with God-Energy can improve through the help of Holy Spirits.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of gnostic teachings as described in the text?

    <p>To understand the energy of the spirits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which deity is associated with the oracles in the chapter about the Genius of IFA?

    <p>Osiris-Legbha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Mysticism is described as the lifestyle of those who do not commune with God-Energy.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'Hoodoo Secrets' chapter primarily focus on?

    <p>Mind-power development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following groups of spirits are part of Lucky Hoodoo?

    <p>Doo-Spirits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is referred to as the king of the spirits of the Dead?

    <p>Papa Nibbho</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Hoodoo spirits?

    <p>To help people gain what they need.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The spirits of the sea-magicians come from the north angle of the spirit world.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The old king of the spirits on the island under the sea is called _____ or _____ for short.

    <p>Maitre, Ma-Tr</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What colors of candles are used in the dedication ritual to the Hoodoo spirits?

    <p>Black and blue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do persons generally seek help from Hoodoo for?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What ritual serves as a self-initiation into the system of Lucky Hoodoo?

    <p>The dedication ritual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are the spirits that assist with special projects in Hoodoo?

    <p>Work Loa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Honesty is important when communicating with the spirits.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    After the ritual, you will clap your hands together quickly and say, 'AND IT IS DONE HOLY SPIRITS OF ________.'

    <p>LUCKY HOODOO</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of serving the Hoodoo Spirits?

    <p>To develop mind-power and receive good luck and favors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are methods for mind-power development in Lucky Hoodoo? (Select all that apply)

    <p>The Method of Hoodoo Spiritual Prayer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The prayer method can only be used at night.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of using the shadow-stuff method?

    <p>It helps develop mind-power by using the essence of shadows for energy transfer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is used to send your mind to the place of the spirits?

    <p>Method of the Holy House</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential for controlling the minds of others according to Hoodoo?

    <p>To visualize the act of sex with that person.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of using the power of visualization in Hoodoo?

    <p>It can hold a person's attention and make them do what you wish.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Hoodoo spirits require physical actions to be performed to grant requests.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you put into the magick square?

    <p>Magickal lust power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the magick square in Hoodoo?

    <p>To feed and empower the Hoodoo spirits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do you visualize the name of the person you want to control?

    <p>By holding their image in your mind and saying: I HOLD THE MAGICKAL LUST POWER IN MY MIND.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the flavor of brandy to its intended purpose in Hoodoo.

    <p>Peach = For purposes of lovemaking and sexual excitement Blackberry = To attract more money from others Cherry = To favorably influence a judge or superior Orange = For business or general gain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a flavor of brandy used in Hoodoo rituals?

    <p>Apple</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'contraite' in the context of attracting money?

    <p>An agreement between yourself and the spirits for obtaining wealth in exchange for services.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two types of powers that the 'contraite' utilizes?

    <p>Earth and water spirits or elementals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which zodiac signs are associated with wealth in the context of Hoodoo?

    <p>Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ritual calls for using candles of the colors yellow, blue, green, red, and ______.

    <p>black</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or False: The spirits clarify that they require precise pronunciation of words during rituals.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Unconscious, Subconscious, and the Divine

    • Unconscious: Deepest connection with divine entities in a realm of pure elemental power.
    • Subconscious: A realm nurtured by the gods to facilitate wealth and success in conscious living.
    • Animal Skins: Represent past life experiences that attract success, recalling animal existences.
    • Divinatory Oracle: Gods communicate through symbols and images, a unique language of visual imagination.
    • Elemental Forces: Source of desires and keeper of magical powers.

    Materialization of Wealth

    • Water Element: Symbolizes a space where wealth manifests and materializes; acts as a medium for attracting money.
    • Shamanistic Approach: Engages with spirits to create a primitive setting for magickal work, enhancing attraction to wealth.
    • Mind and Imagination: Essential tools for constructing images that appeal to spirits, enabling the manifestation of desires.

    Rituals for Wealth Attraction

    • Use a magickal altar with a diagram placed between black and red candles during rituals.
    • Incorporate a potent drink like Green Chartreuse or Akavit to amplify spiritual connection with rituals.
    • Best performed during a new moon for optimal chances of attracting wealth. Regular practice builds rapport with spirits.

    Good vs. Bad Possession

    • Good Possession: Involves being guided by positive spirits, leading to luck and success.
    • Bad Possession: Lacking good spirits due to negative influences or wrong thinking, resulting in failure.
    • Spiritual Attunement: Successful individuals possess good spirits, whereas unsuccessful individuals are burdened by negative influences.

    Spiritual Healing and Empowerment

    • Acknowledge the duality between good and bad possession; empower oneself through positive spiritual influences.
    • Lucky Hoodoo Prayer: A technique to exorcise negative forces and invite good spirits for success.
    • Affirmations: Reinforce the desire for positive energies and successful outcomes through intense mental focus.

    Cultural Perspectives on Spirits

    • Gnostic Teachings: Utilize communication with divine entities for personal growth and success, transcending mundane challenges.
    • Spiritual Practices: Embrace methodologies from various cultural spiritual systems (e.g., Voodoo, Shinto) to access divine energies.
    • Mysticism: Encompasses daily practices of prayer, cleansing, and invoking divine powers for personal development.

    Spiritual Integration and Growth

    • Regularly engage in esoteric practices to deepen the relationship with spiritual forces.
    • Continuously seek to understand the powers of the spirits to facilitate healing and personal success.
    • View daily interactions as opportunities for spiritual growth and magical experience, leading to a more elevated existence.### Hoodoo Rituals and Mind-Power Development
    • Ritual includes drinking water with spirit-power, calming energy, and respecting the Holy Spirits of Lucky Hoodoo.
    • Candles (black, red, green, blue, yellow) are extinguished in a specific order to enhance spiritual connection.
    • A contract with Hoodoo Spirits is essential for mind-power development, emphasizing their role in spiritual growth.
    • Mind-power or mental energy originates from the spiritual realm, distinct from the physical world.

    Methods for Mind-Power Development

    • Four favored methods by the Spirits of Lucky Hoodoo for mind-power enhancement:
      • Dream-power method
      • Hoodoo spiritual prayer method
      • Holy House method
      • Shadow-stuff method
    • Combining all four methods is encouraged for optimal results and regular practice.

    Specific Methods Explained

    • Dream-Power Method:

      • Utilizes sleep to connect with Hoodoo spirits, allowing for learning and recalling spiritual lessons.

    • Prayer Method:

      • Focused on silent thought communication with spirits at any time for mind-energy exchange.

    • Holy House Method:

      • Involves mental projection to the spirits' domain for knowledge and energy acquisition.

    • Shadow-Stuff Method:

      • Engages in meditation in a dark environment for mind-energy absorption through shadows.

    Practical Application of Rituals

    • Regular use of prayer and Holy House methods can strengthen mind-power contacts and build familiarity with spirits.
    • Dream-power requires deep meditation to remember teachings from the spirit realm.
    • Shadow stuff entails bathing in shadows to absorb mind-energy and enhance overall vitality.

    Control Over Others

    • The Hoodoo spirits can assist in influencing others' minds to maintain a connection or attract attention.
    • The practice focuses on collaboration with spirits rather than complete control over individuals.
    • Emphasis on love and sexual energy as key motivators for spirit assistance and societal harmony.

    Summary of Spirit Cooperation

    • Cooperation with Hoodoo spirits leads to enhanced spiritual and mental development, promoting peace and reducing conflict through positive energy exchanges.

    Dedication

    • Dedicated to various spirits: Hoodoo, Les Vudu, Kami, Kammamori, Lares, Penates, Numen, and Numina.
    • Acknowledges their inspiration and assistance over 25 years.

    Preface

    • Insights into the world of esoteric prayer based on personal experiences.
    • Emphasizes the significance of "Loa" or "Les Vudu" as passionate spirits in Haitian spirituality.
    • Esoteric prayer viewed as a personal dialogue with spirits, enhancing problem-solving relationship with God's energy.
    • Promotes the Gnosis, an ancient Greek term for spiritual knowledge, crucial in making prayers effective.
    • Experiences in Japan led to daily communion with Kami, enhancing awareness of esoteric prayer's power.
    • Training under Doctor Kammamori emphasized understanding of Shinto laws and spiritual integration.
    • Esoteric prayer is described as a lifelong commitment leading to closer relationships with God and improved problem-solving abilities.
    • Challenges are viewed from a higher spiritual perspective, promoting a transformation of problems into experiences.
    • Kardec's influences reflected on looking to spirits for daily living insights and guidance.
    • Emphasizes mysticism and prayer as foundational practices to commune with divine energy and spirits.
    • Encourages readers to view daily life as continuous dialogue with God through spirituality and esoteric teachings.

    Table of Contents Overview

    • First part covers Voudoo Energies, detailing a system of Hoodoo practices and lessons on esoteric spell-casting.
    • Guzotte Outlines of Esoteric Voudou explores radical psychology and magical applications.
    • Genius of IFA focuses on mystical deities connected to oracles and advanced magickal practices.
    • Experimental Theology of Osiris-Legbha discusses gnostic initiation and metaphysical systems.
    • Voudou and Atlantean Research investigates the origins and research energies surrounding Voudou.
    • Second part, Gnostic Energies, delves into gnostic concepts like Zothyrian Metapsychology and forms of spiritual physics.

    Key Themes

    • Understanding of esoteric prayer leads to spiritual growth and better daily life experiences.
    • Connection between spirituality and practical problem-solving through higher levels of awareness.
    • Incorporation of diverse spiritual practices from different cultures enhances esoteric understanding.
    • Continuous engagement with spiritual energies regarded as essential for personal development and mysticism.### Voudoo Energies and Lucky Hoodoo
    • Anyone can connect with the spirits of Voudoo to become a "big lucky Hoodoo."
    • Spirits desire interaction; they want to enhance people's luck in exchange for gifts like food and candles.
    • Lucky Hoodoo provides a practical means for achieving personal goals uniquely.
    • Spirits possess hidden powers known through "second sight," "second hearing," and "second touch," utilized by readers and spiritual advisors.
    • Historical context includes the lost island of Atlantis, where powerful magicians existed and their spirits now thrive underwater.
    • Spirits have evolved into forms like fish, frogs, and snakes, integrating their magical practices with their new aquatic existence.
    • Maitre, the king of spirits under the sea, leads the Hoo-Spirits, while Papa Nibbho, king of the dead, leads the Doo-Spirits.
    • The Hoo-Spirits represent sea magicians from the element of water, while the Doo-Spirits symbolize spirits of the dead from the element of earth.
    • The combined force of both spirit families creates a powerful dynamic for effective and practical magick.
    • Treating the spirits with respect enhances their willingness to assist individuals.
    • Emphasis on the importance of working with spirits and recognizing their significance in the successful practice of magick.### Hoodoo Spiritual Practice and Rituals
    • Spirits require engagement and small payment for their services, emphasizing a mutual relationship.
    • Dedication rituals are central for aspiring Hoodoo practitioners to demonstrate seriousness in seeking the spirits' help.
    • A specific prayer is recited during the dedication ritual to establish connection with Hoodoo spirits for favors.

    Ritual Components

    • Set up involves two candles (black in the north, blue in the west), a glass of water (south), and a focused eastern direction.
    • Prayers are recited while lighting candles, invoking the powers of both light and the spirits of the dead.

    Main Goals of Hoodoo Practitioners

    • Common aims include:
      • Attaining good health and freedom from illness.
      • Seeking financial gain, better employment, or improved work conditions.
      • Gaining knowledge about spirits for personal growth.
      • Finding romantic connections or enhancing love life.

    Work Loa and Spirit Interaction

    • The "Work Loa" are spirits dedicated to assisting humanity in achieving specific desires.
    • Successful contact with these spirits is facilitated through established rituals that communicate intentions effectively.
    • Sincerity is crucial; spirits can detect false requests or insincerity, leading to barren interactions.

    Special Considerations in Spirit Communication

    • Moral codes in human society do not apply to spiritual interactions; honesty toward spirits is the only requirement.
    • Practitioners should not shy away from expressing their true desires, regardless of human moral standards.

    Basic Ritual for Spirit Engagement

    • Set the altar with five candles (yellow, blue, green, red, black) and a request note to direct the spirits’ attention.
    • The ritual includes lighting the candles sequentially, reciting prayers, and offering vitality through hand movements to empower spirit assistance.

    Mind-Power Development through Hoodoo

    • Participation with Hoodoo spirits enables substantial mind-power development, seen as spiritual growth.
    • Four accepted methods for mind-power enhancement:
      • Dream-power method utilizes sleep for spiritual insights.
      • Hoodoo spiritual prayer for direct requests.
      • Holy House involves mental projection to connect with spirit realms.
      • Shadow-stuff method employs meditation in darkness to foster mind energy.

    Combining Rituals for Effectiveness

    • Regular integration of all four mind-development methods enhances connection with spirits and personal mental capacity.
    • The consistency and simplicity of these methods foster a conducive environment for spiritual and mental growth.

    Conclusion on Hoodoo Practices

    • Emphasis is placed on achieving results efficiently; spirits favor practitioners who are proactive and sincere in their engagements.
    • Ritual practices are designed to provide clarity and effectiveness in communication with the spirits and understanding their support.

    Studying That Suits You

    Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

    Quiz Team

    Related Documents

    Voudon Gnostic Workbook PDF

    Description

    Test your knowledge of the Voudon Gnostic Workbook by Michael Bertiaux. This quiz covers key concepts, themes, and practices associated with this influential work in the realm of mysticism and spirituality. Dive into the unique insights and teachings presented in this fascinating text.

    More Like This

    Voudon Gnostic Workbook Overview
    40 questions

    Voudon Gnostic Workbook Overview

    PeacefulHeliotrope2422 avatar
    PeacefulHeliotrope2422
    Voudon Gnostic Workbook Quiz
    467 questions

    Voudon Gnostic Workbook Quiz

    PeacefulHeliotrope2422 avatar
    PeacefulHeliotrope2422
    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser