| Witchcraft and Voodoo are fundamentally very similar. | | | | they are able to offer something to us in this modern |
| Each is a venue for spirituality. Both reach out to the | | | | world that virtually no other venue can. It is these |
| divine. The motivation behind both Voodoo and | | | | traditions, as well as others - such as Santeria, |
| Witchcraft is also similar; not evil or malicious, Voodoo | | | | Candomble, Obeah, Kabbalah, Ceremonial Magic, and |
| and Witchcraft at their core are made to help real | | | | more - that have retained the secrets of the ancient |
| people solve the real problems that occur in their daily | | | | world and the mysteries therein. The most common |
| lives. These are holistic spiritual practices meant to | | | | workings of these - spells - can take many forms. |
| touch every aspect of a person's life; they promote | | | | Voodoo and Witchcraft share many elements when it |
| spiritual development, personal enrichment, and love. | | | | comes to spell casting. Although the rituals are very |
| The history of Voodoo and Witchcraft also has | | | | different, the purpose of the rituals is what is similar. |
| parallels. While Voodoo is an African magical tradition, | | | | Voodoo and Witchcraft can certainly be used for high |
| Witchcraft is primarily a European tradition. However, | | | | spiritual ends, but they are also very practical. People |
| both Voodoo and Witchcraft have been severely | | | | frequently visit the Witch or Voodoo Priest for love |
| repressed. Many Witches suffered torture and death | | | | spells, spells to help out with money, and other types |
| at the hands of religious authorities throughout Europe | | | | of workings that generally make life easier. This is one |
| and the Americas. Similarly, when Voodoo Priests | | | | of the amazing things about both Voodoo and |
| were stolen from Africa as slaves and brought to the | | | | Witchcraft that many mainstream religions miss out on |
| Americas, slave masters feared the power of | | | | - they understand you. They are very down to earth, |
| Voodoo magics and attempted to stamp it out at | | | | understand your specific problems as a human being, |
| every turn. | | | | and can proscribe spells and rituals that will actually |
| Nonetheless, Voodoo and Witchcraft have survived. | | | | help them. |
| This is a testament to the power and love that lives | | | | The choice between Voodoo and Witchcraft is largely |
| within the hearts of devout practitioners of both | | | | a matter of personal taste. When you are seeking |
| traditions. Despite many centuries of severe | | | | someone to help you with spells, spiritual matters, |
| persecution, both have retained their traditional beliefs, | | | | energy work, or anything else it is important to find |
| spells, and practices. Each has emerged stronger and | | | | someone you are comfortable with. Many people |
| more powerful in this modern world. And both are still | | | | have an affinity for Voodoo; if Voodoo calls out to |
| readily available at the fingertips of those who need | | | | you, by all means you should find a Voodoo Priest to |
| help from the modern Witch or Voodoo Priest. | | | | help you. If Witchcraft appeals more to you, you should |
| Aside from this parallel history, the thing Voodoo and | | | | find a Witch. As spiritual beings first and foremost we |
| Witchcraft have most obviously in common is the | | | | know what is best for us; listen to your heart and find |
| practice of spell casting. As both have retained ancient | | | | the tradition that speaks to you. |
| magical practices the mainstream world has forgotten, | | | | |