Today,
I’ll be arriving in Salem, Massachusetts. When you think of Salem, you probably
think of witches, in much the same way that you probably think of New Orleans
and voodoo. Both are favorite cities of mine, and I’ve been in my fair share of
both witchy and voodoo shops.
Louisiana
and Haitian voodoo and Wicca don’t have a lot in common when it comes to
religion. But both religions tend to be very misunderstood, and both use magic.
I’m
not an expert when it comes to voodoo, but I like to think I’m an expert
shopper! And for me, the biggest similarity in religions is that I like to SHOP
in both voodoo and witchcraft stores! I tend to find similar things them: herbs,
candles, oils, tarot cards, ritual kits, and jewelry. Some kind of tarot reader
or psychic is usually available in both kinds of stores too.
I
love finding hand-crafted items and meeting the unique people who work in the
shops – and I do mean that in the nicest possible way! My friend, Sam, owns a
witchcraft shop, and she and her employees are some of my closest friends.
I
think I’ve wandered a bit off topic… well, anyway, my final word is about being
misunderstood. Voodoo (and witchcraft) is not what you see on TV and movies.
You might be surprised how many people come into Sam’s shop asking about Harry
Potter spells.
But
just in case I’m wrong...
... don’t piss off a witch!
(Kidding!!! So seriously
kidding! Don’t burn me at the stake or anything! Lol!)
As a mother (YOURS!) I need to say something about Wicca for those readers who are afraid or misunderstand. When you first got involved in Wicca, I tried to be open minded and watched the rituals and listened to the message being delivered. I was amazed to find that your rituals are not unlike any other religious service. There is an invocation, a sermon and some sort of closure. Of course, it's done differently and called by other names, but it is basically the same type of service. So for those of you who have never experienced Wicca or any sort of different religious service, try it and be open to something new. It's all about spirtuality and love and doing the right thing. Isn't that what we all want? There is too much hate and fear in the world.
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I'm surprised that people actually come looking for spells from Harry Potter. I do wonder if they actually realize it's fiction! Just stopping by from the Challenge. A fellow paranormal romance author. :)
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