Perhaps Offerings to Mercury Could Help Folks Brave Retrograde??? What Is the Moon Cycle for Spells???

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As Mercury retrograde begins for Halloween of 2019, i am re-releasing this blog to honor Papa Legba, and help any one who will try. 

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As Mercury retrograde begins on March 22, 2018 i propose a theory, and hope to find someone willing to help me test it.
 My theory is that Papa Legba is playing tricks on those who don't give Him His 3 pennies, candy, coffee, rum, cigars, or a toy...lol....serves 'em right cuz He is so cool and deserves some recognition.  Seriously though, it doesn't necessarily mean that Papa Legba is doing it.  It could just mean that the Planet Mercury has more power over our lives than we realize, much like Papa Legba as the Great Gate Keeper when we allow Him to be.  This article will discuss  what is Mercury Retrograde, what areas of life are ruled by Mercury, what are the Moon Phases and what Magick suits which Phase, what types of spells suit the full Moon, and will You help me with an experiment.

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I propose that making an offering to the Mercury based god of our choice is a great way to get through this retrograde.  It just so happens that my Mercury based god of choice is Papa Legba.  It sure seems more effective than cleaning and meditating if we really have problems.  Since i learned what Mercury retrograde actually is, i have been serving extra goodies for Papa Legba, and learned that this is a time a great blessings for me when those around me have difficulties.  

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Much like Papa Legba uses His "tricks" to help us reinvent ourselves and grow.   In Voodoo based religions, Papa Legba must be petitioned first in all ceremonies to prevent trickery so i wonder if His power is more widespread than Vooodoo, but i don't know.  Could He be tricking those who don't remeber Him as teh Force of Mercury???

What is Mercury Retrograde???

This is something that i first heard about in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and have heard many people complaining about since then, but i never really understood myself so i found a site that explained it in terms i could understand.  Astrology Zone explains that "because Mercury is the planet situated closest to the Sun, its orbit is much shorter than Earth’s. About three or four times a year, Mercury speeds past Earth, and that is when we experience a Mercury retrograde period. If you were in a car and another car passed you, you could tell it was going faster than you. But if it slowed down and you then passed it, it would appear that that car was actually going backward. Then when the other car speeds up and passes you again, it kicks up all of the dust in the road. As Mercury speeds by, it is like a train flying past, creating a powerful, turbulent gust of 'wind' in its wake. The turbulence and disruption Mercury creates when it retrogrades can affect what we feel on Earth in our everyday lives." 
https://www.astrologyzone.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-mercury-retrograde/

Perhaps some diagrams will be helpful.

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This gif is awesome, but i could not find one for Mercury.  Now, i understand what Mercury Retrograde is.  Maybe Papa Legba is passing by His Children with an opportunity to stay close just a little bit longer.

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What Areas of Life Are Ruled by Mercury???

Back to Astrology Zone because i don't know, and i sail through this time without comprehending why some freak out so much about Mercury Retrograde.  "In astrology, we always believe the following rule is true: 'As above, so too below.' By that we mean there is a fractal relationship between the orbits in the heavens and human activity down here on Earth. This idea pervades all of astrology and is a very good concept to keep in mind.

Mercury rules all types of communication, including listening, speaking, learning, reading, editing, researching, negotiating, selling, and buying. Mercury also rules all formal contracts and agreements, as well as important documents such as book manuscripts or term papers, agreements, deeds, contracts, leases, wills, and so forth.
Included under this planet’s domain are all types of code, including computer codes, as well as transportation, shipping, and travel. When this planet retrogrades, these areas tend to get scrambled or spin out of control.
Mercury retrograde periods are notorious for causing computers to crash and for machines, appliances, and other electronic devices to show signs of wear, requiring urgent repair. Backup your computer in advance of any Mercury retrograde period. If you had planned to install new software on your personal computer (or, if you work in IT, on your network), wait until the retrograde period is over to do so. Weird things happen during these periods. For example, you may suddenly discover that you were sold a defective hard drive, even though it may never have given you problems in the past, at least not until you created that vital document and your whole system went down.

Mercury also rules trade and commerce, so don’t buy or sell anything expensive during its retrograde phases. Often you will find that the item you want is out of stock. If you do buy something expensive, such as a car, computer, or jewelry, for example, you may regret your purchase later. If you are buying or selling a house, expect problems, errors, delays, and setbacks to arise. The only times you can buy something expensive during a retrograde period are if you are returning something you already bought.

Computers, high tech items, appliances, automobiles, and other machines and electronics are highly susceptible to Mercury in a retrograde period. Mercury rules moving parts, so that can be one reason. Yet, other things happen. You buy an air conditioner and 30 days later discover it has gone on sale for much less than what you paid. Or you by an expensive smartphone during a retrograde only to drop it (and crack its screen) or lose it soon afterward. It really does pay to wait to buy electronics."

https://www.astrologyzone.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-mercury-retrograde/

This is very interesting because i knew that Papa Legba can navigate the computer and that He has powers that always amaze me.  Really great explanation, and i feel grateful.  May the author be blessed.

What are the Moon Phases and What Magick Suits Which Phase???

This is another area that i have always been vague about; however, now i will learn with the help of some great diagrams.

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The phases will typed up with the type of workings usually done from left to right.
"New Moon ~ start new projects, new love, new job
Waxing cresent ~ bring wanted things into your life
Waxing gibbous ~ bring money and prosperity to you
Full Moon ~ psychic energy; use the full Moon to cleanse altar tools and crystals, and to restore your energy.  Be at one with the goddess and be grateful for all you have.  Think about what you wish to achieve.
Waning gibbous ~ expel negative energy from your life.
Waning quarter ~ clear out junk and unwanted people, feelings, and thoughts from your life.
Waning crescent ~ house cleanse with sage smudge stick or holy water." 

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I will start at the top and go clockwise in case the letters don't show upon your screen.  First Quarter, Waxing Crescent, New, Waning Cresent, Third Quarter is on the bottom, Waning Gibbous, Full, Waxing Gibbous.
Just 

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 From left to right.  New Moon with Waxing Crescent to First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous leads up to the Full Moon.  Waning Gibbous is next, then the Last Quarter, Waning Crescent, is before the New Moon.

What Types of Spells Suit the Full Moon???

Angelfire tells us that "the Full Moon is a time of all-purpose magick. Prophecy and protection are very good things to work for here. Totems like the raven are called to bestow their gifts of divination. Divining now is especially effective, as our psychic powers are heightened at this time. Goddesses such as Arianrhod, Danu, Isis, Ashera and Selene are called as well as the Sisters of the Wyrrd, the Norns, and other Goddesses and Gods of fate. The Full Moon is also the time of legends -- reading them, studying them, or even making your own -- your creativity will be very active now. Power of course, is generated, regeneratd and used by the working Witch. Any working that needs a major punch can be done now. Your chances of success is very great.

Timing: The moon rises at sunset and sets at dawn therefore a midnight working will be most powerful.

Conjuring: The moon is fourteen to seventeen and a half days after the new moon. As I said before, the Full Moon is good for almost any workings, but certain things will be especially good work for:
These Include:

Artistic endeavors
Beauty, health and fitness
Change and decisions
Competition
Dreams
Families
Knowledge
Legal undertakings
Love and romance
Money
Motivation
Protection
Psychism
Self-improvement
http://www.angelfire.com/ma/cyrannahome/moon.html

Will You Help Me with An Experiment???

Do You have troubles in Mercury Retrograde???   Please comment as i am working on a theory, and need input from others if possible.  I get blessed during this time, and i guess it's because Mercury is my Planet i LOVE the most and Papa Legba is Mercury, and i serve Him every day in some form or another.  Just a theory that i would LOVE to explore.   Seriously, i think giving offering to Mercury will help any one in this time, but my testimony is not enough.  Whichever god form You prefer; there's Hermes, Thoth, Mercury and others, i am sure.

Thank You for reading my blog :) Blessed Be )O( 

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Other Blogs About Papa Legba

To me, Papa is a Knde Olde Grandfatherly Figure with a twinkle in His eyes & heart full of compassion

Papa Legba's Day is Monday @ http://citedinfo.blogspot.com/2017/11/papa-legbas-day-is-monday.html

Part 1 of Exploring the Possibility that Ninghizzida and Nergal Could Be Papa Legba and Baron Samedi or Thought Form Beings @ http://citedinfo.blogspot.com/2017/11/part-1-of-exploring-possibility-that.html

This one explains how American Horror Story lied on Papa Legba

Will the Real Papa Legba Please Stand Up??? @ http://citedinfo.blogspot.com/2017/06/will-real-papa-legba-please-stand-up.html

Papa Legba OWNS 3, 6, 9 & the Cross & He Holds the Keys ~ Is He the Secrets of the Universe??? @ http://citedinfo.blogspot.com/2017/07/papa-legba-owns-3-6-9-cross-he-holds.html

Could the Great Cross of the Zodiac Be Papa Legba's Cross??? Astrological Meaning of the Cross @ http://citedinfo.blogspot.com/2017/07/could-great-cross-of-zodiac-be-papa.html

Thank You for reading my blog :)

 

Papa Legba's Day is Monday

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Papa Legba owns the Crossroads, and He seems to be based on same energy as Eshu 
and Ellegua.  Eshu's honorary blog is @ http://citedinfo.blogspot.com/2017/11/monday-is-for-eshu.html  while Ellegua's is @ http://citedinfo.blogspot.com/2017/11/day-34-elegua-lord-of-crossroads-has.html  with channels for Folks who may wish to further explore Papa Legba.  Either Papa Legba or Baron Samedi sits at my head; possibly i am ruled by Both of Them, or They are different Incarnations of the same Energy.  Idk, but i know They are awesome.  Next, i will present what other sources say about Papa Legba with my own comments.

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Wikipedia

"Papa Legba is a loa in Haitian Vodou, who serves as the intermediary between the loa and humanity. He stands at a spiritual crossroads and gives (or denies) permission to speak with the spirits of Guinee, and is believed to speak all human languages. In Haiti, he is the great elocutioner. Legba facilitates communication, speech, and understanding.

Appearance[edit]

He usually appears as an old man on a crutch or with a cane, wearing a broad brimmed straw hat and smoking a pipe, or sparkling water. The dog is sacred to him. Legba is syncretized with Saint Peter, Saint Lazarus,^[1] and Saint Anthony.^[2]

Alternative views[edit]

In Benin, Nigeria and Togo, Legba is viewed as young and virile, is often horned and phallic, and his shrine is usually located at the gate of the village in the countryside. Alternatively, he is addressed as Legba Atibon, Atibon Legba, or Ati-Gbon Legba."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papa_Legba

I find it oddly saddening that a deity as powerful and awesome as Papa Legba gets such sparse information regarding real life, and so much coverage about TV shows, movies, and songs.  Wikipedia did much betetr on Baron Samedi, Maman Brigette,  and even the Other Orishas.

African American Wiccan Society

"Papa Legba governs over choice and the paths that we all walk. He presents us with opportunities and also tests our progress with challenges as we travel through earth life. This responsibility has given him the title of being the ultimate trickster god.  He challenges us to step out of ourselves and to examine the habits and beliefs 
that we identify with. The choice is to either examine our lives or continue to fail the tests that Papa Legba sends to us over and over again. To Papa Legba, choice is of the utmost 
importance for it is choice that displays the maturity of the heart and mind.

Papa Legba is one of the very oldest Loa and has been around since the beginning of time. He has seen everything which is why he is the Master Story Teller and the keeper of man’s 
history. He is like the Kemetic/Egyptian record keeping God Tehuti in this light for he has an unimaginable amount of data stored in his memory. He is the griot with the tales of heroes and the origins of all things. He can speak these stories to anyone on the planet for he is King of all linguists and therefore knows all languages.  

He is an honored Orisha called Elegba in the Ifa and Santeria traditions. Elegba is a much 
younger version of Papa Legba who is depicted with hair braided into a phallic style and an erect penis symbolizing his insatiable nature (In Benin he is often depicted with horns on his head). Young Elegba is always moving, experimenting and causing all kinds of mischief. 

Many are confused by Elegba who is also known to cause chaos and then also become the primary force who aids man in organizing the chaos and restore peace. The mischief that Elegba causes is nothing compared to the version of him known as Eshu (or Exu) who is only fit for the wild.

As gatekeeper, Papa Legba opens and closesall ceremonies. Communication with the other Gods can’t even occur until He is consulted because Papa Legba is the Hoodoo Man who holds the keys to the doors between the physical and spiritual realms. Papa Legba is the knowledgeable sorcerer with keys to understanding the secrets of astral travel, banishing and dealing effectively with beings of the unseen. Papa Legba is found at any crossroads. This is where two roads meet and also a place where the physical realm and spiritual realm meet. He directs the traffic flow at this place. He is the alchemist taking what is left at his feet and transmuting it into something useful. You can come to him at the crossroads and leave sorrow, ritual remains, left over spiritual bath water, a haunted object, or anything and he will send it 
where it needs to go. There are also tales of people going to the crossroads to receive gifts 
and talents such as dance ability, more luck in gambling and better skill on guitar."  

Written by Monticue

http://www.aawiccan.org/site/Papa_Legba.html

Excellent job.  May Monticue be blessed for her

great work for the Gate Opener +++ase+++

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Vodou Religion

"There are certain spirits in the world that everyone must and does have naturally with them. Everyone has ancestors, everyone has Gede, the Lwa Met Tet. But a Lwa which everyone may not necessarily have walking with them, yet everyone is able to get in contact with him is the Lwa Legba.

The Lwa Legba is the opener of the gates allowing us to walk through life to new places and walk “Gran Chemen” (The big road- journey through life) In order to get in contact with any Lwa at all, Legba’s blessing must be had. He blesses us immensely by opening the gates. Having one’s gates closed is not a good thing at all and can lead to many problems.

A person’s gates can be closed due to a variable number of causes. This is usually divined by the Houngan/Mambo doing the work in order to restore flow and open gates in his or her client’s life. One cause of having one’s gates closed can be Legba feeling neglected or forgotten, or he may be angry at the individual. If you have your gates closed, you will find much trouble in all areas of your life. I was given permission by a personal friend of mine to tell you what had happened to her. Allow me to recount something that happened here a few years ago."

http://vodoureligion.com/2011/04/papa-legba-vodou-legba/

Although there is some valuable information in this article, it is also contradictory to help the Priest make money.  The thing about Papa Legba is that we can give him our own offerings and ask Him to mind our Gates if this is the Path we choose.  Legba is into personal type relationships.  Although i do work for Him as a person to relay what He does for me, i am only to point the way and tell folks that You don't have to pay someone else to commune with Papa Legba.  You can make an altar if you wish to build a relationship or leave Him an offering at any Crossroad as payment for keeping Your Gates minded.  He's flexible, but don't try to play Him because You will lose.

Will the Real Papa Legba Please Stand Up??? @ http://citedinfo.blogspot.com/2017/06/will-real-papa-legba-please-stand-up.html

debunks American Horror Story's LIES about Papa Legba

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Exemplore by Nightcat

"If you have arrived here, Papa Legba may be calling you. Loyal visitors will notice a lot of revamping. Papa wants the hub to be more universal because he says he has many faces. So although the original basis was pure Haitian, I'll be including stories and info about his other forms.

He is akin to Exu, Eshu, Legbara and countless other spirits. Clever Anansi, New Orleans La-Bas. Coyote, Loki, he is a trickster of a thousand forms. He is everywhere at once, so they know him in New Orleans, Africa, Haiti, South America, everywhere. But even though he has countless faces and names, Legba remains the same spirit of the crossroads.

Legba has countless forms. Most often in Haiti he is seen as an old African man. Mine of course is white as a lily (as he puts it he can pass for white, but who is anyone to tell him what color he can be?) and wears a red robe that looks more like a wizard's than anything else. Even that staff of his looks magical in the Western sense. Just not proper for Papa Legba, according to tradition. Now we humans tend to resent Legba acting like this because we want him in a box. He refuses. So he shows us he is Legba, but he is Eshu too. He is Exu. He is Coyote, he is Crow and Raven. As soon as we have that straight and accept it he will insist he is simply Legba. He stares at us with a million faces, and just when we think we have him pinned down, he leaps away from us, laughing.

He is a lot like Loki. Capable of visiting Divine Madness on people. Misue or abuse of his power always comes back on us. No matter how many times I try to stick my Legba back into the impotent old man of Haiti box, he bursts free. Dancing and singing, he taunts me, daring me to pick up the box and try again.

He reminds me he is death to some folks, a role he rather resents having given up to Baron Samedi in the new world. Then he laughs because he is Baron Samedi. No matter how many pieces we hack him into he will restore himself. He is lord of sexuality as Eshu, even worse, he is a gender-bending, shape shifting, male or female lord or lady of this power.

You do have to be careful though. You never want to call on his brother Met Kalfou. It is all well and good to have a Wiccian view and see him as a balancing power, but he is pure chaos. He can't help but bring destruction wherever he goes. In Vodoun people only deal with him to make him go away."

https://exemplore.com/wicca-witchcraft/papa-legba-for-witches

Bravo Nightcat, may Papa Legba open and shut all the right Gates for You and Yours +++ase+++

I was obsessed with doing some research on whether or not Legba and Baron are the same.  No offense, just curious because i know about the Annunaki Ninghizzida and Nergal.  I don't know, but i wonder.  This research is @ http://citedinfo.blogspot.com/2017/11/part-1-of-exploring-possibility-that.html & http://citedinfo.blogspot.com/2017/11/part-2-of-exploring-possibility-that.html

It doesn't really matter how They do it, but is fun to analyze it.  I LOVE Papa Legba and trust Him with everything in my life.  I did get brain damage and i do have to depend on the Spirits to help me.  It's not that i am so special to be the only one They will help.  It's just that i am psychic and have hada bear death experience, and happen to do exorcisms so that i learned all this stuff.  Yahyew's team has done apiss poor job, and there are other gods than these.  It's my job to let Y'all know They are there, and CAF cool as fuck.  Peace out.

Thank You for reading about Papa Legba :) Blessed Be )O( 

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Voodoo Priest Man

"I wanted to take the time to write about this post , thanks to the TV Series 'American Horror Story' I must clarify the differences between Papa Legba and the Baron. I hear many people posting pictures of The Baron calling him Papa Legba and they are two different haitian pantheon spirits."

http://voodoopriestman.com/blog/papa-legba-and-baron-samedi/

My blog for Baron Samedi is @ http://citedinfo.blogspot.com/2017/11/the-fuing-awesome-bawon-of-saturday-no.html

Part 2 of Exploring the Possibility that Ninghizzida and Nergal Could Be Papa Legba and Baron Samedi or Thought Form Beings

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Part 1 is @ http://citedinfo.blogspot.com/2017/11/part-1-of-exploring-possibility-that.html

This blog explores what do sources say about Ninghizzida, how is Papa Legba like Ninghizzida, how is Baron Samedi like Ninghizzida, what does a new source say about Baron Samedi and Papa Legba, and fb notes about my theories.  Part 1 discusses a little bit about me, tracing gods, evolving theories, what does Wikipedia say about Nergal, and how is Baron Samedi like Nergal.  Unfortunately, this template will not hold long blogs with proper formatting so i must do two.

What Do Sources Say About
Ninghizzida???

Zionist influenced Wikipedia had scant
information about both Ninghizzida and
Papa Legba.

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Resume
Ningishzidda
(aka Thoth, Djedi, Hermes Trismegistus, Quetzalcoatl, et al)
Previous Employment: Sumerian, Egyptian, Greek (et al) God

Experience and Abilities: Alchemy, Pyramid Building, Wisdom, Communicator

Position sought: Lord of Earth

References:
According to Zecharia Sitchin, Ningishzidda, Herm, is the son of Enki and Ereshkigal (the Sumerian Queen of the Underworld). Despite the Enki and Enlil rivalry, however, Herm was highly regarded by all the factions in the sibling arch rivalry. In his Egyptian role as Thoth, Herm was “the falcon among the gods”, the “god of the cord who measures the Earth”, the Anunnaki who was appointed to be guardian of the secrets of The Great Pyramids of Giza, as well as the god who replaced Horus (son of Isis and Osiris) on the throne of very, very ancient Egypt.
There is also a hymn to Ningishzidda, exalting his pyramid house in Egypt."

Zecharia Sitchin, The Wars of Gods and
Men, Avon Books, New York, 1985.

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Shit...fuck...damn...i lost this link, but i need
to finish up here and get on with life.

Another cite says that "Ningishzida is portrayed as either a serpent with the head of a man, or, more frequently, as a double-headed serpent coiled into a double helix. It is believed that the Greeks also made use of this symbolism in their myth of the caduceus, the wand of Hermes/Mercury which is associates with theft, deception, and death (for Mercury was a psychopomp who led souls to the underworld with his staff). Of course contemporary people are familiar with the double helix as well. We know that DNA, the fundamental blueprint of life is latticed together on a double helix. It is strange that the first use of this symbol is a mysterious Sumerian tree/snake god who apparently also appealed to Jewish scholars during the Babylonian captivity.  "

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How Is Papa Legba Like Ninghizzida???
1) Both are known for communication.

2) Wisdom is a trait that They share.

3) Both are loved by everyone in Their Pantheons.

How Is Baron Samedi Like Ninghizzida???

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It's all in the symbolism.  Papa Legba is represented by the Cross just like Baron Samedi; however, Baron is depicted with Serpents while Papa is not.  Although all of Voodoo was known for working with Serpent Folk.  I don't know, but it's brewing ;) 

What Does a New Source Say About Papa Legba and Baron Samedi???


Excerpts from Descriptions of Various Loa of Voodoo tell us that:

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Baron Samedi
"(Papa Ghede) Ghede is the eternal figure in black, controlling the eternal crossroads at which everyone must someday cross over. His symbol is the cross upon a tomb. Known as the spirit of death, other spirits fear him and try to avoid him.He operates under the direction of Baron Samedi.

Baron Samedi represents the death side of Ghede (Guede). He talks through his nose, is cynical, jovial, and tells broad jokes. His language is full of the unexpected. His tools are the pick, the hoe, and the spade. He is the power behind the magic that kills. He controls the souls of those who have met death as a result of magic.

When he appears (mounting someone at an invoking ceremony), he wears a pair of dark glasses, from which he knocks out the right lens: for with his right eye he watches those present, lest anyone steal his food.
Of especial interest is the testimony of Ghede; for when this god mounts his carriers, they are bereft of any sense of self, behave and speak compulsively, and recover knowing nothing of what they did or said.

Loa of death, sexuality, and keeper of the cemeteries. He is enamored of women, makes constant use of obscene words and songs, and performs obscene dances. When someone is mounted by Guede they put on a black undertaker's coat, a black top hat and stuff cotton in their ears and noses, this to symbolize a dead person. After they are dressed up they must then perform the banda dance, an erotic dance in which one imitates the movements of copulation.

The Guedes live in cemeteries and visit Catholic churches at night. On November 2 the faithful visit cemeteries and light candles in honor of Baron Samedi.

Papa Guede is a much loved loa because his appearance always brings laughter and joy, singing and dancing; he is usually the last to appear at a ceremony.

He is the loa of death and resurrection; is known as a total clown; loves cigarettes; is often seen smoking two at a time.
He is neither good nor evil, but he is amused by humans and that's why he jokes around so much.

Ghede is sort of to the underworld or afterlife what Legba is to life--he who controls access. Ghede controls access to everything in the afterlife.

We are reminded by him that our understanding of death and life is limited and that both are beyond our comprehension.
Ghede is also god of eroticism. Eroticism is beyond good and evil since it is inevitable. Ghede is neither delighted by eroticism, and certainly not shamed by it. If anything, Ghede is amused by the universal presence of eroticism and humans' constant need to pretend that it is other than what it is.
It is believed that his obscenity in sexual matters is an affirmation of life in the midst of death.

Ghede is also often called BARON SAMEDI. In this aspect he is DEATH. He is the keeper of the cemetery and the primary contact with the dead. Anyone who would seek contact with the dead must first contact and solicit Ghede/Baron Samedi in the same way that Legba is contacted to cross over to the spirit world.

But he is history too. As keeper of the cemetery he has intimate contact with the dead. He knows what their plans were, what's going on in families, what the connections of things are. And he is quite generous with his information. Even when he is clowning or performing his erotic antics, if you can pull him aside and ask him a serious question you will get a serious and reliable answer.

Another of Ghede's great powers is as the protector of children. Ghede generally does not like to see children die. They need a full life. Thus he is the loa to go to when seeking help for a sick child.

Ghede has the power over zombies and decides whether or not people can be changed into animals. Any such black magic voodoo must seek the help of Baron Samedi/Ghede with these tasks.

Lastly, since Ghede is the lord of death, he is also the last resort for healing since he must decide whether to accept the sick person into the dead or allow them to recover.

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Papa Legba

Legba: Old man who guards the crossroads. He is the origin of life, so he must be saluted each time a service or any other activity with the loa will begin. Legba controls the crossing over from one world to the other. He is the contact between the worlds of spirit and of flesh.

He can deliver messages of gods in human language and interpret their will. He is the god of destiny and is also the intermediary between human beings and divine gods.
Legba is one of the most important loa in Haitian voodoo. He is the first loa to be called in a service, so that he can open the gates to the spirit world and let them communicate with other loa. No loa dares show itself without Legba's permission. Whoever has offended him finds himself unable to address his loa and is deprived of their protection. He is the origin and the male prototype of voodoo.

Voodooists believe that if Legba grants their wishes, they can contact the forces of the universe.

He is the guardian of voodoo temples, courtyards, plantations,, and crossroads. He protects the home. If you are going on a trip, it is believed that you pray to Legba for protection from harm and a safe return home.
As "Master of Crossroads" he is the god of every parting of the way--a favorite haunt of evil spirits and propitious to magic devices; and it is at crossroads that he receives the homage of sorcerers and presides over their incantations and spells.

He is a small crooked lovable old man. Small pipe with little tobacco, a little food in his macoute sack. Sores on his body. His pitiful appearance has earned him the nickname of Legba of the Broken Foot but conceals the terrific strength which becomes apparent in the violence of possession induced by him.
Because of his politeness and caring nature he is greeted as Papa Legba. He is a much loved loa.

When he mounts someone the person's limbs are twisted and horrible to see. The crutch is the symbol of Legba. The outward appearance of Legba hides a very powerful interior.
Legba is the symbol of the sun, of daylight, of things positive. Legba controls the cardinal points of the crossroads.

The interpreter to the gods can deliver the messages of the gods in human language and interpret their will. He is the god of destiny, honored first at every ceremony, receiving first offerings. He is represented by a wooden or iron phallus mounted in a little mound of earth in front of every house.

Legba is also known to hold the "key of the spiritual world", and for this reason is identified with the Christian St. Peter.
Legba's colors are green, rose, and red."


http://faculty.webster.edu/corbetre/haiti/voodoo/biglist.htm

Next, i will add some of my typings from fb

that address my theories.
 
FB Notes

i have been reflecting on the claim that the Orishas are thought forms...but idk....They are much more helpful and powerful than angels or demons or even yahyew....hasn't yahyew's team recieved enough blood sacrifice of innocent chiuldren to make them more powerful that the Orishas if they are all thought forms... ???

Possibilities that children can give us Spirit messages  ...of all my 2-year-old grand baby's toys she wants to sleep with Papa Legba's corn cob pipe and the stuffed Monkey....also....the ghost is gone from where she lives and, Black Mist was seen after Papa told me to warn them not to be scared by black mist or smoke....also...these girls been using Papa's cane like they have seen Him or someone else using cane....but at 1 and 2 it makes more sense that they see Papa Legba....the 2-year-old acts like she knows exactly who I mean when I say Papa Legba...she knows GNOS that He's not just a doll baby that Nana keeps

my theory is expanding  ...did Y'all know psychology, philosophy, and possibly psychiatry started as someone's theories...i think that the things we are obsessed with may link to our past lives as well as spirits with whence we commune....i am an Ancient Earth soul & i am obsessed with working on wrongs that have been wrought by deception to my Peoples....whereas, Ur Star Seeds are mostly obsessed with Love & Light ... Willy is obsessed with the Allied Forces and me with the Nazis...what if we are working out past tensions :idk, i   idk but it's possible

thanx to Willy i have a vital final step in attacking "elite"/jew/catholic/masonic pedophile feeding entities on astral...gotta to ask Hanuman to shield me & mine from ping pong....cuz they do attack back...U better fuckin believe it.... i do NOT understand how He does it, but He's powerful my Eguns and Ghedes will fight true for me, but with Hanuman we are all shielded and have time to heal... Rainbow diaspora of gods beating the "system" :) 

Willy is my bestie, an Eastern Shaman.  You can see he has a rainbow aura.  He is Buddhist and very coolio.   He gives us a cool hynosis method @ http://citedinfo.blogspot.com/2017/11/willy-teaches-us-self-hypnosis-eastern.html


Hanuman is the Hindu Monkey god Who is a defeater of evil Who keeps the Doors for Kali, and likes to play tricks.  He helps me too; i do see Him shielding me.  Amazing !!!  Even more amazing that the 2-year-old grabbed the pipe and the monkey doll.  Thank You for reading my blog :) Blessed Be )O( 

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Hanuman ;