Marie Catherine Laveau’s Treasury. 20 Voodoo Rituals for Prosperity.. Leo Lubavitch
Salt Water: Use natural sea salt dissolved in water, preferably collected from a natural source, symbolizing purity and cleansing.
– Black Cloth: A small piece to represent the new moon, darkness that signifies new beginnings and potential.
– Small Towel: For drying the coin post-cleansing.
– Incense or Smudge Stick: Sage or cedar to purify the space and seal the rite with protection.
– A Small Pouch: To carry the charged coin as a talisman.
2. Carrying Out the Ceremony
Perform this ritual under the new moon, which marks a time of new beginnings and setting intentions:
1. Create a Sacred Space: Begin by locating an area where the new moon’s energy feels potent – whether outside or beside a window where the moon might be visible.
2. Purify the Space: Ignite the incense or smudge stick and waft the smoke around the area, recognizing its sanctity. Breathe deeply, focusing on the intention to welcome financial luck and dispel misfortune.
3. Set Up the Altar: Spread the black cloth on a flat surface. This cloth serves as the base for the transformation the coin will undergo.
4. Prepare the Water: Fill your bowl with water, adding a generous pinch of sea salt. Stir clockwise, infusing it with the intention of cleansing and renewal.
5. Center Your Mind: Hold the coin in your hands and feel its metal cool against your skin. Visualize this coin as a vessel for abundance, waiting to be awakened.
3. A Spell During the Ritual
With preparations complete, channel your focus into the ritual:
– Wash the Coin: Submerge the silver coin in the salt water, adjusting your breathing to become steady and rhythmic. As the coin sits, imagine the salt washing away any negative residues or blockages attached to your finances.
– Recite the Spell: As you swirl the water gently, speak the following incantation:
Moon of new, hear my plea,
Wash away what’s meant to flee.
Silver, shine in fortune’s hand,
Draw abundance at my command.
– Visualize New Beginnings: Picture a fresh path unfolding before you – one free of financial obstacles. Imagine this coin as a beacon, attracting opportunities and abundance to you.
4. Actions After the Ritual
Conclude the ritual mindfully, ensuring its enduring effect:
1. Dry the Coin: Remove the coin and pat it carefully with the towel, visualizing the last of the old energy being released. The drying process signifies its rebirth as a talisman.
2. Infuse with Gratitude: Hold the coin to your heart and silently express gratitude to the moon, the elements, and the unseen energies for their guidance and support.
3. Secure the Talisman: Place the cleansed coin in the small pouch. This pouch is now your companion, carrying the energy and intention wherever you go.
4. Continuous Connection: Carry the coin with you, especially during financial transactions or decisions, as a constant link to the prosperity and protection the ritual has summoned.
5. Periodic Recharge: Under each new moon, cleanse the coin briefly in fresh salt water. This practice keeps its energy vibrant and its fortune-attracting properties potent.
By faithfully performing the Coin Cleansing ritual, you not only banish financial misfortune but also open pathways to wealth and opportunity, all anchored by the empowered silver coin you now carry.
The Awakening of Fortune
In the heart of a small coastal town where sea breezes carried stories both ancient and new, lived a man named Levi Carter. Once a fisherman, Levi had always been known for his hard work and devotion to family. However, the tides of fate had turned against him, casting shadows over what was once a life filled with promise.
After a series of unfortunate events – a storm that sank his beloved trawler, mounting medical bills from his father’s care, and the cruel bite of inflation – Levi found himself mired in financial hardship. His hands, which had wielded nets with such skill, were now weathered from endless job searches and fruitless attempts to mend his dwindling finances.
Levi tried everything within his grasp to solve his problems: odd jobs that broke his spirit but barely filled his pockets, borrowing against future hopes that never materialized, and countless prayers whispered into the night. Yet each attempt seemed only to widen the gulf between him and the prosperity he once knew.
One evening, after a particularly disheartening day, Levi sat nursing a cup of coffee in the corner of a weathered café. Eavesdropping on the town’s usual gossip, his attention was snagged by the warm tones of an old sailor recounting tales. A voice full of mirth, speaking of an ancient ritual – the Coin Cleansing – that promised wealth to those pure of heart and strong of soul.
Initially, Levi dismissed the tale as another tall story spun over rum and nostalgia. Yet, as the days wore on and his desperation deepened, the notion of reclaiming his fortune through mystical means gained an inexplicable allure. Hesitant but intrigued, Levi decided to give the ritual a chance, for the weight of ‘what if?” was heavier than ridicule.
On the night of the new moon, when the world was cloaked in possibility, Levi gathered his courage and necessary items for the ritual. Armed with a simple silver coin, a bowl of salt water, and an intention brimming with sincerity, he ventured to the secluded sands where land met ocean, a place where earth and dreams blended seamlessly.
As Levi stood barefoot on the shore, the cool grains of sand grounding him, he felt the brittle remnants of disbelief melt away, replaced by a cautious hope. The rhythmic lapping of waves and the whispering wind seemed to sanctify the rite he was about to perform.
With measured movements, Levi lowered the coin into the salt water, watching as it disturbed the bowl’s tranquility, reflecting moonlight in a dance of silver ripples. Dipping his fingers into the water, Levi traced a circle around the coin, uttering words he’d never spoken aloud:
“As tides cleanse these shores anew, bring forth fortune’s gift to view. By sea and moon, remove the blight, and let my spirit guide wealth’s light.”
The sincerity of his plea resonated with nature’s chorus. Levi could feel the salty air filling his lungs, harmonizing with his whispered desires, threading courage through his hopes. As he retrieved the coin and placed it in his pocket, he felt an electric tingle course through him – a silent promise.
In the ensuing days, Levi noted subtle shifts as his usual misfortunes began to unravel their hold. A family friend approached him with an offer to partner in a new fishing venture, armed with a vessel that welcomed Levi’s expertise. Not long after, his sister revealed unexpected financial aid for their father’s care, easing Levi’s burdened conscience.
But the most mysterious change came in the form of inspiration. Levi took to crafting intricate decorative nets, integrating his love for the sea with an artistry he never knew he possessed. These nets caught the town’s admiration and the attention of tourists, transforming his side project into a successful business.
Levi could hardly believe the spectrum of fortune now flooding his life, each day unraveling a vibrant thread of unexpected opportunity. Reflecting on the ritual, he understood the importance of blending action with intent – and the magic that flourished in between.
The Coin Cleansing was more than a ritual; it was a testament to Levi’s resilience, a reminder that fortune favored those courageous enough to believe in both the beauty of myth and the strength within themselves. In a world where tide and time remained unpredictable, Levi discovered that sometimes, it only took a coin, a prayer, and an unwavering