ABOUT

Referred as the 21 Divisions (Las 21 Divisiones), Dominican Voodoo or Los Misterios, it is a religious tradition which generates in the Dominican Republic a beautiful country in the Caribbean. Even though very similar to Haitian Vodoo, Dominican Voodoo differs and has its own traditions. However, both traditions serve many of the same lwa (spirits). The Dominican Voodoo  has a lot of influence from Haitian Voodoo and Taino Indian practices. 

Early practitioners were forbidden to follow their belief brought from Africa and became the reason for these religious practices to use Catholic Saints images to identify the different lwas. For example, in Dominican Voodoo Saint Anne represents a very popular female lwa named Anaisa Pye. Another example, in Haitian Voodoo Saint George represents a very powerful lwa named Ogun Feray. 

In a Haitian or Dominican Voodo ceremony a lwa may possess a participant this person is called a Caballo. When this happens the lwa is able to do readings/consultations, spells, conduct ceremonies etc. The lwa also teaches some of his servants through dreams or possession how to do certain things as spells, baths, and other practices.

Many who initiate in these traditions do so through the calling of the lwa. It doesn't have a specific age even though the majority started at a very early age. My husband and I are perfect example of this and have been practicing this beautiful tradition for many years. We have helped ourselves and many people who needed support to get out of depression, anxiety, improve their self-esteem, and help them achieve their financial goals by using spells, baths and providing consultations.