According to news reports, Angelina Jolie has become infatuated with the Voudoun religion, more popularly known as Voodoo.

It would be interesting to find out from a reliable source just which Voodoo tradition Angelina is interested in, as she is purportedly currently studying with a Voudoun Priestess. I can only hope Angie is being guided faithfully by a true Initiate.

The Voudoun Religion: Largely unknown to the general public, there are several traditions of Voodoo to choose from. Santeria is the most commonly known, although there are the additional Voodoo practices of Palo Mayombe or Macumba, the latter of which are most closely descended from the ancient religion of Nigeria.

It hardly surprises me that Angelina would become interested in such a primal, ancient religion. After all, Angelina has several planets in the zodiac sign of Aries (ruled by the planet Mars), which makes her open-minded about experiencing all manner of intriguing philosophies, as well as the performance of spiritual practices which are considered untraditional by the general American public.

Angelina the Pioneer: Although Angelina was born a Gemini, she has the Moon, Mars, and Jupiter all conjunct in the sign of Aries, the Ram. Aries is ruled by the planet Mars, which in turn rules the blood (See Liber 777, by Aleister Crowley). The connection between blood and Voodoo is no small detail, as the blood sacrifice of various animals is an integral part of the Voudoun religion.

Now, before you get it all twisted, the practice of Voodoo is an ancient practice, and is in essence, a Pagan religion. As such, blood sacrifice in this context is not to be considered evil, nor demonic.*

Seeking Spiritual Solace: Since Angelina’s mother, Marcheline Bertrand, recently passed away — it would be easy to see why Angie would seek to explore the Voudoun religion, as it offers a chance to commune with the spirits of the dead in a more palpable way than almost any other faith. I hope that Angie will receive some healing through her whatever religion brings her peace of mind.

For those interested in learning more about the Voodoo religion, please feel free to contact me regarding classes and helpful links. I will post more info on this subject soon.

* [Note: For my Christian readers, it would be wise to remember that it was the good son Abel’s sacrifice of livestock that pleased the Lord the most.]