Why the X's? There are different theories about why three X's are drawn on Marie Laveau's tomb. Tradition says, if you draw three X's then knock, or spin around, and say your request and the spirit will grant it. Slaves were almost entirely illiterate. They drew an X to sign their names, since they could not write. It is believed that the original X's were a signing of her devotees names, saying "It's me, I was here". The number three is also sacred in most any religion as the holy trinity exists in some form or another to most people. It is also believed the X is a symbol of the meeting of light and dark and at the center is where we can communicate with the spirits. There is also a theory that since Vodou originated in Haiti, the slaves passing through is how it was brought to New Orleans, that the X is a version of the Haitian Cross which can look like two X's overlapping. As I was leaving a cigar, and I was surprised it was the only cigar there, I felt the presence of two people approach. My husband stood between us, as I was kneeling in prayer. It was what I assume to be a father and daughter (in her late teens, early 20's). She asked my husband "What's all this?" He replied "It's the grave of Marie Laveau." She replied "Who's THAT?" My husband's response; "She was a Vodou Queen." The young woman replied with "Oh". She hurriedly backed up, walked far around me and left. Hurriedly is an understatement. I chuckled, and I swear I heard Marie chuckle as well. You can read my full entry in my bio or click here; https://conjuredcardea.blogspot.com/2013/07/pilgrimage-to-tomb-of-marie-lave.html?m=1 #hoodoo #voodoo #conjurewoman #conjurework #PagansOfInstagram #magick #spellcandlesofinstagram #spellcraft #spellpower #FolkMagick #folkmagic #marielaveau #neworleansvoodoo #neworleans #PagansOfInstagram #voodooqueen #saintlouiscemeteryno1 #saintlouiscemeteryneworleans #graveyardgirl #conjurewoman #hoodoopractitioner #HoodooWitch https://www.instagram.com/p/CEfG-MFnWZs/?igshid=vvwlhi4wazx5
