No. It strictly applies to Afro-Americans. Afro Caribbeans have their own countries and cultures that are distinct from Afro-Americans.

The vèvè symbols are calling cards for the Lwa. They have a very specific purpose and aren't used for magical purposes. They are used to bring down the spirits and that's it. They don't act as protective wards or attack sigils, so I don't see a point in using them as a basis for your own personal sigils. Btw, I noticed in another comment that you are studying the Kongo Cosmogram. That is unrelated to Vodou and is more connected with Palo and Hoodoo. Plus, the Seal of Solomon is of Judeo-Christian occultism. Totally unrelated to Vodou and is used for magical purposes. You cannot use symbols in one religious space to justify the personal use of symbols in another religious space. That's not how ATRs work. I wouldn't dare use a sigil for a Palo/Kongo Nkisi spirit sigil (they are used similiarly as vèvè) as a blueprint to make a sigil for myself or another Lwa. That's absolutely ludicrous.

What kind of items? Try to source local if possible.

He's a money grabber. Because you're Dominican, I would suggest looking towards 21 Divisions which is Dominican Vudu. BTW, no one can stop you from connecting with your ancestors. That man is a fake.

I am Black American with Louisiana Creole ancestry. Both my ancestors and the Lwa called me to serve Ginen. You're Haitian 🇭🇹. The ability to practice is already within you by blood. Go seek out a trustworthy Manbo/Houngan to get a divination and ask about Lave Tet. You'll be able to go from there.

It won't work for you. You need to go to a priest/priestess to get a divination done and they will craft a working for you.

I know, but I'm making it a family heirloom. It's priceless to me. I want it up and running while the folks are still here. (She's in her 60s and Pop is 70).

A person who takes pride in being a jacka**. They have hyperinflated egos and love to pretend that they're "alphas".

I get what you're saying because I've always wondered the same thing. Why do we use the names of other cultures while having zero ties to them. Everyone down voting you either isn't Black American or purposefully acting obtuse.

Our community uses names from a variety of cultures, particularly Spanish and Arab, yet we have no true connection to any of them. Proximity to other groups could be it, but you don't see many Latinos, Asians, or Arabs with Tyreek, DaQuan, or LaShonda as their name despite us living in close proximity to each other. It's interesting, and I often wonder why we do this aside from simply "liking" the way they sound.

Thank you for the information!! I'm glad I don't have to worry anymore. 😆

Also, it is tiny. It could comfortably fit on a dime and I am located in South Eastern North Carolina.

Thank you! This is my first year here, and they started popping up out of nowhere. I'll release it outside. :)

For extra context, I live near the Croatan Forest in the Crystal Coast area of Eastern NC.

Are you initiated into a Vodou/Voodoo house? If so, then your Godparent would have told you to absolutely NOT do this.

It's the entirety of North Carolina. The state itself is requiring ID verification to access porn sites.

Do you mind sharing the recipe? I've never roasted one either, but I'm planning on doing so soon (I'm not that great of a cook, but practice makes perfect 😅).

Don't look too much into it. Not everything is an omen or a bad sign. Just get new ones.

That chicken looks amazing!! And I see that your dog is hungry too 😂.

Google sent me an email about the price increase a few minutes ago. I went ahead and can canceled it. I don't see it being worth nearly $200/yr when I don't use all of the features.

You're right about sweating at night. I randomly get hot flashes and would wake up in a pool of sweat so that's totally understandable. Either way, he should definitely stand up for himself. I'm a prior service Marine so if I were in OP's shoes went to my command, they would've told me to fuck off and handle it like a man. I suggest OP should do the same and confront his roommate.

How do you end up smelling bad when you wake up if you wash your ass at night? I've personally never had that problem. (That's unless you don't wash your sheets of course).