E. A. Koetting and Baron DePrince - The Spider and The Green Butterfly

E.A. Koetting/Baron DePrince
The Spider and the Green Butterfly
> Simbi is often associated with the planet Mercury,
although sometimes Damballah bears the same
attribution. Calling upon Simbi, the Houngan can
heal diseases or other maladies, can repair
relationships, can sharpen the intellect, and can
summon mentors that will be able to teach you the
secret sciences of the occult. The beetle, especially
the locust, is the animal that is related to the
Mercurial forces, as well as the serpent and the
spider. Beans and seeds of all types can be used in
charms and powders for these purposes, as well as
vervain.
> Erzulie is associated with the planet Venus, as she
presides over all affairs of love, passion, youth,
beauty, harmony, and art. Calling upon Erzulie can
also bring balance to chaotic situations, and it is
often thought that many natural disasters can be
avoided by working with and pleasing Erzulie. It is
also for this reason that certain enchantments
empowered by Erzulie can yield a successful
verdict in legal matters. The caterpillar is one of
Erzulie's favored animals, as well as the hen and the
dove. Lilacs, lilies, and roses can be used in
powders and charms in which Erzulie will be called
upon.
> Ogoun is associated with the planet Mars, being the
Warrior Loa. The Houngan can call upon Ogoun
for aggressive Magick in which he will attack
another to cause harm or consternation, for defense
against Magickal or physical attack, for
strengthening of the will and the body, and for
increasing the masculine virility and potency of
either the Houngan or a client. Interestingly, the
gender applications of working with Ogoun, when
applied to a woman, do not negate the feminine
force of the Mambo, but instead are much more
powerful, turning her into a vixen and a walking
sexual enchantment. The crow, the raven, and
especially the vulture are sacred to Ogoun, and
when sacrificed to him arouse a tornado of violent
power which can be directed by the Houngan
towards a specific goal. Peppers, cayenne, ginger,
and onions can be used in powders and charms of
this Martian nature, as well as gunpowder, iron
powder, and human blood.
> Marassa, the Twins, are said to be associated with
Jupiter, although on the Tree of Life, they are more
closely associated with Kether, or Uranus.
Nevertheless, they can be called upon for the
Jupiterian powers of influence, wealth, recognition,
and abundance. Calling upon the Twins, and
creating charms or powders under their guidance,
can raise a person from poverty to wealth within
one year. Marassa place their power in the herb
hyssop, borage seeds, lungwort, and liverwort.
Hens are excellent sacrifices for Marassa, although
for the use of wanga and powders, eggs, both shells
and whites, are most potent.
> Baron Samedi is associated with the planet Saturn
in its adverse form, which is death and decay, and
such can be caused by using "Goofer Dust," which
is soil from a grave, ground human bones, black
powder, and earthworms or maggots. In its pure
form, however, Saturn, the sphere of ancient
wisdom, silent power, and the revelation of spiritual
mysteries, is presided over by Damballah, who can