A Voodoo Priest’s Guide to Voodoo Attraction Spells for New Love

Do you feel it? Feel that quiet ache in the center of your chest? It is the universal song of the human heart, a melody of longing for connection, for partnership, for a hand to hold in the quiet hours of the night. Perhaps you’ve just come through the fire of a painful breakup, or maybe you’ve felt a sense of romantic solitude for so long that hope has begun to feel like a distant stranger. You know you have so much love to give, but the path to finding a worthy recipient feels overgrown and impossible to navigate.

My name is Baba Ali, and for over three decades as a Houngan, a Voodoo priest, I have sat with souls just like you. I have listened to their stories and guided them back to the light of love. I am here to tell you that your path is not blocked forever. The spirits have not forgotten you. In this comprehensive guide, I will share the sacred, traditional knowledge of Voodoo attraction spell for new love. This is not about Hollywood fantasy; this is about authentic spiritual work designed to heal your heart, elevate your spirit, and draw a true and lasting love into your life.

Before the Spell: Understanding the True Spirit of Voodoo

Before we can even whisper a word of a spell, we must first clear the air. Misinformation has portrayed the word “Voodoo” as something dark, sinister, and harmful. This portrayal is utterly false. In my experience, this misunderstanding is the first blockage we must remove.

Dispelling the Hollywood Myths

Let me be clear: authentic Vodou (or Voodoo, as it is commonly known in the USA) is not “black magic.” It is a profound and beautiful ancestral religion with roots deep in the soil of West Africa and forged in the crucible of Haiti. It is a system of faith that honors one creator God (Bondye) and works with a pantheon of powerful, complex spirits known as the Lwa (or Loa).

• It’s About Healing: At its core, Voodoo is about healing—healing the body, the community, and the spirit.
• It’s About Empowerment: It provides a direct line to the divine, empowering individuals to take control of their spiritual destiny.
• It’s About Balance: It seeks to create balance between the material world and the spirit world, between humanity and nature.

The spells and rituals within Voodoo are tools for this healing and empowerment. They are focused prayers, not curses.

How Does Voodoo Magic Work?

Magic is a word we use to describe a process we may not fully understand. In Voodoo, the “magic” works through the principle of Ashe. Think of Ashe as the spiritual life force of the universe—the power to make things happen, the energy of creation itself. It is in the breath in your lungs, the fire in a candle, and the life within a growing herb.

When we perform a ritual, we are gathering, concentrating, and directing Ashe toward a specific goal.

A Voodoo attraction spell is not about mind control. We do not bind a specific person and force them to fall in love with you. That is a violation of free will and would only bring misery. Instead, we send out a call—a beacon of your unique spiritual light—into the universe. This beacon, charged with the Ashe of your intention, then attracts a spirit who is on the same frequency, someone whose heart is looking for a heart just like yours. It is a divine matchmaking service, guided by spirits who see the larger tapestry of life. For this to work, your intention must be pure.

The Foundation of All Love Magic: Preparing Your Heart and Soul

I cannot stress this enough: the work you do before you light a single candle is more important than the ritual itself. A spell is an amplifier. If you amplify a spirit filled with old pain, bitterness, and confusion, you will only attract more of the same. You must first become the vessel you wish to fill with love.

The Spiritual Cleanse (Depouyman)

The first step is always a spiritual cleansing, what we call a depouyman. You must wash away the energetic residue of past relationships, old heartbreaks, and negative self-talk.

In my practice, I often guide clients through complex cleansings, but you can perform a simple and powerful one at home. A spiritual bath is an excellent way to begin.

A Simple Cleansing Bath Recipe:

• Sea Salt or Epsom Salt: A handful to purify and cleanse your aura.
• Fresh Rosemary: A sprig of this powerful herb to clear negativity and protect your spirit.
• Hyssop: If you can find it, a bit of hyssop is traditional for spiritual purification. [LINK to our related internal article on spiritual cleansing herbs].
• Florida Water: A few capfuls of this spiritual cologne can be added to clear away heavy energy.

Before you get in the tub, stand before the water and state your intention aloud: “I release all that no longer serves me. I wash away the pain of the past. I cleanse my spirit to make room for new, true love.” Imagine all the negativity dissolving and flowing away from you as you soak. When you are done, allow yourself to air dry if possible, letting the blessings of the herbs remain on your skin.

Setting a Pure and Powerful Intention

What do you truly desire? Many individuals approach me and express, “Baba, I seek a tall person with dark hair who is a doctor.” This represents a list of characteristics rather than a genuine intention. The spirits respond to the language of the heart, not to a mere checklist. This is a list of traits, not an intention. The spirits respond to the language of the heart, not a shopping list.

A common mistake I see is focusing on the superficial. The most powerful magic comes from focusing on the feeling.

Take a clean piece of paper. Go to a quiet place where you will not be disturbed. I want you to write a letter to the Spirit of Love. Do not describe what your partner looks like. Describe how they make you feel.

• “I want a partner who makes me feel safe and cherished.”
• “I want a love that is filled with laughter and mutual respect.”
• “I want a companion who inspires me to be the best version of myself.”
• “I want to feel a deep soul connection, a sense of coming home.”

Write from your heart. Be detailed. Fold this paper and keep it somewhere sacred. This is not just a letter; it is the spiritual blueprint for the love you are calling in. This is the heart of your Voodoo attraction spell for new love.

 Creating a Sacred Space

You do not need an elaborate temple. Your sacred space can be a small corner of your bedroom, a shelf, or a small table. What matters is that it is clean, respected, and dedicated to your spiritual work.

Clear the space and physically clean it. Then, lay a clean white or pink cloth. On this altar, you should place:

• Use a glass of fresh, cool water to summon benevolent spirits.
• Use a white candle to symbolize purity and establish a connection with the spirit.
• Choose an object that symbolizes love for you, such as a rose quartz crystal, a flower, or a piece of art.

This space is now your bridge between the worlds. Treat it with reverence.

A Simple and Potent Voodoo Attraction Spell for New Love : A Step-by-Step Guide

Once you have cleansed your spirit and clarified your intention, you are ready to perform the ritual. Remember, approach this with humility, respect, and an open heart. What I’ve found is that the most powerful spells are often the simplest, performed with the greatest sincerity. This spell calls upon the universal energy of love, making it safe and effective for beginners.

Gathering Your Sacred Ingredients

Each item we use has a spirit and a purpose. It holds Ashe. As you gather these items, hold each one and think about its purpose in your work.

• One Pink or Red Candle: Pink is for romantic, gentle love. Red is for deep passion and courage. Choose the one that best represents the love you seek.
• Honey: To sweeten the path and draw sweet things to you. It makes your call irresistible to a compatible spirit.
• Ground Cinnamon: To speed up the manifestation and add a fiery, passionate energy.
• Dried Rose Petals: The universal symbol of romance and love. They soften the energy and call in beauty.
• Your Letter of Intention: The one you wrote earlier.
• A Fire-Safe Dish: A ceramic bowl or a small cast-iron cauldron.
• A Lighter or Matches.

The Ritual: Casting Your Spell

Choose a time when you will not be disturbed. Some traditions align love spells with the waxing moon (the phase when the moon is growing towards full), as this represents growth and attraction. Friday, the day of Venus, is also an excellent day for love magic.

1. Ground and Center: Sit before your sacred altar. Close your eyes. Take three deep breaths, breathing in peace and breathing out all anxiety. Feel your feet flat on the floor, connected to the earth.
2. Dress the Candle: Open the honey. Dip your finger in and anoint the candle. Rub the honey up to the wick, intending to draw love to you. Then, go back to the middle and rub the honey down to the base, infusing it with your intention to ground this love in reality. As you do this, speak your desires aloud. “I anoint this candle for true love. I call in a sweet and lasting partnership.”
3. Roll the Candle: Sprinkle the cinnamon and rose petals onto a plate. Roll the honey-coated candle in the herbs until it is dressed in your intention.
4. The Invocation: Place the candle in a secure holder on your altar. Hold your hands over it (without touching the flame yet) and say a simple prayer from the heart. An example: “Oh, Great Spirit, Divine Creator of all that is. I stand before you as your child, with an open and ready heart. I call upon the ancient spirits of love and connection. I do not seek to bend any will, but only to light a beacon. Let this flame burn brightly, a signal to the one whose spirit seeks mine. Clear the path between us. Let us find each other in perfect time and for the highest good of all. With harm to none. Ashe.”
5. Light the Candle: As you light the wick, see it as lighting that beacon of your heart. Gaze into the flame.
6. Meditate and Burn the Petition: Take out your letter of intention. Read it aloud one last time. Feel every word. Then, carefully light a corner of the paper from the candle’s flame and drop it into your fire-safe dish. As you watch it burn, visualize the smoke carrying your message up to the spirit world. See your desires being received.
7. Give Thanks: Sit with the candle for as long as you feel comfortable, meditating on the feeling of being loved and in a happy relationship. When you are ready to leave, clap your hands three times and say “Thank you, spirits. The work is done. It is done. It is done.”

What to Do After the Spell

You have sent your message. Now, you must trust. Allow the candle to burn down completely, as long as you can do so safely. If you must extinguish it, snuff it out—do not blow it out, as that can be seen as blowing away the energy. Relight it each day until it is gone.

Once the spell is complete, gather the wax remnants and the ashes from your letter. Take them outside and bury them in the earth, perhaps at the base of a large, healthy tree or in a flowerpot where you are growing something beautiful. This grounds your spell in the living world. Then, let it go. Obsessing over the results creates an energy of neediness that can repel what you desire. Live your life, be open, and trust the spirits are arranging the perfect meeting.

A Common Question: Can I Use Spells to Make My Ex Return?

This is a question I receive almost daily. The heart craves what it desires, frequently yearning for what it once possessed. So, let’s speak plainly about using spells to make my ex return.

The Ethics and Spiritual Dangers

From an authentic Voodoo perspective, any spell designed to dominate another person and force their will is deeply unethical. You cannot truly “make” an ex return with love in their heart. You can, through powerful and ill-advised magic, create a spiritual chain to them. But what you pull back will not be the person you loved. It will be a shell, an obsession, a “zombie” connection that brings nothing but more pain and karmic debt. I have seen this happen, and it is a tragedy for everyone involved. Love born of force is not love at all.

A Better Approach: A Spell for Reconciliation and Healing

If you truly love this person and believe the connection is worth saving, the goal should not be to force their return. The goal should be to heal the wounds and remove the blockages that separated you in the first place. This allows for the possibility of a freely-chosen reunion.

For this, you would perform a similar ritual, but with a key difference:

• Use two candles: One to represent you (perhaps pink), and one to represent them (perhaps white, for healing and peace).
• Anoint them both: Dress them with honey as before.
• Place them on your altar a few inches apart. Each day, as you light them, move them a tiny bit closer together.
• Your prayer should change: Focus your intention on “healing the space between us,” “clearing all anger and misunderstanding,” and “opening the door for communication and forgiveness, if it is for our highest good.”

This is a request for healing, not an act of dominion. It respects their free will and asks the spirits to fix the road, but you both must choose to walk it.

 Signs Your Love Spell is Manifesting

After your ritual, the universe will begin to communicate with you. Pay attention. The spirits often speak in whispers before they shout.

• Subtle Signs: You might find yourself feeling inexplicably happy and optimistic. You might have vivid dreams of flowers, water, or dancing. You may start seeing synchronistic numbers like 222 (alignment, partnership) or finding hearts in unexpected places (a pattern in your coffee, a stone on the street).
• Overt Signs: An old friend might call out of the blue to invite you to a party. You might get a sudden urge to visit a coffee shop you’ve never been to before. You may meet someone who doesn’t fit your “list,” but who feels like you wrote in your letter.

The most important part is action. The spirits can open a dozen doors for you, but if you are too afraid to walk through them, nothing will happen. When an invitation comes, say “yes.” When you feel a pull to go somewhere, go. You have asked for a dance partner; when the music starts, you must get on the floor.

 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. How long does a Voodoo attraction spell for new love take to work? There is no single answer. I have seen results manifest in a day, and sometimes it takes a full cycle of the moon (28 days) or longer. It depends on the blockages that need to be cleared and the divine timing of your connection. Patience and faith are your greatest allies.

2. Is it safe for a beginner to do a voodoo spell? Yes, the spell I have outlined is based on universal principles of love, light, and personal energy. It does not involve calling on specific, complex Lwa, which should only be done by initiates. As long as your intention is pure and focused on attracting a positive outcome without harm, it is perfectly safe.

3. What if the spell doesn’t work? If after a few months you see no movement, it is often a sign of one of two things. Either there are deeper blockages within you that need to be addressed (perhaps with a stronger spiritual cleansing or professional guidance), or the spirits are protecting you from a connection that is not for your highest good. At times, saying “no” serves as a protective measure.

4. Can I do a love spell for someone else, like my friend? This is a grey area. It is always best that the person seeking love performs the spell themselves, as it is their energy and intention that matters most. You can, however, light a candle for your friend and pray for their happiness and for love to find them. This is an act of blessing, not a spell, and is always a beautiful thing to do.

5. Do I need to believe in Voodoo for the spell to work? You need to believe in the power of your own intention and be open to the possibility that there are forces in the universe that can assist you. You don’t need to be a Voodoo initiate, but you must trust the process. Sincerity is the key that unlocks the door.

 Your Journey to True Love Starts Within

The path of a Voodoo spell is a journey back to yourself. It is a sacred process of cleaning your spiritual house, deciding what you truly desire, and then sending that call out into the cosmos with faith and conviction. The candles, herbs, and honey are beautiful and powerful tools, but the true magic lies within you, and always will. It is the love you cultivate for yourself that becomes the magnet for the love you seek from another.

Remember the core lessons: cleanse your spirit, set a pure and feeling-based intention, perform your ritual with reverence, and then release the outcome to the wisdom of the spirits. Trust that you are worthy of love, and that it is on its way to you now.

What is the most important quality you are calling into your life with a new partner? Share it in the comments below to declare your intention to the universe. For those on a more complex path seeking personal guidance, I invite you to reach out for a private consultation.