(I Fixing) *
This entails casting a spell, placing a set or hagging, (whether it is an individual, house. property or object). Fixing a person is the most common method of Obeah practise in the Bahamas. Being fixed must be distinguished from a curse that has been placed on an individual, property or object and directed through use of the Bible. Also, "putting mouth on yaw" is a type of curse, but does not necessarily have to originate from any Biblical implication.

The subtle differences of a fix and curse are the following:

(a) When one is fixed he can be "cleared" or "cured" by an Obeah practitioner or even a medical doctor or other type of professional.
(b) When one is cursed, only the individual who gives the curse can "clear" or "remove" the curse. Unfortunately, if the one who gives the curse dies, then no one can clear you - you've actually "had it"! One can be fixed either by:

(a) Black Magic—Using the powers of the Devil or, commonly termed, "witchcraft". An Individual can gain power himself without any help from external sources, except reading special books and literally "selling one's soul to the Devil"!

The following books are mostly used in Bahamian Black Magic practice: Seven Steps to Power; Black Guard; Seven Keys to Power and Master Key.

Here is an example of Bahamian Black Magic for someone trespassing on a person's property:

(a) Take up the tracks or footprints of earth.
(b) Get grave dirt from the cemetery.
(c) Place the dirt footprints and the cemetery dirt in a cloth bag and then tie the bag.
(d) Hang this mixture over a fire.
(e) As the heat takes it, the earth will become dry; the more it dries, the person who has trespassed on the property will begin to feel pains in his limbs.
(f) The person will eventually become a total cripple, unless he is "cleared."

"NOTE: The most external sign of Bahamian property protection is the bottle hanging in the trees. Many years ago, this was a common sight throughout the Bahamas, but now is seen infrequently. One magnificent example can be found by the parking lot of the City Market Maderia and Rosetta Streets. The Obeah flag (black background with a red cross in the form of the Roman numeral "X") is also placed for protection. See such a flag on a field on Prince Charles Drive next to St. Augustine's entrance."

"(b) White Magic —Using the name of Jesus, the Bible and/or verses from the Bible, forms of prayer, prayer objects (e.g. handkerchiefs, scarves, underclothing) and religious symbols. The psalms are particularly valuable. "I gon read the Psalms for you " or "God don't like ugly" are common Bahamian threats!

White Magic is, evidently, more powerful than Black Magic. For example, a combination of a fix and curse, by utilising Black Magic, can be clemd (cured) by White Magic.

If the individual who is cursed by White Magic goes to the curser and asks forgiveness, and the White Magic practitioner does not accept his apologies, then the curse will revert to the curser.

There are definite rules to follow before one can practise White Magic.*

(1) One has to carefully examine one's conscience and, preferably, be converted to Christ (i.e. become a devout Christian).
(2) One has to have tremendous control over the passions. "Go to the job and help people in peace" appears to be the dictum.
(3) If one is not "clean" while practising White Magic, one can develop problems, primarily mental problems.
(4) To prepare oneself it is desirable to read the Book of Job, but particularly the 91st and 109th Psalms.
(5) White Magic must be used primarily for good, but there are times when people must be taught a lesson and an evil fix can be placed on them, but never to cause death.
(6) Be sure that when a man is placing an evil fix, the Bible is turned face downward from you because the fix will be turned on you.
(7) When an individual is fixed by the Bible, the Black Magic man can't help you.
(8) Engage in prayer and fastings to be constantly "clean"
(9) Memorize, if possible, the most utilized Biblical passages, especially if suddenly called upon to cast out an evil spirit or a demon.

The following is an example of how White Magic can be used to cure alcoholism, viz:

(a) Pay the Obeah person a prescribed sum of money.
(b) The Obeah person will read Psalms 109 and 110 and place the money on the Psalms in the Bible then close the Bible on the money (No coins are used for this particular fix!).

* These rules were obtained from a Cat Island Obeah practitioner."

The common word in the Bahamas for any form of ghost (or spirit) is "sperrid." Sperrids can be found anywhere, but in Bahamian tradition, they like to reside in the very large silk cotton trees that abound in the Bahamas. This belief, no doubt, came directly from Africa, and appears to be the survival of some form of animism, as many African tribes venerate the cotton tree. Although there is no evidence of Bahamian negroes ever worshipping the silk cotton tree, it was and still is feared as the habitation of sperrids.

Bahamian sperrids get up to all kinds of mischief—they haunt houses, hag people, influence human habits (good or evil) or scare the hell out of you!

Bahamian sperrids appear to wander around "willy nilly," but only the Obeah practitioner can "call," "control" and utilise the sperrids to effectuate good deeds or evil deeds.

Bigfrog:

You believe in obeah aye?

"The Bahamian believes that to protect oneself from a sperrid, all one has to say is "Ten, Ten the Bible Ten;" and if one wants to actually see a sperrid, one has only to remove some 'bibby' *"

Bigfrog:

You believe in obeah aye?

lol...its the devil's work!
is "putting mouth" on someone obeah too?

Bigfrog:

You believe in obeah aye?

Buey Pharoah, this crap coming up in my research. I just sharing the knowledge with my family here on BI...
There is an entire website dedicated to Bahamian witch craft.

lol...its the devil's work!
is "putting mouth" on someone obeah too?

yep...

Buey Pharoah, this crap coming up in my research. I just sharing the knowledge with my family here on BI...
There is an entire website dedicated to Bahamian witch craft.

Whats the address of the website? Interesting stuff....my neighbor used to go see a obeah woman somewhere in nassau....she went to get lucky numbers.

Whats the address of the website? Interesting stuff....my neighbor used to go see a obeah woman somewhere in nassau....she went to get lucky numbers.

There are a number of obeah women in Nassau still...
the website is: http://www.jabezcorner.com/Grand_Bahama/ten_ten1.html
Most of the information came from a book called "ten, ten the bible ten" by Dr. Tim McCartney published in 1976

Bigfrog:

You believe in obeah aye?


Dis almost a 'monologue' :)

Well, The Holy Spirit reigns.... Act of God on Halloween... that's awesome. "The 1st NOEL..."....:angel:

Dis almost a 'monologue' :)
Well, The Holy Spirit reigns.... Act of God on Halloween... that's awesome. "The 1st NOEL..."....:angel:

You a joke now Halloween went on every where else.

Dis almost a 'monologue' :)
Well, The Holy Spirit reigns.... Act of God on Halloween... that's awesome. "The 1st NOEL..."....:angel:

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