The 21 Divisions, Hector Salva
The 21 Divisions, Hector Salva
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The 21 Divisions
Mysteries and Magic of Dominican Voodoo

Author: Hector Salva, Hoodoo Sen Moise

Narrator: Gary Tiedemann

Unabridged: 7 hr 25 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 12/31/2021


Synopsis

One of the first books to explore the unique tradition of Dominican shamanism, the magical practices called the 21 Divisions.

Like all forms of Caribbean Voodoo, practitioners of the 21 Divisions believe in one God, a distant God that doesn't get involved in human affairs. Followers of this Dominican spiritual tradition believe that God created intermediaries to help humans, beings known as Los Misterios.

The Misterios are powerful beings with rulership and dominion over universal forces and human conditions. Practitioners of the 21 Divisions have ways of connecting with the Misterios to achieve success in life, improve their careers, resolve love and relationship issues, heal illness, and much more.

Filled with detailed insider information and real stories of healing, magic, and mystery, this book will serve as an illuminating guide to the 21 Divisions. Hector Salva—one of the foremost authorities on the practice of the 21 Divisions—offers his insights into: the history and foundations of Dominican Voodoo; the major Misterios, or spirits, of the 21 Divisions; ceremonies, rituals, and magical spells; and how to get started on the path of the 21 Divisions.

About Hector Salva

Born and raised in a family lineage of brujos (witchdoctors, healers, sorcerers), Hector Salva started training as a brujo in 1989 and was initiated in his family lineages of 21 Divisions and Sanse. He was raised by his grandmother, Dona Juana Acevedo, bruja and espiritista. In 2003, Papa Hector was initiated into Haitian Voodoo as a houngan asogwe, a high priest of the Asson lineage. He lived and apprenticed for years in Haiti under a number of houngans and mambos.

Papa Hector is the author of The 21 Divisions: Mysteries and Magic of Dominican Voodoo, and his writing has been featured in a number of publications. He teaches workshops domestically and internationally.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jan on January 27, 2024

I listened to this on Everand and found it fascinating. The discussion on Dominican shamanism, it’s origins, spirits within the culture, and the experiences weaved into this book were incredible. The author left no stone unturned.......more

Goodreads review by Angy on September 08, 2022

Pretty informative guide to Dominican Voodoo and from reading this, I've learned a lot of things from this system of spirituality that I hadn't known before. Hector Salva is overall pretty engaging as a writer, too. However, I feel like it gets a bit slower at times, or not as deep as I would like i......more

Goodreads review by Genie Cerda on October 27, 2020

Finally!! Such a great read!! Definitely answered my questions!! I highly recommend this book if you want to know more about 21 Divisions. This book describes the most popular divisions and is written as if the writer is talking to you which I like a lot. This answered so many questions for me as wel......more

Goodreads review by Steven on July 03, 2020

This is a really good overview of Las 21 Divisiones, which is Haitian Vodou's sister tradition in the Dominican Republic. Papa Hector is a friend of our Haitian Vodou house, and he is knowledgeable about both traditions on a very deep level. Before reading this book, I knew that our two traditions w......more

Goodreads review by Freddie on October 25, 2024

Great introduction to 21 Divisions This book gives a great introduction to 21 Divisions. I loved the focus on the stories regarding the misterios, especially the personal testimonies included. The chapter about the brujo was very enlightening and the instructions on how to set up a non-initiate alta......more