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Voodoo shopping in Miami

  1. A

    Vierge Miracle & St Philippe

    Enter with an attitude full of respect, eyes wide open and some tactful questions, and you’ll be treated to a unique experience: the wares, spells and goods of Haitian vodou. Be reverent to the large statues of loa (akin to angels) who guard the premises, and if you’ve got some problems with love or work, need dream interpretation or require a cleansing bath, the local houngan and mambos (respectively, male and female high priests) may be able to help you. Another excellent botanica is Halouba (www.haloubatemple.com; 101 NE 54th St).

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  2. B

    El Aguila Vidente

    Hey, botanicas can have variety. El Aguila doesn’t do vodou, but it does cater to local Santeria worshipers with a nice assortment of Afro-Cuban magic recipes, tarot cards and religious icons for the discerning santero.

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