Get a reading by Kamille! You’ll thank me later! She is spot on, very accurate and just a great human being in general. Shoo is very knowledgeable and friendly for tourist and practitioner alike! The voodoo festival was very informative as well!
November 2024
Beautiful shop, respectful of Voodoo instead of exploitive.
October 2024
Don't let the small door deceive you. This is a very well stocked shop of a good size. I didn't get a reading, but they ARE available, and the voodoo offerings are plentiful! Highly recommend.
Best for Voodoo Shops Because: The shop's central location in the French Quarter makes this an easy stop for the curious.
New Orleans is noted for two kinds of voodoo: the historic kind and the trashy, touristy kind. The latter variety isn't hard to find; look for kitschy dolls imported from China. But the historic voodoo-an expression of the city's longtime links to Haiti-is more elusive and interesting. That kind gets some respect at Voodoo Authentica, which is owned by a practicing spiritualist. The shop has displays and examples of shrines, and also stocks a variety of goods, including locally handmade voodoo dolls, gris-gris bags, and essential oils. While it's clear the staff doesn't object to selling souvenirs to those with a more casual interest, the religion of voodoo is taken seriously here-and it is a religion, not just some spooky form of witchcraft, as you'll learn.
