This past year has been pretty intense for Nicole Richie and the Simple Life star wants to get rid of all her bad luck. Nicole reportedly hired a shaman (someone who mediates between the natural and supernatural worlds) to stop her troubles spiraling out of control.

The troubled star thinks someone in her social circle has put a spell on her and she's determined to break the spell. Nicole had a witch doctor perform a $1,000 spiritual cleansing of her West Hollywood apartment, according to Life & Style magazine. Sources claim the shaman chanted, danced and burned sage in every room of her home for two hours . “She's very superstitious and believes in this stuff. It's a very personal thing for Nicole. "Nicole believes in curses but would never put one on anyone, not even her worst enemy."

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