A journey through a magical bath on the point of the Spirit Erzulie Freda to bring balance to the life of someone that the Spirit had loved.
The veve for Erzulie Freda is prepared with her favorite types of foods around it designed to entice the attention of the lwa. The veve serves as a focal point for the lwa's power and attention.
The veve for Erzulie Freda is prepared with her favorite types of foods around it designed to entice the attention of the lwa. The veve serves as a focal point for the lwa's power and attention.
The Bath is prepared with initiated hands. All of the herbs are rubbed into the waters and perfumes by those whose hands have been prepared and heated through the sacred rites of Haitian Vodou initiation, called the Kanzo. Although these rites are a strict secret, what can be known is that the hands of the initiated are prepared to hold magical heat which in turn ensure the success of the magical work.
The other focus of the bath is the atlar for the Spirit. This atlar is dedicated to Erzulie Freda with her many favourite things placed upon it. The image that represents her is the Mater Dolorosa, and there are candles in her colours, her paquet, which is a sacred object that contains her power and the asson, the sacred symbol of the Vodou Priesthood.
The other focus of the bath is the atlar for the Spirit. This atlar is dedicated to Erzulie Freda with her many favourite things placed upon it. The image that represents her is the Mater Dolorosa, and there are candles in her colours, her paquet, which is a sacred object that contains her power and the asson, the sacred symbol of the Vodou Priesthood.
The other focus of the bath is the atlar for the Spirit. This atlar is dedicated to Erzulie Freda with her many favourite things placed upon it. The image that represents her is the Mater Dolorosa, and there are candles in her colours, her paquet, which is a sacred object that contains her power and the asson, the sacred symbol of the Vodou Priesthood.
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The other focus of the bath is the atlar for the Spirit. This atlar is dedicated to Erzulie Freda with her many favourite things placed upon it. The image that represents her is the Mater Dolorosa, and there are candles in her colours, her paquet, which is a sacred object that contains her power and the asson, the sacred symbol of the Vodou Priesthood.
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The Bath is prepared with initiated hands. All of the herbs are rubbed into the waters and perfumes by those whose hands have been prepared and heated through the sacred rites of Haitian Vodou initiation, called the Kanzo. Although these rites are a strict secret, what can be known is that the hands of the initiated are prepared to hold magical heat which in turn ensure the success of the magical work.
The Bath is prepared with initiated hands. All of the herbs are rubbed into the waters and perfumes by those whose hands have been prepared and heated through the sacred rites of Haitian Vodou initiation, called the Kanzo. Although these rites are a strict secret, what can be known is that the hands of the initiated are prepared to hold magical heat which in turn ensure the success of the magical work.
Healing bath made on the point of Erzulie Freda
As the veve is prepared with the sacred foods and lights, it becomes even more pleasing to the lwa and calls their attention to the work that is being performed in their honour.
As the bath is placed upon the veve so that the power of the lwa can be infused with the magical power of the lwa. This is an important part of the process and it is placed there with specific ritual actions and songs to ensure the attention of the Spirit.
In this photo, Houngan Liam has been possessed by the Spirit of Marassa, the sacred twins of Haitian Vodou who bring many blessings to Vodouisant. Here they are enjoying playing with their special friend, Etoile File, a Hounsi of Hounfo Racine Deesse Dereyale.
Welcoming the Lwa is done with a series of complex ritual actions, and dances referred to as a salute. Here Houngan Alistair is using this salute to present Erzulie Freda with a beautiful selection of flowers.