In this special episode, we start with Pawòl Pouvwa (Word of Power) by breaking down how spirits are organized in Haitian Vodou. We explain key terms like rites, escorts, nanchons, and fanmi, and how these groupings help people understand relationships between the lwa.

From there, we explore the importance of the “plus 1” concept in Vodou numerology, looking at how it reflects balance, connection, and the idea that spiritual systems are not always fixed or limited to what is immediately visible.

Instead of deducing the lwas into the main categories as commonly heard, we want to name them and name the lwas associated with them. We take the time to deconstruct the 21 nanchons of lwa as we know them, discussing their geographic origins in Africa and why this classification is more complex than it may first appear.

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