In this episode, we open with a special Pawòl Pouvwa (words of power) and explore the theology of zanset (ancestors) in Haitian Vodou. We focus on grounding the conversation in understanding the different types of ancestors and how we could better align with them, as ancestral connection is central to Vodou cosmology.

From there, we discuss the importance of the cemetery in Haitian Vodou as a sacred space of transition, communication, protection, and spiritual work. The cemetery is a threshold where worlds meet, and where relationships with the ancestors and certain Lwas are maintained with respect and care.

We then introduce Met Bawon and his wife Gran Brijit (Maman Brijit), two powerful Lwas who preside over the cemetery and the ancestral realm. We explore who they are, their energetic signatures, and the important roles they play w ...