In this powerful second installment of our interview with Dieu Devan Bon Houngan, we dive deep into his personal relationship with his Gede spirit, Demeple LaKwa. He shares how the spirits speak to him in dreams, the sacred use of piman (hot peppers) in rituals, and the unique traits of his Gede who blends divine…

In this episode of Mysteries of Haitian Vodou, Papa Mystique sits down with Houngan Samba’L, a fourth-generation Houngan from Haiti, to uncover the truth behind the use of Catholic Saint images in Vodou. Was it tradition—or survival? Houngan Samba’L explains how enslaved Africans used religious imagery as a form of marronage to protect their practices…

Today’s episode is one that goes deep into the identity, thesymbolism, and the sacred mysteries of Vodou. We’re talking with Houngan Samba’L about the Mouchwa, a spiritual headscarf—what it is, what it represents, and how it connects us to the Lwa and our spiritual lineage.

In this episode, Papa Mystique and co-host Natara Rose dive deep into the sacred Vodou ritual of Lave Tèt, or head washing. They explore its meaning, steps, and spiritual impact, revealing how it serves as a powerful rite of purification and reconnection with the Lwa. Featuring a special interview clip with Houngan Samba’L, this episode…

In this powerful episode of Mysteries of Haitian Vodou, Papa Mystique sits down with a seasoned Vodou practitioner who has walked the spiritual path for over 20 years. From her first spiritual calling to the sacred bond she shares with the Lwa, she reveals truths that only time and spirit can teach. Co-host Natara Rose…

In this episode, Papa Mystique and Natara Rose sit down with Houngan Samba’L from Lakou Cecile in Haiti, a fourth-generation Vodou priest from Haiti, for an eye-opening conversation about spirit possession and the powerful messages brought by the Lwa. Houngan Samba’L shares deep insights into how the Lwa take form, the signs of possession, and…

Join us this week as we continue with part 2 of the interview with Houngan Samba’L. We dive into the spirits and how we can communicate with them and what they tell us in dreams.

In this episode of Mysteries of Haitian Vodou, Papa Mystique sits down with Natara Rose to explore one of the most iconic and powerful elements in Vodou tradition: the Veve. What are these intricate, sacred symbols? How do they function in ceremony, and what deeper meaning do they carry within Haitian Vodou? From their origins…

Vodou Priest Maitre H explains different Vodou terminology to help us understand Vodou better.

Vodou didn’t just survive—it adapted, transformed, and hid in plain sight. In this episode, I dive deep into syncretism, the blending of African Vodou, Catholicism, and Taino spirituality, revealing how enslaved Haitians used it as a tool of survival and resistance. I’ll be reading powerful excerpts from my upcoming book Mysteries of Haitian Vodou (dropping…