Might and Magick

  Papa Legba, open the gate ,Ago Eh! Open the gate for me to pass Papa! Papa Legba, open the gate for me and when I return I shall thank the Loa! -Song to honor PapaLegba, asking with to commence the ceremony. Papa Atibon Legba is the keeper of the crossroad between the world of spirit and the world of flesh. A kindly and greatly beloved Loa. He represents an ancient and deeply revered mystery, linked with the sun's transverse across the sky. Papa Legba serves an essential function and is typically honored before all other Loa.  Papa Atibon Lega so earned the God's trust and respect that he was granted the keys of human destiny Our Lord. Papa Atibon Legba opens and closes the door between the worlds, as well as to all human progression, based on their merit and afforded grace. Papa AtibonLegba controls the good forces of the spirit world and works to protect humanity from the bad. His feast day is June 13th. His colors are white and red. Papa Atibon Legba l

  Gran Bwa literally means "Big Wood," That is fitting because, as far as Loa goes, Gran Bwa is a BIG loa. Boss of the woods and chief of the forest, Gran Bwa is a centerpiece for the Vodou of the New World. Whether Puerto Rican/Sanse, Dominican/21 Divisions, Haitian/Ginen Vodou, including Haitian secret magical societies like the Mayaka (pure Petro), Gran Bwa stands in the middle of it all. Gran Bwa resides in the Vilokan, the tremendous primordial forest of the heavenly realm of the Loa called Ginen. He is the most prominent and most potent Loa in the Vilokan, keeping order both natural and supernatural. Gran Bwa's mysteries are like his roots, deep and vast. Without him, no genuinely practical magic can occur as he holds the secrets to all the herbs, roots, branches, and leaves. With those same herbs, roots, sticks, and leaves, Bran Gwa can make baths and washes, which will break the strongest of black magic and cleanse away all evil, or he can empower them, givin

  Belie Belcan heads the Belcan Division, also known as the Blanca (white) or Rada. He serves as the general of God's Air Force. Belie Belcan expresses the power of God through whipping up storms, hurricanes, earthquakes, and tsunamis. Belie Belcan is justice personified and the embodiment of God's righteous wraith. He is thunder and lighting. When he strikes the ocean, the dominion of his brother, the mighty Admiral Met Agwe Tawayo, the earth trembles.  Belie Belcan is a highly elevated Loa and is known to work very closely with the Archangel Michael. Together they hunt down agents of Lucifer on the Astral Realm, chasing legions of demons and impure spirits back into the lowest depths of Hell. Belie Belcan commands the brave Loa of the Belcan nation against malevolent forces and the enemies of Vodou and its adherents. Belie Belcan's feast day is September 29th. His colors are green and red. He asks for tobacco and then rum. Belie Belcan is consulted for all ma

  Gran Maitresse Erzulie is the personification of love, beauty, and femininity. Gran Maitresse Erzulie is a highly elevated Loa who rarely touches down for more than a couple of minutes. If she does, consider yourself and the temple very blessed. Her husband, Ogun Balendjo, is never far behind. If Gran Maitresse Erzulie takes possession, you can almost guarantee Ogun Balendjo will. Gran Maitresse Erzulie is the Matron of the Erzulie line, which includes both Erzulie Freda and Erzulie Danthor. Even though she is ephemeral, Gran Maitresse Erzulie's intervention is far-reaching. She is sweet, loving, and compassionate, but do not mistake her kindness for weakness. Gran Maitresse Erzulie protects women and children. She cries for the sufferings of all people and wants to heal humanity. She seeks revenge for the rape and domestic abuse and gladly avenges violence towards women and children. Gran Maitresse Erzulie enjoys cleanliness and luxury. Perfume and powders are dispe