The Agua Cedito Show
Agua Cedito show is a podcast dedicated to demystifying, decolonizing, and deconstructing Haitian Vodoun to educate, dispel myths, and celebrate this beautiful Afro Diasporic religion. Agua Cedito aims to amplify, educate, and enlighten its listeners about Haitian Vodou as a path to Black Liberation. Through historical insights, interviews, and storytelling, the show will provide an authentic, respectful exploration of Haitian Vodou, highlighting its cultural significance, historical roots, and relevance in today’s world.
Episodes
In this episode, we explore the sacred union of Papa Danbala and Ayida Wedo, the divine serpent spirits who embody creation, balance, and harmony in Haitian Vodou. Discover how Papa Danbala’s pure white serpent energy brings wisdom, peace, and life force, while Ayida Wedo’s rainbow power connects the heavens and the earth.
Together, they form the cosmic bridge between spirit and matter, sky and water, masculine and feminine, creatio...
In this episode, we honor and love the formidable Papa Loko and Manbo Ayizan, the first priest and priestess who hold the roots of Vodou’s sacred knowledge.
We journey beyond colonial narratives to remember them as guardians of wisdom, healing, and initiation. Papa Loko and Manbo Ayizan represent the spiritual bridge between nature, community, and ceremony.
Through reflection, we explore how their legacy continues to guide our appro...
In this episode, we explore Gran Chemin, the “Great Road” as well as the role of Papa Legba in Haitian Vodou. We discuss how Papa Legba opens the way for communication between humans and the spirit world, and why Gran Chemin is regarded as the path of life and destiny.
We delve into each of their energetic signatures, comparing them to other similar deities across world religions, and explore what it means to encounter these sacre...
In Haitian Vodou, the Divine Twins, known as the Marassa, are among the most mysterious and powerful lwa. Don’t let their image as children fool you; the Marassa are older than space and time in and of themselves. The Marassa represents paradoxical duality, balance, and the profound wisdom of the cosmos.
Discover why the Marassa are considered “the first children of God,” how they bridge the spiritual and material worlds, and what ...
In this episode, we explore, honor, and love on Hountor, the powerful lwa (spirit) of the drums, and uncover how drumming is more than music. Hountor is a facilitator of prayer and communication, serving as a bridge between the seen and unseen.
We discuss how Hountor embodies rhythm as divine language, and share a historical perspective on why these ancestral sounds continue to echo in Haitian culture today. From ritual invocations...
In this episode, we explore Gran Chemin, the “Great Road” as well as the role of Papa Legba in Haitian Vodou.
We talk about how Papa Legba opens the way for communication between humans and the spirit world, and why Gran Chemin is seen as the path of life and destiny.
We dive into each of their energetic signatures, how they compare to other similar deities across world religions, and what it means to see these sacred divinities s...
Who is Bondye? In this episode, we explore the Supreme Creator in Haitian Vodou, moving beyond stereotypes to uncover the true role of God in this faith tradition.
The creole word “Bondye” derives from the French word “Bon Dieu", meaning “Good God” is not the distant figure often misrepresented in Western narratives. Instead, Bondye is understood as the universal creator, source of life, and sacred presence that underpins Vodou cosm...
In this opening episode of Season Two, we dive into the heart of Haitian Vodou by introducing our season theme, loving on the Lwas. The Lwas are divine spirits who guide, protect, and walk with us. Lwas are central to Vodou, but building a meaningful connection with them requires more than ritual alone.
We’ll explore what it means to truly honor and understand these powerful spirits, offering practical insights into creating authen...
Generational curses are often misunderstood and stigmatized, especially when viewed through a Westernized colonial lens. In this episode, we explore how generational curses are understood in Haitian Vodou and how to identify patterns of hardship, illness, and trauma passed down through families. We unpack the spiritual, historical, and psychological layers of these experiences and reveal how Vodou offers pathways for healing, liber...
In this episode, we journey into the transformative practice of shadow work within Haitian Vodou, a spiritual path that invites us to face, honor, and heal the parts of ourselves we often hide.
Rooted in ancestral wisdom and community care, Vodou cosmology approaches shadow work not as a solitary struggle, but as a sacred process of restoring balance between the seen and unseen, the personal and collective.
In this pre-season episode, we’ll dive into how Haitian Vodou understands the soul’s multiple parts, its relationship to the ancestors, and its role in community, healing, and resistance. Haitian Vodou teaches that the soul is a sacred yet complex union of five parts:
- Ko Kadav: the physical body, vessel for the soul’s journey
- Gwo Bon Anj: the great good angel, your spiritual life force
- Ti Bon Anj: the little good angel, keeper of...
Season 2 deepens the exploration of Haitian Vodou through insightful conversations about yourself and the spirits of the faith.
This visionary episode reimagines Haitian Vodou as a global force for liberation, healing, and collective power. Journey with us into a future where ancestral wisdom leads to artistic creativity, technological innovation, and a recognized spiritual practice that fuels resistance.
Haitian Vodou 2.0 breaks colonial myths and emerges as a celebrated world religion rooted in dignity, ecology, and justice for all.
Please tune in and witne...
In this powerful episode of Agua Cedito, we dive deep into a full season one recap, offering an intimate look behind the scenes of our podcast journey.
We celebrate the wisdom and energy of our amazing listener community, reflect on key lessons learned during production, and provide analysis of each episode's journey. Plus, get an exciting sneak peek at what’s coming for season two as we continue to uplift Haitian Vodou traditions ...
In this episode, as part one of our three-part season finale, we explore what it may mean to be called to Vodou from a place of reverence, ancestral connection, and decolonial reclamation.
Understanding spiritual fundamentals is essential for any beginner seeking to learn and grow on their spiritual journey. This episode shares information on common mistakes to avoid and misconceptions of the faith tradition. Vodou is a living trad...
In this episode, we journey into the sacred vibrational language of Vodou, exploring the affirmations and calls such as Ayibobo, Awoshe Nago, Bilolo, and many more. These sacred calls hold power, history, and spiritual resonance.
Rooted in ancestral memory and resistance, these affirmations are not mere words; they are portals, invocations, and declarations of alignment with the Lwas who walk with, protect, and empower the faithfu...
In this episode, we introduce you to the Vodou pantheons, exploring the sacred families of lwa (spirits) that guide the lives of practitioners across generations. We journey through the distinct nanchons (nations or spiritual lineages) of Vodou: the peaceful and benevolent Rada spirits, often associated with West African origins and ancestral memory; the fierce, the powerful Nago spirits, who embody strength, strategy, and protecti...
In this episode, we explore règleman, the guiding principles, protocols, and sacred order at the heart of Haitian Vodou. Far from rigid rules imposed from the outside, règleman reflects an internal, ancestral compass that keeps practitioners in balance with the lwa, the community, nature, and the cosmos.
In this episode, we explore who the Lwas in Haitian Vodou are. Lwas are divine, sacred spirits, guardians, and guides, each with their own energetic signature deeply intertwined with community, land, and liberation.
Western narratives often reduce Haitian Vodou to superstition or a struggle between good and evil. But Vodou, like the cosmos itself, is about balance and harmony between forces, ancestors, spirits, and the living.
In this episode, we step beyond the binaries because understanding Vodou means understanding balance.
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