Fèt Makaya: Voices of the Sacred Night

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What if the most grounded way to start a new year is to strip away what clings to you? We sit down with author and practitioner Papa Mystique to explore Makaya, the Haitian Vodou season of cleansing, protection, and renewal that runs parallel to the holidays yet answers to a different drum. Makaya means many leaves, and those leaves become baths, teas, and treatments that pull out stale luck and invite fresh growth. It’s precise, communal work guided by spirits like Simbi Makaya and anchored in a tradition that treats nature as teacher and ally.

Across the conversation, we unpack how Makaya renews the garde—your spiritual protection—and why this rite is both balance and defense. We zoom into the colors, songs, and tools found inside ceremonies, and we get practical about who can lead the work, what visitors might see, and why expertise matters when mixing fe. From there, we widen the lens to history: how healers and herbalists laid foundations for resistance, how figures like Makandal weaponized plant knowledge against bondage, and why understanding this legacy changes how we talk about Vodou today.

We also face the modern realities: stigma from outside religions, exploitation by opportunists, and the need for ethics that protect seekers. Papa Mystique speaks candidly about efforts to build governance, the responsibilities of elders, and the importance of Haitian voices writing Haitian Vodou. His book, Mysteries of Haitian Voodoo, bridges the gap for the diaspora and anyone seeking a clear, grounded entry point into the culture and its history.

Ready to rethink everything you’ve heard about Vodou and learn what it means to shed before you grow? Listen now, share with a friend who loves history and spirituality, and leave a review to tell us what shifted your view. Subscribing helps more people find thoughtful conversations like this.

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