Episode 22: Understanding the Soul in Haitian Vodou – Part I

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 journeyGwo Bon Anj: the great good angel, your spiritual life forceTi Bon Anj: the little good angel, keeper of your personality, memories, and consciousnessNanm: the eternal essence that connects you to the ancestorsZetwal: your guiding star, destiny, and spiritual blueprintWe explore how the different parts of the soul work together to shape your identity, memory, and life purpose.