Vodou Lwa Ezili Freda

♥ MEET THE LWA SERIES AT ERZULIE’S VOODOO – VODOU LWA: EZILI FREDA

♥ PRACTITIONER-LED INSIGHTS INTO THE SPIRITS OF HAITIAN VODOU!

Welcome to our Meet the Lwa series. Each page offers a brief overview of the Lwa’s origins, attributes, and ceremonial roles—designed for spiritual students, researchers, and practitioners seeking clarity and context.

These teachings were passed down to me by my elder Mambos, spiritual godparents, and our beloved Hougan Aboudja, in collaboration with Hougan Jour Mwen Lonje, whose lifelong service and deep initiatory knowledge continue to guide our work.

As the founder and Vodou practitioner of Erzulie’s Voodoo New Orleans, I created this archive to share the foundational aspects of each spirit with respect, accuracy (from our Vodou house’s perspective), and spiritual devotion. Every detail—from Veve symbols to ritual offerings—has been curated to reflect the integrity of our tradition and the legacy of those who came before us.

♥ Ezili Freda: Love, Luxury & Divine Desire

Ezili Freda is a mystery of love, falling in love, luxury, and wealth. She presides over the fecundity of fields and is known for her beauty, refinement, and emotional depth. She has three husbands—Danbala, Agwe, and Ogou—and is a rival to Ayida Wedo and Lasiren, and an enemy of Ezili Dantò.

As the divine embodiment of sensuality, elegance, and emotional longing, Ezili Freda is the spiritual namesake of our store, <strong>Erzulie’s Voodoo in New Orleans</strong>. Every ritual, perfume, and handcrafted offering in our collection is infused with her energy—honoring her legacy of love, beauty, and spiritual abundance.
She is the heart behind our work, and the reason we exist.  Learn more about Mistress Erzulie Freda, her Sacred Gemstone Heart Altar Pwen,  Erzulie-Freda Love Rituals and  Erzulie Freda Voodoo Love Dolls!

♥ Symbols & Attributes

Silver mirror and comb, lace heart.

♥ Colors

Pure white; in the West and South, white and pink.

♥ Sacred Trees

Veritab (Artocarpus Altilis) and Basil.

♥ Animal & Sacrificial Animal

White pigeon.

♥ Offerings

White, pink, or white and pink cake, rice pudding, vermicelli in milk, cookies, delicate candies, white or pink flowers (especially roses), and perfumes such as Lotion Rev d’Or, Pompeia, or Anaïs Anaïs by Cacharel.

♥ Ritual Drinks

Sweet almond syrup and sweet Vermouth.

♥ Veneration Day & Luminary

Thursday
White or pink candle, lamp fueled with pure olive oil.

♥ Catholic Saint Counterparts

Maria Dolorosa del Monte Calvario, Our Lady of Sorrows.

♥ Characteristics & Manifestations

According to the teachings passed down by our elders, Ezili Freda is a mulatto (some say White), a woman of extreme luxury and wealth. She speaks immaculate French and refuses the Kreyòl of commoners. She demands cleanliness and cannot tolerate the odor of tobacco. To maintain her image of purity, she insists on being called “mademoiselle.” She is a lover of all men, but jealous and vindictive toward women, whom she views as competition. She weeps inconsolably because there is not enough love in the world.

♥ EXPLORE MORE FROM OUR ARCHIVE

This archive is dedicated to preserving the spiritual, historical, and academic foundations of Haitian Vodou. We invite you to explore:

We welcome all knowledge shared in good faith. If you are a scholar, practitioner, or elder with insights to contribute, please email your notes or reflections to webmistress@erzulies.com. All credited contributions will be cited with respect and care.

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