Vodou Lwa Ogou Shango

♥ MEET THE LWA SERIES AT ERZULIE’S VOODOO – VODOU LWA: OGOU SHANGO

♥ 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.

♥ Ogou Shango: Warrior Magician of Fire, Discipline & Power

Ogou Shango is usually served during Petwo rites as a great magician and warrior spirit. Known for his stern discipline and fiery nature, Ogou Shango is a hermaphroditic mystery who can be very cruel. He resides in Les Cayes, Haiti, and is revered for smoothing difficulties, offering protection, and bringing luck to his devotees. His presence is commanding, and his possessions are marked by intense dancing and elemental fire.

♥ Symbols & Attributes

Iron pince (clamp, pincers)

♥ Colors

Royal blue and red

♥ Sacred Spaces

Altar Tree: Kok Chanj (Lobelia Assurgens)

♥ Sacrificial Animal

Red rooster

♥ Ritual Drinks

Kleren (raw white cane rum)

♥ Veneration Day & Luminary

Wednesday
Red candle, fire fueled by liquor

♥ Catholic Saint Counterpart

St. Michael the Archangel

♥ Characteristics & Manifestations

Ogou Shango is a great warrior and magician—stern, disciplined, and orderly. He is known to take pleasure in cruelty and commands respect through his fiery nature. A powerful dancer, his possessions are intense and often accompanied by flames. Despite his severity, he protects his devotees and brings luck when properly served.

♥ Greeting

Awoshe Nago!

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