Voodoo Veves and Sacred Vodou Symbols of the Lwa

Voodoo Veves and Sacred Vodou Symbols of the Lwa by Erzulie’s Voodoo New Orleans

Voodoo Veves and Sacred Symbols of the Vodou. Veves are sacred symbols in the Vodou tradition. Veves are used to commune with specific Lwa, call in specific spirits into your ceremony or ritual, and used to strengthen your connection to your guiding Lwa, known as a Met Tet in the Vodou religion.

♥  What Are Veves in Vodou?

As explained in our Voodoo Articles on Haitian Vodou, Vodou Altars and Shrines and the History of Vodou, each Lwa responds to specific colors, sacred offerings, ritual chants, and drumbeats; the same also applies to their sacred Veves.  You will find these Voodoo Veves on our exclusive Vodou Veve Altar Dolls and in our powerful Voodoo Spell Kits.  In traditional Vodou ceremony, Voodoo Veves are drawn on the floor of the temple (ounfo) in cornmeal, or other powders, and activated by specific prayers, call words and offerings by the Mambo or Hougan.

♥  The Role of Veves in Rituals

Which Veve is used in a formal Vodou ceremony, or in your own Voodoo Spells or Vodou rituals for that matter, is dependent upon the Lwa whose assistance you are seeking.   Each Veve design will vary by its specific Vodou house, according to their traditions of the elders too. Each Lwa responds to distinct colors, offerings, chants, and drumbeats — and their veves carry the same sacred resonance. In traditional Vodou ceremonies, veves are drawn on the temple floor with cornmeal or powders, then activated by prayers and offerings from a Hougan or Mambo.

♥  Empower Your Rituals with Sacred Veves

We included the more sought after and requested Voodoo Veves for our beloved customer and clients all over the world to use in their magical Voodoo ritual or for easy reference.

For those wishing to learn more about how Voodoo Veves can empower your spells, rituals, and magical ceremonies with the guidance of an initiated Vodou priest or priestess, Erzulie’s offers Vodou consultations anytime.

To deepen your understanding of how to use Voodoo Veves and the ritual specifics of each Lwa, we invite you to explore our academic Vodou articles, carefully curated by initiated practitioners. These resources are packed with education, lineage‑based insights, and authentic Vodou tradition.

 

• LEGBA: The Divine Messenger

  

• DAMBALLAH WEDO:  The Father of the Lwa and husband to Ayida-Wedo

  

• ERZULIE-FREDA: The Lwa of Love & Passion

  

• OGOUN BADAGRIS: The Great General

  

• OGOUN FERAY: Fierce Warrior

  

• OGOUN BALENDJO:  Healing Warrior

  

• ERZULIE-DANTOR: The Fierce Protective Mother

  

• SIMBI THE MAGI:  The Magi of the Vodou

  

• AGWE: Sovereign of the Seven Seas

  

• AYIZAN: Mother of the Priests

  

• MARASSA: The Divine Twins

  

• BARON SAMEDI: Ruler of the Dead and Cemetery

  

♥  Conclusion of Vodou Veves and Sacred Symbols of the Lwa

At Erzulie’s Voodoo of New Orleans, we honor the sacred veves as living gateways to the divine spirits. Each veve is shared with reverence, authenticity, and practitioner‑led authority. May these sacred symbols bring blessings, clarity, and empowerment to your rituals and spiritual journey.  

We sincerely hope this overview on Vodou Veves, and Sacred Voodoo Symbols assists anyone looking to have a deeper connection to the Divine Vodou Spirits and enhanced your Vodou Spells and Rituals.  We invite you to learn more this mystical and fascinating Voodoo religion, Roots of Vodou, Voodoo practitioner spiritual sessions and Haitian Vodou rituals by browsing our vast collection of Voodoo articles written by expert and initiated practitioners from all over the world!  Ayibobo! Alafia and gratitude from our house to yours.