Temple of The Machete Who Wins all Battles.

  Ogun Ferray — Ogun Is Fire, Soldier of Divine Wrath and Strategy Ogun Is Fire Ogun Ferray—Ogun Is Fire—elite soldier of divine wrath and military strategy, leading from the front in righteous combat, honored at the Temple of the Machete. Artwork and research by Kevin Wikse. Ogun Ferray—also known as Ogun Fegay, Ogun Is Fire —is not a spirit of discussion. He is a spirit of contact . Where other manifestations of Ogun may govern, deliberate, or heal, Ogun Ferray exists for the moment when deliberation is over. He is the informing heat inside divine justice—the ignition point where righteousness becomes action. If Ogun Balendjo is boiling water, contained and purposeful, then Ogun Ferray is the flame beneath the cauldron. He does not cool. He does not wait. He does not drink water. Only rum. Ogun Ferray and the Chain of Command Within the Ogun division, Ogun Balendjo stands as Chief and General of God’s Army—a commander whose authority is absolute and whose temperament al...

Saint Sebastian Gran Bwa literally means "Big Wood," That is fitting because, as far as Loa goes, Gran Bwa is a BIG loa. Boss of the woods and chief of the forest, Gran Bwa is a centerpiece for the Vodou of the New World. Whether Puerto Rican/Sanse, Dominican/21 Divisions, Haitian/Ginen Vodou, and Haitian secret magical societies like the Mayaka (pure Petro), Gran Bwa stands in the middle. Gran Bwa resides in the Vilokan, the tremendous primordial forest of the heavenly realm of the Loa called Ginen. He is the most prominent and most potent Loa in the Vilokan, keeping order both natural and supernatural.  Gran Bwa's mysteries are like his roots, deep and vast. Without him, no genuinely practical magic can occur as he holds the secrets to all the herbs, roots, branches, and leaves. With those same herbs, roots, sticks, and leaves, Bran Gwa can make baths and washes, which will break the strongest of black magic and cleanse away all evil, or he can empower them, giving ...

Papa Legba-Saint Anthony Legba Division or Nation, is lead by the Loa Papa Legba  The Legbas are a division of crossroad spirits, both younger and older, who embody the elemental qualities of earth and fire. The Legba Division opens pathways, and portals to other worlds, and (perhaps sometimes more importantly) closes those gateways. The Legba Division is often called to block evil influences, help someone get back on a good path, and aid in the communication of all sorts.  The spirits of Legba Division like sweetened coffee, un-flavored cigars, coconut (meat, milk, and water), sugar cane, and spiced rum. The “younger” Legbas, who tend to be a little mischievous but quick to act (some might use the term Petro), enjoy toys, sweets, candies, and coins. The “older” Legbas, who tend towards more serious and cautious natures (some might use the term Rada), like walking sticks, or canes, and prefer paper bills over coins.  Offerings to the Legba Division are placed ...

Papa Legba — Guardian of the Crossroads and Keeper of the Keys Papa Legba, Open the Gate Papa Legba, ancient Vodou Loa of the crossroads, entrusted with the keys of human destiny and the opening and closing of all paths. First honored in all ceremony at the Temple of the Machete. By Kevin Wikse. A formal song of invocation to commence ceremony. Papa Legba, open the gate—Ago Eh! Open the gate for me to pass, Papa. Papa Legba, open the gate for me, and when I return I shall thank the Loa. This song is not symbolic. It is functional. It is sung to begin all work , to request lawful passage, and to acknowledge the one Loa without whom no communication, ritual, or progression may occur. Who Is Papa Legba? Papa Legba is the guardian of the crossroads , a kindly and deeply beloved Loa whose authority is ancient and absolute. He represents one of the most revered mysteries in Vodou: the point of connection between worlds , between intention and action, between spirit and matter. Pa...

Ogun Balendjo — Nago Loa of Healing, Justice, and Sacred War Awo Nasyon Nago! Ogun Balendjo, Nago Loa of healing, justice, and sacred war—General of God’s Army and protector of the vulnerable—honored at the Temple of the Machete. Artwork and research by Kevin Wikse. A formal greeting to Ogun Balendjo, General of God’s Army. I am Ogun Balendjo, and I come to the Olive Tree. I come to shake the hands of the sick and lift up the fallen. I am Ogun Balendjo. — Traditional song honoring Ogun Balendjo This invocation announces not conquest, but arrival —the arrival of a protector, healer, and commander whose wars are fought for life itself. Who Is Ogun Balendjo? Ogun Balendjo is the head of the Ogun, or Nago, Division and stands among the most loved and respected mysteries in Vodou. He is a General of God’s Army, a seasoned warrior whose strength is tempered by compassion, discipline, and wisdom earned through countless battles. Often described as a “retired general,” Ogun Balendj...

Belie Belcan — Rada Loa of Divine Justice and Storm Authority Who Is Belie Belcan? Belie Belcan, Rada Loa of Divine Justice and Storm Authority, General of God’s Air Force, honored at the Temple of the Machete — Who Wins All Battles. Artwork and research by Kevin Wikse. Belie Belcan is the head of the Belcan Division of the Rada Loa, the Blanca (White) court. He serves as the General of God’s Air Force—an enforcer of divine order whose authority manifests through storm, thunder, and righteous judgment. Belie Belcan expresses the will of God by whipping up hurricanes, earthquakes, and tsunamis, reshaping both land and fate in the process. He is justice personified—the embodiment of God’s righteous wrath . He is thunder and lightning made conscious. When Belie Belcan strikes the ocean, the dominion of his brother Met Agwe Tawayo , the earth itself trembles. Belie Belcan and the Rada Loa Within the Rada tradition, Belie Belcan represents order, moral clarity, and lawful force. Unli...