One of the most important lwa in the reglemen of Haitian Vodou is the Master of the Crossroads, Met Kalfou. Kalfou is the Kryeol version of the French word “Carrerfour” meaning crossroads, specifically referring to a point where four roads emanate from.

Kalfou (also Kafou) is a lwa with a fearsome reputation, that is neither wholly deserved nor undeserved. His name means ‘crossroads’, but this is a title; he has another name among initiates. Often called, in some houses, the brother of Legba (an appellation that requires more unpacking than I’m doing here), it is Kalfou who is associated ...

The veve below belongs to Kalfu, and if drawn at a crossroads like I mentioned, you will summon him. Kalfu controls the crossroads, and sort of acts like a gatekeeper between the two worlds. He holds the power to either grant or deny access passage to the mortal realm to all the loa.

2024年4月30日 · Kalfu (also Kalfou or Carrefour) is the Haitian Vodou God of Intersections. His name literally means “the crossroads,” which is the point where four roads emerge or two paths cross. It is also the point where magic manifests, where choices are made, and fates are forged.

The Veve of Kalfu. The veve of Kalfu, etched in the sacred space, is a mesmerizing labyrinth of symbols that mirror the complexity of his influence. It is not just a geometric pattern but a portal to the unseen, a visual incantation that beckons the forces of the abyss.

2024年10月3日 · Kalfu, also spelled as Carrefour or Kalfou, is one of the most powerful, enigmatic, and feared Loa in Haitian Vodou. He is closely associated with crossroads, chaos, and magic, and holds control over malevolent forces. Kalfu is often contrasted with his more benevolent counterpart, Papa Legba. While Papa Legba governs the crossroads during the ...

Kalfu [1] [a] (literally crossroads) is a lwa in Haitian Vodou. [3] He is often envisioned as a young man or as a enigmatic spirit; his color is black or red and he favors rum infused with gunpowder.He is often syncretized with the Shadow.. As his name indicates, he also controls the crossroads and has the power to grant or deny access to all other lwa, or spirits, and he allows the "crossing ...

Kalfu est le double malveillant de Legba. Certains pratiquants du vaudou les considèrent comme une seule et même divinité, mais les loas connaissent la vérité. Kalfou est le maître des esprits malveillants de la nuit comme Legba est celui des esprits bienveillants du jour. Ils se tiennent dans les coins opposés de chaque carrefour.

2025年1月17日 · Candles: Red and black candles are central to rituals involving Kalfou, symbolizing his dual nature and the balance of light and shadow. These candles are often placed near his veve (sacred symbol) or at the crossroads to …

2018年4月26日 · The Kalfou Path. In this path the initiate will be working with the darkest most dangerous Loa, his names have many different variations from Met Kalfu, Met Kalfou, Papa Kalfu and Papa Kalfou.