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.

Oct 3, 2024 · 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.

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.

Met Kalfou is a strong and powerful Petro lwa who is fundamental to all Vodou liturgy and magic. He is served in the red of the Petro rite accented with black, and this is the first sign of how strong, hot and powerful this spirit is.

Jul 16, 2024 · 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.

Feb 17, 2021 · The Petro loa are generally the more fiery, occasionally aggressive and warlike loa, and are associated with Haiti and the New World. Typical representatives of the Petro loa include Ezili Dantor, Marinette, Met Kalfu (Maitre Carrefour, “Master Crossroads”), Ogoun, Krabinay, and Ti-Jean-Petro.

In the esoteric dance of Voodoo, Kalfu is a conjurer of potent spells, a sorcerer who weaves magic with the threads of the unseen. He is the keeper of secrets, a guide through the veiled realms, and a harbinger of transformative energies.

May 20, 2019 · Godchecker guide to Maître Carrefour (also known as Kalfou), the Haitian God of Crossroads from Vodou mythology. Lord of the Crossroads and Magic.

Nov 26, 2019 · Met Kalfu happens to be the twin brother of Papa Legba and helps controls the crossroads between the dead and living as well. However, Kalfu is considered to be more of an evil twin and is known to only let bad spirits cross over.

Legba is twined with his Petro opposite, Kalfu, who also controls the crossroads. Actually, were it not for him the world would be more rational, a better place. But, not unlike Pandora in Greek religion and myth, Kalfu controls the evil forces of the spirit world. He allows the crossing of bad...