FÈT GEDE OIL and Wash
Spiritual Purpose
To honor your ancestors and the spirits who keep the gates between life and death.
To release grief, fear, or stagnation that has settled in your spirit.
To receive guidance and renewal from the other side.
To celebrate the laughter, memory, and magick of those who came before you.
Fèt Gede (pronounced fet geh-day) is the Festival of the Dead in Haitian Vodou — a time to honor the ancestors and spirits of death known as the Gede (or Guédé) family.
It’s often compared to Día de los Muertos in Mexico or All Saints’ / All Souls’ Days in Catholicism, but it carries the unique rhythm, irreverence, and power of Haitian and African ancestral traditions.
When It’s Celebrated:
November 1–2 (aligned with All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days)
However, the celebrations often continue for several days in Vodou houses, spiritual communities, and private homes.
Who Are the Gede Spirits?
The Gede are the keepers of death and life, guardians of the cemetery, and masters of transformation.
They are tricksters, healers, and teachers — reminding us that death is not the end, but a crossing into new life.
Key Gede Spirits:
Baron Samedi – Lord of the Cemetery, dressed in black and purple, with a top hat, sunglasses, and a cigar. He governs death and resurrection.
Maman Brigitte – Baron's wife; protector of women and children, especially those who die young.
Gede Nibo – Patron of those who die before their time (accidents, violence, etc.), often flamboyant and colorful.
Gede Ti Malis, Gede Douby, Gede Zariyen – Each has their own humor, lessons, and ways of bringing change.
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Fèt Gede Oil & Wash
By Magickal Lady Duchess | MLD Holistic Healing LLC
Description:
Step into the mysteries of the ancestral realm with this dark and powerful blend inspired by Baron Samedi and the Gede spirits. The Fèt Gede Oil & Wash was created for those who honor the dead, walk with their ancestors, and seek laughter, protection, and truth beyond the veil.
This magickal formula carries the vibration of death as transformation — awakening joy in the midst of shadow. Each batch is ritually prepared under ancestral prayer, charged with rum, coffee, and sacred herbs known to the Gede.
Use it to:
Open the ancestral gate during Fèt Gede season or ancestral rituals
Cleanse yourself or your space before communion with the dead
Feed or anoint your Gede altar and candles
Call on Baron Samedi and Maman Brigitte for protection, power, and laughter
Wash away grief, stagnation, or spiritual heaviness
Scent & Energy:
Smoky, spicy, and sweet — with hints of coffee, rum, clove, and tobacco.
It carries the warmth of firelight, the laughter of the Gede, and the whisper of the ancestors.
Directions:
Oil: Anoint candles, photos, or yourself before ritual. Can be worn on the body (avoid eyes and sensitive areas).
Wash: Add 3–4 caps to bath water or a bowl of warm water to wash hands, doorways, or altar. Use before spiritual work or ancestor offerings.
Bottle Sizes: 4 oz oil or wash (brown glass bottle)
Color: Dark purple and black label with Baron Samedi’s seal
Hand-crafted with reverence and respect for the Gede family of spirits.
Disclaimer: For external use only. Spiritual use is based on personal belief systems and should not replace medical care.