Tarkentuaan
Tarkentuaan is a concept within Vodou, a traditional spiritual practice originating from West Africa. It refers to the tendency or destiny that is said to be imparted upon an individual, often at birth, determining their fateful path in life. The term is used to describe a set of innate qualities and abilities that an individual possesses, shaping their potential and the choices they make.
In Vodou cosmology, Tarkentuaan is associated with the concept of loa, which are considered to be spirits
Tarkentuaan is often sought out by practitioners through initiatory rituals, divination, and consultation with spirit-mediums. Practitioners
The practice of identifying and respecting individual tarkentuaan in Vodou creates and maintains the social fabric