LWA RADA-
Older, more beneficent spirits. They include Legba, Loko, Ayizan, Dhamballah Wedo and Ayida-Wedo, Erzulie Freda, La Sirene and Aqoueh. Their traditional color is white (as opposed to the specific colours of individual Loa).

LWA PETRO-
The Petro Loa are generally the more fiery, occasionally aggressive and warlike Loa. They include Ezili Dantor, Marinette, Ogoun, and Kalfu (Carrefour). Their traditional colour is red.

LOA GHEDE-
The Ghede are the spirits of the dead. They are traditionally led by the Barons (La Croix, Samedi, Cimitière, Kriminel), and Maman Brigitte. The Ghede as a family are loud, rude (although rarely to the point of real insult), sexual, and usually a lot of fun. As those who have lived already, they have nothing to fear, and frequently will display how past consequence and feeling they are when they come through in a service - eating glass, raw chillis, and anointing their sensitive areas with chilli rum for example. Their traditional colours are black and purple.