Heritage – The Vision Continues
***OBATALA = ORISHANLA = OBATORISA*** Father Of All Orishas & Humanity – The Orisha of Wisdom, Knowledge & Pureness. Epa Oosha Obatala Alasho Funfun. Obatalá “King of the White Cloth” and he represents peace, sober decision making, creativity, purity, and divination. The social role associated with him is that of an Elder or Sage and … Continue reading “OBATALA = Owner Of All Heads…”
***Ritual Uses of Foods… All ritual starts with an intention and the way magic works is that through certain steps you are able to manifest your intention. Try to always prepare and cook foods that you enjoy, as you are preparing food not only is it necessary to cook with intention, it is also necessary … Continue reading “Food *Gift from the Gods*”
The Magic of Ataré…Grains of Paradise = Alligator Pepper Ataré, aka Guinea Pepper is so called because it is a native plant from the Gulf of Guinea in West Africa. Other common names for this spice are Guinea grains, melegueta pepper, and grains of paradise. Alligator pepper is a West African spice which corresponds to the … Continue reading “Atare = Agbon = Odidere…”
*** Aganju Orisha = Volcano & Wilderness *** Deity is an offspring of Obatala and Odudua. Aganju, a male Deity (Orisha) representing the land. The word Aganju means ” a desert ,” the worship of the Deity has fallen into disuse. He is syncretized with Saint Christopher. Aganju is … Continue reading “AGANJU… Orisha of Antiquity”
***Santeria Rituals & Experiences !!!Afro-Cuban Religion… Of all the New World societies, Cuba received captives from the greatest mix of African origins. They came from all parts of the coast and interior of western Africa. The size, diversity, and continual replenishment of this population allowed a rich array of African-inspired … Continue reading “SANTERIA = Enlightenment & Transformation…”
***General Interpretation-Obi Abata (Kola Nuts)*** **Ajo “Awo Ile Aiye” & Abemo “Awo Ode Isalu-Orun” They both usually met at the unknown boundary between Heaven & Earth, they were told to make sacrifice so that a single woman may not cause disagreement between them. They both play deaf & refused to appease Ifa, they said “How … Continue reading “Obi Abata=Kola Nut ***Mystical Divination!!!”
** Sakpata – Obaluaye – Sonponna – Omolu ** Babalu-Aye = Father Lord of The Earth… The Deities-Orishas… It is the view of Orunmila-Ifa that all things on earth, and in our entire universe, are conscious and alive. Everything possesses its own awareness and energy. These infinite, natural energies … Continue reading “OBALUAYE = SAKPATA…”
“The Mother Whose Children Are The Fish.” Iyemoja is motherly and strongly protective, and cares deeply for all her children, comforting them and cleansing them of sorrow. She is said to be able to cure infertility in Women, and cowrie shells represent her wealth. She does not … Continue reading “IYEMOJA = Mother of Waters”
SPIRITUAL CONSECRATION: (((IGBA IWA-ODU))) Oriki – Prayer = Odu… *** Odu the one with lead spear marks beautify the leopard’s face the tiger whose body is full of small-pox like marks spirit, Wife of my lord the deity that blesses her child one who allows secret never to leak out it is through the … Continue reading “IGBA ODU = Container of Existence”
Elephant Tusks Evolved From Teeth = Giving The Species An Evolutionary Advantage. Ivory is an Elephant hard, white material from the Tusks – Elephant & Teeth of animals, that can be used in art or manufacturing. The chemical structure of the Teeth & Tusks of mammals is the … Continue reading “*Iroke-Irukere*”
