Legba: The Guardian of the Crossroads and Messenger of the Fon Pantheon

Legba: The Guardian of the Crossroads and Messenger of the Fon Pantheon Main Domain Communication, Portals, Order, Disorder, Sexuality Sacred Symbols Phallic Staff (Legba-kpan), Earthen Mound Colors and Day Red, Black, White | Monday Greeting Ago Legba! 1. Introduction: The Principle of Communication and Crossing Legba is the Vodun of portals, crossroads, and […]

Gu: The Lord of Iron, War and Oath

Gu: The Lord of Iron, War, and Oath Main Domain Iron, War, Technology, Work, Oath, Paths Sacred Symbols Machete (gú-bèssén), Iron Tools Colors and Day Dark Blue | Tuesday Greeting Gú yè! 1. Introduction: The Principle of Cutting and Transformation Gu is the Vodun of iron, war, and technology […]

Ṣàngó: The King of Justice, Thunder and Fire

Ṣàngó: The King of Justice, Thunder and Fire Main Domain Justice, Royal Power, Fire, Thunder, Quarries Sacred Symbols Oxé (double axe), Edun Ará (lightning stone) Colors and Day Red, White | Wednesday Greeting Kaô Kabecilê! 1. Introduction: The Principle of Justice and Authority Ṣàngó is the Orisha of justice, power […]

Ìbejì: The Dual Divinity of Joy and Prosperity

Ìbejì: The Dual Divinity of Joy and Prosperity Main Domain Joy, Childhood, Twins, Prosperity, Arts Sacred Symbols Twin Dolls, Sweets, Toys Colors and Day All colors, especially Pink and Blue | Sunday Greeting Bejiróó! 1. Introduction: The Principle of Duality and Luck Ìbejì is not a single Orisha, but a dual divinity, […]

Nkisi Pambu Njila

Pambu Njila (Mpambu Njila): The Lord of Paths and Crossroads Main Domain Paths, Crossroads, Communication, Movement Sacred Symbols Trident, Keys, Crossroads Colors and Day Red, Black | Monday Greeting Kiwa Pambu Njila! 1. Introduction: The Principle of Movement Pambu Njila, or simply Njila, is the Bantu deity (Nkisi) who rules the paths, crossroads and […]

Nkisi Aluvaia

Aluvaiá: The Restless Messenger, Lord of Communication Main Domain Communication, Movement, Paths, Markets Sacred Symbols Ogò (staff), Crossroads Colors and Day Red, Black | Monday Greeting Aluvaiá, Kiwa! 1. Introduction: The Principle of Dynamic Communication Aluvaiá is one of the titles or qualities of Pambu Njila, the lord of the paths. This name is often associated with […]

Nkisi Vungi

Vunji: The Twin Deity of Joy and Prosperity Main Domain Gemini, Joy, Children, Prosperity, Play Sacred Symbols Twin Figurines, Sweets, Toys Colors and Day All colors, especially Pink and Blue | Sunday Vunji Greeting, Bejiróó! 1. Introduction: The Principle of Fortunate Duality In Bantu culture, the birth of twins (Mpemba) is a […]

Nkisi Telekumpensu

Teleku-Mpensu: The Charming Prince of Duality Main Domain Wealth, Beauty, Hunting, Fishing Sacred Symbols Libra, Ofá (bow and arrow), Abebé (mirrored fan) Colors and Day Turquoise Blue, Yellow Gold | Thursday Greeting Loci Loci Logun! 1. Introduction: The Principle of Duality and Beauty Lógunẹ̀dẹ is the embodiment of duality and enchantment. He is […]