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 […]
Oturupon Meji: The Lord of Patience and Perseverance
Oturupon Meji: The Lord of Patience and Perseverance Graphic Representation (Ifá) ║ ║ ║ ║ │ │ ║ ║ Hierarchical Position 12th Odù Méjì Correspondence in the Eerindilogun 14 Opened Cowries 1. Main Characteristics Oturupon Meji, known as “The Lord of Patience” or “The Guardian of Perseverance”, is the twelfth Odù Méjì in the […]
Orunmilá / Ifá – The Òrìṣà of Wisdom and Destiny
Orunmila (Ifá): The Orisha of Wisdom and Witness of Destiny Main Domain Wisdom, Destiny, Divination (Oracle of Ifá), Knowledge Sacred Symbols Ifá Tablet (Opon Ifá), Ikin (oil palm seeds), Opelé (divination chain) Colors and Day Green, Brown | Sunday Greetings Òrúnmìlà, Èlerí Ìpín! (Orunmila, Witness of Destiny!) 1. Introduction: The Principle of Cosmic Wisdom […]