Divination Mechanisms – Introduction
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 […]
Aklombe – The Vodun of Hunting and the Forest
Aklombé: The Keeper of the Secrets of Hevioso Main Domain Secrets, Justice, Power, Wealth Sacred Symbols Leather Bag, Iron Tools Colors and Day Red, White, Blue | Wednesday Greeting Aklombé, Hail the King! 1. Introduction: The Principle of the Keeper of Power Aklombé is a Vodun of the family of Hevioso, often described as his brother, […]
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Ìkú – Death in the Nagô-Yorùbá Tradition
Ikú: Death as a Force of Nature Main Domain Death, End, Transition, Cycles Sacred Symbols Scythe, Hourglass, Skeleton, Coffin Colors and Black Day | No specific day Greeting There is no greeting, but rather respect and appeasement. 1. Introduction: The Principle of Inevitable Transition In Yoruba cosmology, Ikú is not an Orisha to be worshipped, […]
Ori – The Essence and Personal Destiny
Orí: The Personal Divinity and Guardian of Destiny Main Domain Destiny, Consciousness, Individuality, Head (physical and spiritual) Sacred Symbols Head (physical), Iborí (settlement of Orí) Colors and White Day, and the individual colors of each | Everyday Greeting Orí, mo pè o! (Head, I call you!) 1. Introduction: The Principle of Consciousness […]
Agué – The Vodun of Waters and Navigation
Agué: The Magic Hunter, Lord of Leaves and Witchcraft Main Domain Forests, Hunting, Leaves, Witchcraft, Secrets Sacred Symbols Antelope Horn, Sacred Leaves Colors and Day Green, Red | Thursday Greeting Agué, Ewê oh! 1. Introduction: The Principle of Nature Magic Agué is the Vodun of hunting and the owner of the secrets of […]
Obi – The Kola Nut Game
Four Cowries – Basic System
Azoansu – The Vodun of Medicine and Healing
Azoansu: The Hunter of Souls, Lord of Spiritual Healing Main Domain Healing, Purification, Spiritual Illnesses, Passage Sacred Symbols Xaxará, Palha da Costa Colors and Day Black, White | Monday Greeting Atótóò! 1. Introduction: The Principle of Spiritual Healing Azoansu is a quality of Sakpata, the Vodun of the Earth. While Azoani is more connected to illness […]