8 Open Búzios – Èjì Ọ̀gbe

Èjì Ogbè: The Path of Light and Full Life Position in the Game 8 Open Cowries Yoruba Name Èjì Ogbè Main Orisha Oxalá and All the Orishas Introduction Èjì Ogbè, the fall of eight cowries, is the manifestation of full light, perfect balance and the blessing of all the Orishas. It is the first and […]

9 Open Cowries – Ọ̀sá

Òsá: The Path of Wind and Sudden Change Position in the Game 9 Opened Cowries Yoruba Name Òsá Principal Orisha Iansã, Egun, Yemanjá Introduction Òsá, the fall of nine cowries, brings the impetuous energy of Iansã, the queen of winds, storms, and spirits. She is the Odù of sudden change, of flight, of instability […]

Eerindilogun – The Complete System of the 16 Cowries

Eerindilogun – The Complete System of the 16 Cowries Eerindilogun: The Wisdom of the Cowries in the Diaspora Eerindilogun, literally “sixteen” in Yoruba, represents one of the most important and widespread divinatory systems of African-based religions in Brazil. Based on the casting of sixteen cowrie shells, this system preserves the essence of Yoruba oracular wisdom, […]

Ika Meji: The Guardian of Fate and Consequences

Ika Meji: The Guardian of Destiny and Consequences Graphic Representation (Ifá) ║ ║ │ │ ║ ║ ║ ║ Hierarchical Position 11th Odù Méjì Correspondence in the Eerindilogun 13 Opened Cowries 1. Main Characteristics Ika Meji, known as “The Guardian of Destiny” or “The Lord of Consequences”, is the eleventh Odù Méjì in the […]

Nàná Burúkù, Primordial Orisha of Mud, Ancestral Wisdom and Death

Nàná Burúkú: The Great Grandmother of Still Waters and Ancestral Wisdom Main Domain Mud, Swamps, Death, Ancestry, Wisdom Sacred Symbols Ibiri (straw scepter), Clay Colors and Day Lilac, Purple | Saturday Greeting Salùbà Nàná! 1. Introduction: The Primordial Principle Nàná Burúkú is the oldest Orisha of the pantheon, the great grandmother. She is […]

Ọbà, Warrior Orisha, of the River and Loyalty

Obà: The Warrior Queen of Love and Sacrifice Main Domain Relationships, Sacrifice, Loyalty, Whirlwinds Sacred Symbols Copper Shield, Ofá (bow and arrow), Razor Colors and Day Red, Coral, Brown | Wednesday Obà Xiré Greeting! 1. Introduction: The Principle of Loyalty and Sacrifice Obà is the Orisha of self-sacrificing love, of […]

Ògún, Orixá of Iron, War and Technology

Ògún: The Lord of Iron, War and Technology Main Domain War, Metallurgy, Roads, Technology Sacred Symbols Mariwô, Anvil, Iron Tools Colors and Day Dark Blue | Tuesday Greeting Ògún yè, Pàtàkòrí! 1. Introduction: The Principle of Action and Progress Ògún is the Orixa who represents brute force, determination and […]

Lógunède, Orixá of Hunting and Fishing, Prince of the Forest and Rivers

Yemọja: The Great Mother of the Salt Waters and of All Heads Main Domain Seas, Oceans, Motherhood, Family, Fishing Sacred Symbols Abebé (silver fan), Silver Tools Colors and Day White, Silver, Light Blue | Saturday Greeting Odò ìyá! 1. Introduction: The Principle of Universal Motherhood Yemọja is the great mother, the queen of all […]

Ọbalúayé, Orixá of Earth, Health and Disease

Obalúayé / Omolú: The Lord of Earth, Disease and Healing Main Domain Earth, Disease (especially of the skin), Healing, Death Sacred Symbols Xaxará (straw scepter), Wooden Spears Colors and Day Black, White, Red | Monday Greeting Atótóò Ajúbèrú! 1. Introduction: The Principle of Disease and Healing Obalúayé (the king and lord […]

Ẹwà, Orixá of Beauty, Vision and Transformation

Yẹwá: The Lady of Mist, Beauty and Limits Main Domain Mist, Horizons, Rivers, Untouched Beauty, Cemeteries Sacred Symbols Anchor, Lyre, Copper Ofá Colors and Day Red, Coral, Pink | Saturday Greeting Riró Yẹwá! 1. Introduction: The Principle of the Untouched and the Horizon Yẹwá is the Orisha of untouched beauty, purity, […]