Each orisha has his or her own set of diloggun, however elegguas diloggun are the ones used set for general consultations because he has the ability to speak for all of the orishas. The prayer to eshu poster offers a prayer to the orisha, who might also be recognized by. Each iyalocha goes on to offer a mayuba to her orisha as she receives the herbs. The handbook of yoruba religious concepts ifa karade. This keeps things flowing well, and in a positive direction. Read online prayers to the orishas dominicci book pdf free download link book now. Orisha online altar learn about vodun and and related. Olodumare, the creator god, sits far up in the heavens.
His set of cowries has 21 shells only 16 of which are used in a reading. You cannot go through a bodily exercise in order to initiate into a spiritual reality. And before any initiation we must get the approval of the orishas through divination. The yoruba could be seen praying to a saint but were actually praying to an orisha. The orishas were associated with catholic saints with similar attributes.
This is one of the many confusing things for newcomers to santeria and it is the drawback of syncretism. Santeria and the worship of saints by migene gonzalezwippler pdf subject. Perhaps the most popular of the orishas, shango rules over lightning, thunder, fire, the drums and dance. He is a warrior orisha with quick wits, quick temper.
Jul 22, 2014 online orisha altar our online altar to the orishas. All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it. Read the history of the orishas santeria botanica,ifa. Oct 06, 2014 morning prayer to orunmila i call upon ire from the east, the west, the north, and the south to come and stay with me today olugbode is the name given to aje olugbode is the name given to aje aje please let me have you in my hands, please let me have you in all. Sep 22, 2016 this video gives some quick ideas for offerings for each day of the week for each orisha, according to my practices. During the slave trade, the yoruba of southwestern nigeria who were brought to cuba were forbidden the practice of their religion by their spanish masters. Shango rules over thunder, lightning, fire, and the dance.
They rule over the forces of nature and the endeavors of humanity. Iya eya ayaba okun oma ire gbogbo awani iya shango. Today we will see an adoration spell with the assistance of the goddess oshun. Orisha initiation the orisha the orisha the orisha. All prayers pass through elegua before reaching any other orisha. This list includes the major orishas honored in the united states, according to scholars and practitioners. And using the mist of their breath, they created rainfall, and the rain fell. This exclusivity is not based on an attitude of superiority, but is instead based on the individuals level of development, the wishes of the orishas and the continuity of the tradition as it has been practiced for ages. The babalawo intones the prayers for the dead, the prayer for. Prayers to the orishasa look at santera diane elizabeth caudillo, 2007 spring 1994 fall 1995. Almost all of the other orishas have 18 cowries in their set. The image of obatala always dressed in white, obatala represents purity and calmness. Aug 05, 2016 majority of the sacred stories of the orishas in yoruba societies are tied to marriage and motherhood. Any of various spirits in west african and especially yoruban religious belief that can interact directly with human beings.
In the past decade or so, many people who practice hoodoo are turning to the orishas. Buy beginners guide to the orishas by omo oshun ebook online at lulu. They recognise themselves and are recognised through their different numbers and colors which are their marks, and each has their own favorite foods and other things which they like to receive as offerings and gifts. Empowering your life through the ancient african religion of ifa. Prayer for the orisha when throwing obi the yoruba religious.
Obatala presides over the other orishas and intervenes with their arguments and disagreements. May obatala bring peace, tranquility, and harmony to your life. Aug 15, 2015 why you should do daily observances for the orishas. Yorubaderived beliefs, the orishas can be induced to intercede in human affairs or offer advice to their devotees via offerings, divination, and spirit possession. Santeria and the worship of saints migene gonzalezwippler on. In the ceremony, it is considered sacrilegious for participants to inhale cigar smoke. African spirits enslaved in the spanish americas ajubona lucumi second priest that assists to perform an initiation albaca sp. Before, the connection to the actual african, european, and native american deities was usually either unspoken or overridden. Prayer for the orisha when throwing obi the yoruba. The yoruba pantheon consists of hundreds of gods, worshipped for an immense variety of purposes, each representative of some natural element or human emotion. As a final note of introduction to this discussion of santeria prayers to the orishas, i offer the fol lowing quote, which beautifully encompasses much of what i hope to make clear. The mind the mind of god expands the universe as above, so it is below.
Read online prayers to the orishas book pdf free download link book now. They took what they had left behind and what they found, and used these to destabilize the yoke. He is a warrior orisha with quick wits, quick temper and is the epitomy of virility. This video gives some quick ideas for offerings for each day of the week for each orisha, according to my practices. See more ideas about yoruba orishas, african mythology and orisha. To invoke the orisa to whom you are going to throw the obi, you must recite the appropriate prayers to that orisa. Oshun or ochun is the orisha of love in the yoruba religion. Eshu is the messenger god, acting as a link between humans and the yoruba deities orishas. Now you can understand the most complete, unique, and unusual divinatory deck ever, one that taps into the spirituality of the ancient yoruba people of africa, when you get the tarot of the orishas by zolrak with art by durkon. Apr 19, 2018 may elegua open the doors of opportunities and remove obstacles from your path may ogun to give you the courage to overcome your problems.
It is important to understand that in order to truly capture these lessons, you unlearn all that you know about marriage, womanhood, and motherhood now as it very much exists within patriarchal boundaries. Because of the importance of culture and geography in defining the worship, there will never be a comprehensive list of orishas one should not conclude that other orishas are not. The orishas are the emissaries of olodumare or god almighty. These tureens contain the stones otanes sacred to the orishas and the consecrated cowrie shells dilogun used in the shell oracle medilogun. Prayers to the orishas pdf book manual free download. Apr 26, 2017 yeye luisah teish also known as iyanifa fajembola fatunmise is a teacher and an author, most notably of jambalaya. It is reported from havana that the roman catholic church claims that seventy per cent of cubas elevenmillion people are catholics. May elegua open the doors of opportunities and remove obstacles from your path.
If you are a botanica be sure to send us by fax your tax i. Upon the mat covering the floor before the altar, the participants place the fruits, vegetables, cooked foods and the sacrificial animals they brought to the ceremony. Orisha definition of orisha by the free dictionary. Prayers to the orishas dominicci pdf book manual free. Post your thank you notes or learn more about the orishas and the practice of faiths in the mami wata vodun family. This is really a reference book that carefully goes through each of the major orishas, their legends, their days, numbers, likes, etc. Empowering your life through the ancient african religion of ifa neimark, philip j. Orisha initiation youve discovered the magic and power of african spirituality, and now you want to be initiated into its mysteries. Each orisha has a number, symbol, color, and day of the week, that is sacred to it, as well. May ogun to give you the courage to overcome your problems and defeat your enemies. Sacred stories of the orishas journey of a 21st century. These prayers are recited when you are throwing the obi for a reading from the orisa. For the same reason we digest our food, we sweat, and we sneeze when we have something irritating our nose, we need to do regular observances to channel the energy.
Once we have a clear understanding of this law, we can use it to learn about the rest of. The homepage with news, courses, and information for spiritual counselors. The term mojuba is a combination of two yoruba words. He rules the crossroads that men journey across and is considered the first orisha created. She is called the mother of all and protects pregnant women.
From a correctional perspective, cutting one cigar in half and offering half to the orisha and the other half to the participants meets the ritual requirements. Africans uprooted to cuba by slavery managed, over the generations, to preserve knowledge of about two dozen orishas. Beginners guide to the orishas by omo oshun ebook lulu. The orisha chango, who governs war and presides over lightning, became associated with saint barbara who is the patron saint of artillerymen and is linked to lightning.
In order to continue their magical and religious observances safely the slaves opted for the. Yeye luisah teish also known as iyanifa fajembola fatunmise is a teacher and an author, most notably of jambalaya. Prayer for the orisha when throwing obi to invoke the orisa to whom you are going to throw the obi, you must recite the appropriate prayers to that orisa. Elegua, yemaya, oshun, chango, obatala, oya, and ogun. The way of the orisa empowering your life through the ancient african religion of ifa philip john neimark fagbamila oluwo of ifa harpersanfrancisco a division of. Calling on the seven african powers original products. Oshun loses her beauty signs of our faith tapestry of. Ashe, or ache, divination, deities, sacrifice, ceremony, chants, possession, and healing. Obatala is married to yemana, the goddess of the ocean, and is father to many orishas. The 2 page pdf printable cheat sheet can be printed at 8.
The orishas that make up the seven african powers are. He is widely respected as a fair and patient judge. Some spirits that some have called angels may be orishas, but they are not really the same thing. The natural womans book of personal charms and practical rituals. An introduction to the orishas social dance community. An introduction to the orishas post views 7,112 if you listen to a lot of salsa music, especially cuban salsa, then you may notice certain african words repeated throughout different songs such as chango, obatala, and babalu aye. Read online and download ebook powers of the orishas. This book takes the inclusive energy of ifa to a new level by offering simple, comparative excerpts from religious texts from differing religions, even a list of chakras and their yoruba counterparts. It is a very helpful book for learning about santeria, especially if you know a bit of the basics but would like more specific information about an orisha.