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. 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. On this episode, oyabunmi discusses the importance of divinationreadings in the ifa tradition. Tomi adeyemi goodreads author shelved 3 times as orisha avg rating 4. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
He is the master spiritualist who sees all and knows all. He was the only orisha allowed to witness the creation of the universe by olorun and bears witness to our destinies in the making as well. See more ideas about orisha, yoruba religion and african mythology. She describes divination as an ancestral rite and source of power. Show us how to work with divination, to use the chakras to internalize the teachings of the yoruba, and describes how to create a sacred place of worship. If the orisha is in a bad mood or comes to punish someone. Through a complex divination procedure by a babalawo, those who are initiated to santeria find out for certain which orisha owns their head, and must then avoid the foods and behaviors that disagree with their orisha. He reveals the future through the secrets of ifa, the supreme oracle. Ajalaiye, ajalorun, fun mi ni ire, the winds of earth and heaven bring me good fortune, ajalaiye, ajalorun, fun mi ni alaafia, the winds of earth and heaven bring me wellbeing, mbe mbe ma yansan, may there always be a mother of nine, ase. We delve into and answer lifes most mysterious questions, and make the rough road of life a little easier.
Orisha drum, song, and dance from trinidad calling the yoruba deities by william farrington photo by william farrington orisha master earl noel and student drummers before a recent performance. Jan 27, 2016 ancestor paths one of my favourite books for prayer and healing what is really important to realise is that you have to do what is authentic and best for you. These prayers are recited when you are throwing the obi for a reading from the orisa. Although not the oldest of the orisa, orunmila was there when we decided our destinies and will know when we leave aye, if weve realized those destinies or not. Originating in nigeria, orisha combines elements of african religions notably yoruba, catholicism, hinduism, protestantism spiritual baptist, and kabbalah.
When you are reading someones book or a story related to the odu, that is someones interpretation. I did a previous blog introducing the worship and culture of orishas. Earl passes along the musical traditions as a teacher in brooklyn schools and in natural expressions his carnival drum group. Women were the strongest leaders in santeria and every lineage will honor mighty women in their moyuba prayer. A concise collection from a variety of sources, this is an excellent handbook for anyone studying or serving the orisha.
A religion of spirits and spirit possession, ceremonies and feasts, churches and shrines, sacrifices and sacred objects, orisha is constantly shifting and unstable, its practice widely varied. I would also like to say that the lucumi path is only one variation of what may be labelled as orisha worship. This book contains all of the orisha spirit ajitenas for every major orisha and lots of information about spell casting and rituals for the orishas. Describes the orisha, or angelic forces that reside in the natural world, and teachings of the 16 odu. While the book is usful to any member of the ifa community, it does not engage past the interpretation of the sixteen major oddus. The araba agbaye is the representative of orunmila on earth and only comes from oketase.
Aje please let me have you in my hands, please let me have you in all my endeavors. Aug 05, 2016 i did a previous blog introducing the worship and culture of orishas. The oba oriate functioned as the master of ceremonies in all rituals. The colors and numbers associated with each orisha are listed in a separate chart. Her paths are called upon for help in matters of lovelust. Mar 11, 2018 on this episode, oyabunmi discusses the importance of divinationreadings in the ifa tradition. A concise collection from a variety of sources, this is an excellent handbook for anyone studying or serving. 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. Despite what people like to believe, they are not from cuba. In some societies, these stories are called patakis sacred stories that provide lessons and teachings to the community and aid them with maneuvering life and how to stay connected. This site is dedicated to the study of the orisha, ifa, and yoruba tradition. Each orisha has a number, symbol, color, and day of the week, that is sacred to it, as well as foods and offerings they prefer.
The orisha center for ifa and yoruba tradition the orisha. Archetypes of orisha ogun god of iron embracing spirituality. What moves inside of us also moves on the outside of us. Orunmila is one who brings the cosmic laws of orun to earth. Because many of us have been cast into the swamp of religious dogma, were used to getting all of our information from one book. A religion of spirits and spirit possession, ceremonies and feasts. The yoruba pantheon consists of hundreds of gods, worshipped for an immense variety of purposes, each representative of some natural element or human emotion. Oct 22, 2014 orunmila is a very mysterious orisha who advocates for righteousness and goodness always. Orunla orunmila orisha candle orunmila is the orisha of wisdom, knowledge and divination. He enjoys the privilege to know the principle and origin all the things, including the oshas and orishas. Eshu is the messenger god, acting as a link between humans and the. I am interested in following the path of orisha, what do i. Apart from obatala, esu, ogun and maybe orunmila who work with olodumare, i would not say the others on the list are the most powerful. Orunla santeria and the orisha of divination house of voodoo.
Children of blood and bone by tomi adeyemi, children of virtue and vengeance by tomi adeyemi, shango. It was initially brought to the americas by african slaves. Ori personification of ones spiritual intuition and destiny. Oya, yansa third and favorite wife of shango, orisha of thunder, storms, wind, change, female strength and martial arts.
The orishas are the emissaries of olodumare or god almighty. The problem with many books focused on the howto spells and magic rather than the history, ethnography, theology or. Aganju orisha of volcanoes, the wilderness and rivers. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The book also a treasure of orisha prayers and a basic get started mannuel. Embracing spirituality is a blog of metaphysical education and stories of personal experiences of metaphysics teacher, obara meji.
Hes been a keynote lecturer at colleges across the united states and at orisha conferences throughout the world. Santeria and the orisha of divination in cuban santeria, orunlaalso called ifa, orunmila and orulaholds a unique position. Orunla santeria and the orisha of divination house of. Eshu elegbara, elegua, papa legba the gatekeeper, guardian of crossroads and doorways, and of course the first approached to get into the right mind to communicate with any other spirits. To invoke the orisa to whom you are going to throw the obi, you must recite the appropriate prayers to that orisa. He is the governing orisha and interpreter of the odun of ifa oracle. Orula sometimes referred to as orunmila is the orisha of divination. Other itan pataki of orisha the yoruba religious concepts. This is one of the most frequent questions that i have been asked over the years. Baba ifa karade holds a degree in africana studies from rutgers university and has written a number of books about the yorubaifa culture. Avatars paths of babalu ayeobaluaiye asojano itan of merindinlogun. I call upon ire from the east, the west, the north, and the south to.
He has traveled to kenya, nigeria, the caribbean, brazil, netherlands, and throughout the united states. A paper image of the orisha, in the form of a saint, should be authorized. The only thing that left a sour taste in my mouth was the fact that the author implies that the orisha are not african in origin, which they are. James houks field work in trinidad and subsequent involvement in the orisha religion allows him a uniquely intimate perspective on a complex and eclectic religion. Good book, the info about each orisha is pretty good. Prayer for the orisha when throwing obi the yoruba. Fa, fa adegun, fa aeidegun fon master of destiny, keeper of fate. Oya is the ruler of the wind and ruler of tornadoes and she claims lightning as one of her powers as well. Ozain, osanyin a forest orisha and owner of omiero. Orunmila is known as eleri ipin ibikeji oludumare witness to all choice of destiny second only to the supreme being. This is really a reference book that carefully goes through each of the major orishas, their legends, their days, numbers, likes, etc. Santeria and the orisha of divination is a great descriptor of the different attributes, histories and legends pataki, offerings, colors, paths, and the spiritual force that is known by orunla among other names. Sometimes, that takes a while to work out, but the important thing to realise is that there is not just one way. Eshu akuo onibode baba mi dacomo omo, dacomo afefa okwede mefa, okwede ilu, azoran yama cotiti cocori hiya.
Sacred stories of the orishas journey of a 21st century. This wooden bowl is the vessel which contains orulas spirit and in which his deepest secrets are kept. Orunmila separated all of the beads and assigned them to their owners. 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. Jun 10, 2010 originating in nigeria, orisha combines elements of african religions notably yoruba, catholicism, hinduism, protestantism spiritual baptist, and kabbalah. They rule over the forces of nature and the endeavors of humanity. Babalu aye orisha of the earth and strongly associated with infectious disease and healing. The youngest of children, he was born into orisha music, first picked up drumming from his older siblings and from his neighbor, mother burness, the keeper of the orisha feasts there. Here, you can learn about the orisha in a way that works best for you. Advice to newcomers to orisha worship showing 114 of 14 messages.
The main personal religious identifier for any orisha worshiper is the necklaces made in the colors of the orisha under whose protection she is initiated. He is also a great healer, and those who ignores his advices can undergo the ups and downs produced by eshu. The orunla orunmila orisha candle is what you need to be. Sep 30, 2016 the symbolism and prayer depicted in this parchment poster offer a potent prayer to eshu, orisha and loa, to offer assistance, guidance, and aid in all things. Orunmila isnt crowned as guardian orisha and the oracle only communicates through him. If the orisha is in a good mood, his children those initiated to that particular orisha will joke and dance with the saint. Orunmila is very unique and stands alone among the orisha. In ceremonial spirit possession, the link between the orisha and its descendants became palpable as, in ceremonies held in its honor, the immaterial being came down from on high and took over the body of one of its children, communicating to the assembly in a visible, physical, human form. When the moon is new, light an orula 7 day orisha candle and make your offering, focusing your intention on invoking his spirit. I am interested in following the path of orisha, what do i do. Orunmila is a very mysterious orisha who advocates for righteousness and goodness always.
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