The Orishas

Iyawós have a period of learning and repose for 12 months, this is known as “The Year in White” and includes stringent restrictions.

More and more people want to “crown themselves” and be insta-elders. Puppy-mill mentality godparents are dime a dozen and they reproduce lik

Spiritual incest is a subject that merits careful consideration because it is taboo for a good reason.

In the body, eledá is the seat of the orí, thus it stands to reason that special care is given to it because an orí out of balance could cau

A wemilere to Yemayá changed my life and tested my faith in the Orishas.

December 12 arrived sooner than I thought it would. When one is on the right path, things have a way of sorting themselves out. For me of...

Our religion is a confluence of forces of nature, it is not static. Intelligent oloshas are aware of what is fundamental...

Each olosha has a story, this is my story on how I came to be so in love with Yemayá.

Shango’s prowess is depicted in many patakí not only related to female orisha but also related to his mouth. He is the mouth of fire...

Fines are tools intended to address and correct behaviors and practices, are they still needed?

Identifying a shyster is easy. Their social media posts are about crafting a guru-like persona.

When it comes to a dancer and the Orisha, one can understand the combination of the Anyá, the skill of the drummers, and the voice of the Ak

A few words about the power of words for Oloshas or ashé semilenú.

Looking to start a romantic relationship with a Santero(a) or an olosha? Then here are five things for you to consideder.

What to do and what to avoid when going to a Wemilere Orisha or a Bata de Fundamento.

Recommended books on Santeria and the Orishas.

I am blessed with being a polyglot. I can hold my own in Spanish, English, French, have a working knowledge of Portuguese, Yoruba, and...

Oral tradition can be like playing telephone, the kids’ game when you pass along a message from one person to the next, and at the end of...

Groove to that while you get to know me or to rediscover who I am. For some of you, this blog may be new, but in fact, it is not. For 10...

Living in the land of the aleyos can be challenging. Let me share with you a lesson I learned while living my best aleyo life, more than...