The Orishas

No, we are not talking here about an AA (Alcoholic Anomymous) like program. What I call the Twelve Steps Process is more like a spiritual...

Today I find myself pondering about humility and love of God. When I came to the orisha, I had one driving desire. I wanted to give my...

I am watching with concern and alarm the growing trend to offer consultations, initiations, seminars and introductory workshops on...

It has rained quite a bit since I learned about this fascinating plant. Back then, the world of Santería was an unraveling mystery filled...

Born out of the waters of the eternal blue. I am a creature of water, of the twin waters where the river meets the sea. Thus, I always...

Oftentimes I like to think about those who have paved our way for our religious practices. Some names are paramount for me in Santería,...

"Live right. Do right." Those are the words that as an Olosha initiated to Yemayá I strive to follow every single day. When all is said...

Hace algunos años, cuando aún estaba viviendo en Texas, mi padrino Yeguedé y yo nos sentamos a trabajar en el contenido de algunas de las...

There are many reasons why people come to the orisha. And there are some very particular motives that would determine the entrance of a...

June 1st was a day of transformation for my youngest son. He completed his initiation ceremony as an olosha at the hands of his...

I have been quiet as of late, partly because of my heavy day-to-day workload. Yes, I do work for a living in something not related to...

Those who have managed a well run kitchen during a kariosha know that I am about to get into a hot, sweaty and oftentimes thankless...

I have heard over and over the same story, people who are initiated into Santeria and for their own personal reasons, whatever they may...

He escuchado una y otra vez la misma historia, las personas que se inician en la santería y que por sus propias razones personales, sean...

One of the most difficult aspects of any relationship is trust. Having a personal and direct experience with divinity is no exception,...

I have a lifelong fascination with Ògún, it started when I received my warriors many years ago. I was charmed by Eleggua, but Ògún and...

How much is too much to pay? The path to the priesthood in Santería, La Regla de Osha, Lukumí, or Orisha call it what you will, is paved...

One of the best lessons I ever learned from my godfather Awó Jorge Puig Kaiser, Iwori Oddí is that it is a blessing to share a meal with...

Last week I went to my favorite Mexican restaurant in Atlanta. I had placed my order and decided to peruse the local Hispanic newspaper...

Por Papa Pimenta En una sociedad moderna basada en el Internet, el apropiarse de religiones tradicionales africanas pasa con demasiada...