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<p><i></i></p></div></div></div></div></header></div></body></html>";s:4:"text";s:24589:"Our daily life depends on proper alignment and knowledge of one’s ori. Eleggua (also spelled Elegua, Elewa, Elegba or Legba) is the most important of the orishas in Santeria. Number: 7 or 9 Hermes. She is a mighty diviner that learned how to read the composite odu by watching her husband when he divined. Find out which Orisha you're most like. Element: Air. Offerings to Oshun include sweet things such as honey, mead, white wine, oranges, sweets, or pumpkins, as well as perfume. Number: 6 She wields lightning and rides the winds into battle, often fighting with her machetes …, Aggayú (also spelled Aganyu, Agganju, Argayú or Agayu Sola) is the orisha of volcanos. If their tutelary Orisha is a different one than those five, they will receive that Orisha as well (Aggayú or Oyá for example). She is the mother of all living things, rules over motherhood and owns all the waters of the Earth. She lives in a basket surrounded by plates and her color is aqua. orisha of herbalism, magic, and the power of nature; has only one eye, one ear, one leg; gourd covered with beads contains his secrets; holds the ozun = metal staff of the herbalist; his colors are all the colors of nature; symbol is the bell or rattle; numbers are 7 and 21 She is a mighty warrior that fights with a machete, and enjoys rum and cigars. Colors: Blue and amber The number is “as many as you can think of, plus one more – an innumerable number”. The two of them eat together and Chango shares his wealth with Yemaya. Colors: Light blue and pink He is the Orisha of small pox, contagious diseases and of healing. Oyá and Ogún fight side by side with the powers of lightning and iron – art by Claudia Krindges. Prayer for Yemaya: Iyá eyá ayaba okun omá iré gbogbo awani Iyá Shangó: Perhaps the most 'popular' of the orishas, Shangó rules … In the original African belief system from which Santeria originates, there are hundreds of orishas. Dr. E. at the Missionary Independent Hoodoo Workshops 2013, Association of Independent Readers and Rootworkers. Saint: Our Lady of Regla She resides in the ocean and her children are countless like the fishes in the sea. He is one of the hardest working orishas for it is his job to work the earth, feed humanity and the orishas and keep the cycles of growing working year-round. Other sources suggest that the number is "as many as you can think of, plus one more - an innumerable number". In addition to being a loving mother she is a fierce protectress. Garnish by placing the toasted coconut on top of the molasses drizzle. Stir in a can of coconut cream and mix well. Obatala. Her color is navy blue. Every person ordained as a priest or priestess receives the mysteries of Elegguá, Obatalá, Oshún, Yemayá and Changó when they are crowned. He is depicted as a wizened black man with graying hair, dressed in traditional African garb carrying his wooden diviner’s tray. Elegguá is often perceived as a trickster or impish child who tests our integrity. Colors: White The orishas are the gods of Santeria, the beings that believers interact with on a regular basis. Elegua was the first orisha created by Olodumare and he existed prior to and witnessed creation unfold. Here is but a sampling of her caminos. Yemaya is the mother of many of the other Orishas as well. He gathers the sunken treasures and souls of the drowned and rules from the depths. Babalú Ayé’s name was made famous with the song Babalú and sung by Desi Arnaz in 1946. The Orishas are forces of Nature, and you can simply give offerings or observance in any place associated with that Orisha. She fled to the cemetery and underwent a powerful transformational journey that made her come into her true power. Yemaya’s aché is nurturing, protective and fruitful. Colors: White, blue, brown, black Saint: Saint Lazarus Orisha: Oyá (Yansa, Yansan) The following array, consisting of four columns and three rows, could be used to represent the number sentence 3 x 4 = 12. Place the bowl of the Sweet Mashed Ñame with Coconut beside Yemayá and light a seven day blue candle before her. Other roads are masterful diviners that have been through marriage, divorce and back again. Some roads of Yemaya have been rape survivors, while other roads betrayed her sisters out of jealousy and spite. Description: Oyá is a fierce female warrior and the Orisha of change. Number: 7 She betrayed her sisters and is forced to carry a mask and serpent, and act as Olokun’s slave and messenger as her punishment. Orisha: Ochosi (Ochossi, Oshosi) The peacock and the vulture are sacred to Her. In isolation he learned humility, becoming Babalú-Ayé. Important notes: Ogun is one of the most important Orishas to the Yoruba people. Yemoja, Yemaya Gender: Female Sacred number: 7 She is the owner of the cemetery gates, but does not live in the cemetery contrary to common belief. Yemaya can be found in all the waters of the world, and because of this she has many aspects of “caminos” (roads), each reflecting the nature of different bodies of water. She lives in the red tide that is dyed with the blood of her enemies she has murdered. Description: Elegguá is the first and most important Orisha in Santería. The Ibeji are the children of Oshún and Changó. Post by Center For Community Knowledge. Yemaya and Oshun relate to one another like typical sisters; they love each other and also have a bit of sibling rivalry. Place a grass mat (estera) on the floor, place Yemaya’s pot on the grass mat, and place the watermelon on a white plate beside her. Rev. Colors: dark blue with green Oba Pichardo 12-1-13. Colors: Brown, opal and coral Chango and Yemaya are inseparable. Once the time has come remove the watermelon and take it to the ocean or a large lake if the ocean is not near your home. His priests are known as Babalawos and function exclusively as diviners. Start studying Orisha Numbers. Twins are considered sacred by birth among the Yoruba people. Colors: Green and black Ibú Asesú – this road of Yemaya is born in the odu Odí Meji (7-7). They do not ordain people into the mysteries of orishas other than Orunmila. Description: The Ibeji are the divine twins. They have been tasked with maintaining this Earth, watching over the affairs of humanity and each has dominion over a portion of nature. While they do receive the mysteries of multiple Orishas, they are crowned with only their tutelary Orisha and act as a living representative of that Orisha‘s energy walking amongst us all. Description: Shangó (Changó) is the king of the religion of Santería and was once the fourth king (Alafin) of the city of Oyó in Yoruba land before he was deified and became an Orisha. He developed the oracles of Ifá: the ikines (palm nuts) and the okuele (diviner’s chain). He along with Elegguá witnessed all of destiny unfold and therefore can be consulted to know where a person’s fate is headed. A great addimú for Yemaya is a whole watermelon. Prior to the slave trade, each major city in Yoruba land was a center of worship for a different Orisha. Unfortunately her purity was tainted when she was violated by Changó. Number: 3, 7 What’s the Difference Between Legba, Eleggua, Eshu and Exu?! Description: Ochosi is the divine hunter whose arrow never misses its mark. Her color is cobalt blue. She gave birth to the stars, the moon, the sun and most of the orishas. Saint: Saint Isidore Number: 3 When the slaves were intermixed and forced to coexist outside of their homelands, the worship of these Orishas became blended as well, and their worship of multiple Orishas became the standard practice within Santería (La Regla Lucumí). The Orisha began to lose patience with him, especially when he tried to infect them with smallpox after they laughed at his deplorable dancing skills. Yemaya has a very special relationship with two orishas in particular: Oshún and Chango. Therefore every initiated olorisha will receive her pot with her mysteries at his kariocha initiation. He is depicted as a handsome, young man wearing a crown and carrying a double headed axe. Number. Orisha: Ibeji (Ibeyi, Ibelli, Melli) She was Shangó’s legitimate wife who was shunned after trying to ensnare Shangó with witchcraft. She lives in the sea foam where the waves crash on the shore. This makes her fit to be the ruler of the seventh house, the house of partnership. These are the attributes of the Orisha Yemoja, Orisha of the ocean, whose ebb and flow of the tides are a result of the moon which is an attribute of her as well. Rev. Description: Babalú Ayé is one of the most beloved, worshipped and petitioned Orishas in our religion.  Remove the addimú after the proper amount of time and dispose of the offering in nature as marked through divination. Yemayá is the orisha of motherhood, and queen of the sea. Personal Religious Items. Boil the ñame until it is fork tender. Though a reading is the only way to truly find out which Orishas have influence over you, this list can help give you a general idea … He is a primordial orisha arising out of his own ashé as the first oceans formed on the surface of the earth. Saint: Our Lady of Candelmas or Saint Theresa He stalks silently through the forest hunting his pray. According to Wikipedia, different oral traditions refer to different numbers of orishas: Yoruba tradition often says that there are 401 orishas, which is associated with a sacred number. Different roads of Yemaya have had relationships with many of the male orishas including: Orunmila, Ogun, Inle, Orisha Oko, Obatala and Aggayu. What’s the Difference Between Legba, Eleggua, Eshu and Exu?! While there are two individuals when twins are born, the Ibeji is one orisha. Ogun, a protective father figure, is the Orisha of tools and weapons. Orisha: Orunmila (Orunla, Orula) Remove the ñame from the water and roughly mash it up with a fork. He is found at crossroads and corners, on the seashort and river, at the door to our homes. Below is a list of the most commonly worshipped Orishas within Santería. Orisha: Yemayá (Yemoja) ADVANTAGE OF KNOWING YOUR ORISHA Most people dont know their Orisha but their are lots and lots of benefits knowing your Orisha. Orishaoko …, The Ibeji (also called Ibelli, Ibeyi, Meji, Melli or Jimaguas) is the orisha of the divine twins. She is one of the four pillars of the Santeria religion along with Obatala, Oshun and Chango. Colors: red and blue Obatalá is actually a androgynous Orisha where half of his avatars are male and the other half are female. She kicked the Ibeji out to reclaim her position in society. He also acts as the …, Oyá (also Ollá, Yansa or Yansán) is a fierce and powerful female warrior orisha in Santeria. Saint: Saint Barbara Remove the peel from the ñame and cut it into 1 inch cubes. 3/18/2014 09:55:44 pm. Changó is the master of dance, a fierce warrior and a powerful sorcerer who spits fire. ALL IMAGES AND TEXT COPYRIGHT 2014 santeriachurch.org except where noted otherwise. In addition to being a … There are 401 Orishas which is associated with a sacred number. Chango is the orisha of drumming, dancing, thunder, fire, male virility, and leadership. The old symbology of orisha colors is a compelling reason not to change tradition on the basis of modernism. He is worshiped in order to gain all his qualities into one’s life. They are considered one Orisha. Obatala is an Orisha of the Seven African Powers known as a “cool” spirit of healing and … Oba was the first wife of Shango who tended to his castle and everything that he requested. Orisha: Obba Colors: Yellow and green (or brown and green) She lives in the lakes and springs in the forest. Colors: Blue and clear The fifth house Leo ruled by the sun; a house of enjoyment romance, children, and most of all creativity in all aspects of existence. Yemaya has many caminos or “roads”. Use Form W-7 to apply for an IRS individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN). New World Santeria believers, on the other hand, generally only work with a handful of them. Yemaya enjoys rooster, ram, and guinea hen. A paper image of the Orisha, in the form of a saint, should be authorized. Babalú Ayé is depicted as an old man covered in pox sores, walking on crutches and accompanied by two dogs. Present the watermelon to Yemaya in the waters before you. She can fight with a machete or a scimitar and bathe in the blood of her enemies. Powered by WordPress and the Graphene Theme. 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. Ibú Ogunte (Okuti) – this road of Yemaya was married to Ogún. Either of the two is now frequently substituted for him. The 7 Orishas The Orishas are the forces of nature that reflect the manifestations that are sacred and powerful. She gave birth to all of the orishas and in many ways is the cosmic mother of all things. Saint: Saint Cosme and Saint Damian She brings rain. Number: 3 and 21 Number: 2, 4 and 8 In many ways, therefore, understanding an orisha is like understanding another human being. ​Greek god of trade, thieves, travelers, sports, and guide … Saint: None She is depicted as a mysterious woman, withdrawn from society residing in the bottom of a grave. Sacred Place in Nature: the ocean, lagoons and lakes, Tools: oars, boat steering wheel, anchor, life preserver, machete (for Ibú Ogunte), a scimitar (for Ibú Okoto), Temperament: Nurturing, loving, direct, frank, Syncretized Catholic Saint: The Virgin of Regla. Ogún is the father of technology, the cutting edge of the knife and the power of metal. Saint: Saint Francis of Assisi She is the mother of all living things and the owner of all waters. Description: Yeguá is Oduduwa’s special daughter who he was keeping as a symbol of purity and chastity. Different oral traditions refer to 400, 700, or 1,440 Orishas. Number: 17 Yemayá (also spelled Yemoja, Iemoja, or Yemaya) is one of the most powerful orishas in Santeria. Honoring Ancestors in the Traditional Lucumí Way, How to Learn Santería – Studying the Religion. She fights with machetes and scares away Ikú (death) with her horsetail fly whisk. Through a complex divination procedure by a babalawo, those who are initiated to Santería find out for certain which orisha owns their head, and must then avoid the foods and behaviors that disagree with their orisha. Each column must contain the same number of objects as the other columns, and each row must have the same number as the other rows. Elegguá is the owner of the crossroads and the most important Orisha in Santeria. Base (radix) is the number of unique digits and letters to represent a number. Description: Olokun is the Orisha that rules the depths of the sea where light does not touch. These dieties are found in many religions such as Ifá, Santeria, West African Vudon, Hoodoo, and others. 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