Chango Santeria Feast Day Prayers and Dances
December 4th is the traditional feast day for the Orisha Chango in the La Regla Lucumi, also known as Santeria tradition.
View ArticleDecember 17th Feast of Babalu Aye
Like the Orisha Oya, the wind is one of the magickal tools he uses to accomplish his work. Various images depict Babalu Aye as being covered in wounds or sores, and in some cultures he is shown cloaked...
View Article2014 Voodoo and Santeria on Television- That’s Not Entertainment !
I will continue to watch the mainstream media, with a hopefully eye, a scratchy head, and a prayer we don't get anymore roaches.
View ArticleLetter of the Year for 2015 Released From Yoruba Association of Cuba
It is the time of year when practitioners of La Regla Lucumi, Ifa, and traditions referred to as Santeria receive their reading or letter of the year. As always, it is important to follow the reading...
View ArticlePalo Santo- The Secrets of this Saintly Stick
Consider adding this to a cleansing bath or sacred floorwash. If you haven't used this yet, I highly recommend trying it soon. It adds another level of psychic blessing to your space, it elevates the...
View ArticleThe Rite to Yemaya- Some Thoughts on Appropriation
I guess some people are wondering what is the problem. The problems center around the fact that these are ancient Orisha (goddesses,) embodying the primal forces of the Universe. Their very names are...
View ArticlePope Francis Visits Cuba… And Oshun?
Pope Francis' visit to Cuba made him the third pope in a row to visit the island. One major difference is this time he went to see the patron of the place, Nuestra Senora Caridad del Cobre.
View Article12/4 Feast For Chango and Santa Barbara
Chango/Shango/Sango/Xango is loved and honored throughout the world. The chants, songs, dances and stories to honor him are plentiful.Here is a selection of some of the best. Praise to the King !
View ArticleThe Dirt On Magickal Dirt
Gritty, dirty, and under your feet all day, dirt is one of the magickal spell ingredients that many people forget. New Orleans Voodoo, Hoodoo, Santeria(Lucumi,) and many other traditions use dirt in...
View ArticleStarz Announces Plans For New Santeria Television Show
The religious Santeria community is already nervous about the possibility of another disrespectful and sensationalized portrayal of their tradition. All we can do for now, is to stay tuned.
View ArticleSanta Marta And The Dragon: Another Face Of Oya
Some Espiritismo temples or houses honor Santa Marta La Dominadora, or Saint Martha the Dominator. Here she is a Queen of the dead, dancer in the cemetery, screeching howl of the wind.
View ArticleThe Why Of Whites – Clothing That Is
White clothing is not limited to the Haitian Vodou Religion, Umbanda, or Lucumi (Santeria,) many different religions from Druids to Christians understand and appreciate the ritual nature of white dress.
View Article#Beyonce Pours Out Oshun’s Honey And #Lemonade
These days almost everyone knows about the lovely Beyonce, unfortunately the same can't be said of the lovely Orisha Oshun.
View ArticleRecipe: Yemaya Coconut Rice
Yemaya is the Orisha of the Ocean in the Lucumi (Santeria) religion. A Mother to all, she rides the waves with her gentleness and blessings.
View ArticleArt, Ancestors, And Ana Mendieta
It has been over 30 years since the brilliant, talented, visionary, and spiritual artist Ana Mendieta plunged to her death on the streets of New York City. But all too often in stories like hers people...
View ArticleSensuous and Sacred: Oshun’s Feast Table How To
September 8th is the feast for Oshun in the religion of Santeria. Oshun is the Orisha in charge of the sweet and sometimes stormy waters of love, money, and beauty. Her roots stem not only from this...
View ArticleFeast Of Orisha Obatala – Sept. 24th
Leading the group on the earthly plane is Obatala. This Orisha is the androgynous father/mother of peace and purity. He is the ashe of the clouds.
View Article5 Things to Do for the Orisha Oshun Feast September 8
The Lucumi (Santeria) feast for the Orisha Oshun occurs on September 8th. There is wonderful food, dancing, music, and joyous celebration.
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