How to Burn Incense

Incense comes in many forms and there are various ways of using them.

You will encounter on this site loose incense which comes in grains, granules, powders, and resins which require burning on a small charcoal disc. These discs, the same that are used for shisha…

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When to Wear White?

The answer is ALWAYS! Guys and gals, I know you love black; I know it’s slimming, but it is a color that absorbs rather than reflects. Try and wean yourself off of black all the time – start with a light or white colored top; I promise you, you will look chic. Or,…

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Letra del Año 2018 Odu of the Year from Cuba 2018

LETRA DEL AÑO 2018

Consejo Cubano De Sacerdotes Mayores De Ifá
Predicciones de Ifá para Cuba y el Mundo

Las primeras horas de este 2018 se reunió la Sociedad Cultural Yoruba de Cuba y el Consejo Cubano De Sacerdotes Mayores De Ifá para determinar el Signo de Ifa qu…

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Gala elekes and ides for Obatala and Elegua

Obatala and Elegua ides and gala elekes


I made these for a friend who is crowing their first two santos. The “gala” elekes are multi stranded ones used to identify who is the guardian angel of the iyawo as it is bigger and fancier than the other elekes worn. I li…

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How to Choose the Right Incense for Your Spiritual Practice
Posted on July 27, 2024

 

Incense has been used in spiritual practices for thousands of years across various cultures and religions. It serves as a bridge between the physical and spiritual worlds, helping to create an atmosphere conducive to meditation, prayer, a…

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Exploring the Roots of Candomble: History and Traditions
Posted on July 19, 2024

 

Candomble is a rich and vibrant Afro-Brazilian religion that has captivated the hearts and souls of many. Born out of the transatlantic slave trade, this spiritual practice combines elements from various African cultures, predominantly Yo…

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Practicing Ascension: African and Afro-Caribbean Reverence in Art and Performance
Posted on January 6th, 2023

To an outside observer, ceremonial rituals may seem inherently theatrical. Connecting with realms and beings beyond our solid three dimensions requires specific visual, verbal, and spatial cues—a set of colors, an incantation, a site, …

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How Some Black Americans are Finding Solace in African Spirituality
Posted on January 6th, 2023

Porsche Little, a Brooklyn-based artist, diviner, and aborisha—or someone who serves the Orisha, a group of spirits central to the Yoruba and other African Diaspora religions—says that she has received a huge increase in requests for d…

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Jet – Azabache – A Powerful and Protective Material
Posted on January 6th, 2023

Azabache or jet is a type of fossilized wood that has a long history of use in Africa, Cuba, and Latin America for its magical and spiritual properties. In these regions, jet has been prized for their ability to protect against the evi…

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