Love is said to move mountains. In myth, it moves the heavens. Across civilizations—from ancient Greece to the temples of...
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Love is said to move mountains. In myth, it moves the heavens. Across civilizations—from ancient Greece to the temples of...
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Lord of the Crossroads Eleguá (Elegguá) is sometimes depicted as a child and other times as an elderly man. He signifies the beginning and end of life, as well as the opening and closing of life’s paths. He enjoys playing practical pranks on people and is sometimes referred to as the trickster. He is fond of candy and toys. Despite his infantile demeanor, he is an extremely powerful orisha. He is a member of the Warriors, along with Ogn, Ochosi, and Osun. Eleguá is always mentioned first in any ritual since the connection with the other Orishas is impossible without...
The Santera gods, orishas, are the spirits that devotees frequently communicate with. Different believers have different numbers of orishas. There are many orishas in the original African religious system from which Santeria derives. Alternatively, those who practice New World Santeria typically only work with a small number of them. Orunla The wisdom orisha of fortune-telling and human fate is called Orunla, or Orunmila. Orunla has just one “path,” or aspect, whereas other orishas have several. He is the only orisha in the New World who does not appear through possession (although it does sometimes happen in Africa). He is instead...
In the heart of countless mythologies, there stands a tree—not just any tree, but one whose roots anchor the underworld, whose trunk bridges the realm of mortals, and whose branches cradle the heavens. This is the World Tree, the Axis Mundi, the cosmic pillar that connects all planes of existence. From the frost-rimmed leaves of Yggdrasil in Norse lore to the ceiba tree of the Maya to the expansive cosmic fig tree in Hindu cosmology, this sacred symbol speaks to humanity’s deepest longing to understand its place in the universe. Let us climb its bark, follow its roots, and see...
Orisha, the vibrant pantheon of deities within Yoruba religion, encapsulates the essence of nature and human experience. Among these divine entities, Oshun radiates the embodiment of divine femininity, love, and sensuality. In this exploration, we embark on a profound journey to unravel the essence of Oshun, delving into her captivating mythology, profound symbolism, and enduring significance in contemporary spirituality. Through this comprehensive examination, we aim to gain a deeper understanding of Oshun’s influence and how practitioners can forge meaningful connections with her energy in their spiritual endeavors. Origins and Mythology of Oshun Oshun’s origins are deeply rooted in the rich...
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