Vodun F.A.Q. – What Is The Difference Between African Divination and Psychic Readings?
First and foremost, “psychic” abilities are completely unnecessary in African spirituality. Divination does not require any special superhuman or paranormal powers at all. Traditional numerical...
Vodun F.A.Q. – Is Voodoo Witchcraft?
No. Voodoo is a western spelling of Vodun or Vodou, which is a type of indigenous west African belief system, spirituality, tradition, or religion. Some...
List of Known Orishas/Lwa
This is a list of known West African and diaspora Orishas, Vodun, Lwa, notable Spirits, and Deities. I’ve gathered information from a variety of sources. ...
Oya, Yansa
Wind in her hair. Lightning in her eyes. Storms in her voice, And thunder in her thighs! Sacred number: 9. Sacred colors: Brown, orange, purple,...
What is Voodoo?
Voodoo is a term used to describe a variety of polytheistic, panentheistic, and hierarchical monotheistic belief systems rooted in West Africa. Its more accurate name...
Obatala
Sacred number: 8 or 8+1. Sacred color: white, transparent/aurora transparent, white and a little red, or green and maroon depending on tradition. Domain: Emissary of...
Oshun, Ochun, Oxum
Some say that in Africa, before western influence, there was no such thing as romantic love. The truth is much more complicated than this. There...
Orisha Days of the Week
Though any day is a good day to stay in touch with any Orisha, certain days have a special mood to them, and these affect...
Esu, Exu, Elegua, Legba
Oh Great Exu, Keeper of the Gate! Between life and death, The physical and spiritual realm, The seen and the unseen, The known and the...
ARUGBA Osun Osogbo Festival 2022’s Face Unveiling Live – YouTube
#arugba #osun #orishaARUGBA Osun Osogbo Festival 2022’s Face Unveiling Live. This is the Arugba Osun Osogbo Festival 2022 Live from Get a Better Life TV....
What Is the Significance of Symbols in Vodun? Is It Okay To Wear Them? | Vodun F.A.Q.
There are many symbols associated with Vodun and diaspora systems. Their meaning and significance, as with many things, varies from place to place. Some of...
Oba
Sacred number: 8. Day of the week: Sunday or Friday. Colors: pink, pink and blue, pink belted or accented with red and white. Domain: marriage,...
Why didn’t my Voodoo spell work?
Usually, the reason a spell or formula doesn’t work is that for some reason, it is against Nature. Sometimes it is that the person doing...
Sheloya’s Hoodoo Bones System
So you bought or made a set of Hoodoo bones, and now you want to know how to use them? They’re about the same level...
Video Course: Sheloya’s Hoodoo Bones System – How to Read the Bones
I’ve posted some new videos on YouTube about how to read the bones. Click here if you prefer text and audio instructions. Please don’t...
Osun Osogbo Festival 2022 The Big Post
This is the big post with all of our favorite videos from the Osun (Oshun) Festival in Osogbo in 2022. Please visit these content creators...
Vodun F.A.Q. – How are sex, orientation, and gender perceived in Vodun?
Update March 10, 2023: Because of a spate of homophobic content being posted in the African spirituality community, I needed to address the issue of...
Olokun
Olokun is one of the most controversial Orishas in the current pantheon. Some say he’s male, and some say she’s female, and others both. It...
Yemaya
Other names/spellings/related deities that overlap in the diaspora: Nana Buruku, Yemanja, Iemanja, Yemalla, Iemaia, Yemoja, La Sirene, Mommi. Sacred number: 7. Sacred colors: blue and...
Ogun, Ogoun
Sacred numbers: 7,3,or 4 Colors: green, green and black, or red, black, and green, in some traditions lavender or light purple, sometimes very dark brown,...
Vodun F.A.Q. – What are the 7 Principles of Vodun?
The 7 Principles of Vodun are something someone made up to keep things simple. There are many more than seven, and there is no “one...
Babalawo Odofin shares Some Yoruba African Spiritual Healing Tips & the Power of Incantations – YouTube
Babalawo Odofin shares Some Yoruba Spiritual Healing Tips & the Power of Incantations.
Vodun F.A.Q. – What is the difference between Ifa and Orisha (or Orishaism)?
As I have mentioned in earlier articles, there are many streams of Vodun, Orisha, honored Ancestor worship, and Nature worship in Africa and the...
Vodun F.A.Q. – How does Vodun approach abortion? What is the perspective on abortion in African spirituality?
In short, Vodun and diaspora belief systems are pro choice. Individuals may have their own opinions about it and various houses and groups may approach...
Shango, Chango
Hot blooded heat incarnate, He is fire and lightning. If you’re good he is a light, But if you’re bad he’s frightning. Shango (also spelled...
Cinnamon and Clove Metaphysical Boutique (@cynnamon333) Interview With Nicole Lasher, Webmatron of Orisha.me • Instagram video
Cinnamon and Clove Metaphysical Boutique shared a post on Instagram: “My interview with Nicolet Tanit Nefertauret Lasher was a pleasure and very informative. We spoke...