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Ifá and Diloggún Divination Tools: Tablero, Ekuele, Iyefá and Estera
A guide to the real tools of Lucumí divination: the Ifá tablero, ekuele, iyefá, ikin, diloggún, and estera. Learn who uses each and how to buy correctly.
Ifa Beads Versus Elekes: What Separates Them?
Ifa beads versus elekes: understand their materials, ceremonial status, lineage, and proper care when buying supplies for Lucumi and Ifa practice today.
¿Quién es Orula (Orúnmila)? Orisha de Ifá, Mano de Orula y el 4 de octubre
Quién es Orula (Orúnmila) en el Ifá cubano: el testigo del destino, sus patakís, el Babalawo, la Mano de Orula (Awofakan e Ikofá), sus colores verde y amarillo, el 4 de octubre y San Francisco de Asís, y la Letra del Año.
Oya and the Cemetery in Lucumi Tradition
Understand Oya and the cemetery in Lucumi tradition, including lineage, respect for egun, proper boundaries, and why consultation matters before ritual work.
Can Ritual Oils Expire? Storage and Signs to Check
Can ritual oils expire? Learn how heat, light, carrier oils, and contamination affect condition, plus practical storage and replacement signs to check.