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The Living Tradition: Understanding Santería and the Yoruba Roots That Ground Us
There is a moment many of us remember. Maybe it was the first time you stood before an Orisha's throne and felt something shift inside you. Maybe it was the smell of certain herbs filling a room, or the beat of the batá drums that made your chest open in a way you couldn't explain. Whatever it was, it pulled you in — and if you are reading this, you already know that pull never really lets go. Santería — more properly known as Lucumí, La Regla de Ocha, or La Regla Lucumí — is not a trend, not a...
BABALU AYE THE ORISHA OF THE UNHEALTHY
Babalu Aye, often referred to as Asojano, is the Orisha responsible for epidemics and the healing of infectious diseases. His name translates into "Father, lord of the Earth" and he is the earthly representation of Olorun, a deity. West Africans associate him with smallpox while Americans tend to think of him as the patron of diseases such as influenza, leprosy and HIV or AIDS. He brings these diseases onto humankind and is also responsible for curing them. People often fear him as his job is to punish transgressions, but people also love him because of his healing powers. He is highly respected and his name...
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