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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...
THE BEAUTY OF SPIRITUAL CANDLES
Nearly everyone is familiar with the fact that candles are seen inside of churches, they are a very commonly seen element in the chapels of nearly all religions some for praying some for spiritual healing. For those who are catholic, the use of Spiritual candles is something very integral to the rituals that are common in the faith. There is beautiful symbolism attached to the altar candles that are seen in the catholic church. There are said to be three elements to the candle that symbolize Jesus. The wax of the candle is symbolizing his body, the wick, his soul and the...
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