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The Odu Ifa is a collection of 256 sacred verses of wisdom and prophecy from the Yoruba religion, which are used as a tool for divination. Each of the verses, or Odu, is filled with mystical and ethical teachings and serves as a foundation for understanding the universe. Performing an Odu Ifa divination is a complex process that requires a trained priest, known as a Babalawo for men or an Iyanifa for women. The process typically involves the priest invoking the spirit of Orunmila, the Orisha of wisdom and divination, using sacred palm nuts or a divination chain, called an Opele. The priest ...

A Nganga is a central figure in many Bantu-speaking societies across Central and Southern Africa, including the Congo region, serving as a traditional healer, diviner, and spiritual authority. Often referred to as a priest or spiritual doctor, the Nganga's role is multifaceted, encompassing the diagnosis and treatment of physical, psychological, and spiritual ailments, often believed to stem from witchcraft, curses, or displeased ancestors. They utilize a deep knowledge of herbal medicine, combined with rituals, charms (nkisi), divination techniques, and communication with the spirit world ...

Un nganga es una figura central en muchas sociedades de habla bantú de África Central y Meridional, incluida la región del Congo, y actúa como sanador tradicional, adivino y autoridad espiritual. Conocido a menudo como sacerdote o médico espiritual, su función es multifacética y abarca el diagnóstico y el tratamiento de dolencias físicas, psicológicas y espirituales, que a menudo se cree que provienen de brujería, maldiciones o ancestros descontentos. Utilizan un profundo conocimiento de la medicina herbal, combinado con rituales, amuletos (nkisi), técnicas de adivinación y ...

El Odu Ifa es una colección de 256 versos sagrados de sabiduría y profecía de la religión yoruba, utilizados como herramienta de adivinación. Cada verso, u Odu, está repleto de enseñanzas místicas y éticas y sirve como base para comprender el universo. Realizar una adivinación con el Odu Ifa es un proceso complejo que requiere un sacerdote capacitado, conocido como Babalawo para los hombres o Iyanifa para las mujeres. El proceso generalmente implica que el sacerdote invoque al espíritu de Orunmila, el Orisha de la sabiduría y la adivinación, utilizando nueces de palma sagradas ...

Toma el control de tu salud sexual y experimenta una renovada confianza y placer. Esta guía práctica va más allá de lo convencional y ofrece técnicas realistas de yoga y qigong para mejorar la función sexual masculina y su bienestar general. Cada capítulo ofrece instrucciones claras, modificaciones para todos los niveles y perspectivas sobre cómo estas prácticas ancestrales impactan directamente en tu energía sexual, resistencia y capacidad de respuesta. Desde secuencias de yoga específicas para la salud de la próstata hasta ejercicios energizantes de qigong para aumentar la ...

In the context of modern witchcraft, a "Chaos Witch" is typically someone who practices chaos magic. Chaos magic is a contemporary magical practice that emerged in the late 20th century. It is characterized by its flexible and eclectic approach, often eschewing the rigid structures and dogmas found in more traditional forms of magic. Practitioners often view belief as a tool that can be consciously manipulated to achieve desired outcomes. This means they might adopt different belief systems temporarily to harness their psychological power, discarding them when they are no longer useful. The...

The Orisha religion is a world religion just like Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, and Christianity. Archeologists have determined it has been practiced in West Africa since at least 500 BCE but is probably much older. During the transatlantic slave trade the Orisha religion spread to the Western Hemisphere. It was most heavily practiced in the Caribbean and Brazil. It is referred to as Isese (the tradition), Cuban Ifa, Lucumi, Santeria, Regla de Ocha, Brazilian candomblé, Umbanda or simply the Orisha religion. I have been studying comparative religion for over twenty years and the only ...

Vodou, Vodoun, Vudu, and Voodoo has captivated the imaginations of Americans for centuries. Everyone is familiar with New Orleans Voodoo and its images of black candles, chicken’s feet, and skulls meant to invoke fear and awe in outsiders. Voodoo as practiced in the United States has become an amalgam of witchcraft, necromancy, rootwork, conjure, and a catch-all word for any type of magic that seems dark and ominous. In the Caribbean, however, Voodoo is spelled Vodou and is practiced as an African Traditional Religion (ATR).

Take control of your sexual health and experience newfound confidence and pleasure. This practical guide cuts through the noise and delivers realistic yoga and qigong techniques to enhance men's sexual function and overall well-being. Each chapter offers clear instructions, modifications for all levels, and insights into how these ancient practices directly impact your sexual energy, stamina, and responsiveness. From targeted yoga sequences for prostate health to energizing qigong exercises for increased libido, you'll gain a toolbox of effective methods to optimize your physical and ...

Brujería is the Spanish word for witchcraft. A male witch is called a Brujo and a female witch is a Bruja. Brujería is a spiritual path based on personal power and direct contact with spirit. I am a Puerto Rican man who has been practicing witchcraft and magic since childhood. Everything I teach is "open". That means anyone of any ethnicity can practice without fear of cultural appropriation. Puerto Rican traditional healing practices are born from several religious traditions that evolved on the island and in the United States. Those are the indigenous spirituality of Native Americans, ...

This book is about Ancestors, how to commune and work with them, from a modern witch’s perspective. It is specifically concerned with descendants of Indo European, Greek, Celtic, Germanic, Indo-Iranian, and Anglo Saxon peoples. You can conjure the spirits of your Ancient Celtic Pagan Ancestors because they live in you in the same way your mother and your father do. It’s your DNA that is a chain, a link, that binds you to everyone who has come before you. You are Ancestor 2.0, and you can awaken that Ancestral memory that lives inside of you. My book is going to show beyond the shadow of...

La religión Orisha es una religión mundial, al igual que el hinduismo, el budismo, el taoísmo y el cristianismo. Los arqueólogos han determinado que se ha practicado en África Occidental desde al menos el 500 a.C., pero probablemente sea mucho más antigua. Durante el comercio transatlántico de esclavos, la religión Orisha se extendió al hemisferio occidental. Se practicaba con mayor intensidad en el Caribe y Brasil. Se le conoce como Isese (la tradición), Ifá cubano, Lucumí, Santería, Regla de Ocha, Candomblé brasileño, Umbanda o simplemente la religión Orisha. He estado ...

Lazy Monkey Yoga is taught as a 60-75 minute long class, although it can be extended to two full hours of stretching, moving meditation, and breathwork. There is a Yin (passive) practice called Lazy Monkey Yoga Foundations. There are also two Yang (active) forms. One is a Vinyasa Yoga Flow and the other is Yogic Calisthenics. Regardless of whether we are being passive or active while practicing we always adhere to the principles of natural movement and gentleness. Philip's style of Yoga is nothing special and the sequences are easy to learn. It's easy to practice on your own and easy to ...

En el contexto de la brujería moderna, una "Bruja del Caos" es típicamente alguien que practica la magia del caos. La magia del caos es una práctica mágica contemporánea que surgió a finales del siglo XX. Se caracteriza por su enfoque flexible y ecléctico, a menudo evitando las estructuras rígidas y los dogmas presentes en formas más tradicionales de magia. Los practicantes suelen ver la creencia como una herramienta que puede ser manipulada conscientemente para lograr resultados deseados. Esto significa que pueden adoptar diferentes sistemas de creencias temporalmente para ...

Vodou, Vodoun, Vudú y Vudú han cautivado la imaginación de los estadounidenses durante siglos. Todos están familiarizados con el Vudú de Nueva Orleans y sus imágenes de velas negras, patas de pollo y calaveras destinadas a invocar miedo y asombro en los forasteros. El Vudú, tal como se practica en los Estados Unidos, se ha convertido en una amalgama de brujería, nigromancia, trabajo de raíces, conjuración y una palabra comodín para cualquier tipo de magia que parezca oscura y ominosa. En el Caribe, sin embargo, el Vudú se escribe Vodou y se practica como una Religión ...

This is a very short treatise on religion and philosophy, more like a musing. This is a journal entry that is a reflection of my life over the past year and some of the realizations I came to that have improved the quality of my life. Maybe some of the things I say can help you. This document is just a peek into entries of my private journal I have chosen to make public.