The efficacy of san lazaro and his manifestations fiu digital. I will lecture on odi obara 76 and unle obara 86 read for homework. The oracle of diloggun, is one of the means of communication with the deities of the yoruba pantheon, the orisa, with our ancestors, ancestors or eggun, who provide help to our problems to face them positively. If the open part falls upward, the amount is counted and associated with a specific sign. Diloggun tales of the natural world presents more than 40 patakis that shed light upon the worldview of santeria. The effort that went into writing this book is only exceeded by the expertise required to write it. Jun 18, 2010 obara will always rank younger then osa, because it was created after osa.
Obi readings entered hoodoo through contact between american spiritual practitioners of conjure and initiates of african diasporic religions such as santeria also known as lukumi, or. In his book, santeria healing, a journey into afrocuban world of divinities. I offer two classes each night on monday, tuesday, and thursday. In the sect of ifa, when a babalawo marries a woman olorisha, she becomes an apetebi aya ifa slave of ifa and is forbidden from performing diloggun divination. Ducketts publications rdgunbooks ducketts publications. You can also interpret it depending on the combinations. Hancock is professor of political science at brigham young university and the author or editor of calvin and the foundations of modern politics, the legacy of the french revolution, and america, the west, and liberal education, among other works. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site.
In diloggun tales, read the pataki for odi meji 77 titled the pact of the hand and the anus on pages 111 112. The odu ifa are patterns of binary code, opened and closed nodules, which represent all of the energies contained in igba iwa, the calabash of existence, or. Obi divination is a quick and easy form of fortunetelling comprising a cast or thrown reading determined by four coconut pieces, four cowrie shells that have had their tops cut off, or four coins. He is working on a book concerning the problem of moralpolitical foundations in. Each story in this collection, reassembled from the oral tradition of the african diaspora, is centered on a spiritual principle in nature. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box.
Manual del diloggun spanish edition kindle edition. The shells were tossed onto a table, grass mat, sacred cloth or wooden board and then interpreted based on how they fell. The shaman or priest would infer meanings based on the grouping, position and inclination of the shells. If the odu marked either 69, or 96, the left hand is always chosen out of respect for the two letters. Jul 28, 2003 the diloggun is more than a tool of divination. Mar 03, 2016 ozain fara, ozain fara57kini kini yana eboozain fara osa juani1.
Obara meji 66 is a powerful and complex odu within diloggun and ifa. Upon arrival in the new world, the yoruba religion began to incorporate. Ochani lele has produced a highly significant addition to the body of lore on lucumesanteria that is valuable for its comprehensive insights and its value to prosperity in the religious tradition. Rdgunbooks ducketts publications reference books on. The signs of the diloggun within the diloggun there are sixteen primary signs identified. Opportunities for diloggun classes and study in january. Ose 5 mouths speaking the yoruba religious concepts. This course begins saturday, june 9th, and meets from noon through 1. The next 240 odu ifa are combinations of the first 16. Oshun, lemonade and other yellow things ohiolink etd.
The art of cowrie shell divination original products. The diloggun at first glance is a wonderful coffee table style book large in size 8 12 by 11, with a bright orangered cover. This group of awo have their own specialization within ifa, mastering the aspects of ifa preparations 2 and cures etc bokonobokonon. The diloggun is the first book to explore this afrocuban oracle from. Alibaba manufacturer directory suppliers, manufacturers. Throwing cowrie shells has long been a practice in insight, and one that is rich in history and tribal tradition. It is a powerful transformational process, and the forces that are set in motion when it is cast determine the future evolution of the adherent. Please note that this textbook is required of all students. There will be times when a younger odu falls twice and becomes a. Nobody knows what they have till they loose it 59 ose tonti osa. An introduction to the lucumi religion manipulating the diloggun, the oracle of the orishas the family of okana the family of eji oko the family of ogundaa the family of irosun the family of oche the family of obara the family of odi the family of eji ogbe the family of. Eyioko 2 mouths speaking the yoruba religious concepts. The diloggun book by ochani lele official publisher page.
How to overcome big challenges and make it happen by tim castle, the influe. Opportunities for diloggun classes and study in january, 20. While many books have been published about santeria, the secrets of afrocuban divination is the first to provide complete information on how to cast the diloggun, including opening, reading, and closing the oracle, and how to give a comprehensive reading. Matt hutson bookmattic surabaya, 08, indonesia 990 books. The orishas, proverbs, sacrifices, and prohibitions of. Ochani lele since ancient times the yoruba of west africa created sacred stories patakis to make sense of the world around them. Obara will always rank younger then osa, because it was created after osa. With a detailed discussion about why each prayer is offered and insight into the. Opportunities for diloggun classes and study in january, 20 with the new year, i have several new sections of this course opening beginning the week of january 14th. A good child has the blessings of the parent 510 ose tonti ofun. The vices of the body infect the blood 58 ose tonti eyeunle.
Revolution of santos, war between ocha brothers and sisters. Jun 03, 2012 in the early 1900s, women who were once the strongest and most powerful leaders in santeria, began losing prominence as the babalawos and sect of ifa rose in power. The shells can be interpreted based on the way they fall. The diloggun ebook by ochani lele 9781594778629 rakuten kobo. Mar 05, 2015 this is a sample syllabus for the basic diloggun course. Dec 26, 2012 opportunities for diloggun classes and study in january, 20 with the new year, i have several new sections of this course opening beginning the week of january 14th. Matt hutson has 990 books on goodreads, and is currently reading be the lion. Includes the major considerations for sacrifice, providing the diviner with ways to placate and supplicate the afrocuban deities known as orishas. The first book on santerias holiest divination system to thoroughly explore each family of odu and how their actions and reactions affect the spiritual. It is relatively rare for hoodoo practitioners to use this system of fortune telling, because one must be initiated in the religion to learn it.
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