Santeria and Orishas - by Mari Silva (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Santeria is a syncretic religion of African roots, particularly among the Yoruba people of West Africa. In Spanish, Santeria means: 'The way of the Saints,' but many people refer to it by other names. Some call it La Regla-de Orcha, which means 'The order of the Orishas,' and others call it La Religion Lucumi, meaning 'The order of Lucumi.' Santeria is not an archaic religion. The religious tradition was developed in Cuba and spread from there to Latin America and the United States. With over five hundred year of history, it is more a lifestyle than a religion. There are millions of practitioners across the Caribbean, United States, South America, and Central America. These adherents are of different backgrounds, and they come from varying walks of life. Recently, there has been a surge in its popularity, causing more people to want to learn about Santeria. This religion's basis is to help you develop personal relationships with the orishas through varying spiritual practices from mediumship to divination and sacrifice. By establishing a relationship with the Orisha dieities, you place yourself under their protection and wisdom. They can serve as your guide toward personal and professional success. Access to the orishas has many benefits, as you will find in this book."

Book Synopsis

Two manuscripts in one book:

• Santería: The Ultimate Guide to Lucumí Spells, Rituals, Orishas, and Practices, Along with the History of How Yoruba Lived On in America
• Orishas: The Ultimate Guide to African Orisha Deities and Their Presence in Yoruba, Santeria, Voodoo, and Hoodoo, Along with an Explanation of Diloggun Divination

Hundreds of years ago, the Yoruba people of Nigeria and West Africa were brought to America as slaves. Luckily, they successfully preserved their heritage and ancestral spirits by disguising their deities as Catholic saints. In secret, they worshipped. The result is the new-age religion known as Santería, a blend of Catholicism and African traditional beliefs.

Santería offers valuable and insightful information into the origins, beliefs, and practices of the syncretic Lucumí religion. This book will teach you the remarkable secrets of the Yoruba people.

In part one, you will:

• Discover how to invoke the orishas and the seven African Powers.
• Master the art of divination to foretell your future.
• Never worry about negative and evil forces again.
• See practical examples of how to use divine power to achieve your goals.
• Learn the powerful spells and rituals the Yoruba use to channel their gods.
• Master the use of ashé and iwa pele.
• Become a powerful child of the gods.
• And so much more!

In part two, you will:

• Learn how the Orishas came to be, starting with the source of all things - Olodumare
• Discover which Orisha to call upon for specific circumstances
• Find out how to praise and invoke the presence of the Orishas
• Learn how to get divine answers for your heart's questions using Diloggun
• Discover how to interpret the answers you get from Obi and Diloggun
• And so much more!

With this book as your guide, you now have a starting point to the life you desire. Santería will set you on the path to uncovering your roots and help you to establish a spiritual bond with the spirits of your ancestors.

You will also find truths about the Orishas and the basic steps you need to take to worship the Orisha of your choice - particularly the major Orishas. One thing is certain, Orisha worship is bound to influence your life significantly, and you can determine the energy (positive or negative) that you draw from them.

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