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Mar 1, 20212 min read

Olorishas and fisherman, lessons from the deep ocean

How are fishermen and olorishas alike? Some olorishas can be seen as deep-sea trollers with huge nets. Others fish for sport and...

Feb 1, 20214 min read

When saying happy Okú Odún is not enough

Okú Odún is the expression the Lukumí use to mark a kariosha or ordination anniversary. However, okú odú is not just the passing of...

Feb 1, 20214 min read

Cuando no basta con decir feliz okú odún

Okú Odún es la expresión que usamos los Lukumí para marcar un kariosha o aniversario de ordenación. Sin embargo, okú odú no es solo el...

Jan 13, 20214 min read

Lukumí 101: Consideraciones al entrar a un Ilé Orisha

Es mejor tomarse el tiempo y caminar el camino hacia los orishas paso a paso que tropezar en el camino. Los pasos en falso son una...

Jan 13, 20214 min read

Lukumí 101: Considerations to enter an Ilé Orisha

It is better to take time and walk the path towards the Orisha step by step than to stumble along the way. Missteps are a waste of time...

Jan 1, 20212 min read

On the edge of the sword, how the Lukumí Yearly Odú shapes daily life

Since 2010, I have been following closely the yearly odú readings done in Cuba, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Spain, Venezuela, Panama, the United...

Oct 8, 20205 min read

The Year in White: Iyawó Basic Rules

Iyawós have a period of learning and repose for 12 months, this is known as “The Year in White” and includes stringent restrictions.

Dec 3, 20111 min read

An Ebbó to Start 2011

As originally posted on Blog The Mystic Cup Today I was asked while updating the Facebook page if I had a particular ebbó to start the...