Oracion a las 7 Potencias Africanas

Filed Under (Candomble, Dominican Vodou - 21 Divisions, Ifa, Lucumi, Ocha, Oraciones/Prayers, Santeria, Spanish/Español, prayers) by Ruben on 25-08-2008

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PREY OF THE SEVEN POWERS
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By: COCONASO
Mood: full of life
Date: 08/23/2008 06:22:46
Music: ELEGGUA

ORACION

OH SIETE POTENCIAS AFRICANAS QUE SE ENCUENTRAN ALREDEDOR DE NUESTRO SENOR HUMILDEMENTE ME ARRODILLO ANTE TU MILAGROSO CUADRO A PEDIR SOCORRO, LES IMPLORO QUE INTERCEDIAN FOR MI A NUESTRO
SENOR DE QUIEN RECIBIMOS LA PROMESA “PEDID Y OS DARE”, PARA QUE ACCEDA A MI PETICION Y ME DEVUELVA LA PAZ DEL ESPIRITU,Y LA PROSPERIDAD MATERIAL, PIDANLE QUE ALEJE DE MI CAMINO Y DE MI CASA ESAS
ESCOLLAS QUE CAUSAN TODOS MIS MALES PARA QUE NUNCA VUELVAN A ATORMENTARME, PARA LA MAYOR GLORIA DE NUESTRO SENOR ASI SEA EN EL NOMBRE DEL PADRE, DEL HIJO Y DEL ESPIRITU SANTO.

AMEN

Opinions on Espiritismo

Filed Under (Espiritismo/Mediums) by Ruben on 19-08-2008

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There has been some interesting discussions going on at mysanteria.com regarding spiritualism, and the differences between methods used to communicate with the dead.

Please see them below.

What is an espiritista? I think to most this means a person who is a medium who can communicate with the dead and perhaps see them, feel them, and hear them. And should know how to deal with different spirits as they come.

What is muertero? A muertero as far as the terminology I use is the same as a Espiritista. They know how to communicate and work the spirits of both good and bad. Espiritstas are in the same boat as the Muertero as far as Im concerned. To me they are two different names for the same type of person. The lines blur depending on ones beliefs or background in the areas and knowledge of spiritism.

What are the differences between the two and their practices, if any? Just as of recent Im hearing the Boveda versus the Voveda..which is interesting. I perosnally communicate and work my muertos at my Boveda. It is a place for both in my eyes and practice.

What exactly is “real” espiritismo, in your opinion? Real espiritsmo in my eyes is ANY form of spiritualism. Be it Asian Crossed/influenced, African, Irish, and or anything else. It communicating with spirits and learning how to work with them in all aspect if not some.

Real espiritismo is how you and your guides interact with each other. I think that the faith that you have on what you have is what will work for you. Real espiritismo is an open book depending how you was taught to practice it. I don’t think it has a begginnig or an end it has the basic tools you need to start like prayers boveda etc… but then from there is how and why your guides want you to do it.

My guides could tell me that I need a machete covered in 9 colors cinta above my door for my protection and to cut negativity out.. but I can’t go to your house and tell you that the scissors you have above the door is wrong because that is for your protection and how your guides told you they needed the door protected.

Two Primary Choices

Filed Under (General, Uncategorized) by Ruben on 14-08-2008

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TWO PRIMARY CHOICES IN LIFE !!!
 
ArchAngel_75
By: ArchAngel
Mood: full of life
Date: 08/14/2008 04:30:59
Music: None
There are two primary choices in life: to accept conditions as they exist, or accept the responsibility for changing them. If you believe you can, you probably can. If you believe you won’t, you most assuredly won’t. Belief is the ignition switch that gets you off the launching pad. Goals provide the energy source that powers our lives. One of the best ways we can get the most from the energy we have is to focus it. That is what goals can do for us; concentrate our energy. One reason so few of us achieve what we truly want is that we never direct our focus; we never concentrate our power. Most people dabble their way through life, never deciding to master anything in particular. Three keys to more abundant living: caring about others, daring for others, sharing with others. Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listenoadvertising ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. A smile is the light in your window that tells others that there is a caring, sharing person inside. Be not afraid of life. Believe that life is worth living and your belief will help create the fact. Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love. You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you. The past is like a river flowing out of sight; the future is an ocean filled with opportunity and delight. You were born to make manifest the glory of Olofi that is within you. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as you let your own light shine, you unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As you are liberated from your own fear, your presence automatically liberates others.

 

Much Love and Much Respect Always!!!

 

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Love of Olofi

Filed Under (Candomble, Espiritismo/Mediums, Lucumi, Ocha, Uncategorized) by Ruben on 05-08-2008

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Olofi

We started as a gentle spark in the hands of Olofi and as so he wants us to care for one another, so as each day goes by look at the person next to you even if it is a stranger on the bus and just whisper to yourself, Olofi, grace us and teach us everyday to love each other as you loved us in creation.

by: persia of http://www.mysanteria.com

Pray

Filed Under (Candomble, Dominican Vodou - 21 Divisions, Espiritismo/Mediums, Haitian Vodou, Ifa, In the News, Lucumi, Ocha, Oraciones/Prayers, Patakis, Sanse Vodou, Santeria, Santisima Muerte, Uncategorized, prayers) by Ruben on 28-07-2008

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SOME OF US PRAY FOR OURSELVES AND SOME PRAY FOR OTHERS NEVER LEARNING THE DELICATE BALANCE OF BOTH,SO AS WE PRAY THIS NIGHT WE SHOULD PRAY FOR THOSE AROUND US NOT ONLY THE ONES WE LOVE BUT FOR EVERYONE AND PRAY THAT THEY PRAY FOR US TOO ,THEN AND ONLY THEN WE SHALL BECOME ONE….. WITH ALL MY LOVE PERSIA of MySanteria.com

Effective Cleansing Ritual

Filed Under (Lucumi, Ocha) by Ruben on 23-07-2008

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A Simple But Extremely Effective Cleansing Ritual!

1. Sleep with a set of clothing that you do not care for.

This is to absorb your negative energy as well as your body moisture.

2. Going to the beach and enter the water asking for blessings on your left side, and cover your entire body with the ocean water.

3. Make 7 swirls with your body to the LEFT and then 7 swirls to the RIGHT. While doing so, ask yemaya to break all obstacles in your life! Cry if needed, and pour out your heart and soul! She will listen!

4. Then, leave the water, and go to a nearby restroom, and change to a complete set of new white clothing!

5. Take your old wet clothing and leave it in the ocean water with an offering of molasses, watermelon, and flowers!

6. Thank YEMAYA for having cleansed you with her holy 7 seas water!

7. If you live in a state where you don’t have an ocean, then go to the River! OCHUN Will lead your message To YEMAYA! Do not use A LAKE! I have personally used this ritual many times in my life with Great Success! Life is very challenging with many Negative People In Life!

Special Note: If You Have Ocha Crowned, Uncover Yemaya’s Sopera When You Have A Problem, Talk And Cry In It! LET YOU TEARDROPS FALL IN HER WATER! SHE WILL LISTEN! Always Have Faith! Remember, Our FAITH Will Always Be Tested!

Hope This Will Help My Friends!

Respectfully With Much Love,Angelito Yemaya - OLOMIDE of MySanteria.com

O MIO YEMAYA! MAFEREFUN LA MADRE DEL MUNDO! O MIO YENYA!

Ori Prayer

Filed Under (Lucumi, Ocha, Oraciones/Prayers) by Ruben on 23-07-2008

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My Ori it is you. Ori I hail you,  You who who always remembers your devotee, You who gives blesssings to your devotee more quickly than other deities.

No deity blesses one without consent of their  Ori. A person whose sacrifice is accepted by their own Ori
Should rejoice exeedingly.

Ori please do not shut the gate.  It is you that I am coming.  Come and make my life prosperous It is Ori that brings fortune.

What is Ori?

Source: “Yoruba Religious Concepts”

Levels of Initiation in Haitian Vodou

Filed Under (Dominican Vodou - 21 Divisions, Haitian Vodou) by Ruben on 21-07-2008

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vodou baptism image by Gerard ValcinIn the non-asson lineages of the North of Haiti (La Citadel) there is only one initiation and it is the Sevis-tet or Head Service which is often confused with or called by the name of Lave-tet these days.

In the house in which I was initiated an asson lineage (Main Fort) out of PAP, the knowledge of the Sevis-tet of the North was retained and is practicised here for candidates in the USA, not as a washing of the head or lave tet but as “fuller” or more encompassing ritual.

This ritual is what marks one as “petit fey” (a little leaf) or a member of our societe. In our lineage the Kanzo grade can only be bestowed on Haitian soil . So for those who cannot travel, the Sevis Tet is important as it is the “ground level” that all training emerges from. Sevis Tet is the beginning that identifies and harnesses a bossale spirit who is trying unsuccessfully or incompletely to mount an individual and it is a way to calm a Spirit that is causing other mischief in their life.

The sevis tet candiate after the completion of the ceremony, has along with membership in the societe, the right to have a table installed in their home by their Mambo or Houngan for the service of their Lwa, as they will after that point know at least one of their Spirits.

The Sevis Tet “initiation” was called “lave tet” by the Houngan Milo Rigaud, in his 1953 “La Tradition Voudoo et Le Voudoo Haitien” when he traveled thoughout Haiti compiling the history of Sevis Lwa from the mouth of Houngan and Mambo born in the early 20th century, thus in his book one will find reference to the 4 initiations of Haitian Ancestral Practice:

  • Lave Tet ( Baptism)
  • Kanzo aka Hounsi
  • Houngan/Mambo
  • Baille Ge - Having the Eyes (*today we call this initiation ASOGWE)

In the ancient lineages, the Hounsi rank included the dancers and singers capable of possession, that of Mambo or Houngan, the knowledge of how to call and send away various Spirits, and the highest initiatory rank bestowed upon the Mambo or Houngan the power of “sight” or clairvoyance. The Rigaud text is the historic source to the current cross-current about Sevis Tet and Lave Tet or “head washing,” which as I was taught is actually a “treatment” or herbal infusion applied to the hair and head to remove “confusion, and negativity”.

Sevi Lwa varies by geographic region and from Lakou to Peristyle as “Each Houngan/Mambo is the Emperor/Empress of their own kingdom”

Jetstream of Mysanteria.com
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La Societe Belle Fleur Ginea
PAP; Long Island,New York

Santería church sues Gables over visit from police

Filed Under (In the News, Lucumi, Ocha, Santeria) by Ruben on 15-07-2008

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Posted on Tue, Jul. 08, 2008
BY ELAINE DE VALLE
edevalle@MiamiHerald.com
A local Santeria church leader who says that Coral Gables police officers harassed followers and desecrated a ritual at a resident’s home last year has sued the city for public records he says officials are withholding.
The Church of Lukumi Babalu Aye — which took Hialeah’s ban of animal sacrifices to the Supreme Court in 1993, and won — filed suit in the 11th Judicial Circuit Court of Miami-Dade County last week, comparing the City Beautiful to the communist regime in Cuba and urging the court to compel officials to provide public records.

Attorney David Aelion, representing the church, said the June 2007 incident could be a direct attack to the religion because of what he called excessive police response. He wants the records — including e-mails about the incident, photographs and audio recordings, and police reports and memorandums — to determine if there were federal rights violations.

”At the end of the day, what we want to get to the bottom of is what political might was used here to get out that many police officers for this event,” Aelion said.

”You can’t get 23 police officers to come out if there’s a serious crime. So for somebody to call in and say they are hearing an animal squealing next door, it’s very interesting to me to how it went from that to 23 officers coming out,” he said. “What triggered that and at what political level did that happen? Did the chief call for that? Did a commissioner call for that? A normal response would have been to send out a squad car or animal control.”

‘It sounds a lot like `We’re going to make a statement that this isn’t going to happen in our city,’ and that’s where obviously freedom of religion, First Amendment rights were stepped on,” Aelion said, adding that there also may be Fourth Amendment issues.

”They basically blasted into the house without any warrants and without any probable cause,” Aelion told The Miami Herald Tuesday, adding that there may also be state claims for false imprisonment.

”These folks were held against their will, standing outside for hours,” he said. The 20 or so worshipers, including a 14-year-old boy, ”all of whom were originally from Cuba, claimed to have never experienced such a frightening and invasive event, even being from a country of communist regime,” he said.

City Attorney Elizabeth Hernandez did not return repeated calls to her office and cellular phone for comment. She also did not respond to an e-mail sent Tuesday.

But in previous interviews, Gables Police Assistant Chief Richard Naue said police responded appropriately.

”The person who opened the door was a blood-soaked individual with a knife. The officer saw several decapitated animals and about 15 people in the house. There were numerous knives and a lot of blood,” Naue told The Herald earlier this year.
He said many officers responded after the rookie who first arrived called for emergency backup — which could mean an officer is hurt.

”Anyone in the area — officers on off-duty jobs, traffic officers — are all going to respond to that,” Naue said. But Aelion, who filed a public records request in May, said that kind of response would generate a lot more documents than the 20 or so pages he got from the city.

The 911 call was placed to police on June 8, 2007, from a resident saying animals were being hurt at a neighbor’s home. Officers descended on the house on Casilla Street, whose owner was becoming a priest of the Santeria religion in a ritual that included the sacrifice of 11 goats and 44 fowl.
Nobody was charged after police determined the participants were within their rights because the animals were being slaughtered in a humane fashion, as outlined in the law.
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