Kola is an important nut in west Africa, and by extension in some diaspora traditions. However, in the north American diaspora, it is rarely heard of. In my opinion, this needs to be remedied. It embodies hospitality, good will, and unity. Rather than repeat what has already been written on…
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Use this incense to enhance your trance. You will need: 3 cloves 1 tablespoon myrrh 1 tablespoon benzoin 1 tablespoon copal a few drops of labdanum a small handful of helichrysum arenarum, chopped as well as possible a small handful of tobacco a small handful of blue lotus Starting with…
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Even though initiation is required for Ifa priesthood, everyone who does any sort of divination owes this ability to Orunmila. So we should all be giving him offerings and respect, especially if we are using any system that relies on numbers and corresponding verses, be they from the Odu Ifa…
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This recipe comes from Arden Keren, Conjurer and Ile Baalat Teva’s Senior Child of Oshun. It’s very simple and straightforward, but the ingredients cover all the bases for what is needed in an incense to facilitate divination and visions. You will need (by weight): 1 part dried guava leaves 2…
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Sometimes you just need a yes or no answer, and for this, a divining coin can do the job. People who may benefit from this the most will be children of Eshu/Gate Keeper who know how to ask the right questions. For a temporary one-time use, you can take just…
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Real deer musk can be very expensive, and some people find harvesting of the actual musk producing gland unethical. Fortunately, during the mating season, many kinds of deer pee all over the place, and rub up against things, leaving their musk around in little hairy balls or pods. These pods…
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Before you do anything involving African mysticism or magic, you need to get to know your pantheon(s). Though later, you can incorporate others who reveal or have revealed themselves to you, it is important that your basis includes a concept of the Supreme (whether this is a Creator, Spark of…
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