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In Yoruba, Iwosan means the cure!
Orisha tradition Beyond dualism: A path of balance, not binaries
In a time when many people are re-evaluating spiritual frameworks that feel rigid or polarizing, the word dualism comes up often. Dualism suggests a world split into opposing forces—good versus evil, light versus dark, sacred versus profane. Recently, I heard someone say they were stepping away from Orisha tradition because they were moving beyond dualism.
I want to gently and clearly offer this truth:
Yoruba Concept of Ori
An Ori is considered positive when it fulfills things like helping those less fortunate, helping one’s community, and bettering oneself.
THE NATURE OF ORISHA
The Orisha and Their Natural Elements
The Orisha are not just deities; they are the living forces of nature, guiding us through life. By understanding their connection to the natural world, we can deepen our relationship with them and embrace their wisdom in our daily lives.
Impossible Rooms: When Feng Shui Principles Make a Space Difficult
The concept of "impossible rooms"—spaces that are difficult to balance and optimize due to poor layout, bad design, or violations of Feng Shui principles. Feng Shui, the ancient Chinese art of arranging spaces for harmony and energy flow (Chi), teaches us that certain architectural choices can create chaotic, unsettling, or even harmful environments.
The Energy Behind the Mess: Healing Stuck Spaces
We all have that one room.
The one that collects everything.
The one you close the door on.
The one that feels... heavy.
It’s not just the clutter. It’s the energy.
Build Your Ori Altar: A Sacred Space Guide
A sacred space is not a luxury.
In Yoruba tradition, Ori is your inner divinity — the part of you that chose your destiny before birth.
Your Ori altar is a daily reminder that your truth lives within you.
Orange Ritual For Business
This orange ritual is a simple yet powerful offering to attract prosperity, clarity, and balance in your business. This ritual aligns with Oshun’s energy, as it focuses on abundance, communication, and removing obstacles. Here’s how you can perform the orange ritual specifically for your business.
Exploring Feng Shui and Yoruba Philosophy to Create Balanced, harmonious lives.
In today’s chaotic world, there is a need to embrace ancient wisdom and practices to create balanced, harmonious lives. Feng Shui, an ancient Chinese system for aligning spaces with life energy, and Yoruba philosophy, a rich spiritual tradition from West Africa, offer profound insights for fostering personal well-being.
Embrace Harmony: Feng Shui Basics for a Balanced Life
Feng Shui, the ancient art of arranging spaces to promote harmony and prosperity, offers timeless wisdom for creating a balanced environment. At its core, Feng Shui is about living in harmony with nature and utilizing the flow of energy, or "Chí," to enhance well-being.
classic Beats For Orisha
This is my list. I am always adding. The creativity is boundless.
But first I have to share my Godmother’s music. She is Afrocuban. Rezos means Prayers.
