Obeah Woman

Readings, talismans, and ceremonies by Sheloya
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Consecrations for August 20, 2012

  • August 21, 2012 8:33 pm
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Offerings to Yemaya, Oshun, and Oya : July 5, 2012

  • July 7, 2012 5:17 am

This is offerings to Yemaya, Oshun, and Oya as creators of life, love, and positive change.  They were done at the beach in Haifa, Israel.

Gate Opening July 3, 2012

  • July 4, 2012 7:59 am

For accountability and educational purposes, I take photos of the parts of the ceremonial work that I do, when it is permitted.  These are the photos of some moments of this week’s gate opening.

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Burning incense for Eshu and to consecrate the nkisi wrappers.

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Preparing the wrapping cloths for the minkisi.

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Consecrating the nkisi wrappers.

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Directing energy to the wrappers after marking them.

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Touching the coals to activate a certain power.

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Marking the wrappers with the hot coal ashes.

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Food offerings for Eshu.

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Pouring rum for Eshu and the Ancestors.

Opening the gate with Eshu must be done at the beginning of any rootwork or spell.