by admin | May 31, 2011 | Las 21 Divisiones/ Dominican Vodou
Bautizo Mani table with offerings for the Lwa In the Bautizo, the recipient undergoes all the ceremonies necessary for that individual to have the Misterios settled within them in the strongest possible manner. In this, the Misterios have taken root deeply within...
by admin | May 31, 2011 | Las 21 Divisiones/ Dominican Vodou
Aplasamiento The Aplasamiento serves to settle the Lwa in the recipient’s head in an even firmer and more settled manner. This assists the person against attacks by malevolent magic, and strengthens the Lwa by giving them a better foundation on which to...
by admin | May 31, 2011 | Las 21 Divisiones/ Dominican Vodou
Refresco de Cabeza This ceremony is performed to accomplish exactly what its name implies: refresh and wash the head. This ceremony gives the person’s head clarity, clarifying the Lwa of the Head and the other Misterios that may walk with him or her. It elevates...
by admin | May 31, 2011 | Las 21 Divisiones/ Dominican Vodou
Ogun Balendyo Saint James the Greater: Ogun Balendyo In 21 divisions, we use the image of Saint James the Greater for Ogun Balendyo. He is a family man and is married to Metres Ezili, who is also sometimes called Metres Ezili Balendyo. He has a sister known as Ofelia...
by admin | May 31, 2011 | Las 21 Divisiones/ Dominican Vodou
St Martha The Dominator: Filomena Lubana Filomena Lubana: Santa Marta Dominadora She arrives in the form of a snake. Cleansing the environment, she will circle around men and clean their “auras” making them more desirable to the opposite sex. Metresa...