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Oct '25 •
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🌊 All is One Reflection 🌊 Alaafia! I am blessed to welcome you into our Temple. As new Mentees, and as I step fully into my role as Mentor, we embark on this sacred journey together. Before we move forward, there are a few things I want to share: ✨ Entering mentorship is not a small step. This is more than a financial commitment, it is an agreement you have made with your ancestors and spirit guides. Your dedication and engagement are vital, not only for your personal growth, but for the collective strength of our Temple. As your Mentor, I am here to witness your work, to guide with insight, and to hold space as you deepen your walk. ✨ In this sacred community, you are not walking alone. Alongside my guidance, you will also be supported by my Godparents. Together, we share wisdom, love, experience and accountability: creating a circle that uplifts, empowers, and strengthens you throughout this journey. ✨ Weekly Learning CallEvery Sunday at 11am PST / 2pm EST, we gather for a live learning-focused class facilitated with my God parents. These sessions are dedicated to lectures, teachings, and foundational information. This is where we build knowledge, understanding, and spiritual literacy together.Please come prepared with your camera on (unless you are driving), your spirit open, and your Book of Shadows ready to take notes and capture insights. ✨ Bi-Weekly Lab & Ritual CallEvery other week, we will hold a bi-weekly working call led by me. These gatherings are experiential in nature and may include labs, discussion, guided ritual, or applied spiritual work. This is a more intimate container for embodiment, practice, and integration of what we are learning. Both calls work together: one to teach, one to activate. ✨ In-person Ceremonies are woven into the fabric of this mentorship. They are opportunities to root yourself deeper in practice and connection. These include the Eleke Ceremony, Sacred River Ritual, and Initiations, and cleansings which open the way for stronger bonds with your Ori, ancestors, and guides.
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Osun with the Sweet Waters
This week we entered the waters of Oshun, the Orisha of freshwater, love, beauty, fertility, wealth, pleasure, and emotional intelligence. Oshun teaches us that power does not come from forcing or chasing, it comes from alignment, receptivity, and discernment. Like the river, her medicine is gentle, steady, and transformative. Like the bee, she protects what is sacred. Spiritual & Energetic Associations: - Domain: Freshwater, love, fertility, wealth, emotional intelligence, manifestation - Elemental Quality: Flowing freshwater, moisture, sweetness - Direction: South / Southeast (varies by lineage) - Number: 5 - Day: Saturday / Friday - Colors: Gold, yellow, pink, peacock hues and white - Sacred Materials: Honey, river water, brass, gold, mirrors, fans, shells - Body Systems: Reproductive organs, womb, blood, lymph, fluids, skin Oshun governs the sweet waters of life, emotion, intimacy, creativity, and abundance. She teaches us how to: - Receive without guilt - Give without depletion - Set boundaries without bitterness - Trust divine timing Oshun asks us: “Are you flowing… or forcing?” The Lesson: Flow Without Self-Abandonment This week’s lesson focused on stopping the push and learning to listen for spirit’s timing. Oshun teaches: - Over-giving blocks abundance - Resentment dries up sweetness - Receiving is a spiritual practice When we give from overflow, the river stays full.When we give to earn love, the river floods or dries up. Alignment vs. Misalignment (Real-Life Reflection) When Oshun is in alignment: - You give from abundance, not obligation - You receive support, love, and resources with ease - Your emotions move freely without overwhelm - Your boundaries are clear and calm - Pleasure is embodied, not performed When Oshun is misaligned: - Over-giving leads to resentment - Caretaking becomes currency for love - Hyper-independence replaces community - Emotions are suppressed or weaponized - Sweetness becomes bitterness
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On The Mountain with Obatala
Obatala; king of the white cloth. He exudes wisdom and strength and divine light. He is the owner of all heads as he shapes the head every person. Yes, there typically are "mother and father" Orisa also present during the time your head was formed, and when you chose your destiny. For a person, new to the Ifa Tradition, Connecting with your Ori, and Obatala is a great starting point. The First Orisa, who came to the earth to help construct the earth and its inhabitants. Obatala's number is 8. His color is white Offerings He accepts: Spring waters, Coconut milk, fresh coconut, eggs, coconut rice, Kola nut, Palm oil, various fruits, etc. Some of his symbols include: snails, mountians, and ladders So far, I have personally learned about 45 roads of Obatala. Each "road" is a different aspect. These aspects show up in various ways in our lives. The different roads of Obatala offer wisdom and guidance on a specific level. For example: If you are having medical concerns or problems, you can sit with the energy of Obatala Oyeku. This road focuses on health and well being. Working with doctors, physicians and medicine makers men and women. One main taboo to remember about Obatala is; he does not take alcohol as an offering EVER! The reason for this is one time he was drinking palm wine, and was very intoxicated. He had a quota with making the heads of the coming babies to be burn. One head in particular was created but not as the others. It was by his definition deformed. He was disappointed with himself so he vowed to never drink again. His devotee's know better than to give him alcohol.
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Weekly Ifa Call
During today’s weekly Ifa call, we learn about Esu! Ogunda La Da will be teaching today. The zoom registration link is on the calendar! If you’re able to, join us, it is an open space! Call starts at 11am. Bring a tiny bit of cool water, a notebook to take notes and an balanced Ori Ipaka (head and heart)
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