Welcome to the Orisha Wisdom Podcast.  This is an Ask A Priest episode... where we try to answer your questions.  Speaking of questions... here is today's question.  "If food is given to the ancestors in the altar/shrine, that is if food is offered, how long does the food stay at the altar/shrine, that is, when do we take the food away and what do we do with the food, should we throw it and how and when? and should one give them food every day as one eats in his/her household?"   Listen...

Thank you for listening to another episode of Ask A Priest episode of The Orisha Wisdom Podcast. In this episode we answer this question and comment.   Mike Lett, asks - "Alafia, when I listen to people talk about Orisha and they mispronounce the names of the Orisha repeatedly it IRKS my soul. Can you go into the importance of the names of the Orisha, and the importance of learning the language to further our traditions? Many thanks!" This should be a fun episode in which we will practice...

Thank you for checking out The Orisha Wisdom Podcast.  Let's be straight.  You have dealt with a fraudulent spiritual person.  What do you do NOW?  Listen in to this episode to hear, and let's bring more awareness to this problem so that less people become victims. Adupe for listening.    For show notes and to get ALL the info discussed in this episode, go to: www.orishawisdom.com/72   Let’s keep in touch!  www.orishawisdom.com/iyaomileti   If you have found value in The Orisha...

Thank you for listening to The Orisha Wisdom Podcast.  Listen in to this episode of Ask-A-Priest where someone asked "How much do it cost to do Santo??"  This is a great question because many want to know how much will it cost to initiate.  Listen in to hear...  For show notes and to get ALL the info discussed in this episode, go to: www.orishawisdom.com/71   Let’s keep in touch!  www.orishawisdom.com/iyaomileti   If you have found value in The Orisha Wisdom Podcast and you can...

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of "The Orisha Wisdom Podcast" - this is an Ask-A-Priest episode where Josie asks this question "How can I find my Orisa... Because someone claimed they picked one for me, l don't fully understand pls help" For show notes and to get ALL the info discussed in this episode, go to: www.orishawisdom.com/70 Let’s keep in touch!  www.orishawisdom.com/iyaomileti If you have found value in The Orisha Wisdom Podcast and you can and would like to…...

Thank you for listening to the Orisha Wisdom Podcast.  In this Ask-A-Priest episode we tackle a great question that came in "It seems like everyone I know of that follows this spiritual practice has a particular kind of name me being born here in the USA with an ‘American’ name, if I were accepted would I then have to change my name?"  Listen in for the answer, so that we can start a conversation.   For show notes and to get ALL the info discussed in this episode, go to:...

Thank you for listening to the Orisha Wisdom Podcast.  This episode is very much about wearing the color white --- especially in the summertime, and when we are doing spiritual work.  There are many nuances that can help you have a great experience when you are navigating and finding your way.   For show notes and to get ALL the info discussed in this episode, go to: www.orishawisdom.com/68   Let’s keep in touch!  www.orishawisdom.com/iyaomileti   If you have found value in The...

Working an Ocha is as exciting as it is.... it is the making of a new priest in our traditions.  Have you ever attended one?  Listen in to some lessons learned for Aleyos, Aborishas, and priests.   What did you think of this episode?  Wish to add a lesson learned from your perspective?  Let's chat about it...    For show notes and to get ALL the info discussed in this episode, go to: www.orishawisdom.com/67   Let’s keep in touch!  www.orishawisdom.com/iyaomileti   If you have...

Welcome to the Orisha Wisdom Podcast!  You finally get a reading, and you are marked for Ocha.  What do you do now?  Listen in to this episode to hear what to do when you first get marked for the priesthood.  Let's start the conversation. For show notes and to get ALL the info discussed in this episode, go to: www.orishawisdom.com/66   Let’s keep in touch!  www.orishawisdom.com/iyaomileti   If you have found value in The Orisha Wisdom Podcast and you can and would like to… support...

Thank you for checking out the Orisha Wisdom Podcast.  This episode is coming to you from an experience that was not only mine... but I hear that from others who are also starting in the traditions who are starting to see others seemingly moving up in their spiritual traditions, and you are still ... not where you'd like to be.  What do you do?  Listen in and let's discuss.  For show notes and to get ALL the info discussed in this episode, go to: www.orishawisdom.com/65 Let’s keep in...

Thank you for listening to The Orisha Wisdom Podcast.  Have you ever wanted a referral from online for a godparent or something?  Listen to the conversation to see why in the Orisha Community there could be trouble with cold referrals for your spiritual needs. What do you think?  Share your thoughts. For show notes and to get ALL the info discussed in this episode, go to: www.orishawisdom.com/64   Let’s keep in touch!  www.orishawisdom.com/iyaomileti   If you have found value in...

Thank you for listening to the Orisha Wisdom Podcast.  In this episode, we talk about scammer priests.  They use many tactics to take money from vulnerable folks who just want spiritual healing in their lives.  Learn of one story to help you pin point one of their tactics that have bent many to turn over their funds, and well-being to these strangers from the net - Fear Tactic.   For show notes and to get ALL the info discussed in this episode, go to: www.orishawisdom.com/63 Let’s keep in...

Listen in to this episode of Ask-A-Priest where someone asked the question of why do Africans scam others in the religious community. Listen in for the beginning of this conversation.

Welcome to the Orisha Wisdom Podcast.  This is an Ask-A-Priest episode where a big question is asked and I'll post the whole thing here "Hi, my girlfriend is Cuban ( lived here in the uk for many years) and her father is a priest in the religion. He has suggested I have my three day ceremony to obtain my “Life Sign” but I’m anxious because one I’m new to this religion but want to do it for my girlfriend and two I have this feeling of mistrust with him because of things that have happened and...

Thank you for listening to the Orisha Wisdom Podcast.  This is an Ask A Priest episode where the question was asked "How do you know which particular tradition is for you?"  Listen in for an answer that can help you to find your answer.  For show notes and to get ALL the info discussed in this episode, go to: www.orishawisdom.com/60   Let’s keep in touch!  www.orishawisdom.com/iyaomileti   If you have found value in The Orisha Wisdom Podcast and you can and would like to… support this...

Thank you for listening to another episode of The Orisha Wisdom Podcast.  This is an Ask A Priest episode... and this episode tackles the question "What is my governing odu?"   Great question... listen in for the answer.  For show notes and to get ALL the info discussed in this episode, go to: www.orishawisdom.com/59   Let’s keep in touch!  www.orishawisdom.com/iyaomileti   If you have found value in The Orisha Wisdom Podcast and you can and would like to… support this podcast on Patreon...

Welcome to episode 58 of the Orisha Wisdom Podcast.  We have a tough time going through life when there are so many differences.  We have fought about religious differences in wars, and we still fight over things like, how we do things, how we raise children, cleaning, space, colors, art opinions and the differences continue.  Why not take a bit of a different approach and find similarities instead?  Listen in to see.  For show notes and to get ALL the info discussed in this episode, go to:...

Thank you so much for listening to the Orisha Wisdom Podcast and for supporting our message to the world.  This is an Ask-A-Priest episode where you, (yes, you the community) gets to ask a question for an Olorisha Priest.   On this episode we tackle this question, Nat asks "How do you start your spiritual practice when you have no idea where to start. All I know for sure is that my roots are Jamaican. I don't want to practice anything that is not native to my roots." To hear the answer,...

Thank you for listening to The Orisha Wisdom Podcast we are so happy to have you here!  This episode is brought to you by The Aleyos Guide To Godparents.   This episode will discuss the topic of judgement and how it relates to the 16 Principles of Ifa.  How do you relate to judginess?  What can be done about it?  Listen in and comment and share your thoughts.   For show notes and to get ALL the info discussed in this episode, go to: www.orishawisdom.com/56     Let’s keep in touch! ...

Thank you for listening and for supporting the Orisha Wisdom Podcast!  This episode comes to you from our Ask-A-Priest series.  This question that was asked was very long.... but the shortened version is:  Question:  Can a priest curse me if I go to another priest of babalawo? Listen in to the response!  I hope that it will help you in your journey.   For show notes and to get ALL the info discussed in this episode, go to: www.orishawisdom.com/55   Let’s keep in touch! ...

 Thank you so much for listening to The Orisha Wisdom Podcast.  This episode is one of the Ask A Priest series... where we grab one of YOUR questions and tackle it on the podcast.   The question:  What can I offer Yemaya?   Listen in for the answer.  For show notes and to get ALL the info discussed in this episode, go to: www.orishawisdom.com/ Let’s keep in touch!  www.orishawisdom.com/iyaomileti If you have found value in The Orisha Wisdom Podcast and you can and would like to… support this...

Thank you for listening to The Orisha Wisdom Podcast.  This episode is made to bring lightheartedness to your spirits.  These traditions are very serious, and rightfully so; however... we can also have time to enjoy our journeys.  Listen in to a few stories to lighten up your spirits and hopefully with laughter.  I hope that you share this episode, and if something has happened to you... comment and let me know.  Remember... once this episode reaches 2,500 downloads... I will make another one...

Thank you for listening to this 52nd episode of The Orisha Wisdom Podcast.  We have been in the topic of Godparents for a bit.  What about REAL LIFE examples on what can happen?  Listen in to this episode and find out more on why when it comes to godparents... there is much involved in choosing a godparent.     Let me know what you think of this episode?  Thoughts?  Epiphanies?  Experiences?   For show notes and to get ALL the info discussed in this episode, go to:...

Thank you for listening to the 51st episode of this podcast!  On this Ask-A-Priest episode we get into the question asked by Michael... "Why don't priests want to help us?"   Ouch... what a question.  There is more to that question, so listen in to grab the rest of the context to it... so that we dive deep into the online world and the Orisha Traditions.   This was an emotionally charged question and I hope to have responded with hope and care.  Listen in and chime in...  Thank you for...

Welcome to the 50th EPISODE of the Orisha Wisdom Podcast!  Yes!  Can you believe it?  This is the 50th Episode!  Wooot wooot!!!  This one is an ANNOUNCEMENT if you are one of these!  Brand new to the Orisha Traditions Do not have a godparent Had a godparent but do not have one anymore Committed to learning about either Lukumi or Isese If you're new to the Orisha Traditions and want better results with our Orisha Traditions but you struggle with dealing with scammer priests or just finding A...