What is Eleguá used for?

Eleguá is known in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Colombia, Cuba and Puerto Rico as the orisha and “owner” of caminos, or roads and paths. All ceremonies and rituals in Santería must first have the approval of Eleguá before progressing. He is the messenger of Olofi.

What does it mean to get your warriors in Santeria?

An additional ritual, known as “receiving the warriors”, is a ritual where the initiated receives objects from their padrino that represents the warriors: iron tools to represent Ogún; an iron bow and arrow to represent Ochosi; and an iron or silver chalice surmounted by a rooster to represent Osún.

What is the difference between Eleguá and Eshu?

Eshu (aka Elegba and Elegua) is the orisha of chance and uncertainty. Known as the “trickster,” he lurks at gateways and doorways to introduce chaos and accident into the lives of humans.

What should I offer orisha?

In the community, animals, particularly chickens, are often offered as sacrifices in situations such as serious illness or misfortune. Fruits and vegetables are used frequently and are pleasing to the particular Orishas.

What color is elegua?

Eleguá’s colors are red and black. His number is 3, or any multiple of 3. His day of the week is Monday, and the 3rd day of every month. Traditionally, the 6th of January and the 13th of June are recognized as his “saint’s days” in Cuba.

Is Papa Legba same as elegua?

Papa Legba is thought to have emerged from the Yoruba and Dahomeyan diaspora as a continuation of the Orisha Eshu. This emerged as Lwa Papa Legba in Haitian voodoo, spirit Papa Laba in New Orleans Hoodoo and as the Oricha Elegua in Santeria.

How do you initiate Santería?

The Ilekes or Necklaces (Collares in Spanish) The Ilekes or necklaces are usually the first initiation in the religion. Receiving your Ilekes puts you under the protection and blessings of your Godparents’ Orishas and makes you a part of their Ilé or Orisha House.

How do you say hello in Babalawo?

Whenever you greet a Babalawo or Iyanifa, the proper greeting is Aboru (Ah Boo Ru) Aboye (Ah Boy Yea) Abosise (Ah Bo She Shay) . It’s a lot to learn at first but becomes easier over time.

What is the prayer to Elegua and how to pray it?

The Prayer to Elegua is often used by people who are experts in it or practitioners of the same culture, it is generally used by santeros to ask questions about this Orisha. We invite you to read this article where we will teach you how to pray to him and how you can, through this prayer, solve the problems that can disturb you in your daily life.

What is Elegua and how do I use it?

In the state of mindfulness, begin drawing into yourself a spiritual energy that is a mixture of black and red color. These are the colors of Elegua, black represents death and red represents life. Feel this energy moving through the pores all across your body and beginning to permeate it.

How do I ask Elegua for a favor?

You can also ask for Elegua for a favor directly while performing an invocation. Or you can embody his energies first and then do whatever you wish with the assurance that you are being protected and guided in the right direction. Want to learn more about performing magic rituals and improving your life?

Why is Elegua so important in Santeria?

All ceremonies and rituals in Santería must first have the approval of Eleguá before progressing. There is a story in Santería in which Elegua is featured as having the keys to the past, present, and future.