Creative Ritual: Combining Yoruba, Santeria, and Western Magic Traditions

Helki, Thomas; Obatala, El

ISBN 10: 0877288984 / ISBN 13: 9780877288985

Published by Red Wheel/Weiser, York Beach, Maine, U.S.A., 1996

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Creative Ritual: Combining Yoruba, Santeria, and Western Magic Traditions
• Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser, York Beach, Maine, U.S.A.
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0877288984
• ISBN 13: 9780877288985
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Book Type: Book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Occult

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Synopsis

As an initiate of both Yoruba and the Western Mystery Tradition, El Obatala is a reliable guide for people who want to create their own eclectic magical rituals. He combines Eastern and Western magical systems in his rituals, for they have similar undercurrents and complement each other nicely. He provides stepbystep instructions covering the basics: psychic preperation, cleanliness and balance; casting a cirlce; creating an altar; choosing ritual objects; using crystals to empower your rituals. In addition, El Obatala includes a section on divinationusing cowry shells, playing cards, or a pendulum. A table of correspondences is included so readers can customize effective rituals for each specific purpose.

About the Author

Obatala is an orisha. He is believed to be the Sky Father and the creator of human bodies, which were brought to life by the smooth breath of Olodumare.