Paperback. 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. This text aims to be a practical instruction manual on: psychic-preparation; casting a circle; creating an altar; choosing, blessing and consecrating ritual objects; crystal empowerment; and methods of divination using cowrie bells, playing cards, or a pendulum. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Title: Creative Ritual (Paperback)
Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser, Maine
Publication Date: 1996
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0877288984
ISBN 13: 9780877288985
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 2nd Edition
Condition: new

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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.

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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.

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