PROTECT YOURSELF WITH A STONG CONNECTION TO ELEGUA
Pleasing Elegua is a crucial beginning point to all ceremonies and rituals, as he is the owner of the paths and roads that lead to the realm of the spiritual. Without his approval, the ceremonies, prayers
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ALTARS
Constructing an altar to honor Elegua is one of the most straight-forward ways to deepen your connection to him. These can be highly personalized to fit his preferences and the configuration of your home. For example, an altar that is set up by the front door is a fantastic way to give
Even if setting up an altar by the door is not feasible in your living space, honoring Elegua with an altar in any space can be beneficial. It can be a huge focal point in a
PRAYER
Using your words to communicate with the divine is a holy practice that has been revered as intimate and personal. Prayer is a part of Santeria that can allow you to receive the healing, catharsis
ON-THE-GO REMINDERS
Life can often
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NATURAL ITEMS
Utilizing herbs and various botanical elements during Elegua Santeria can have a surprisingly resonating effect, as it can with other Orishas. These natural items can be used for a number of purposes. They can be placed on an altar, burned to sanctify or purify a space, or used to enhance your connection during prayer or ritual. Herbs and botanica are also religious elements that can be pared down to travel-sized for small altar kits and pocket-sized connections to the Lord Of Roads when you need a tie to the spiritual while out in the world.
Your connection to Owner of Paths is one of the most important in the Santeria faith, as he is your road to everything in the spiritual beyond. Cultivating and maintaining a genuine, meaningful relationship with him is your channel to the other side. Communicating with him and making him a very present part of your life is an important starting point to your many spiritual connections. There are a number of different ways in which to achieve this
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