by KenRay SunYaru
When the contemporary consumer slave nigga and negro mentality 'ego' in us here that we've done very little or nothing ‘Zero’ about our inner development ‘internal reparations’ it becomes defensive and angry. In contrast when the genuine Black spiritual mindset hears nothing it means lowering the ego defense mechanisms and empty feelings to zero to admit and let-go of the false-conscious self. According to our Ancient Afrikan Ancestors Zero was an Absolute and Infinite Circle ‘Shen Ring’ with no beginning nor end the ‘All in all’ whose center is everywhere and its circumference is nowhere; it is the beginning point. Zero resonates with the vibrations and energies of eternity, infinity, oneness, and wholeness. Zero is the Circle of Life of continuing cycles and flow of the natural world that’s known in Bakongo spirituality as ‘Dikenga’. Mathematically the number ZERO is the source number encompassing the attributes of all other numbers; when combined with another that number becomes greater ‘magnified’. Regarding spiritual development the number 0 stands for potential ‘choice’; developing one’s spiritual aspects as Zero is considered to represent the beginning, emptying, or renewing in a spiritual journey. Sunday ‘Crown Chakra’ Message Our Afrikan Ancestors told us "As above so below" they also told us that the Key of Life 'Ankh' is Life itself! As Black folks we've never been taught about Life 'how to live energetically', we've been taught only how to make a living 'survive' in a racist society, along with accepting a dead white savior who would save us with everlasting life when we die. Our Ancestors taught us that we came out of a Universe that provided us with high frequency Life-force dark energy along with high frequency Life-force light energy of the Sun that we would be a living manifestation of high frequency Crown Chakra living. Being ignorant and disconnected from this high frequency spiritual energy way of Life 'culture' we waste our life-force energy on low vibration ‘superficial’ acceptance of oppression living. Unfortunately we wear crowns pointed down to the ground 'graves' instead of Crowns pointed up to the sky 'Universe'. Our enslaved Ancestors were taught not to look up seeing beyond the white enslaver, they were taught to look down at the cotton field, to look down on themselves only as lowly inferior cotton-pickers. Wearing our Crowns pointed up is to use our energy to be lofty, inspired, and purposeful (freedom and healing). Wearing our Crowns down is to waste our whole lives 'energy' on delights, distractions, drugs, drinking, dressing, drama, driving, diseasing, distressing, detention, and death. Do you want to continue a culture of wearing your crown down? In the spirit vibration of Crown Deepness Going in deep in Black spirituality is necessary! Going 'deeper than deep' is taking 'right now' time to empty out grief, guilt, shame, fear, regret, resentment, bitterness, emotional toxicity, and negative feelings to become nothing; being a lowly empty circle 'zero' that is open no longer 'blocking' the greater circle ⭕ of the Universe and Ancestors to empty it's high frequency energy healing contents in us. Zero 'temporary nothingness' letting go 'dropping' the psycho-emotional baggage accumulation load that stressfully wears us down 'sickness' is indeed necessary for addition 'spiritual mathematics' to occur: subtraction comes before addition; 0 comes before 1. Affirmation: I am releasing low frequency spirit energy. I will struggle to maintain a high frequency spirit energy level. So be it 'Ashe'
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By: Tobgi Kofi
When one pours Libation they are invoking, summoning, awaking the Ancestors and the Vodou.There are many reasons why we Pour libation in African traditional Religions, honoring the Ancestors and Vodou, asking for knowledge, protection, guidance and more. Before I embark on a long trip, I pour libation so that I am kept safe and so that my trip goes well, successful. Libation is the same as making a long distance call. The Ancestors are in the ancestral realm, They have lives much the same as we do. They are a considerable distance from us here on Earth. This system has been put in place by the creator so that we can at all times have immediate access to the Vodou and the ancestors. Have you ever been in your garden or basement and the phone rings? Generally you will stop what you are doing and answer the call, especially if you have reason to believe it’s coming from a loved one. Ever been sitting around waiting for an important call this can be torture when it either doesn’t come or it takes too long. The Ancestors are our family and they have been divinely entrusted with our spiritual development. They have a divine directive to watch over us and guide us but, How can they do so( guide us) if we don’t make the call. We are not like the whites, we are divine beings who carry an actual piece of the Creator inside of us, and that’s our Soul. Whites and non-Africans don’t have a soul although they would like us to believe they do. We know different the Vodou tell us the truth about whites that’s why there is absolutely no excuse for Africans to be marrying or initiating whites into African religions not even allowing them to attend our ceremonies. The Ancestors are tied to us in the same way a mother is tied to the child through the umbilical cord during pregnancy. The child is developing and needs the mother’s nurturing, feeding and so on. We are just like that child, we are still developing and we feed of the guidance we receive from our Ancestors. A child developing inside the mother becomes malformed when the mother ingests foreign agents such as illicit drugs and bad food but a good diet keeps the growing fetus in balance. So does the African become mentally malformed or sick when we don’t commune by calling our ancestors through libation for balance. When balance is lost we are open to any and all sorts of mental illness. Having mental seizures trying to be like whites marrying them, white thinking, materialism, family strife, lovers of porn, drugs, etc. Libation is the means by which we call the ancestors and the Vodou, thus allowing the family elders and Vodou to begin restoring balance to the individual or the community. I remember I once told a women that I was a Vodoun priest and she said,” Oh you mean, that you worship Idols, fetish…oh my god” You like that? I responded by saying, I don’t worship Idols and the word fetish is a word the whites gave to our ancestral religious practice. The woman said, “don’t you have carved images”? I said, Yes we carve images sometimes and sometimes the Vodou are in a pot or carved sticks figures or some other form but, I don’t worship any carved images. I know that when I go to that image or whatever form the Vodou wish to use to manifest their presence, I can pour libation on or before it and call the Vodou. It’s no different from you picking up a cell phone and calling your friend the friend hears the call and responds by answering back. If you lived 200 years ago and were caught talking to a square 2x4 inch piece of plastic people would be afraid and think you were mad but, if they heard a voice come out of that piece of plastic they would burn you for being a witch. They just would not have understood the science behind the method of communication being used. Likewise those who criticize shrine veneration and libation don’t understand that we don’t worship the thing, we recognize it to be just that a thing, a tool, a phone if you will to call on our Vodou and Ancestors Our traditional phone’s technology (Science) however, is more sophisticated than modern phones our technology is timeless. Make a call to our Ancestors through the daily pouring of libations. Ifa is an indigenous, earth centered African spiritual tradition which was conceptualized by the Yoruba people of Nigeria, West Africa. According to oral literature, the practice of Ifa originated as far back as eight thousand years ago. Therefore, Ifa may indeed be the oldest monotheistic religion in the world.
Ifa is balanced on three legs; Olodumare (Creator), Orisa (Nature Spirits), and the Ancestors. The Supreme Being, Olodumare, is without gender and is not an active participant in the affairs of living humans. Olodumare is benevolent and has provided a Universe with all that is needed for humans to be fulfilled and happy. Ifa is characterized by a deep sense of the interdependence of all life. “Every life form and element of Nature has an inner soul force – including rivers, rocks, clouds, metals, flowers, thunder, and the wind. These natural energies that comprise the Universe are called Orisa (“oh – ree – sha”). Each Orisa has its own specific function. Humans are in constant communication with Orisa energy, whether we’re aware of it or not. Through Ifa, we recognize that our Ancestor spirits are always with us and must be honored, acknowledged and consulted. All people are born good and with a destiny meant to develop their character (Iwa-pele). Divination was given to us so that we could periodically check in to make sure we are staying in balance and following the path of our destiny. The mysteries and teachings of Ifa revealed in divination are contained in a body of scriptures called Odu. Ifa practitioners do not regard their spirituality as a “religion” in the Western sense. It is instead a way of relating to spiritual energy that helps individuals discover and stay on their path (as opposed to “The Path”). The tradition is based on staying in balance with our community and with the world itself, with our ancestors and our personal spiritual energies. Practitioners are encouraged to employ common sense and personal responsibility, to appreciate the sacred in everyday life, and to integrate all aspects of being, namely the physical, the emotional, the mental and the spiritual. The Orisa It is the view of Ifa that all things on earth, and in our entire universe, are conscious and alive. Everything possesses its own awareness and energy. These infinite, natural energies that comprise the universe are called Orisa. Each has its own specific function and its own myriad aspects, as well as its own unique name. Modern people have likened Orisa to Gods, or anthropomorphic forces with human-like characteristics; however, we understand that Orisa consciousness is Divinity revealed through Nature. It is the energy of the forest (Ogun), of the ocean (Yemonja), of the wind (Oya); of opportunity (Esu), of love (Osun), of peace (Obatala) and of war (Sango); of everything found under, and beyond, the Sun. All human beings are in continuous contact with the Orisa. Our bodies and senses are constantly conversing with energy, whether we realize it or not. Much can be learned from honoring this connection and paying attention to the way Orisa work in the universe. Each energy serves its own unique part while still maintaining perfect balance with the whole. Through observing and communicating with Orisa, we come to realize that human beings do play this same active and significant role in the universe. Orisa shows us exactly how the energy of our actions and our thoughts affect not only our own lives, but the lives of everyone and everything around us. There are an infinite number of Orisa operating in the universe, yet we can break them down into seven basic complexes; Esu, Obatala, Yemonja/Olokun, Ogun, Oya, Sango, and Osun. Orisa Esu Esu is the Orisa of Opportunity. It is seen as such because, as an unpredictable and ever-changing energy, this Orisa possesses the ability to move about freely undetected, easily finding its ways into nooks and crannies that others cannot fit into. In the Diaspora, the energy has often been likened to that of a youth – mischievous, delightful, watchful and alert, with an uproarious sense of humor. Those who embody this energy often seem to operate with a buoyancy and diversity that sets them “apart from it all.” It is impossible to box in the energy of Esu. Esu is also the energy of the Divine Messenger, taking communications back and forth between Earth (the marketplace) and Heaven (home). For this reason, Orisa Esu is the first to receive our prayers and offerings in ceremony. Without the road between Heaven and Earth open, our prayers merely land in the place where they are spoken. Esu is the trailblazing force that can carry our prayers and offerings where they need to go. Esu opens paths, doors and roads to provide us with opportunity. This energy also protects us by shutting down those paths and roads that are not good for us. Orisa Obatala Obatala is the Orisa of peace. Known as an ancient energy, it embodies the patience, clarity of mind and wisdom that can only be attained through thoughtfulness and careful and sober consideration. Thus, Obatala is also associated with the concept of justice. Those operating in this Orisa’s field are often highly intelligent and extremely thoughtful, possessing lofty yet realistic ideals. They are reserved and fair. They are the observers and intellectuals among us who strive for peace, truth and clarity above all else. Obatala as expressed in traditional Yoruba culture is always associated with the color white, which is a combination of all colors in the spectrum and stands for purity and light. One seeks out this Orisa when in need of clarity, calm and inner wisdom. Orisa Yemonja/Olokun The Yemonja/Olokun matrix is a complex manifested by the ocean and is made up of two distinct characteristics: Yemonja is at the surface, exposed to light, and is subjected to the pull of the Moon. Olokun is beneath, dark and mysterious. They cannot exits without each other. Yemonja is the care-taking energy. Yemonja deals less with creation and more with nurturing. While Osun conceives, Yemonja sustains. It is the energy of strength which will support our lives by bringing us what we most need – for there can be no life without water. Yemonja energy is most present in people who are warm, giving, sensitive and kind. However, the Orisa also exudes a strong sense of mystery, as all of its secrets can not be comprehended. Yemonja is the spirit of the Ocean, and much can be learned by observing the rhythm of the tides, which are in constant motion. These represent emotion and the subconscious. The pull of the Moon reminds us of something that is far and yet far-reaching. Although we may lament the mystery of the depths that can never be fully known, Yemonja offers the comfort and assurance that all things needed to sustain life are contained within. Yemonja/Olokun is a giant mirror that reflects the sky. It is connected with the core of the earth. It is also what connects us with each other all over the world. Orisa Ogun Ogun is the spirit of dynamic creativity. Often associated with the blacksmith or metal worker, Ogun is the energy of focus and work that brings our tools into form. It is associated with the “Type A” personality, as those in alignment with Ogun often possess an incredibly fierce work ethic and tireless energy. Ogun is the energy that decides to do something and doesn’t stop until that task is completed. The energy of Ogun can clear away blockage at any level. We can learn more of Orisa Ogun from its relationship with Iron. The Iron Age was the beginning of humankind’s quantum leap into technology, which has helped us progress into the modern era. This Orisa is also associated with the spirit of the forest – a fecund and complex ecosystem full of medicines and organisms that sustain themselves and each other. Ogun provides us with the tools, creative ideas, and the sheer force of will that are needed to evolve and achieve our goals. Orisa Oya Oya is the Orisa of sudden change. Drastic transformation is Oya’s rightful territory, and for this reason the Orisa is linked greatly with death. Associated with the whirlwind, tornado and lightning, Oya is the energy that can reverse luck at any moment, bringing with it either wealth and blessings, or destruction and chaos. Oya is the energy of the marketplace, where fortunes are lost and won. On the converse of loss, even from chaos all things grow – and so this Orisa is always sought out for support and blessings whenever change or something beyond our control is imminent or already occurring. Oya is the Orisa of the warrior. An energy both fearless and knowing, Oya fights against any perceived injustice. Orisa Oya’s children have often developed stronger survival skills than most, due to having endured much suffering in life. This allows them to be familiar with the shadow side, and those aligned with Oya are often perceived to be magical. However, past trials and tribulations also enable those associated with this Orisa to express its more empathetic aspects, for Oya is the energy that will provide for an individual what will most serve them, though it may not always be what is easiest. Orisa Sango Sango is the energy of strategy . Bold, adventurous, confident and brilliant, Sango encompasses all that is associated with fire. Those aligned with Sango energy are usually very charismatic and extremely effective strategists. Resonating with the Orisa of Fire, those governed by Sango have the uncanny ability to gather people and forces to them, and are very magnetic and usually outspoken individuals. Sango is also the Orisa of war, where assuming a position of both strategy and authority plays a major role. This Orisa is the energy of mobilization of force and the unwavering conviction of purpose. Orisa Sango calls forth the fiery strength, enormous confidence, and able leadership needed to push forward in the face of adversity, as well as the capacity to fully enjoy the fruits of one’s labor. Orisa Osun Osun is the energy of attraction on all levels. It is through this Orisa that abundance, fertility, laughter and lightness are called forth. Osun attracts love, sexuality, joy and prosperity. It is the energy of harmony and song, as beauty in all its forms comes through this Orisa. It enables conception in any manifestation, from a child in the womb to the stroke of genius that sparks a fruitful business endeavor or partnership. Osun brings joy. Those in alignment with Osun are often perceived to be open, happy, emotional and social beings. Symbolized by the sweet waters, Osun demonstrates the power of love itself. Just as a river traverses roots, boulders, curves, and miles of obstacles to reach its destination, love will let nothing stop it from achieving its purpose. |
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