OBI ABATÁ DIVINATION 17-18
ABOUT DIVINATION WITH OBI ABATÁ
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Chapter 17 covers the traditional Ifá practice of making an offering (Ebó) with Obí Abatá. The ritual involves gathering specific items, such as orogbo and akasás, to communicate with the Orishás, cleanse, and protect the individual. The Obí and other elements are prepared, blessed, and cast to determine the offering's effectiveness. The ritual concludes with gratitude, a song to Eshú, and a cleansing bath.
Chapter 18 details the Bori Ifá ritual using Obí and Obí Divination. This ritual aims to cleanse, protect, and align the individual with spiritual and ancestral energies. It involves preparing and casting the Obí, using sacred items like Efun and a coconut, and performing specific chants and offerings. The ritual includes creating balance through symbolic acts, invoking Ori, and concluding with a herbal bath and offering to Eshú.
Both chapters emphasize the importance of proper preparation, ritual structure, and spiritual connection to ensure effective outcomes.
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