Rituals and Spells of Santeria
Rituals and Spells of Santeria explores Santeria as a nature-based magico-religious system. It introduces the Orishas through their associations with natural forces and human concerns, including justice, protection, passion, love, marriage, joy, and pleasure.
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Rituals and Spells of Santeria presents Santeria as an earth religion and a magico-religious system rooted in nature and natural forces.
The book describes the Orishas, or saints, as connected both to forces of nature and to human interests and endeavors.
Chango is associated with fire, thunder, lightning, justice, protection, passion, and virility, while Oshun is connected with river waters, love, marriage, joy, and pleasure.
Drawing on these symbolic relationships, the book explores the place of rituals and spells within Santeria’s spiritual framework.
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