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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Religious articles in street in front of our house | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: This morning my partner found in the street in front of our house a red woman's shawl in which were ... A: It's probably related more to Espiritismo which often includes elements of African religions. This ... | |
| Santeria in Chicago | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: I am a Lutheran seminary student enrolled in a World Religions course. As a part of the course, I ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering. I was out of town and then had to secure a new password! There ... | |
| connecting | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: Before asking my question I read every answer of yours that I could find, and I am deeply impressed ... A: Alan, Thanks for your compliments. In return I would have to compliment the people who have been ... | |
| leaving the culture | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: I've been made for a number of years now but have been separated from my house for 6. I am a ... A: With the caveat that this is probably a "non-traditional" response, I don't think so, if you ... | |
| massive miracles or revelation | 12/19/2007 |
| Q: Oshunmilaya, I would like to know if there is any event, or any tradition in any religion you know ... A: the only religion I really know about is my own, and I haven't heard of such. This may be the ... | |
| Orisha | 8/10/2007 |
| Q: I am a research assistant undertaking work on the role of healing in the care and support of ... A: Here is a short bibliography--there's lots more in journal articles I haven't read thoroughly yet. ... | |
| Oya | 7/28/2007 |
| Q: I have known about the orisha since I was a child and I think I may be omo Oya. It seems to be ... A: You don't have to be initiated to learn about orisha or have divination conducted for you! So I ... | |
| Oya | 7/27/2007 |
| Q: I have known about the orisha since I was a child and I think I may be omo Oya. It seems to be ... A: There is an out-of-print book called Oya, in praise of a goddess by Judith Gleason. The only way to ... | |
| What needs to be known? | 11/28/2006 |
| Q: I'm writing a book about Paganism across the world and I plan to mention the Afro-American ... A: Vetch Yue: What do people need to know about Santeria and Vodoun "Afro=American" traditions? Each ... | |
| ifa/orisha initiation | 11/23/2006 |
| Q: ..modupe pupo! The information has proven invaluablei am west african living in london, uk. I am ... A: Glad I was able to help in some way. I hope you'll consider that you may have a forebear who is ... | |
| ifa/orisha initiation | 11/22/2006 |
| Q: i am west african living in london, uk. I am interested in studying, practising and being initiated ... A: Just a few weeks ago I found this link: ... | |
| ifa/orisha initiation | 11/22/2006 |
| Q: i am west african living in london, uk. I am interested in studying, practising and being initiated ... A: Good morning, How are you? I would have to answer a question with a question! Sorry about that. ... | |
| My previous question | 11/14/2006 |
| Q: You are absolutely right! That is definitely my goal. I do want him back, as a matter of fact I have ... A: These come straight to my email inbox but I think they become part of the AllExperts archives, so ... | |
| Needing direction.. | 11/6/2006 |
| Q: Before becoming initiated (as I am not), my 'godmother' fell away from the religion (after the death ... A: Alaafia, Greg, I just got this question today (11/9)so sorry for the tardy response. It's great ... | |
| To be protected from evil | 1/24/2006 |
| Q: I'm writing from Portugal, Lisbon. I have a close relative that I'm aware that is doing things ... A: I think I would need more information in order to provide you with an answer. What kinds of things ... | |
| cursed | 10/30/2005 |
| Q: i am having as is my whole family many problems ...none of this began till my one daughter brought ... A: Even if he can see and feel things, this does not mean your family is cursed, even though things are ... | |
| superstition | 10/10/2005 |
| Q: Is it true that marble brings luck to people ? I had argued with two friends that this is not true. ... A: Well, there's nothing in my tradition that says anything about this. However, here in the United ... | |
| Orishas? | 3/2/2005 |
| Q: I've recently found myself drawn to certain Orisha's via short and usually uninformative blurbs ... A: Sorry for the tardy response! Since you are a university student it should be easy to get the ... | |
| The nature of Sin | 1/20/2005 |
| Q: I am currently working on a personal project about the nature of Sin. I am the artist and co-author ... A: Our tradition does not have the concept of sin. People come to Earth to do good and to fulfill their ... | |
| Orisha religious study | 6/17/2004 |
| Q: I live in Cleveland, Ohio. I am interested in studying and practicing this religion. Can you put me ... A: Hello! If you would tell me a little more about yourself and your interests, perhaps I can then ... | |
| Ifa faith and the ethnic connection | 10/28/2002 |
| Q: I have read many books on the Ifa faith (and new-world offshoots such as Voudoun, Santeria and ... A: French, Yes, this is a hot topic of contention within the orisha-worshipping community. There are ... | |
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Oshunmilaya
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the Ifa Orisha tradition; most people know it as Santerķa. I can answer general questions about the tradition itself, or questions relating to actual practices, where to find more information, and how to effectively research these traditions.
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I've been initiated in the orisha tradition since 1996. I have been actively involved in the Religion for over 20 years. In addition, I'm a licensed professional counselor with many years of experience in mental health. I've written and presented internationally on this subject.
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