{"product_id":"santerza-touch-of-magick-9798253593356","title":"Santería: A Brief Introduction to a Living Tradition: A Beginner's Guide to the Spiritual and Physical Dimensions of the Religion","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSantería: An Introduction to a Living Tradition\u003c\/b\u003e is a grounded and accessible guide for those who feel called to understand one of the most powerful and misunderstood spiritual systems in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRooted in Afro-Caribbean tradition and Yorùbá spirituality, Santería is often reduced to symbols, stereotypes, or surface-level explanations. This book goes beyond that. It invites the reader into the deeper structure of the tradition-where the physical and spiritual are not separate, but constantly interacting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough clear explanations and immersive storytelling, this guide introduces the foundational concepts of Santería, including the nature of the Orishas, the role of divination, the importance of ceremony, and the meaning behind initiation. It explores how elements such as colors, numbers, taboos, and offerings are not arbitrary, but part of a precise system of alignment that governs both spiritual and everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRather than overwhelming the reader with technical detail, this book focuses on helping you \u003cb\u003eunderstand how the tradition works\u003c\/b\u003e-how it is lived, how it guides, and how it reveals the connection between action, consequence, and destiny.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will also learn: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe historical journey of Santería from West Africa to Cuba\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe difference between symbolic worship and direct spiritual connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of initiation, including Elekes and Mano de Orula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow the Orishas function as forces of nature, not just deities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe importance of taboos, offerings, and alignment in daily life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow divination reveals patterns, guidance, and potential outcomes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is not a manual for performing ceremonies. It is a \u003cb\u003efoundation\u003c\/b\u003e-a starting point for those who want to approach the tradition with clarity, respect, and awareness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are completely new to Santería or seeking to deepen your understanding, this guide will help you see beyond the surface and begin to understand the system as it truly is: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA living tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA structured path.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd a way of understanding the world that connects the seen and unseen in ways that are both practical and profound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Touch Of Magick\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798253593356\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/25\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 100\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.32lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.21d","brand":"Touch Of Magick","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48588462194943,"sku":"9798253593356","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/santerza-touch-of-magick-9798253593356","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}