{"product_id":"the-secrets-of-afro-cuban-divination-chani-lele-9780892818105","title":"The Secrets of Afro-Cuban Divination: How to Cast the Dilogg佖, the Oracle of the Orishas","description":"The first book to provide complete, specific instructions on casting the Dilogg n, the cowrie-shell oracle of the Orishas. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Provides step-by-step instructions never before published, detailing requirements and procedure for casting the Dilogg n. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Includes a detailed \"mojuba\" or prayer used to awaken the Orishas (spirit entities) for divination. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Devotes an entire chapter to each of the twelve basic Odu (random patterns in which the sixteen shells fall), providing ritual mechanics and oracular meanings for all possible castings. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Afro-Cuban faith, known to outsiders as Santeria and to adherents as \u003ci\u003eLas Reglas de Ocha de Los Lucumi\u003c\/i\u003e, is not a static religion but a living conduit of energy for connecting the spirit world to our own. It came to the New World with the slave trade where it has evolved in response to the surrounding culture. For adherents of Lucumi, the Dilogg n is the most important focus of worship: the sacred shells reveal the forces at play in an adherent's life. These forces are redefined and placated by the Orisha priest, who makes direct contact with the spirit world in an effort to help the adherent evolve. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhile many books have been published about Santeria, \u003ci\u003eThe Secrets of Afro-Cuban Divination\u003c\/i\u003e is the first to provide complete information on how to cast the Dilogg n, including opening, reading, and closing the oracle, and how to give a comprehensive reading. With a detailed discussion about why each prayer is offered and insight into the metaphysical core of the religion, this book will bring those seeking the wisdom of the Dilogg n closer to the living Orishas than they have ever been.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e ﾓcha'ni Lele\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0892818107\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780892818105\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Destiny Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/2000\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 424\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.10w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2000 pg. 111\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/09\/2000","brand":"ﾓcha'ni Lele","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44049151459583,"sku":"9780892818105","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3e9f355f-ac9b-47dc-8e4f-64f837bc1865.jpg?v=1684999931","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-secrets-of-afro-cuban-divination-chani-lele-9780892818105","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}