African Cowrie Shells Divination
Llewellyn Publications,U.S. (Verlag)
978-0-7387-5858-9 (ISBN)
Divination with cowrie shells is one of the oldest known spiritual practices in the world. Originated by the Yoruba people of West Africa, cowrie shell divination is a powerful technique for connecting to the wisdom of the great beyond. This book shows you how to open the portals of spiritual communication with cowrie shells and other African divination systems, such as cola nuts and coconuts. Written by a long-time practitioner, African Cowrie Shells Divination shares the meaning of all the different shell combinations, as well as tips and variations for readings based on the specific question being asked. Discover the powerful meaning of the orishas and magical symbols as you use the shells to investigate the infinite powers of the mind and the cosmos.
ZOLRAK (Argentina) is the cocreator of the bestselling Tarot of the Orishas and a teacher of Kardecist mediumship. He graduated with advanced degrees in Cultural Parapsychology, Mental Control, and Scientific Astrology, and he holds a Doctorate in Parapsychology.
Contents
Diloggún Guide xi
Acknowledgments xiii
Dedications xv–xix
Introduction 1
Part 1: History and Background of African Divination 13
Chapter 1: Divination in Other Cultures 15
Chapter 2: The Yoruba and Santería 25
Chapter 3: Ifá 41
Chapter 4: Eshú and the Ekedé 53
Part 2: The Art of African Divination 63
Chapter 5: Prayers and Preparation 67
Chapter 6: Reading with Four Cowrie Shells 75
Chapter 7: Diloggún: Reading with Sixteen Cowrie Shells 87
Chapter 8: Opelé: Divination with the Chain of Ifá 181
Chapter 9: Other Tools and Methods in African Divination 189
Afterword: Mandate of Oran-Niyán 207
Appendix: Resources for the Odús 209
Glossary 215
Bibliography 225
| Erscheinungsdatum | 10.04.2019 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | Minnesota |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 152 x 229 mm |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Esoterik / Spiritualität |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Lebensdeutung | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-7387-5858-2 / 0738758582 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-7387-5858-9 / 9780738758589 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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