This is African Spirituality

A testament to the beauty and power of African and African Diasporic Spirituality. Sharing information to dispel myths and liberate souls. #thisisafricanspirituality 

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#Pisces season is always the time of year where the deep recesses of our own inner consciousness comes to the surface. Ruled by #Neptune, the planet of spirituality and mysticism, and ruler of the 12th House, the house of secret and the unknown, Pisces represents the merging of the small self with the whole, the personality with the soul. It's a place in the cycle where we are "born again" (all water signs hold this power), born into freedom and liberation from the ego. In Pisces our divine nature uses the ego as a tool as we align with our true purpose. The constellation of #Aquarius illuminates Pisces, bringing deeply creative and mystical insights in our everyday lives. #cosmicjourneys #astrology #spiritastrology #soulastrology

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Today is the feast day for Shango in the Lukumi (Cuba) orisha tradition. Shango is the KING, and is associated with strength, strategy, and leadership. #Shango #Chango #Sango

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Offerings to Oshun for an Oshun priestess celebration. Oshun is the orisha of the Oṣogbo River in Nigeria and she is known as a beautiful orisha who blesses with fertility, abundance, love, and all things sweet in life.

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I love this picture of Oshun because it depicts the Oshun that I know - a fierce mother. Oshun is often likened to a flirtatious party girl but people often forget that she was the sole feminine force sent to make the earth fit for life and when the masculine forces disrespected her they had to appease her and include her in the work to make creation go smoothly. People often describe Oshun as loving, sweet, and relishing in attention but I know her to be as precise and severe as she is loving and sweet and the attention she receives must be on her terms, and is due her because of who and what she is and provides to the entire world - pure, life-sustaining water. Maferefun to my mother Oshun on her Feast Day! And shout out to all of the children of Oshun today. Let's make Mama proud!

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September 7 is Yemoja's Feast Day in the Lukumi tradition of Cuba. Syncretized with the Virgin Mary/Lady of Regla, Yemoja is considered the Great Mother of all the orisas and the world. This is a picture of a shrine for Yemoja in Uruguay for her celebration. Photo Credit: http://jasonrothe.photoshelter.com

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A dance for Yemọja, òrìṣà (deity) of the Ogun River in Nigeria and associated with the ocean in the Diaspora. Also referred to a Yemaya and Yemonja in the Diaspora. Her name means "mother of the fishes." She is known as a fierce and protective mother.

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An altar in the Espiritismo Cruzado (Crossed or Blended Spiritualism) system of Cuba. This is called blended because it’s a blend of Catholic and African, mainly Congo, traditions. It is used to both honor and communicate to the dead. In a group setting or spiritual gathering mediums bring messages of encouragement, healing, and correction.

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Offerings for #egbeorun, the spiritual community left behind upon incarnation in the Ifa/Yoruba tradition. Your egbeorun can either make or break you in life, literally. Regular offerings lets them know you remember them and the agreements you made before you were born. #thisisafricanspirituality #feedyouregbe #Ifa #Yoruba

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Shrine for the orisha Oya in honor of her feast day.

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The deities manifest through dance and song. 

Oya, orisha of the Niger River in Nigeria and owner of the winds, transitions, and the ancestral masquerade. 

February 2 is Oya’s feast day in the Lukumi tradition of Cuba and the United States.

Video taken at Callejon de Hamel, Havana, Cuba, 2010. 

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Spiritual boveda, or altar, to honor ancestors and spiritual guides. This type of altar S typically used with in Puerto Rico, Cuba, the US, and other parts of the African Diaspora. Photo Credit: Sancista Brujo Luis #boveda #spirituality #altar #spiritguides #ancestors #spirit #brujo #brujeria

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Obi/kolanut and orogbo/bitter kola. Offerings to the ancestors and the deities in the Yoruba tradition. #thisisafricanspirituality

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May the ancestors bless you and your family with peace and prosperity in 2017! Traditional Yoruba Egungun/Ancestral Masquerade from Nigeria. Photo Credit: knowingeachother.com #thisisafricanspirituality

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An orisha shrine of a olorisha (priest) in Lukumi, the Cuban branch of the Yoruba tradition, celebrating 18 years of initiation to Obatala, deity of peace, purity, and eldership. The plates with candles, coconuts, and money are tributes made to the orisha by the priest's godchildren, or students.

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Protect your #aura. Always.

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Happy holidays! I'm on a much needed break from spirit crafting but I'm so grateful for the support TwelfthHouseMoon has received this year and I look forward to another year of providing spiritual products and services to support you. Look forward to a dope website launching on Jan 1!

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I sometimes use Sundays as a day for self-care which sometimes = taking a break from social media. But I would be remiss if I didn't take time to honor Baba mi, my father in Ocha, Sango, in honor of his feast day. Sango, you have always fought my battles for me, even before I knew of you. No matter what happens you always protect me and have bore witness that you have removed certain people and elements from life for my progression. Mo fe ire fun Sango for all of your blessings. May you continue to lead and support us, especially in a time of intense oppression, repression and violence and insure victory over all of our enemies. Ase!