Wind Power -Gone With the Wind

Wind Power In this segment, Chief Yuya discusses wind power and breaks down the element of air or wind. For anyone that studies or practices any  spiritual system, understanding the elemental energies is fundamentally important. The Yoruba language is very intricately designed. It uses tonal variations of the same word to give different meanings, all… Continue reading Wind Power -Gone With the Wind

Oya: Owner of the Marketplace

Oya On this segment of Master Minds Monday hosts Damon Rawls and Phylecia Tarael-ANU discuss the awesome energy of Orisha Oya. Oya is one of the 7 major Orisha in the Yoruba tradition and is highly effective when called upon to support the growth and success of a business. Orisha are forms of consciousness which… Continue reading Oya: Owner of the Marketplace

Procrastination: Is it a spiritual phenomenon?

Procrastination: Is it a spiritual phenomenon? When I started the Anu Spiritual Training course, I was sure it would be a breeze. I thought I was pretty self-disciplined and beyond prepared to have my ideals and perceptions challenged. Fear and an over-inflated ego are good for that. In my first few days, I was excited! Excited… Continue reading Procrastination: Is it a spiritual phenomenon?

Sound Vibrations: What does our intention dictate?

Sound Vibrations: What does our intention dictate?   I used to try as hard as I could to sing notes designed for Sopranos. The problem is that I’m an Alto and a second alto, at that. For those of you who never sang in a choir, know that this means I have a low voice.… Continue reading Sound Vibrations: What does our intention dictate?

Ifa the Special Prophet

Ifa the Special Prophet Who develops the children in our community?  When it comes to character development, there isn’t much conversation centering on it. Too often the Afrakan children spend much of their time consuming television and developing warped personalities.  I know I did. Television was a staple, it came with breakfast and dinner only… Continue reading Ifa the Special Prophet

Initiation and the Sacred Odu of Ogbe Owonrin

Initiation and the Sacred Odu of Ogbe Owonrin   Initiation means that one is starting a journey.  One odu that speaks to this, states that once one is initiated then they can then initiate, which means that once they have removed the crud and dogma, and is clean, one has a clean slate and be… Continue reading Initiation and the Sacred Odu of Ogbe Owonrin

Oya – Transformation

Oya “Oya is a cleansing force. Invoke her to clear the air and create a safe space to settle disputes. We see the process of things being swept clean as she is the hurricane and winds that remove objects and completely reface the landscape/properties of ownership. Within the vortex of her storm Oya holds all… Continue reading Oya – Transformation