Obi: Oracle of Cuban Santeria

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Summary: A fine work on Obi divination
Review: As both a priest of the Orisa tradition and an author of an Obi book myself, I must applaud this latest release by Ocha'ni Lele. His book touches on an area seldom discussed, much less written about the - the Apere Ti Obi. Aside from that, he addresses the issue of casting Obi in a lucid and thoughtful fashion.

This book is written from a Lukumi perspective, but for those interested in learning how Obi is cast in Lukumi I have found no finer text. Obviously traditions vary from house to house and one should always check information in any book, regardless of its quality, with one's elders.

The Obi is a wonderful and powerful Oracle and Ocha'ni Lele has put a significant stone in the path of understanding.

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Summary: Ashe? Obi!! Excellent Book
Review: Every one who is a follower of any Orisha path should learn to consult and communicate with ones ruling Orisha and the Orisha in general. Everything from small offerings of candles, to coins, and liquor can be given to the Orishas, but first one must consult with them, to see if they except the offerings, and if not, is their anything else, one can give to please them. But not just with offerings, but in life's trivial pursuits one should consult the Orisha before making any serious decision.

Obi is an oracle used buy all followers of Orisha, and many use this ancient oracle to find out yes and no answers to their questions. But Obi divination is more than that, and it is through this book and the help of ones Godparents that one can begin to learn and understand Obi divination.

This book is written in the Lucumi tradition, and it is excellent. In it you will learn the history of Obi divination in the Americas, you will read Patikis on Obi, Biaque, and the Coconut Tree. You will learn some of the various Orishas one can communicate with using this ancient oracle. You learn Lucumi, Mojubares, used prior to consulting with the oracle. You learn the various patterns and their meanings. This book is beautifully written and well researched.

Ache to Ocha'ni Lele, who is becoming such an important voice in the Orisha traditions of the Americas. But as the author will state, this is an oracle that should be learned through the hands of an experienced elder in the Tradition. For further study on this ancient oracle, and for those Aborishas who have the sacred capacity of the orishas, I also recomed these other books on the subject, also sold at Amazon.com.
Awo Obi: Obi Divination in Theory and Practice 1890157295 and The Little Oracle That Goes a Long Way: Ifa's Obi Abata

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Summary: Ashe¿ Obi!! Excellent Book
Review: Every one who is a follower of any Orisha path should learn to consult and communicate with ones ruling Orisha and the Orisha in general. Everything from small offerings of candles, to coins, and liquor can be given to the Orishas, but first one must consult with them, to see if they except the offerings, and if not, is their anything else, one can give to please them. But not just with offerings, but in life's trivial pursuits one should consult the Orisha before making any serious decision.

Obi is an oracle used buy all followers of Orisha, and many use this ancient oracle to find out yes and no answers to their questions. But Obi divination is more than that, and it is through this book and the help of ones Godparents that one can begin to learn and understand Obi divination.

This book is written in the Lucumi tradition, and it is excellent. In it you will learn the history of Obi divination in the Americas, you will read Patikis on Obi, Biaque, and the Coconut Tree. You will learn some of the various Orishas one can communicate with using this ancient oracle. You learn Lucumi, Mojubares, used prior to consulting with the oracle. You learn the various patterns and their meanings. This book is beautifully written and well researched.

Ache to Ocha'ni Lele, who is becoming such an important voice in the Orisha traditions of the Americas. But as the author will state, this is an oracle that should be learned through the hands of an experienced elder in the Tradition. For further study on this ancient oracle, and for those Aborishas who have the sacred capacity of the orishas, I also recomed these other books on the subject, also sold at Amazon.com.
Awo Obi: Obi Divination in Theory and Practice 1890157295 and The Little Oracle That Goes a Long Way: Ifa's Obi Abata

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Summary: Clear, concise, and extremely well organized!
Review: I will go to the point, the book is very well written and well reasearched. I enjoyed his annectodotes and his candid approach to Biague (Obi Oracle). This book is a must for any new initiate and an excellent resource for Oloshas in general. Congratulations to the author and my respects to the godparents.

Omi T'Oñí

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Summary: Provides specific divination instructions
Review: Ocha'ni Lele's Obi Oracle Of Cuban Santeria focuses on a divination technique known as Obi, which gives the petitioner access to the orisha Obi. It's the only title to narrow the focus on Santeria to Obi, and provides specific divination instructions for casting and interpreting the oracle.

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Summary: A fine work on Obi divination
Review: This book is incredible! I got it two days ago, and devoured it in two sittings. Not only is this the most complete resource that I have ever read about Obi divination, but it is the most beautifully written book about orisha worship that I have ever read. Honestly, I expected something that would be a dry read, but the introduction to this book about the author's visit to the ocean brought tears to my eyes. Ochani's first book "The Secrets of Afro-Cuban Divination" was wonderful, but the writing in this book far surpasses that. A must-have for any personal library.